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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?”

23,296 sermon illustrations through the Charismatic lens

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The Face in the Video Call

When Maria's father emigrated from Guatemala to work construction in Houston, she was only three. For twelve years, she knew him only through a scratchy...

John 14:8-17Universal

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A Father's Finish Line

In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, British sprinter Derek Redmond lined up for the 400-meter semifinal carrying the weight of years of injury and comeback. He...

Universallove

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Show Don't Tell

Show Don't Tell: Genesis 50:22-26

As Joseph lay on his deathbed in a dimly lit room in Egypt, the scent of myrrh hung heavy in the air, a bittersweet aroma that mingled with the memories of a life overflowing with dreams and trials. He was...

Universal

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The Father Who Finished the Race

In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, British sprinter Derek Redmond lined up for the 400-meter semifinal carrying the weight of years of injury and disappointment. He...

Universalredemption

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The Bee That Already Lost Its Stinger

In 2018, a beekeeper named Marcus Rivera in San Antonio, Texas, was teaching his seven-year-old daughter how to work the hives. She froze when a...

1 Corinthians 15:55-57Universal

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Show Don't Tell

Show Don't Tell: Genesis 37:12-36

Picture this: a sun-drenched afternoon in the rolling hills of Canaan, where the golden rays glimmer over the fields like a quilt of vibrant colors. Joseph, with his striking coat of many colors—brilliant reds, lush greens, and deep blues—stands out...

Universal

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Movie Analogy

Hidden Figures: Wonderfully Made Despite Systems - Progressive (Psalm 139:13-16)

In the hallowed halls of NASA during the 1960s, where dreams of space travel soared, three remarkable women—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—navigated a landscape marred by discrimination and doubt. Picture Katherine, her brow furrowed in concentration as she...

Psalm 139:13-16Universal

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The Father Who Carried Him Home

In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, British sprinter Derek Redmond lined up for the 400-meter semifinal. He had trained his entire life for this moment. When...

Universalredemption

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Churchill's Black Dog and the Cave at Horeb

In May 1940, Winston Churchill rallied a nation from the brink of surrender. His speeches during the Battle of Britain became the backbone of Allied...

1 Kings 19:1-4, 8-15aUniversal

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Movie Analogy

The Lord of the Rings: Frodo's Burden Points to Christ's - Christocentric (Isaiah 53)

Imagine a weary figure trudging up a rocky path, the weight of the world resting heavily upon his shoulders. Frodo Baggins, small of stature but mighty in spirit, carries the cursed One Ring — a burden that gnaws at his...

Isaiah 53Universal

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Show Don't Tell

Show Don't Tell: Genesis 43:1-34

The sun hung low over the parched fields of Canaan, casting long shadows as Jacob surveyed the empty granaries. The air was thick with the scent of desperation; hunger gnawed at their bellies and despair clawed at their hearts. With...

Universal

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The Song That Slavery Wrote

In 1772, John Newton sat at his desk and wept. The former slave ship captain — a man who had once traded human beings like...

Universalredemption

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The Astronaut Who Couldn't Stop Thinking About Home

When astronaut Chris Hadfield floated aboard the International Space Station in 2013, he pressed his face against the cupola window and watched Earth spin below...

Psalm 8:4-9Universal

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Show Don't Tell

Show Don't Tell: Luke 18:31-34

As Jesus gathered the Twelve, the air was thick with anticipation. They were on the dusty road to Jerusalem, each step echoing the weight of what lay ahead. He pulled them aside, a rare solemnity filling his voice. “We are...

Universalhomileticspreaching technique

adults

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Movie Analogy

Candlesticks and Second Chances

In the 1998 film *Les Misérables*, there is a scene that has moved audiences for generations. Jean Valjean, played by Liam Neeson, is a hardened...

Universaltransformation

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Show Don't Tell

Show Don't Tell: John 1:14

Imagine a chilly evening in a small, bustling village, where the aroma of freshly baked bread mingles with the earthy scent of rain-soaked earth. As the sun dips below the horizon, a humble carpenter named Joseph stands in the doorway...

Universalhomileticspreaching technique

adults

334 words

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The Voice That Called Him Back

In the mid-1960s, Johnny Cash was destroying himself. Amphetamines had hollowed him out — he dropped to 140 pounds, missed concerts, and once nearly died...

Universallove

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Show Don't Tell

Show Don't Tell: Matthew 12:1-14

The sun hung low in the sky, casting a golden hue over the fields outside Capernaum as Jesus and His disciples walked along the dusty path. The air was thick with the earthy scent of ripened grain, and the sound...

Universalhomileticspreaching technique

adults

386 words

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The Pale Blue Dot

In 1990, astronomer Carl Sagan persuaded NASA to do something unprecedented. As the Voyager 1 spacecraft sailed past Neptune, 3.7 billion miles from home, Sagan...

Universalhumility

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Show Don't Tell

Show Don't Tell: Genesis 26:12-25

Imagine a parched land, cracked and barren under the relentless sun. The air is heavy, thick with the dust of despair, as Isaac stands before the remnants of his father’s wells, now filled with dirt by the jealous hands of...

Universal

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Movie Analogy

The Leap He Couldn't See

In *Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade*, there is a scene that has stayed with moviegoers for decades. Indiana Jones stands at the edge of...

Universaltrust

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Show Don't Tell

Show Don't Tell: Genesis 28:10-22

As night drapes its dark cloak over the rugged hills, Jacob finds himself alone, the chill seeping into his bones. He’s fled from home, the echoes of conflict still ringing in his ears—his brother Esau's anger a haunting specter. With...

Universal

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Show Don't Tell

Show Don't Tell: Matthew 18:15-20

In the small town of Maplewood, nestled between rolling hills and tranquil streams, lives a close-knit community of believers who gather every Sunday at the old brick church. One Sunday morning, as the sun streamed through the stained glass, casting...

Universal

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Movie Analogy

The Hobbit Who Wished It Away

In *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*, there is a quiet moment deep in the Mines of Moria where Frodo Baggins...

Universalpurpose

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