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There are 26 sermon illustrations on Family on IllustrateTheWord, across 4 categories.
Because all members share identical stakes in eternity.
The upright man bequeaths his heirs three precious gifts: (1) His example—a living testimony that sons and daughters may trace throughout their own success.
He prayed: "Lord, let thy blessing so accompany my endeavours in their breedings, that all my sons may be Benaiahs, the Lord's building, and then they will all be Abners, their father's light; and that all my daughters may be...
To honour parents (*timao*, to show respect and value) comprises five essential elements: filial love, reverence and esteem, obedience and submission, succour and help, and the protection of their reputation through righteous conduct.
Dear Heavenly Father, As I gather my thoughts today, I find myself reflecting on the profound gift of family, both the ones we are born into and the families we choose. In James 1:27, you remind us that true religion...
As I stand before you today, I invite you to reflect on the profound wisdom tucked into James 1:27, where we are reminded that true religion is not merely a set of beliefs but a vibrant, active engagement with those...
As I stand before you today, my heart swells with a profound gratitude for the gift of family. Each one of us carries a unique story woven into the tapestry of our lives, often marked by shared laughter, tears, and...
God who makes us family, thank You for these people I share life with. Forgive me for the ways I took them for granted today, for the patience I didn't show, for the kindness I withheld. Watch over them tonight.
God who parents us all, I bring my children to You this morning. The weight of their formation feels heavy— knowing I'll get some of it wrong, knowing they're watching even when I think they're not.
Loving Father, my child has wandered far from You, and my heart is breaking. I've prayed, I've pleaded, I've pursued— and still they choose a path that leads away.