Category: Achievement
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Not So Far to Fall | John Ortberg Sermon Illustrations
In grad school, although I was studying to become a clinical psychologist, I started working at a Baptist church. I discovered then that I loved to preach . . . until one weekend when the sermon wasn’t going well and I started to feel anxious and dizzy, and the next thing I knew, I was…
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Santa Claus and the naughty-or-nice list | Tim Keller Sermon Illustrations
Biblical exposition Isaiah 56:1 says:“Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand.” At first glance, this sounds as though people must behave well to earn salvation. Keller explains that this would contradict the Bible’s teaching about salvation by grace. Illustration – Better watch out, better not cry Keller refers…
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The exhausted person climbing the ladder of success | Tim Keller Sermon Illustrations
Surrounding biblical exposition Keller explains the consequences of a society built on self-salvation.Isaiah contrasts the lofty city with the strong city. The strong city enjoys peace because its security comes from God. The lofty city, however, is characterised by exhaustion and oppression. Illustration – The endless climb Imagine someone who has worked extremely hard to…
