Christian Clip Art Review

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Easter Butterfly Banner by Lois Prahlow

Easter Butterfly Banner designed by Lois Prahlow. Jpg. not for republishing.
Original Banner 11 ft. across, made with felts.

This banner is based on Romans 6: 4… “We were buried with Christ by baptism into death, so that as He was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too, might walk in newness of life.” Its symbolism is taken from the life cycle of the butterfly. This creature starts out as a lowly caterpillar (not depicted here). The “worm” is entombed in a cocoon and later emerges as a beautiful butterfly, capable of soaring to lofty heights.

Jesus took on human flesh, was crucified on the cross, spent three days in the grave, and was raised from the dead with a glorified body.

In the waters of Holy Baptism (symbolized by the shell and the blue water droplets spurting from the center), the Baptized are united with Him in His death (cross), burial (cocoon), and resurrection (soaring butterfly). We are empowered by Him to daily die to sin and rise to new life of service to God and others.

The monarch butterfly represents our King, Jesus Christ. His name is indicated with the Greek monogram, ICXC. The crown inscribed with the Greek word NIKA above the monarch speaks of His VICTORY over sin, death, and the devil for us.

Smaller butterfly forms symbolize the Baptized. Their alleluia songs of praise are directed toward Jesus, their Monarch (top perimeter), as they fly out from the center of the banner in all directions, taking the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the world as He has commanded them to do. As new creatures in Him, they spread the fragrance of Christ (II Corinthians 2: 14-16, symbolized by delicate flowers), the Good News of forgiveness and salvation in Him alone! article by Lois Prahlow

The Precious Lamb of God

"The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look!
The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" John 1:29 (NLT)

Description of Illustration: Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, yellow and black colors, contemporary abstract designs, initials A and T, communion cup and wafer

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Agnus Dei, communion cup, Christian flag, halo

"And they say to the mountains and to the rock, "Fall on us and
hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from
the wrath of the Lamb." Revelation 6:16 (BSB)

"They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the
word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives So as to shy
away from death." Revelation 12:11 (BSB)

"These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome
them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those with Him
are called and chosen and faithful." Revelation 17:14 (BLB)

"and nothing unclean, and no one who practices abomination
and lying, shall ever come into it, but only those whose names are
written in the Lamb's book of life." Revelation 21:27 (NASB)

Holy Communion cup, wine, wafer

"And there will not be any curse and longer. And the throne
of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His servants will
serve Him." Revelation 22:3 (BLB)

"A song that make you think about the sacrifice that

Jesus Christ did at the Cross. He's my Lord, my Savior,

my King... I love you Jesus!

Sick To Death of Pain?

Description of Illustration: sickness, compress, gag, distressed looking young woman

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Monday, February 8, 2016

A Floral Lord's Prayer Graphic

Description of Illustration: text: "Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil. Amen. , contemporary floral design in: pink, blue and purple

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Marbled Paper: Turkish Pattern: Grey, Rust, Black and White

Artist: restored, recolored, resized by staff

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Marbled Paper: Turkish Pattern: Aqua, Rust, Black and White

Artist: restored, recolored, resized by staff

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Marbled Paper: Turkish Pattern: Blue Monochromatic

Artist: restored, recolored, resized by staff

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A Messianic Rose Banner by Lois Prahlow

Messianic Banner designed by Lois Prahlow. Jpg. not for republishing.
Original Banner 11 ft. across, made with felts.

This Christmas banner is a celebration of the “fullness of time,” when God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem the world. It is divided into 12 segments, representing the face of a clock. Galatians 4:4 says: “When the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” Ephesians 1: 3-10 also refers to God’s plan to make us his children in Christ Jesus in the fullness of time.

The flower in the center is the Messianic Rose which symbolizes our Savior. A sharply pointed star in the center foreshadows the five wounds he endured on the cross, the price he paid to make us his own. design and article by Lois Prahlow

Friday, February 5, 2016

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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Thursday, February 4, 2016

Global Missions

Description of Illustration: text, "Global Missions" for years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, post, introduce, remind your congregation of meetings, seminars, education, etc... of the upcoming events, planet Earth

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The Pipe Organ

Description of Illustration: pipe organ, organist, candles, music, music from the organ

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A Purple Crown of Thorns

"But Herodus and his servants mocked him, and when he had insulted him,
he clothed him wit a purple robe and he sent him to Pilate." Luke 23:11

Illustrations Described: crown of thorns, Latin Christogram being the name of Christ, purple white and black combinations of colors for Lent, Agnus Dei, Christian flag, chalice, halo with cross, "Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us..." scriptures from The Aramaic Bible in Plain English

"And the soldiers wound a crown from thorns and they placed it
on his head and clothed him with a purple robe." John 19:2

Purple communion chalice,
Communion wine, Communion wafer

"O Lamb of God" by John Bell sung by the Plymouth Choir, First-Plymouth Church, Lincoln Nebraska, March 9, 2014 as the Prayer Through Music. Conducted by Jeremy Bankson.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Sleeping Through Stormy Seas

"Jesus Himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke Him and said to Him, "Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?" Mark 4:38 (NASB)

Illustration Described: in the boat with Jesus, ocean waves, painting by Kathy Grimm, storm at sea, three different graphics using the same painting, two illustrated nautical hymns the third Mark 4:38, cubist painting

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"Lord Whom Winds and Waves Obey," by Wesley
"Lord, whom winds and waves obey,
Guide us through the watery way;
In the hollow of Thy hand
Hide, and bring us safe to land.

"This pilot of Galilee," hymn by Lelia N. Morris
"He is my pilot on life's stormy sea,
This wondrous man of Galilee;
I'm safe in His keeping,
Tho' storms are round me sweeping,"

The Last Supper Painting

Oil painting of The Last Supper measures approx. 7 ft. in length by Kathy Grimm.

Description of the Illustration: Jesus is seated at the top of the table, Last Supper or Passover, sharing the traditional seder with his followers, Judas' seat at the bottom is empty and another disciple invites us to join them in the celebration, an offering of The Great Commission

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The Black Sacred Heart Paired with Sacred Scripture

"Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple,
and in three days I will raise it up." John 2:9

Description of Illustration: King James Versions of scripture, Black Sacred Heart by Kathy Grimm, forest, trees, moon for a halo, hands in blessing, Jesus points to his heart, collage and oil paint, Italian marbled silk, transparent background, black text

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