5 Types of Sermon Illustrations and How to Use Them

Some practical advice: 5 Types of Sermon Illustrations and How to Use Them – The Gospel Coalition Blog:

"Categorizing illustrations is helpful because it gives you certain tools for certain purposes. It would be frustrating to use a hammer on a screw instead of a screwdriver, although if you pound hard enough it could do the job. Similarly, it can be frustrating to write an extended story to illustrate a Bible verse that only needs a word picture or an analogy. When you match the right illustration tool to right job, it gets easier and more enjoyable."