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Painting with Words: Why and How to Use Sermon Illustrations

By Filings on Fri, 10/24/25
Church & Ministry
Sermon Illustrations
Preaching

“It struck me then that I was not only being homiletically imbalanced but pastorally irresponsible. My people do need my pen-work, my careful explanation. But they also need me to ‘paint,’ to illustrate.” - Word by Word

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Topics: C.H. Spurgeon, Preaching, Sermon Illustrations, Series - CHS Anecdotes
  • Anecdotes from the Pulpit, Part 1
  • Illustrations in Preaching, Part 5
  • Principles of Teaching - Effective Illustrating
  • Illustrations in Preaching, Part 7
  • Why Pastors Should Use More Historical Illustrations in Sermons

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