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There are 181 sermon illustrations on Devotion on IllustrateTheWord, across 6 categories.
catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo
catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo
monastic contemplative prayer by Brother Lawrence
catholic communion prayer by Thomas Aquinas
Teaching on Submission from Thomas à Kempis
Teaching on Prayer from E.M. Bounds
Teaching on Meditation from Thomas à Kempis
Teaching on Guidance from George Müller
As the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple, we are reminded of the promise found in Ephesians 2:8-9, that we are saved by grace through faith. This grace invites us into a...
As we gather in quiet reflection today, let us turn our hearts to Hebrews 11:1, which tells us, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” This verse invites us into a profound...
As we gather in this sacred space, let’s reflect on the words of our Savior in Matthew 28:19-20, where He commands us to go and make disciples of all nations. It is a call that resonates with both urgency and...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I gather my thoughts this morning, I am drawn to the beautiful community described in Acts 2:42-47. The early church, vibrant and alive, devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, to fellowship, to breaking bread, and to...
In the winter of 1748, Johann Sebastian Bach sat at his desk in Leipzig, his eyesight failing, his hands stiffened by age. He was sixty-three...
At the bottom of nearly every manuscript he composed, Johann Sebastian Bach inscribed three Latin letters: S.D.G. — *Soli Deo Gloria*. To God alone be...
In the late summer of 1741, George Frideric Handel sat at his desk at 25 Brook Street in London, a man whose best years seemed...
In the late 1740s, Johann Sebastian Bach labored in his Leipzig study, his eyesight steadily failing, assembling the final sections of what would become the...
As we navigate the rich terrain of devotion within Christian theology, we find ourselves beckoned by the words of Galatians 5:22-23, where the Apostle Paul lists the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and...
In our fast-paced world, the concept of devotion can sometimes feel like a distant echo, a whisper drowned out by the clamor of daily life. Yet, as we turn to Galatians 5:22-23, we find a beautiful tapestry woven with the...
As we delve into the profound intersection of devotion and Christian theology, I invite each of you to consider the words of Paul in Galatians 5:22-23, where he paints a vivid picture of the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy,...