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| Prop Illustration for Good Friday Service |  Printer view
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| Topics: | Atonement, Blood of Christ, Christ, Christ, cross of, Christ, our righteousness, Cross, Crucifixion, Deliverance, Easter, Forgiveness, Forgiveness, divine, Free, Good Friday, Gospel, Grace, Guilt, Help from God, Jesus Christ, Justification, Love, Mercy, Pain, Pardon, Propitiation, Receiving Christ, Redemption, Repentance, Righteousness, Salvation, Savior, Security in God, Sin, Suffering, Trials |
| Filters: | Editor's Choice, Props & Symbols |
| References: | Isaiah 52:13-15 , Isaiah 53, Matthew 9:13, Matthew 26:17-28:20, Mark 2:17, Mark 14:12-16:20, Luke 5:23, Luke 18:13, Luke 22:7-24:43, John 9:25, John 13:1-21:25, Romans 3:21-26, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-10, Colossians 3:19, 1 Timothy 1:15-16, 1 John 1:9 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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Texts: Assorted texts from the Passion accounts of the Gospels and Isaiah 52:13–53:12
Principle: The weight of the sins we have committed and the sins committed against us have been placed on Christ.
Objects: Multiple bricks, multiple notecards, a copy of Frank Warren's Post Secret, a wheelbarrow, and a tall wooden or metal cross
Experience: A number of bricks are piled on one side of the stage. ...
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| Men Are Computers, Women Are Cell Phones | Printer view
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| Topics: | Communication, Conflict, Division, Family, Fatherhood, Fathers, Father's Day, Gender differences, Grace, Husbands, Intimacy, Love, Marriage, Men, Motherhood, Mothers, Mother's Day, Parenting, Parents, Patience, Spouses, Unity, Wives, Women |
| Filters: | Free, Marriage & Sex, Men, Props & Symbols, Stories, Women |
| References: | Romans 12:10, Romans 15:7, Galatians 3:28, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:10-15, James 1:19-27 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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"I don't know how we're going to sort out tonight's schedule," I gushed as my husband, Richie, came through the door. "You're late—and Andrew has a game an hour away. One of us has to get him there by 7:00. Jordan has a game here. Kaley is cheering at Jordan's game, but she also has a game right before his—and it's the same time as Andrew's away game. That's also the time Allie and Daniel ...
Rhonda Rhea, "Men Are Computers, Women Are Cell Phones," Marriage Partnership magazine (Winter, 2008) |
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| Obeying Your GPS System | Printer view
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| Topics: | Believers, Christian life, Commitment, Devotion, Discernment, Discipleship, Distractions, Experiencing God, Focus, Hardness of heart, Hearing God, Hearing God's voice, Intimacy, Jesus Christ, Knowing God, Lifestyle, Listening, Lordship, Lordship of Christ, Obedience, Perception, Revelation, Spiritual perception, Surrender, Teachability |
| Filters: | Props & Symbols, Stories |
| References: | 1 Samuel 3:1-18, Matthew 11:29, Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-5, Mark 4:23-25, Luke 8:1-8, John 20:28, Romans 1:18-32, Philippians 2:11, 1 Peter 3:15 |
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I can't live Jesus' life and Jesus knows that, but he says: You can ask me to come and live my life in you.
I'll give you a picture of this. Nancy and I were in a part of the country we had never been before. We were going to be driving on obscure back roads, so we got a rental car, and the guy at the counter said to me, "Along with this car, if you want, you can also get a GPS system." Have you ever ...
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| Truth Bombs Versus an Incarnational Truth | Printer view
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| Topics: | Brotherly love, Christlikeness, Community, Evangelism, Evangelism, lifestyle, Grace, Humility, Incarnation, Judging others, Lifestyle, Love, Pharisees, Self-Righteousness, Testimony, Truth, Witnessing |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Props & Symbols |
| References: | John 1:1-18, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, Ephesians 4:15, James 1:22, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 3:18 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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Texts: John 1:1–18
Principle: Instead of being judgmental, God invites us to communicate truth the way he does—by incarnational living.
Objects: Half a dozen Nerf-like balls—all very soft—with "Truth" written on them in large, block letters, and a paper bag big enough to hold all the balls
Experience: Take the paper bag, filled with the balls, to the pulpit with you.
While preaching ...
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| Affluenza: The Disease of Affluent Cultures | Printer view
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| Topics: | Contentment, Culture, Finances, Greed, Lifestyle, Luxury, Materialism, Money, Money, love of, Possessions, Prosperity, Riches, Stewardship, Wealth |
| Filters: | Money, Pop Culture, Props & Symbols |
| References: | Joshua 7:21, Luke 8:14, Luke 12:13-21, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Hebrews 13:5 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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Some say that affluenza season is almost upon us. Others say affluenza is already an epidemic. All agree, however, that affluenza symptoms are undeniably most common from Thanksgiving to New Year's. Don't know if you have affluenza? Here are some diagnostic questions for you. Answer "true" to many of the following, and you should see the doctor:
• I'm willing to pay more for a t-shirt if it has ...
