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Home›Traditions›Charismatic

Charismatic Illustrations

The present-day operation of all spiritual gifts and the experiential dimension of the Holy Spirit.

Key question: “How is the Holy Spirit actively manifesting His power and gifts in the church today?”

23,016 sermon illustrations through the Charismatic lens

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Biblical Profile: Nicodemus

Nicodemus Nicodemus was a highly respected Jewish Pharisee (John 3:1), one of the prominent members of the high council, who appears to have become a convert of Jesus. He is mentioned only in the Gospel of John.

John 3:1-3:9Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

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Tyndale House Publishers

181 words

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Biblical Profile: Elijah

Elijah Elijah from Tishbe served as prophet of Israel during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah (874–852 BC). His name means “my God is Yahweh,” and his ministry involved demonstrating that the Lord is the one true God and calling Israel back to the Lord.

1 Kings 17:1-19:21Universalbiblical_peopleworship

Tyndale House Publishers

477 words

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Biblical Profile: The Philistines

The Philistines The Philistines, situated on the southeast coastal plain of the Mediterranean, were part of a larger group of maritime immigrants from the Aegean area known by the Egyptians as the “Sea Peoples.” They settled on Palestine’s lower coastal...

Judges 13:1-16:31Universalbiblical_peoplesin

Tyndale House Publishers

293 words

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Biblical Profile: Herod Antipas

Herod Antipas Herod Antipas, sixth son of Herod the Great, was ruler of Galilee and Perea from 4 BC to AD 39, during the life of Jesus. His jurisdiction included the regions where Jesus and John the Baptist concentrated their ministries.

Mark 6:14-6:29Universalbiblical_peoplecovenant

Tyndale House Publishers

432 words

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Biblical Profile: Deborah

Deborah Deborah the prophet was one of the early judges of Israel, a woman of integrity and devotion to the Lord. As a prophet, she received divine revelation; as a judge, she arbitrated legal disputes. She could aptly be characterized...

Judges 4:4-5:31Universalbiblical_peopleprophecy

Tyndale House Publishers

209 words

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Biblical Profile: Assyria

Assyria Assyria was a symbol of terror and tyranny in the Near East for more than three centuries. In the biblical account, we learn about its power and ruthlessness in its treatment of the people of Israel and Judah.

2 Kings 15:19-19:37Universalbiblical_peopleprophecy

Tyndale House Publishers

577 words

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Biblical Profile: Rahab

Rahab Rahab, a prostitute and a woman of faith, remains enigmatic centuries after her brief appearance in Israel’s history. Because she placed her faith in Israel’s God and helped the two Israelite scouts who came to her house, her life...

Joshua 2:1-2:21Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

Tyndale House Publishers

303 words

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Biblical Profile: Rachel

Rachel Rachel, Laban’s beautiful younger daughter, was Jacob’s favorite wife. He first met her as he arrived at Paddan-aram in Haran, when he helped her remove the stone from a well and watered her father’s sheep (Gen 29:10).

Genesis 29:6-30:26Universalbiblical_peoplegrace

Tyndale House Publishers

243 words

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Biblical Profile: Adam and Eve

Adam and Eve Adam was the first man, the father of the human race. God created the first couple in his image to populate the earth and rule the created order (Gen 1:26-31).

Genesis 2:7-4:2Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

Tyndale House Publishers

389 words

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Biblical Profile: Babylon

Babylon Babylon, one of the world’s most ancient cities, was the center of the Babylonian civilization and is an enduring symbol for defiant human pride. Babylon was founded a few generations after the Flood by Nimrod (Gen 10:8-10), one of history’s first powerful overlords.

2 Kings 24:1-25:30Universalbiblical_peopleworship

Tyndale House Publishers

525 words

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Biblical Profile: Absalom

Absalom Absalom, son of David, was a handsome prince (2 Sam 14:25-26). When his sister Tamar was raped by their half brother Amnon and then discarded, Absalom took her in (13:1-20). He might have expected David to punish Amnon, but David said nothing (13:21).

