Babies prefer milk...

"About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.
 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic
 principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk
is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for
those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from
 evil." Hebrews 5:11-14

Description of Clip Art: baby holds a bottle of milk, three scriptures about milk and infants, black and white clip art

"Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil,
but in your thinking be mature." 1 Corinthians 14:20 

"Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's
 teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn
your neck." Proverbs 1:9

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Behind a locked door...

"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous;
 be strong." 1 Corinthians 16:13

Description of Illustration: Black and white photograph of a man fearful of what lies behind a locked door..., scriptures, he carries the key 

 

"The LORD is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?"
Psalm 27:1

"For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and
says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." Isaiah 41:13

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Laboring For The Lord...

"Therefore, me beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, alsways abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your laour is not in vain in the Lord." 1 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV)

Description of Illumination: four versus about laboring for the Lord, Medieval farming couple with two oxen, illustration from illuminated manuscript,

"For the Scripture says: Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his wages." 1 Timothy 5:18 (HCSB)

"And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;" Colossians 3:23-24 (KJV)

"These were his instructions to them: "The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest;  ask him to send more workers into his fields." Luke 10:2 (NLT)

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1 Corinthians 13:11

Description of the illustration: text, "When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child, When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me." 1 Corinthians 13:11, children play outdoors next to their town under a bridge

 

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1 Corinthians 16:13

"Be on your guard;
 Stand firm in the faith;
 Be men of courage;
Be strong."
1 Corinthians 16:13

Illuminated Quotes Described: man and his reflection, he thinks and then chooses, text from 1 Corinthians

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International Rally Day Postcard for All Christians

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Description of Illustration: Clergy and Teachers may use this restored Rally Day image for the web or to print give or post to children. Here children from every nation and race are represented, flags, "Now death's stinger is sin, and sin's power is the Law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus the Messiah!" 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 (ISV), children, folk costumes, antique postcard restored with scripture added

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In His Ressurection There Is Hope!

1 Cor. 15: 54-58 text

Description of Illustration: transparent background, black text, antique Easter cross, garden, tomb, three crosses, sunrise, daybreak,  Jesus speaks with Mary on Sunday morning after he resurrects: Mark 16:1-10, Luke 24: 1-2, John 20: 1-10:

       "After the Sabbath, as Sunday morning was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. Suddenly there was a violent earthquake; and angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled the stone away, and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid that they trembled and became like dead men. 

       The angel spoke to the women. "You must not be afraid," he said. "I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has been raised, just as he said. Come here and see the place where he was lying. God quickly, now, and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from death, and now he is going to Galilee ahead of you; there you will see him!' Remember what I have told you."

       So they left the tomb in a hurry, afraid and yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

       Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Peace be with you." They came up to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. "Do not be afraid," Jesus said to them. "Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me." Matthew 28:1-10 (Good News Bible)

Job 17:15,16 paired with Numbers 23:19

Jonah 2:6 paired with Luke 12:11

Psalm 3: 2-6

1 Kings 19:3 paired with John 16:33

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Contemporary Hearts

"Do everything in Love" 1 Corinthians 16:14 (NIV)

Description of the illustration: three hearts in shades of red, slashing lines, triangular shapes, three versions, three scriptures, transparent backgrounds

"We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil cling to what is good." Romans 12:9

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1 Corinthians 6:19,20

 

Description of Illustration: scriptures from the book of Corinthians, scripture "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 6:19-20

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Falling Leaves Plus Scripture

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)

Description of Illuminations: transparent backgrounds, frame with brown leaves, tree with fall colors, scriptures from Jeremiah and 1 Corinthians, white text

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"But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived" - the things God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 (New International Version)

The Words Which

"Which Things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual." 1 Corinthians 2:13

Description of Illuminated Words: text from 1 Corinthians, Deuteronomy and The Gospel of Luke, illuminated phrase "the WORDS which, white backgrounds

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"These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red Sea, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban and Hazeroth, and Dizahob. Deuteronomy 1:1

"And He said unto them, these are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the laws of Moses and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me." Luke 24:44 (KJB)

