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There are 71 sermon illustrations on Welcome on IllustrateTheWord, across 5 categories.
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I take a moment to reflect on Immigration and Welcome today, I find myself drawn to the powerful words of Matthew 25:35: "For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat;...
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with issues of immigration and welcome through a lens of love and justice, as exemplified in Acts 10:34-35. It encourages individuals to reflect on their role in promoting compassion and transformation in the world, aligning their actions with God's character to foster justice and peace.
I sat on the porch of a Mennonite church in McAllen, Texas, three miles from the border, watching a grandmother named Rosa braid her granddaughter's hair. They had walked for eleven days. Rosa's shoes had worn through somewhere in Tamaulipas,...
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of viewing immigration and welcome through the lens of God's love and justice. It encourages individuals to engage compassionately with these issues, aiming to transform both personal lives and the broader world into a kingdom of justice and peace.
Imagine a small church nestled in a vibrant but struggling neighborhood, where the scent of spices mingles with the sound of laughter from children playing outside. This church has, for years, stood as a beacon of hope and community. One...
In a bustling city, a small church decided to open its doors wide to a newly arrived community of refugees. Each Sunday, they welcomed families from different corners of the world—people who had endured unimaginable hardships in their quest for...
In the dusty streets of a small village, a young woman named Maria found herself standing at the border of hope and despair. With a tattered backpack slung over her shoulder, she had just fled her home country, where violence...
Imagine a small town in the heart of America, where the rhythm of life is punctuated by the familiar sounds of children playing in the park and the chatter of neighbors sharing coffee on front porches. But in this town,...
As we delve into the intersection of immigration and welcome through the lens of progressive Christian theology, we must first turn our hearts to Psalm 24:1, which proclaims, "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." This profound declaration...
As we gather today, I invite you to listen closely to the echo of the prophet Amos, who boldly declares, “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24). This call to justice reverberates through...
In our journey as a community of faith, the intersection of immigration and welcome isn’t merely a political issue—it is a profound theological calling rooted in the very heart of the Gospel. When the Apostle Paul declares in Galatians 3:28...
In Psalm 24:1, the psalmist proclaims, “The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” This verse serves as a profound reminder that every inch of creation, every soul that walks this...
As we gather today under the light of Hebrews 13:2, we are beckoned into a profound truth that transcends time and culture: "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have shown hospitality to...
In the heart of Romans 8:19-22, we find a profound revelation about the world’s yearning for renewal, a groaning that echoes the deep longings of our own souls. The Apostle Paul paints a vivid picture of creation in labor, eager...
In Romans 8:19-22, Paul paints a poignant picture of creation itself holding its breath, eagerly awaiting liberation. This vivid imagery invites us to reflect deeply on the struggles of our time, particularly around the issues of immigration and the radical...
In the heart of our shared faith journey, the call to welcome the stranger resonates deeply through the pages of Scripture, especially in Hebrews 13:2: “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so, some people have...