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Step 6: Illustrate Your Message
Here's your essential guide to sermon illustrations.
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The Foundation
Step 6: Illustrate Your Message
Your essential guide to sermon illustrations—why they matter, what makes them work, and how to make them stick.
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Editor's Feature
Sidestepping Illustration Dangers
Maintain your credibility by avoiding two types of illustrations.
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STORIES AND ILLUSTRATIONS
Sidestepping Seven Illustration Pitfalls
It's easy to do more harm than good with an illustration. Here's how to avoid undermining an otherwise great message.
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