The Lord's Supper

Description of the Illustration: Jesus is seated at the table of the Last Supper or Passover, sharing the traditional seder with his followers, comes in: blue, red and beige, from a 1900 Psalter, the scripture is from 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

"The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? For we being many are one bread, and one body, for we are all partakers of that one bread." 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 (KJB)

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1 Corinthians 13:13

       Shells are often used to symbolize both baptism and confirmation. For those of you who do not know what a confirmation is - it is a profession of faith that Orthodox Christians make in order to make public/testify to an agreement (a covenant) their parents once made with God on the occasion of their infant's baptism. So Orthodox Christians do make individual, public professions of faith just as Protestants do, but they do it in a different order. During confirmation young people also display baptismal banners and decorate their churches with doves representing the Holy Spirit. This celebration also signifies the end of their formal training or schooling in the doctrines of their faith.

Shell reflected in water.

Description of Illustration: an baptismal shell reflected in water and a baptismal shell in teal and white, with the following scripture: "For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body--whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free--and we were all given the one Spirit to drink." 1 Corinthians 12:13 In every confirmation ceremony, children are given a list of scripture to choose from in order that one may be read during their public profession. 

• 15 Scriptures frequently read aloud in confirmation of a older child's testimony of faith.
• Scriptures about Confirmation
• Scriptures for Confirmation
• What does the Bible say about Christian confirmation?

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Video Below: "The Jordan River. Israel and Palestine border the river to the west, while Jordan lies to its east. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan takes its name from this river."

1 Corinthians 15:26

Description of Illustration: scripture: skull and crossbones two in white and two in black with a variety of grey to black backgrounds, "The last enemy to be destroyed is death." 1 Corinthians 15:26

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Three more color variations above of the same verse.

"The Sermon theme  in this video is "Jesus Destroys Death" 

from John 11:17-45, the story of Jesus raising Lazarus

 from the dead. Hear how we too will experience

 the joy of new life in the resurrection.

1 Corinthians 13:7

Description of Illustration: sketch of bride and groom, kiss on the cheek, bouquet, veil, tuxedo, comes in five colors: blue, green, purple, apricot and hot pink, scripture reads "Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." 1 Corinthians 13:7

Clergy may download and use these illustrations to decorate bulletins, announcement etc... to match the colors of a bride's wedding. If you need another color than what you see, just write about it below. I'll try to coordinate the illustration to new suggestions.

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bride and groom in blue, 1 Cor. 13:7

bride and groom in green, 1 Cor. 13:7

bride and groom in pink, 1 Cor. 13:7

bride and groom in purple, 1 Cor. 13:7

bride and groom in apricot, 1 Cor. 13:7

Signs, Signs, Everywhere There's a Sign

"Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is
 coming at an hour you do not expect." Matthew 24:44 (ESV)

Description of Photograph: These church signs were made with software at www.says-it.com, these signs are from Biblical texts about signs and wonders: Matthew 24:44, Daniel 4: 2-3, Matthew 25:13, Psalm 40:3, 1, Psalm 103:2-4, Corinthians 4:20 and Revelation 22:7

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"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all
your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit,
 who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy," Psalm 103:2-4 (ESV)

"Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour." Matthew 25:13 (ESV)

"It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders that the
Most High God has done for me. How great are his signs,
 how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting
 kingdom, and his dominion endures from generation
 to generation." Daniel 4:2-3 (ESV)

"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord." Psalm 40:3(ESV)

"For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power."
1 Corinthians 4:20 (ESV)

“And behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps
 the words of the prophecy of this book.” Revelation 22:7

"Re-released in 1971 on the A-side, "Signs" reached No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart."

The Trinity In Creation Scriptures

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Description of Illustration: The Holy Trinity illumination, angels surround God the Father and God the Son, The Holy Spirit is invisible but there are birds in the boarders, The following scriptures are included on the illustration: Genesis 1:1, 1:2, 1:26 and 1 Cor 8:6, 1 John 1:3, Col 1:16, Job 26:13 and Job 33:3 plus Psalm 104:30, The entire illustration is on a transparent background so that any color of web pages will be matched to it.

This illustration would be perfect for a posting about Doctrines or designing like web pages at a collage seminary, church web page etc..... 

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The same illustration with a beige background.