2 Samuel 13:1-19:10Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

Tyndale House Publishers

432 words

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Biblical Profile: John Mark

John Mark John Mark, writer of the earliest Gospel (the Gospel of Mark), was an assistant of three early missionaries—Barnabas, Paul, and Peter. Mark was taken along as an assistant by Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.

Acts 13:4-13:5Universalbiblical_peoplesin

Tyndale House Publishers

361 words

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Biblical Profile: Eleazar

Eleazar Eleazar was the third son of Aaron, the first high priest (Exod 6:23). Eleazar’s two older brothers, Nadab and Abihu, offended God by offering incense in a different way than what God had commanded (Lev 10:1-7). Because of their disobedience, God killed them.

Numbers 26:1-26:4Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

Tyndale House Publishers

291 words

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Biblical Profile: Pontius Pilate

Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea from AD 26 to 36, including the time of Jesus’ death in AD 30 or 33. Pilate gave the official order for Jesus to be crucified.

Mark 15:1-15:15Universalbiblical_peopleworship

Tyndale House Publishers

531 words

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Up: The Adventure of Ordinary Life (John 10:10)

Carl Fredricksen spent his whole life saving for an adventure with his wife Ellie—to Paradise Falls. She died before they could go. So Carl ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies there alone, honoring his promise. But he...

John 10:10Universaladventuremarriage

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Biblical Profile: Antiochus IV

Antiochus IV Antiochus IV is the most important of all the Seleucid rulers as far as the biblical literature is concerned and is known as one of the cruelest tyrants of all time.

Daniel 11:21-11:39Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

Tyndale House Publishers

499 words

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Biblical Profile: Solomon

Solomon Solomon was the third king of Israel, the second son of David and Bathsheba (2 Sam 12:13-25); he reigned forty years (971–931 BC). Solomon began his reign with promising confidence in God but ended his life as an idol-worshiper who destroyed his kingdom.

1 Kings 1:10-11:43Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

Tyndale House Publishers

368 words

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Biblical Profile: Ezekiel

Ezekiel Ezekiel, a priest and prophet, was born around 623 BC. He was probably raised in Jerusalem, and he was married (24:16-18). He went into exile in Babylon with Jehoiachin in 597 BC, where he lived by the Kebar River.

Ezekiel 1:1-48:35Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

Tyndale House Publishers

271 words

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Biblical Profile: Egypt

Egypt Egypt was already a great and ancient civilization when Joseph rose to power (Gen 39–41) and Jacob’s family traveled there for food (chs 42–46; cp.

Genesis 39:1-47:31Universalbiblical_peopleworship

Tyndale House Publishers

399 words

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Biblical Profile: Isaiah

Isaiah Isaiah was a Judean prophet during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. He was the son of Amoz (Isa 1:1) and was possibly related to King Amaziah. He lived in Jerusalem, was well educated, and had deep insight into human nature.

Isaiah 1:1-66:24Universalbiblical_peoplecovenant

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229 words

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Biblical Profile: Judah

Judah Judah is remembered most often as the ancestor of King David and of Jesus Christ.

Genesis 44:14-44:34Universalbiblical_peopleworship

Tyndale House Publishers

207 words

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Biblical Profile: Abishai

Abishai Abishai was a powerful and successful warrior and a leader in David’s army. He was David’s nephew, a son of David’s sister Zeruiah and the brother of Joab and Asahel (1 Chr 2:13-16). Abishai was completely devoted to David...

2 Samuel 16:9-16:12Universalbiblical_peoplesalvation

Tyndale House Publishers

284 words

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Biblical Profile: Jacob

Jacob Jacob, the younger twin son of Isaac and Rebekah, struggled with his twin brother Esau in the womb and was born grasping Esau’s heel (Gen 25:21-26). God told Rebekah that the boys represented two nations and that the older...

Genesis 25:26-25:34Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

Tyndale House Publishers

820 words

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Biblical Profile: Ahaz

Ahaz Ahaz reigned in Judah during a turbulent period (743–715 BC). His father Jotham (2 Kgs 15:32-38; 2 Chr 27:1-9) and son Hezekiah (2 Kgs 18:1-8) were praised for their obedience to the Lord, but Ahaz was evil, even sacrificing...

2 Kings 15:38-16:20Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

Tyndale House Publishers

266 words