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198 illustrations across all 6 chapters
We read this passage through the distinct lens of Law and Gospel. Verses 3-5 expose the Law, highlighting the destructive nature of false teaching and the human propensity toward pride and envy. This is the work of the old Adam, who is always seeking to justify himself apart from God's Word. In cont
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Dear Heavenly Father, As we gather today, I invite you to pause with me and consider the profound implications of Pentecost in our lives. Picture that moment in Acts 2 when the Spirit descended like a rushing wind, igniting the...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on Your goodness today, I can’t help but think of 1 Timothy 6:10, where Paul warns us that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. In a...
The sermon illustration emphasizes the importance of viewing money through the lens of stewardship rather than ownership, highlighting that our relationship with money reflects our beliefs about God's character and provision. It teaches that tithing is a way to break the hold of money over our lives and to affirm God's ownership of all resources, ultimately leading to heart transformation and spiritual growth.
In our fast-paced world, the insidious nature of envy can quietly seep into our hearts, often disguised as ambition or aspiration. Picture a young woman named Sarah, a talented artist whose work is deeply rooted in her faith. She pours...
The sermon illustration emphasizes the importance of viewing money as a spiritual force that can either draw us closer to God or lead us into idolatry. It highlights the Reformed theological perspective on stewardship, urging believers to recognize God's ownership of all resources and to transform their relationship with money through practices like tithing, which fosters trust and heart transformation.
We read 1 Timothy 6:3-10 as a powerful admonition against the idolatry of wealth and a call to godliness with contentment. This passage speaks directly to the experiences of our community, often marginalized by economic injustice. We hear in these words a warning against those who would preach a gos
John Newton drafted his own epitaph. The aging rector of St. Mary Woolnoth in London chose words of unflinching honesty: "John Newton, Clerk, once an...
We read this passage, 1 Timothy 6:3-10, as a warning against the dangers of false teachings and the love of money, which can lead us away from the true faith entrusted to us through Sacred Tradition. St. Paul exhorts us to adhere to sound doctrine, which aligns with the teachings of Christ and the a
In the gripping tale of *The Prestige*, we enter the shadowy world of 19th-century magicians, where rivalry is as intoxicating as it is destructive. At the heart of this story are Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, two men whose hunger...
On May 2, 1963, over a thousand young people poured out of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, singing freedom songs as they marched...
On March 2, 1955, fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin boarded a Montgomery, Alabama city bus after classes at Booker T. Washington High School. When the driver ordered...
In 2019, former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was convicted of murdering her neighbor Botham Jean, a twenty-six-year-old accountant and worship leader she shot in...
Picture a desolate stretch of the California landscape, sunbaked and cracked, where Daniel Plainview stands, drill bit whirring like a hungry beast devouring the earth. He’s not just extracting oil; he’s unearthing a fortune that glimmers with the promise of...
In 1918, Tokichi Ishii sat in a Tokyo prison cell awaiting execution. He had murdered at least three people — including a woman and her...
Picture Michael Corleone, a decorated war hero, standing proud in his crisp military uniform, the sun shining on his medals as he returns home to his beloved family in a small, bustling Italian-American neighborhood. His brother Sonny greets him with...
"Christ is the way by His humanity, the truth by His divinity, and the life by both together. In His Person the divine and human meet, and through this meeting we have access to the Father. There is no other...
Teaching on Prayer from John Calvin: Intercessory Prayer in the Reformed Tradition
Teaching on Simplicity from Clement of Alexandria: Clement of Alexandria on the Right Use of Wealth
Teaching on Prayer from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian on the Lord's Prayer as Model
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Pseudo-Dionysius: Pseudo-Dionysius on the Divine Darkness
Shepherd of shepherds, for those who lead Your people— Carrying heavy burdens. Navigating impossible tensions. Exhausted by constant need. Be their strength when they're depleted. Be their wisdom when they're uncertain. Be their refuge when they're attacked. Protect their families...
Teaching on Prayer from Tertullian: Tertullian: Prayer as Spiritual Sacrifice
Teaching on Simplicity from Benedict of Nursia: Benedict of Nursia: Enough Is Enough