Resources on Gregory Asimakoupoulos

Alaskan Mushers Deliver Life-Saving Serum Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2003/june/14440.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Salvation , Providence , Community , Church Source: Preaching Today Gregory Asimakoupoulos shares the story of Alaskan mushers who went on a life-saving mission from Anchorage to Nome, illustrating how God works through many people to deliver salvation. Appropriate for 1 Corinthians 12:4-27 and similar passages.

Missing Girl Rescued by a Dream Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2004/november/15612.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Family , Prayer , Rejoicing , Providence Source: Preaching Today Describing a miraculous story in which a Christian was led to discover a missing person through a dream, Gregory Asimakoupoulous' sermon illustration demonstrates the joy of answered prayers. This illustration suits Matthew 21:22 and other passages.

Twin Towers Survivor Secure in God's Hands Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2003/september/14623.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Faith , God's Faithfulness , God's Presence , Security in God Source: Preaching Today An illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos describing the story of a Twin Towers survivor experiencing God's presence in the rubble. This is appropriate for Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 73:23, and Isaiah 41:10-13.

We Find Our Own Stories in the Bible's Stories Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2013/june/2061713.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Scripture , Scripture Reading , Bible Source: Preaching Today This sermon illustration from Greg Asimakoupoulos shares a story about a woman who found an essay she wrote as a child in a Bible decades later.

Pope John Paul II Forgave His Attacker Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2005/april/15897.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Forgiveness , Grace , Compassion , Murder Source: Preaching Today An illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos, telling the story of Pope John Paul II getting shot by an assassin and Pope John Pail II extending forgiveness to the perpetrator, appropriate for Ephesians 5:32 and Jude 1:22-23.

Celebrating Emmanuel All Year Long Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2008/november/4111708.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Christmas , Advent , Grace , Jesus Source: Preaching Today Greg Asimakoupoulos uses a story of his family's search for a plastic figure of Jesus to illustrate the constant presence of Emmanuel, "God with us"—as in Luke 2, Matthew 2, John 3:16, and similar passages.

Mother Can't Believe She Beat Her Child Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2002/december/14066.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Guilt , Mother , Violence , Children Source: Preaching Today Greg Asimakoupoulos tells of a remorseful mother who had beaten her child, to illustrate how "we all have done things we thought we weren't capable of" - illustrating Romans 7:21-25 and other passages.

Eating Humble Pie Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2004/january/14774.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Wedding , Humility , Pride , Patience Source: Preaching Today Greg Asimakoupoulos' amusing anecdote from a wedding can encourage patience and caution against judging others, illustrating Galatians 6:3, Matthew 7:3, Ephesians 4:2, and similar passages.

Our Comforting Shepherd Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2001/january/12813.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Trust , Jesus , Comfort , Shepherd Source: Preaching Today This sermon illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos tells the story of a shepherd comforting his flock in a war zone that is like how God's care for his children.

Power of Spoken Word Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2000/september/12638.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Discipleship , Children/youth , Teaching , Power Source: Preaching Today This is an illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos revealing a study showing the power of words. It is appropriate for Deuteronomy 6:4-9.

Medals Awarded 60 Years Late Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2005/may/15902.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Courage , Patience , Honor , War Source: Preaching Today An illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos about a veteran who waited sixty years to receive the recognition of his sacrifice. This is appropriate for Ephesians 6:2.

God Turns Dobson's Failure into Success Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2002/september/13904.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Family , Grace , Providence , God's Sovereignty Source: Preaching Today This is an illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos telling the story of a man who failed at first but turned it into a success story. It is appropriate for 2 Timothy 1:8-9.

Lesson on Forgiveness from TV's Chicago Fire Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2013/august/5080513.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Forgiveness , Repentance , Sin , Confession Source: Preaching Today Greg Asimakoupoulos describes a powerful example of forgiveness from the TV drama Chicago Fire. It can be used to illustrate Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 2:1, Acts 19:18, and other similar passages.

Hope Beyond Earthly Life Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2000/november/12728.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Death , Fear , Hope Source: Preaching Today An illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos, suggesting that the dread experienced inside the Russian nuclear submarine that sank in 2000 isn't all that different from what many people feel about this world. Appropriate for Galatians 6:11-18.

Trying It Again Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/1998/june/5226.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Perseverance , Good works Source: Preaching Today This story by Greg Asimakoupoulos of a Pulitzer Prize for a novel that was rejected by 111 publishers, illustrates the importance of perseverance - illustrating Galatians 6:9.

Loyal Dog Waits 10 Years for Master's Return Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2013/november/5111813.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Advent , Faithfulness , Patience , Heaven Source: Preaching Today This sermon illustration from Greg Asimakoupoulos sets up and describes a touching scene about patience from the film, "Hachi: A Dog's Tale," where a faithful dog waits years for to be reunited with his owner.

Farmers Buried with Missing Parts Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2005/march/15838.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Death , Funeral Source: Preaching Today A sermon illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos on farmers who have lost a hand or foot to farm equipment being buried with their missing body part when they die.

Untapped Spiritual Resources Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2000/june/12467.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Pentecost , Poverty , Spiritual Growth , Holy Spirit Source: Preaching Today Greg Asimakoupoulos' sermon illustration likens an impoverished farmer's undiscovered oil reserve to a Christian who does not draw on the Holy Spirit's giftings. This illustration suits Acts 2:1-4 and Galatians 5:16-26.

The Cross Is for Everyone Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2001/november/13376.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Crucifixion , Gospel , God's Love Source: Preaching Today In this sermon illustration for Hebrews 2:9, Greg Asimakoupoulos tells the story of two world leaders discussing the importance of the cross.

Hostage Missionaries in God's Care Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2002/july/13783.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Gregory Asimakoupoulos Topics: Hope , Prayer , Providence , Persecution Source: Preaching Today This is an illustration by Greg Asimakoupoulos about missionaries who were held hostage. It is appropriate for Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 91, and Psalm 27:1-6.