Skip to main content

IllustrateTheWordA ChurchWiseAI product

Loading...

IllustrateTheWord

The largest free collection of sermon illustrations, organized by topic, scripture, and theological tradition.

Browse

By Topic
By Scripture
By Tradition
By Emotion
By Source Type
Sermon Slides

Resources

Sample Illustrations
About
Premium
Contact Us
PewSearch
ChurchWiseAI

Support

Contact Us
+1 (888) 603-0316
support@churchwiseai.com
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Refund Policy

© 2026 IllustrateTheWord.com — A ChurchWiseAI project. All rights reserved.

Prayer for Missionaries - Illustration on missions | IllustrateTheWord

Home›Illustrations›missions

prayer

Prayer for Missionaries

By Claude Sonnet 4.5 (AI) + ChurchWiseAI Editorial TeamSource: Generated by Claude Sonnet 4.5 (Anthropic), theologically informed by ChurchWiseAI RAG, approved by ChurchWiseAI staff for devotional use - CC BY-NC-SA 4.059 words

God of all nations, for those who left home to share Your love— Living in foreign cultures. Learning new languages. Sacrificing comfort for calling. Sustain them. Provide for their needs. Protect them from danger. Keep their families strong. Give them fruit for their labor.

Sign up free to read the full illustration

Join 2,000+ pastors who prep smarter — free account, no credit card.

Topics & Themes

missions calling protection support

Scripture References

Matthew 28:19-20 Acts 1:8 Romans 10:14-15

Best Used In

introductionillustrationconclusion

Powered by ChurchWiseAI

IllustrateTheWord is part of the ChurchWiseAI family — AI tools built for pastors, churches, and ministry leaders.

PewSearch

Find Your Church Home

The most complete church directory in the US and Canada. 240,000+ churches searchable by location, denomination, and tradition.

Search Churches

More Illustrations for Matthew 28:19-20

4 more illustrations anchored to this passage

Saving Private Ryan: Here Am I, Send Me (Isaiah 6:8)

In Saving Private Ryan, Captain Miller leads his squad through hell to find one paratrooper. Every soldier asks why risk eight lives for one. But deeper, Miller goes because he was sent. Isaiah heard the voice of the Lord asking, Whom shall I send?

Isaiah 6:8Universalcalling

Related Illustrations

Did You Know: Is the highest mountain in the world

Did you know? What is the highest mountain in the world? Answer: Mt. Everest This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's world, connecting to the Great Commission.

Universalmissionsworld

Back to all illustrations

ChurchWiseAI

Voice Agent & Church Chatbot

24/7 AI phone receptionist and website chatbot for churches — answers calls, handles questions, and follows up with visitors automatically.

See AI Tools

AI voice agent & chatbot for your church — from $29.95/mo.

mission

Evening Prayer: Compassion - Story

As the sun begins to set, casting a warm golden hue over the neighborhood, let's pause for a moment and consider what it means to live out the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20. Jesus calls us to go and...

Matthew 28:19-20Black Church

Biblical Insight

Biblical Truth: Faithfulness - Commentary

As we reflect on Matthew 28:19-20, we encounter the Great Commission—a divine mandate that echoes through the ages. Jesus, in His final moments with His disciples, charges them to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to...

Matthew 28:19-20Eastern Orthodox

Theological Reflection

Faith and Redemption - Church Context

As we contemplate the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, we are confronted with the profound truth of redemption woven into the very fabric of our church life. Jesus calls us to "make disciples of all nations," a divine mandate that...

Matthew 28:19-20Missional

Did You Know: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is located on...

Did you know? Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is located on which Welsh island? Answer: Anglesey This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's world, connecting to the Great Commission.

Universalmissionsworld

Did You Know: Many states are in Australia

Did you know? How many states are in Australia? Answer: 6 This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's world, connecting to the Great Commission.

Universalmissionsworld

Did You Know: Is the largest city in Morocco

Did you know? Which is the largest city in Morocco? Answer: Casablanca This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's world, connecting to the Great Commission.

Universalmissionsworld

Did You Know: All of the following countries have official claims to territory in...

Did you know? All of the following countries have official claims to territory in Antartica EXCEPT: Answer: United States This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of...

Universalmissionsworld

Did You Know: Hunua Ranges is located in...

Did you know? The Hunua Ranges is located in... Answer: New Zealand This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's world, connecting to the Great Commission.

Universalmissionsworld