Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations
Spirit baptism, spiritual gifts, experiential faith.
Key question: “How does the Holy Spirit empower believers through this text?”
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The Science and Faith Challenge
In our modern world, Science and Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we ...
Finding The Peculiar Politics of Christ in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, The Peculiar Politics of Christ presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...
The Technology and Human Connection Challenge
In our modern world, Technology and Human Connection presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...
Real-World Discipleship
Discipleship isn't just about attending church—it's about following Jesus in every area of life. Take the story of Lisa, a young professional who decided to live out her faith at work. Instead of comp...
When Missions Meets Real Life
In our modern world, Missions presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate thes...
Lessons from Women and Church Leadership
In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a young woman who felt called to ministry but was told by he...
Finding Humility in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Humility presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate thes...
Finding Self-Deception in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Self-Deception presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigat...
Lessons from Doubt
In our modern world, Doubt presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these w...
Finding Pride in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Pride presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these w...
Finding Angels in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Angels presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these ...
The Technology and Human Connection Challenge
In our modern world, Technology and Human Connection presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...
Modern Examples of Justification
In our modern world, Justification presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate...
A Contemporary Justification Story
In our modern world, Justification presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate...
When Folly Meets Real Life
In our modern world, Folly presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these w...
Modern Examples of Corruption
In our modern world, Corruption presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate th...
Finding Sanctification in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Sanctification presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigat...
Finding Gossip in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Gossip presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these ...
Modern Examples of A Better Political Imagination
In our modern world, A Better Political Imagination presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
Finding Environmental Stewardship in Everyday Moments
Climate change presents one of the greatest moral challenges of our time, and progressive Christians are called to respond with both urgency and hope. Take the story of the Green Church movement, wher...
A Modern Story of Reconciliation and Forgiveness
In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
The Sanctification Challenge
In our modern world, Sanctification presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigat...
When Inclusive Language for God Meets Real Life
In our modern world, Inclusive Language for God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their ...
A Contemporary Immigration and Welcome Story
In our modern world, Immigration and Welcome presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their tim...