Sermon Illustrations on Preaching

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 — Missional (pastoral)

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 invites us to join what God is already doing in our streets and homes.

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 — Anabaptist (classic)

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 calls the community to visible discipleship—Jesus’ way embodied, not merely admired—today, not someday.

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 — Christocentric (pastoral)

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 comforts us with Christ: not a concept, but a Savior who draws near.

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 — Universal (pastoral)

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 invites weary hearts: receive God’s promise, then take the next faithful step.

Biblical Wisdom for Preaching - Commentary

As we turn our hearts to the profound truths of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, we encounter a love that is both radical and transformative, a love that stands as our guiding star in the often turbulent seas of preaching today. The...

Real-World Preaching - Contemporary Example

In our modern world, preaching is much like navigating a vast, unpredictable ocean, with waves of doubt crashing against the sturdy ship of faith. Each of us, just like the biblical figures of old, faces a unique set of storms....

Prayerful Preaching - Story