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Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year A) — Sermon Illustrations | IllustrateTheWord

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LentYear A

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 22, 2026

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Psalm

Psalm 23

537 illustrations

LensLines™ — One Text. Seventeen Voices.

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UniversalClassic

In context, it calls us to live the text’s core truth with integrity.

Arminian/WesleyanPastoral

By prevenient grace, it meets us gently—invites a real response that grows into holy love.

PentecostalEdgy

By the Spirit’s power, it doesn’t flatter us—awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.

The Way: Walking Through the Valley (Psalm 23:1-6)

In The Way, Tom walks the Camino de Santiago carrying his estranged son's ashes. He didn't choose this journey—grief thrust it upon him. But somewhere along the 500 miles, the path becomes more than penance. He finds companions, purpose, even joy.

Other readings this Sunday

First Reading

1 Samuel 16:1-13

116 illustrations ✉️

Second Reading

Ephesians 5:8-14

77 illustrations 📖

Gospel

John 9:1-41

72 illustrations View all readings together →

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Psalm 23:1-6

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A River Runs Through It: Still Waters and Soul Restoration (Psalm 23:1-6)

In A River Runs Through It, the father teaches his sons to fly fish on Montana rivers. "Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it." The river becomes sacred space—where father and sons commune, where grace flows even when words fail.

Psalm 23:1-6Universalrestorationnature

Interstellar: Do Not Go Gentle (Psalm 23:4)

Dylan Thomas's poem echoes throughout Interstellar: "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." It's the anthem of humanity refusing extinction.

Psalm 23:4Universaldeathhope

Psalm 23 — Lutheran (pastoral)

Psalm 23: As Law and Gospel, it meets us gently—exposes our need and comforts us with Christ’s gift.

Psalm 23LutheranShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Baptist (pastoral)

Psalm 23: In soul liberty before God, it meets us gently—calls for personal faith that bears public fruit.

Psalm 23BaptistShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Universal (classic)

Psalm 23: In context, it calls us to live the text’s core truth with integrity.

Psalm 23UniversalShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Eastern Orthodox (classic)

Psalm 23: On the path of theosis, it invites healing communion with God and a transfigured life.

Psalm 23Eastern OrthodoxShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Reformed (classic)

Psalm 23: Under God’s sovereignty, it magnifies grace and summons covenant faithfulness to God’s glory.

Psalm 23ReformedShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Traditional (pastoral)

Psalm 23: In the Church’s witness, it meets us gently—calls us to repent, believe, and walk in holy obedience.

Psalm 23TraditionalShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Charismatic (classic)

Psalm 23: In Spirit-led life, it stirs hunger for God’s presence and empowered ministry.

Psalm 23CharismaticShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Dispensational (pastoral)

Psalm 23: In God’s unfolding plan, it meets us gently—clarifies the times and calls us to readiness and hope.

Psalm 23DispensationalShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Black Church (classic)

Psalm 23: From the struggle for freedom, it proclaims hope, dignity, and God’s liberating justice.

Psalm 23Black ChurchShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Missional (classic)

Psalm 23: In God’s mission, it sends the Church to embody the Kingdom in word and deed.

Psalm 23MissionalShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Universal (pastoral)

Psalm 23: In context, it meets us gently—calls us to live the text’s core truth with integrity.

Psalm 23UniversalShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Eastern Orthodox (edgy)

Psalm 23: On the path of theosis, it doesn’t flatter us—invites healing communion with God and a transfigured life.

Psalm 23Eastern OrthodoxShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Liberation Theology (classic)

Psalm 23: From the underside of history, it names oppression as sin and calls the Church to liberating praxis.

Psalm 23Liberation TheologyShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Anglican (pastoral)

Psalm 23: With Scripture, Tradition, and Reason, it meets us gently—forms faithful worship and thoughtful public witness.

Psalm 23AnglicanShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Christocentric (edgy)

Psalm 23: In the red thread, it doesn’t flatter us—leads us to Jesus—the center and fulfillment of Scripture.

Psalm 23ChristocentricShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Pentecostal (classic)

Psalm 23: By the Spirit’s power, it awakens expectation for gifts, healing, and bold witness.

Psalm 23PentecostalShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Missional (edgy)

Psalm 23: In God’s mission, it doesn’t flatter us—sends the Church to embody the Kingdom in word and deed.

Psalm 23MissionalShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Traditional (classic)

Psalm 23: In the Church’s witness, it calls us to repent, believe, and walk in holy obedience.

Psalm 23TraditionalShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Universal (edgy)

Psalm 23: In context, it doesn’t flatter us—calls us to live the text’s core truth with integrity.

Psalm 23UniversalShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Anglican (classic)

Psalm 23: With Scripture, Tradition, and Reason, it forms faithful worship and thoughtful public witness.

Psalm 23AnglicanShepherdComfort

Psalm 23 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

Psalm 23: By prevenient grace, it invites a real response that grows into holy love.

Psalm 23Arminian/WesleyanShepherdComfort

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