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There are 654 sermon illustrations on Holiness on IllustrateTheWord, across 6 categories.
Its acquisition presents such difficulties that it is seldom truly found in our age.
The wisdom of Solomon stands in sharp contrast to our modern systems, which often direct men's attention everywhere but inward.
The abuses of the tongue are manifold, and malignity ranks foremost among them.
Who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?' The unworthy members of Zion—the *sinners in Zion*—cry out in terror, supposing the prophet speaks of annihilation.
In the early days of his ministry, Billy Graham used to tell of a miner who worked the deep shafts of a Pennsylvania coal mine....
In the wool-dyeing trade of John Calvin's Geneva, cloth did not simply become colored — it was transformed. Artisans would submerge raw wool into boiling...
D.L. Moody once said that every time he read the Bible, he found himself looking into a mirror — and the reflection was never flattering....
When Peter wrote "be holy in all you do," the Greek word *hagios* didn't mean pristine or untouched. It meant set apart — dedicated to...
The sermon illustration emphasizes that marriage is a sacrament reflecting Christ's relationship with the Church, requiring divine grace for fulfillment. It highlights the importance of selflessness and love as choices, aiming for holiness rather than mere happiness. Through this union, couples are sanctified and become channels of God's grace to each other and the world.
The sermon illustration emphasizes that marriage is a sacrament reflecting Christ's relationship with the Church, requiring divine grace for fulfillment. It highlights the importance of selflessness and love as choices demonstrated through actions, aiming for holiness rather than mere happiness. Ultimately, this union serves to sanctify both partners, fostering spiritual growth and deeper joy.
Picture a young woman named Sarah, standing at a crossroads in her life. Fresh out of college, she has ambitions and dreams that spark within her a sense of purpose. Yet, as she steps into the bustling world of corporate...
Imagine for a moment the life of a young mother living in a bustling city, where the noise of sirens and the rush of people almost drown out her thoughts. Each day, she faces a whirlwind of decisions—from how to...
As I kneel before my Heavenly Father, my heart is stirred by the profound truth of *John 3:16*: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son...” This verse wraps around me like a warm...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause in this moment of reflection, I am drawn to the profound truth of John 3:16, a verse that encapsulates the very essence of your love for us. It isn’t just words in a book;...
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause in your presence today, I am drawn to the profound truth of *John 3:16*: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.” This simple yet staggering declaration of...
In a world that seems to be unraveling at the seams, where the lines of right and wrong blur daily, the call to holiness feels like both a challenge and an opportunity. The words of James 1:27 resonate deeply with...
In the hustle and bustle of our contemporary lives, the call to holiness, as articulated in James 1:27, beckons us to rise above the noise and complexities of our modern existence. This scripture invites us to a profound understanding of...