Some illustrations convey an idea well; others evoke an emotion. For an illustration that helps listeners feel the selfless sacrifice of Christ, read Father Receives Scars While Rescuing His Son during a Tsunami.

This week we also feature:

• Sermon: When the Perfect Comes, by Sam Storms. In heaven we'll experience an unending life in God's unlimited joy and love.
• Article: Feeling Insecure about My Preaching. Steve Fuller describes how he worked through the emotions that follow when someone suggested how he could improve his ministry in the Word.
• Video Illustration: God Loves Us No Matter What.

Preaching Christ,

Brian Larson
Editor, PreachingToday.comM
blarson@christianitytoday.com

Craig Brian Larson is the pastor of Lake Shore Church in Chicago and author and editor of numerous books, including The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching (Zondervan). He blogs on Knowing God and His Ways at craigbrianlarson.com.