Wesleyan/Methodist Illustrations
Entire sanctification, social holiness, prevenient grace.
Key question: “How does this text call us toward holiness and compassion?”
14918 illustrations found
Prayerful Children - Prayer
This devotional emphasizes the importance of engaging with children through the lens of God's wisdom and love. It encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and how they can serve others, highlighting the transformative power of a devoted life in Christ.
Prayerful Enemy Love - Biblical Insight
This devotional encourages reflection on the concept of Enemy Love, urging individuals to respond with compassion and justice as exemplified by God. It emphasizes the importance of personal transformation in order to positively impact the world, aligning actions with divine love and justice.
Biblical Foundation for Reconciliation and Forgiveness - Application
The content emphasizes the importance of Reconciliation and Forgiveness within the framework of progressive Christianity, highlighting the themes of love, justice, and inclusion found in Scripture. It calls for a self-examination of attitudes and actions, urging individuals to embody their faith through integrity and compassion to foster a more just society.
Putting Into Practice: Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership - Teaching Material
The content emphasizes the importance of addressing tyrannical leadership through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take small, faithful steps that contribute to systemic change and promote justice, ultimately fostering community transformation in alignment with God's kingdom.
Biblical Wisdom for Technology & Human Connection - Application
The content explores how biblical wisdom, particularly from James 1:27, can guide individuals in navigating the complexities of Technology and Human Connection in today's society. It encourages a deeper examination of personal attitudes and actions, urging believers to embody their faith with integrity and compassion amidst modern challenges.
Biblical Truth About Pentecost - Reflection
This theological reflection emphasizes the relevance of Pentecost in contemporary life, urging believers to embrace the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6 as they navigate modern challenges. It calls for a deeper understanding of faith that promotes integrity and compassion in a rapidly changing world.
Biblical Foundation for Enemy Love - Reflection
This theological reflection on Enemy Love highlights the importance of love, justice, and inclusion in the progressive Christian faith. It encourages believers to examine their attitudes and actions, advocating for a transformative approach to faith that fosters compassion and integrity in pursuit of a just society.
God's View on Women and Church Leadership - Commentary
The commentary emphasizes the importance of Women and Church Leadership within a progressive Christian framework, highlighting the themes of love, justice, and inclusion as central to the biblical narrative. It calls for self-examination and encourages believers to embody their faith with integrity and compassion in a changing world, advocating for a more just and loving society.
Biblical Truth About Pentecost - Commentary
The commentary highlights the relevance of Pentecost in today's world, emphasizing the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6 as a guide for navigating modern complexities. It calls for a deeper examination of our faith and encourages living with integrity and compassion amidst challenges.
Biblical Truth About The Peculiar Politics of Christ - Reflection
The reflection emphasizes the importance of progressive Christian faith in addressing contemporary issues of justice and inclusion. It encourages believers to embody love and compassion in their actions, highlighting the transformative power of God's justice in creating a more equitable society.
Practical Steps for Immigration and Welcome - Teaching Material
The content emphasizes the importance of addressing Immigration and Welcome through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take meaningful steps towards justice and transformation within their communities, highlighting the collective impact of small acts of faithfulness.
Applying Climate Change & Stewardship - Teaching Material
The content emphasizes the importance of integrating faith with environmental stewardship through personal reflection, community action, and prayer. It encourages individuals to engage in meaningful discussions about climate change while supporting organizations that promote positive change, highlighting that small acts can lead to significant impacts.
Howard Thurman on Rest for the Heavy Laden - Black Church (Matthew 11:28-30)
"Jesus speaks to the heavy laden—and who has been more burdened than Black folk in America? The burdens of racism, poverty, violence. But Jesus says: Come. Rest. Not escapism, but soul-rest that susta
Howard Thurman on Dying to Fear - Black Church (Galatians 2:20)
"'I am crucified with Christ' means fear is crucified too. The fear of the oppressor, the fear of death itself—crucified. Christ lives in the one who was enslaved, and that Christ fears nothing. The c
Howard Thurman on Dignified Identity - Black Church (1 Peter 2:9)
"To those told they are nothing: you are CHOSEN. To those called inferior: you are ROYAL. To those excluded from temples: you are PRIESTS. God's own possession—not property of oppressors. This identit
Real-World Economic Inequality & Generosity - Illustration
The content emphasizes the importance of addressing economic inequality through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take meaningful steps in generosity and to engage in conversations about faith and social responsibility, highlighting the potential ripple effects of small acts of kindness.
Howard Thurman on God With the Fearful - Black Church (Isaiah 41:10)
"The fearful—and who knows fear like Black folk in a hostile land? 'Fear not, I am with you.' God speaks to the threatened, the terrorized, the lynched. His presence was in the slave cabins, in the ma
Howard Thurman on Life Against Death - Black Church (Romans 6:23)
"The disinherited know death's wages intimately—lynching, poverty, despair. But God's gift is LIFE—abundant, dignified, eternal. The slave masters dealt death; God deals life. Choose life! The gift ou
Howard Thurman on Courage for the Fearful - Black Church (2 Timothy 1:7)
"Fear has been the constant companion of Black folk in America—fear of violence, fear of deprivation, fear of tomorrow. But God has given a Spirit not of fear! Power to stand, love to persist, sound m
Howard Thurman on Presence with the Oppressed - Black Church (Deuteronomy 31:8)
"God goes before the disinherited into hostile territory—He knows the danger, He prepares the way. He is with those who march toward freedom. He will never forsake His suffering people. This promise s
Martin Luther King Jr. on Trust and the Moral Arc - Black Church (Proverbs 3:5-6)
"We cannot always see the path clearly—but we trust the God who makes paths straight. The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Trust God's direction even when the path winds
Howard Thurman on Faith That Sustains Through Night - Black Church (Hebrews 11:1)
"Faith was the substance that sustained the enslaved when hope seemed impossible. They believed in what they could not see: freedom, dignity, justice. Their faith was evidence itself—proof that God wa
Howard Thurman on Hope Exceeding - Black Church (Ephesians 3:20-21)
"The disinherited imagine survival; God gives flourishing. We ask for endurance; He gives victory. The oppressed cannot imagine full liberation; God does immeasurably more. The power at work has broug
Howard Thurman on Light in Darkness - Black Church (Psalm 27:1)
"The disinherited have much to fear—real enemies, real threats. But the LORD is light in the darkest night, salvation when all seems lost, stronghold when nowhere is safe. This confidence sustained sl