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| Tithing Illustration Using Apples | Printer view
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| Topics: | Benevolence, Character, Commitment, Finances, Generosity, Giving, Greed, Materialism, Money, Money, love of, Offerings, Prosperity, Responsibility, Riches, Sacrifice, Self-discipline, Self-sacrifice, Stewardship, Stinginess, Tithing |
| Filters: | Money, Props & Symbols |
| References: | Exodus 13:11-14, Exodus 23:16, Exodus 23:19, Deuteronomy 15:7, 2 Chronicles 31:5, Malachi 3:6-12, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 19:21, Luke 6:38, Acts 5:1-11, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15 |
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Texts: Exodus 23:16, Exodus 23:19, 2 Chronicles 31:5
Principle: We should give God the first and best of all that we have.
Objects: 9 red apples, 1 Golden Delicious apple (yellow apple), and a large cross
Experience: While standing in front of a large cross and a table of ten apples (9 red, 1 yellow), speak about the generosity of God and how he has given us much (pointing to the ten apples).
Emphasize ...
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| Salsa Illustration: Something Must Die to Bring Life | Printer view
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| Topics: | Atonement, Calvary, Christ, abiding in, Christ, Anointed One, Christ, blood of, Christ, burden bearer, Christ, cross of, Christ, death of, Christ, deity of, Christ, Glory of, Christ, greatness of, Christ, humanity of, Christ, incarnation of, Christ, life of, Christ, love of, Christ, mediator, Christ, Messiah, Christ, only Savior, Christ, our righteousness, Christ, resurrection of, Christ, substitute for humanity, Redeemer, Resurrection |
| Filters: | Props & Symbols |
| References: | Leviticus 16, Isaiah 53, Matthew 16:21-28, Luke 18:31-34, John 6:25-59, John 12:20-36, Romans 3:21-26, Romans 5, Romans 6:1-10, Philippians 2:5-11, Colossians 1:15-23 |
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Texts: Passages concerning the sacrifice of Jesus (Leviticus 16, Isaiah 53, Matthew 16:21–28, Luke 18:31–34, John 12:20–36, Philippians 2:5–11)
Principle: In the kingdom of God, death precedes life.
Objects: A sharp knife, cutting board, ingredients for making salsa (or your favorite fresh food dish), and possibly even a way to distribute the food.
Experience: Begin by asking ...
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| Receiving the Reality of God | Printer view
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| Topics: | Attitudes, Blessings, Childlikeness, Devotion, Experiencing God, Faith, God, evidence of, God, goodness of, Help from God, Humility, Knowing God, Presence of God, Seeking God, Spiritual perception, Teachability, Trust |
| Filters: | Props & Symbols, Quotes |
| References: | Ecclesiastes 3:11, Isaiah 55:8-9, Lamentations 3:22-24, Luke 17:20-21, Ephesians 1:18-19, 1 Peter 1:8-9, 1 John 1:1-4 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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"God's reality in our world is like gently falling rain. We each have a bowl in our hearts and minds in which we can easily catch God's reality—if we just hold it before us. But it makes all the difference in the world whether our bowl is turned upwards—or downwards.
A person without guile will turn their bowl upwards—ready to receive the truth about God if God really exists."
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| Power Strip Demonstrates Dependence upon God | Printer view
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| Topics: | Dependence on God, Ego, Frustration, God, power of, God, providence of, Help from God, Help, divine, Human limitations, Independence, Power, divine, Power, human, Powerlessness, Pride, Rebellion, Self-reliance, Supply |
| Filters: | Free, Props & Symbols |
| References: | Isaiah 40:31, Jeremiah 17:5-8, John 15:1-7, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 4:13 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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Text: John 15:1–7
Purpose: To visualize the powerlessness of depending on ourselves rather than God.
Objects: An electric power strip with multiple outlets (the kind that computers and appliances are plugged into). One or two appliances and a light.
Experience: Hold up the power strip for everyone to see and say: "You have all seen one of these. We use power strips to plug computers or appliances ...
Craig Brian Larson, Arlington Heights, Illinois |
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| We Are Connected by Our Shirts | Printer view
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| Topics: | Body of Christ, Church, Church, global, Church, mission of, Church, unity of, Community, Cooperation, Family of God, Great Commission, Missions, Outreach, Unity, World |
| Filters: | International, Props & Symbols |
| References: | Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8, Acts 26:17-18, Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Galatians 3:28, Ephesians 4:1-6 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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Rob Bell, teaching pastor at Mars Hill Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, used this object lesson to help his congregation realize that they are intimately connected to the rest of the world that God loves.
Purpose: To bring realization that we are global Christians, connected to the rest of the world.
Object: The shirts that everyone wore to church that day.
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Procedure: When teaching that we are ...
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