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

The Man Who Left Gold Behind - Illustration on Sermon | IllustrateTheWord

Home›Illustrations

sermon illustration

The Man Who Left Gold Behind

By ChurchWiseAISource: ChurchWiseAI247 wordsAI-crafted by ChurchWiseAI

In 1925, just months after winning Olympic gold in the 400 meters in Paris, Eric Liddell boarded a ship for northern China. The Scottish sprinter...

Sign up free to read the full illustration

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

Scripture References

Colossians 3:1-4

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 Colossians 3:1-4

4 more illustrations anchored to this passage

LensLines™

Colossians 3:1-4 — Missional (pastoral)

Colossians 3:1-4 12:49-56 invites us to join what God is already doing in our streets and homes.

Colossians 3:1-4MissionalHeavenly Focus

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.

See Plans

New Life

LensLines™

Colossians 3:1-4 — Arminian/Wesleyan (pastoral)

Colossians 3:1-4 Luke 16:19-31, God’s love meets you before you’re ready—and strengthens you to say yes.

Colossians 3:1-4Arminian/WesleyanHeavenly FocusNew Life

LensLines™

Colossians 3:1-4 — Universal (pastoral)

Colossians 3:1-4 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 invites weary hearts: receive God’s promise, then take the next faithful step.

Colossians 3:1-4UniversalHeavenly FocusNew Life

LensLines™

Colossians 3:1-4 — Missional (edgy)

Colossians 3:1-4 3:1-11 confronts consumer Christianity—if you’re not being sent, you’re being sold—today, not someday.

Colossians 3:1-4MissionalHeavenly FocusNew Life

The Man Who Left Gold Behind

Sign up free to read the full illustration

Scripture References

Powered by ChurchWiseAI

PewSearch

Free Photos for Your Sermon

More Illustrations for Colossians 3:1-4

Colossians 3:1-4 — Missional (pastoral)

ChurchWiseAI

Colossians 3:1-4 — Arminian/Wesleyan (pastoral)

Colossians 3:1-4 — Universal (pastoral)

Colossians 3:1-4 — Missional (edgy)