Reformed/Presbyterian Illustrations
Sovereignty of God, covenant theology, systematic doctrine.
Key question: “How does this reveal God's sovereignty and covenant faithfulness?”
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Love That Seeks No Self-Interest - Progressive (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
"Love does not insist on its own way." Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, represents death row inmates—many who can't pay. He could make more money elsewhere; he stays. He says:
Quiet Time: Gratitude - Story
This devotional encourages reflection on gratitude as a means of engaging with God's wisdom and love. It emphasizes the importance of being transformed by faith to serve others and bring hope and healing into the world.
Contemplating Healing - Story
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of seeing healing through God's perspective and responding with love and grace. It encourages individuals to engage in acts of service that reflect God's character, fostering both personal transformation and the transformation of the world around them.
Prayerful Hell - Biblical Insight
This devotional encourages reflection on the concept of Hell in one's life, urging individuals to seek God's wisdom and respond with love and grace. It emphasizes the importance of being a light in darkness and transforming personal growth into actions that serve and honor God while impacting the world positively.
Contemplating Peace - Story
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with peace in a way that honors God and serves others. It encourages personal transformation through divine wisdom and the act of being a light in the darkness, ultimately aiming to bring hope and healing to the world.
Contemplating Peace - Prayer
This devotional emphasizes the importance of reflecting God's peace and wisdom in our lives. It encourages believers to engage with peace in a transformative way that not only fosters personal growth but also serves and uplifts others in their communities.
Deep Thoughts on We are Imago Dei - Teaching Material
The reflection explores the intersection of the concept of Imago Dei and progressive Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and divine love. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their actions in pursuit of justice and peace in contemporary society.
Faith and Immigration and Welcome - Commentary
This reflection explores the intersection of Immigration and Welcome through a progressive Christian theological lens, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and divine love. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their actions towards justice and peace in addressing contemporary issues related to immigration.
Reflecting on God - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of understanding Christian theology in relation to contemporary issues, particularly through the lens of James 1:27. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their actions and responses within their communities, highlighting the practical implications of theological commitments.
Deep Thoughts on We are Imago Dei - Commentary
This theological reflection explores the concept of Imago Dei within the framework of progressive Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and divine love. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their actions in pursuit of justice and peace in contemporary society.
Theology of Enemy Love - Church Context
This reflection explores the concept of Enemy Love within the framework of progressive Christian theology, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary issues. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their actions towards justice and peace in their communities, highlighting the transformative potential of these theological commitments.
The Reconciliation and Forgiveness Question - Commentary
This reflection explores the intersection of Reconciliation and Forgiveness within progressive Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of these concepts in addressing contemporary issues. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their actions towards justice and peace in their communities, highlighting the practical implications of theological commitments.
The Social Justice & Christianity Question - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of integrating Social Justice with Christian theology, as outlined in James 1:27. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their actions and responses to social issues, fostering a deeper understanding of human dignity and divine sovereignty in their communities.
Deep Thoughts on We are Imago Dei - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of understanding the concept of Imago Dei within the framework of progressive Christian theology. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their actions towards justice and peace in contemporary society, highlighting the practical implications of their theological commitments.
Deep Thoughts on Interfaith Dialogue - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of Interfaith Dialogue within the framework of progressive Christian theology, urging believers to consider how their faith informs their engagement with pressing societal issues. It highlights the call to work for justice and peace, demonstrating that theological commitments can lead to practical, transformative actions in communities.
Understanding Peace Theologically - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Peace and Christian theology, emphasizing its relevance in contemporary issues. It invites believers to consider how their faith informs their understanding and response to Peace within their communities, highlighting the practical implications of theological commitments.
Reflecting on Goodness - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of understanding Goodness within Christian theology and its practical implications for church life. By engaging with Proverbs 3:5-6, it encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their responses to contemporary issues, highlighting the transformative power of theological commitments in community engagement.
Faith and Immigration and Welcome - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of understanding Immigration and Welcome through a progressive Christian lens, highlighting the need for compassion and justice in our communities. It calls believers to engage deeply with these issues, recognizing the implications of their faith in promoting human dignity and divine love.
Reflecting on Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of dismantling tyrannical leadership and progressive Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and divine love. It calls for a practical application of faith to promote justice and peace in contemporary society, urging followers of Christ to engage meaningfully with pressing social issues.
Faith and Economic Inequality & Generosity - Commentary
This theological reflection examines the relationship between Economic Inequality and Generosity within the framework of Christian theology, particularly through the lens of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. It encourages believers to reflect on how their faith informs their responses to social issues, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and divine sovereignty in their engagement with the world.
A Contemporary Gun Violence and Christian Response Story - Biblical Analogy
The sermon illustration highlights the proactive response of Christians to gun violence, exemplified by Pastor Maria's efforts to support affected families and advocate for systemic change. It emphasizes the dual call to compassion and action, aligning with biblical teachings on justice and peacemaking.
A Modern Story of Climate Change & Stewardship - Quote
The sermon illustration emphasizes the moral imperative of environmental stewardship as a reflection of Christian responsibility. Through the example of a church youth leader organizing a 'Green Sunday', it highlights how caring for creation can unite a community in purpose and faith, demonstrating that environmental issues are deeply spiritual. The call to action aligns with biblical teachings, reminding believers of their accountability in stewarding God's creation.
When Digital Discipleship Meets Faith - Quote
The sermon illustration emphasizes the relevance of Scripture, particularly Proverbs 3:5-6, in navigating the complexities of Digital Discipleship. It highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by modern believers, encouraging them to seek wisdom and grace through God's word for guidance and hope.
A Modern Story of Immigration and Welcome - Quote
The sermon illustration emphasizes the relevance of biblical teachings in addressing modern challenges related to Immigration and Welcome. It calls for a compassionate and just response, rooted in the wisdom of Scripture, to navigate these complexities and work towards a more loving world.