Tony Evans' Book of Illustrations: Stories, Quotes, and Anecdotes from More Than 30 Years of Preaching and Public Speaking

I wouldn’t call it necessarily a book of strictly illustrations. It is more like a book with some good illustrations and some great analogies. I have used some of these ideas in the pulpit to nice effect. Pastor Tony does a really good job illustrating difficult concepts through short commonplace ideas.Most of the illustrations and analogies are pretty short.Book really isn’t for straight-through reading. It is more like a tool for pastors or a devotional or coffee table short snippets reader.It has been useful to me. Beware though, Pastor Tony is a master voice story teller in his own messages. Very often the reason his illustrations are so great is because he is all in and enthusiastic. So you have to commit to any story or analogy in your own way and pray and listen for the Spirit when deciding what to use.

Sometimes illustrating a certain passage or verse in a memorable way is tough, especially when it's Saturday evening and you have to preach the next morning. This book has helped me numerous times to get over the hump and put the finishing touches on quite a few sermons. The illustrations are concise and memorable, so even if you don't use the "exact" illustration as it appears in the book, they can get you thinking in the right direction so that you can come up with your own, or put your own twist on what Mr. Evans wrote. This book isn't meant as a commentary or exegetical tool, but offers short, concise quips that will help your audience internalize the truths of Scripture.

I can’t read or hear one of Dr. Evans’ sermons and not have an “ah-ha” moment or head slap. I grew up in church and have studied the Bible my whole life and just recently found and fell in love with Dr. Evans’ and his style of teaching. His analogies and stories truly help me understand the Bible so much better and gives me tools to use to share God’s word with others in a modern and understandable way. Thank you, Dr. Evans, you have helped change my life, my relationship with my Lord, and share the Good News of God’s Word with others! May God continue to Bless you and your ministry! ❤️

Not really that helpful.

Pastor Evans maintain to put a spiritual concepts into everyday language, which is very helpful in my work as a Mental Health Peer Counselor. It guide me directions when I facilitate groups at Metropolitan Hospital in NYC where I worked in The Mental Health Inpatient Unit. Even though this is a career, I can say this is true ministry in helping individuals that are dealing with Mental Illness and Substance Abuse that there is hope with recovery. This book is great for individuals that are visual in setting up goals like me.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the analogies Dr. Evans demonstrates to break down understanding in granular fashion! It so works for me and will certainly help you turn the Word of God into tools for everyday thinking, living and application!

This book was recommended by a speaker at a conference. Great illustrations when you run out of material. Great for any preacher. Entertaining as well.

Dr. Tony Evans is best sermon illustrator currently preaching in America. This book is a collection of some of his best and is a must have for any pastor or Bible teacher. It should be in every preacher's library.

Book is very helpful for concepts for illustrations. Great resource for those who regularly teach and preach the Word of God.

Excellent book for fresh sermon illustrations. I recommend this book especially for preachers.

Great stories and illustrations that help me to bring my points over to my congregation.