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The largest free collection of sermon illustrations, organized by topic, scripture, emotion, and theological tradition.
Every sermon deserves a great illustration. We believe pastors and preachers should spend their time crafting messages, not hunting for stories. IllustrateTheWord.com puts 30,000+ curated illustrations at your fingertips — searchable by topic, scripture reference, emotional tone, and theological tradition.
Search across illustration content, not just titles. Filter by topic, scripture, emotion, audience, doctrine, or theological tradition.
From Evangelical to Catholic, Reformed to Pentecostal — tradition-specific perspectives and illustrations that speak your congregation's language.
Stories, movie analogies, devotionals, character profiles, theological reflections, prayers, fables, vivid retellings, and more — not just one format.
This Sunday's readings on the homepage with linked illustrations. Follow the Revised Common Lectionary all year.
Many illustrations are AI-crafted by ChurchWiseAI using advanced language models, then quality-scored and reviewed. We're transparent about our process.
Many illustrations include ready-made application points, sermon section suggestions, and spiritual discipline connections — practical help for sermon prep.
IllustrateTheWord.com is a product of ChurchWiseAI LTD, a company dedicated to building AI-powered tools for churches and ministry leaders.
Our suite includes Sermon Companion (AI-powered sermon building), Good News Ready (evangelism training), Scripture Study, and more — all designed to equip the Church with modern technology while honoring timeless truth.
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