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 Shepherd Who Came Back for Them - Illustration on Sermon | IllustrateTheWord

Home›Illustrations

sermon illustration

The Shepherd Who Came Back for Them

By ChurchWiseAISource: ChurchWiseAI233 wordsAI-crafted by ChurchWiseAI

In 2018, when the Camp Fire tore through Paradise, California, school bus driver Kevin McKay refused to abandon his route. With flames closing in on...

Sign up free to read the full illustration

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

Scripture References

Jeremiah 23:1-6

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 Jeremiah 23:1-6

4 more illustrations anchored to this passage

LensLines™

Jeremiah 23:1-6 — Universal (classic)

Jeremiah 23:1-6 2:6-15 shows the gospel pattern—God initiates grace, then forms a people who obey in love.

Jeremiah 23:1-6UniversalFalse Shepherds

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

Divine Judgment

LensLines™

Jeremiah 23:1-6 — Eastern Orthodox (classic)

Jeremiah 23:1-6 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, salvation is medicine: God restoring the image through prayer and repentance.

Jeremiah 23:1-6Eastern OrthodoxFalse ShepherdsDivine Judgment

LensLines™

Jeremiah 23:1-6 — Traditional (pastoral)

Jeremiah 23:1-6 18:9-14 comforts the faithful: God keeps His promises and strengthens His Church to endure.

Jeremiah 23:1-6TraditionalFalse ShepherdsDivine Judgment

LensLines™

Jeremiah 23:1-6 — Anabaptist (pastoral)

Jeremiah 23:1-6 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, God forms a people who carry peace into conflict—today, not someday.

Jeremiah 23:1-6AnabaptistFalse ShepherdsDivine Judgment

The Shepherd Who Came Back for Them

Sign up free to read the full illustration

Scripture References

Powered by ChurchWiseAI

PewSearch

Free Photos for Your Sermon

More Illustrations for Jeremiah 23:1-6

Jeremiah 23:1-6 — Universal (classic)

ChurchWiseAI

Jeremiah 23:1-6 — Eastern Orthodox (classic)

Jeremiah 23:1-6 — Traditional (pastoral)

Jeremiah 23:1-6 — Anabaptist (pastoral)