Tag: sermon clip
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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…
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The Christian and the heating thermostat | Dr. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon Illustrations
Biblical expositionLloyd-Jones asks what faith actually is. He first explains what it is not.Faith is not simply a feeling. Feelings change according to circumstances. A Christian may feel discouraged, anxious or overwhelmed, but faith involves the whole person, including the mind, understanding and response to God’s truth.He then introduces the thermostat as an illustration of…
