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 Old Bishop Who Knew the Eyewitness - Illustration on Sermon | IllustrateTheWord

Home›Illustrations

sermon illustration

The Old Bishop Who Knew the Eyewitness

By ChurchWiseAISource: ChurchWiseAI234 wordsAI-crafted by ChurchWiseAI

In 155 AD, the elderly bishop Polycarp of Smyrna stood before a Roman proconsul who demanded he renounce Christ. Polycarp replied, "Eighty-six years I have...

Sign up free to read the full illustration

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

Scripture References

2 Peter 1:16-21

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 2 Peter 1:16-21

4 more illustrations anchored to this passage

LensLines™

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Charismatic (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 1:1-6 encourages hungry hearts: ask, receive, and keep seeking God’s presence—today, not someday.

2 Peter 1:16-21CharismaticApostolic Witness

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

Prophecy

LensLines™

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Pentecostal (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 137 reminds us: God’s presence is not distant—He strengthens the weak and fills the hungry.

2 Peter 1:16-21PentecostalApostolic WitnessProphecy

LensLines™

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Liberation Theology (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Timothy 2:1-7 exposes pious excuses—if faith never costs power, it’s probably not liberation—today, not someday.

2 Peter 1:16-21Liberation TheologyApostolic WitnessProphecy

LensLines™

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Eastern Orthodox (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Jeremiah 1:4-10, Christ meets us as Physician, tending wounds we can’t name—today, not someday.

2 Peter 1:16-21Eastern OrthodoxApostolic WitnessProphecy

The Old Bishop Who Knew the Eyewitness

Sign up free to read the full illustration

Scripture References

Powered by ChurchWiseAI

PewSearch

Free Photos for Your Sermon

More Illustrations for 2 Peter 1:16-21

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Charismatic (pastoral)

ChurchWiseAI

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Pentecostal (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Liberation Theology (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Eastern Orthodox (pastoral)