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The Military Doctrine of Shock and Awe
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
contrasts the military approach of Shock and Awe with God's strategy of redemptive love, exemplified by Jesus' giving his life for humanity on the cross.
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Cross,
Jesus Christ,
Redemption,
Power
VUCA Means It's Crazy Out There
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
, unpacks the meaning of the acronym VUCA, which stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity and essentially means things are crazy out there, is appropriate for Genesis 6:5-8; Psalms 3, 91:7-16; and Ephesians 6:12.
Genesis 6:5-8;
Psalms 3, 91:7-16;
Ephesians 6:12
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Fear,
Control,
Anxiety,
Worry
There Must Be an Incarnation
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
quotes Bono, lead singer for U2, after he experienced the power of the incarnation as the expression of God's love become flesh. (Cf., Matthew 1:23; John 1:14, 18; Galatians 4:4; Philippians 2:6-8)
Matthew 1:23;
John 1:14, 18;
Galatians 4:4
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Christmas,
Advent,
Culture,
Love
Pixar Studios and the Power of Teamwork
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
shares a story about the work environment at Pixar to illustrate the power of teamwork and collaboration.
Genesis 2:18;
Proverbs 27:17;
Acts 2:42
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Church,
Community,
Work,
Relationship
Amazing Soccer Goal Dubbed The Hand of God
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Matt Woodley
describes a controversial soccer goal that was attributed to the "Hand of God" but later admitted to be illegal. It can illustrate questions about divine sovereignty and human freedom, as well as honesty.
Proverbs 12:17 (+ more);
Romans 3:23;
Colossians 3:9
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Lying,
God's Sovereignty,
Freedom,
Honesty
I Won't Make Jesus Bow Down to the State
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
relates the story of Derek Lam, a Christian in Hong Kong whose outspoken faith has led to imprisonment. Lam is an example of courage, refusing dilute the Gospel in order to appease Chinese authorities.
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Faithfulness,
Oppression,
Persecution,
Freedom
Saint Patrick Returns to Ireland to Bring the Gospel
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
relates how St. Patrick's life was transformed by God and he returned to Ireland, where he had been enslaved, to preach the gospel - illustrating Romans 8:26, Matthew 28:18-20, John 20:21, and other passages.
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Conversion,
Grace,
Gratitude,
Ministry
Structural Flaw Collapses Bridge
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Matt Woodley
reflects on a structural flaw that caused a bridge collapse in Minneapolis. The reason for the bridge's collapse illustrates the necessity of faith, integrity, and character when building a life dedicated to following Jesus.
Proverbs 20:7;
Matthew 5:33-37;
Luke 6:47-49
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Faith,
Integrity,
Character,
Discipleship
Special Health Club Caters to Physically Unfit People
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
reflects on Downsize Fitness, a gym which caters to "extremely unfit people." This approach can illustrate the church's need to welcome the "spiritually unfit," as in Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 28:18-20, Colossians 2:13, etc.
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Culture,
Compassion,
Mercy,
Church
Lack of Rest Leads to Injuries
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
reports on the "epidemic" of injuries caused by lack of rest among athletes. Suggested as an illustration for Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 34:21, Matthew 11:28-30, and other passages about Sabbath and rest.
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Sabbath,
Recreation,
Busyness,
Rest
Bear Gets Trapped by Tempting Jar
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
relates the story of a bear who succumbed to temptation and got its head stuck in a plastic jar. The story can be used to illustrate sin, temptation, addiction, etc.
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Sin,
Addiction,
Disobedience,
Folly
The Story Behind Rudolf, the Red Nosed Reindeer
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
reflects on the story of Rudolf, the red-nosed reindeer, as an example of grace. Chosen for his "weakness" that turned out to be a strength, Rudolf's story illustrates 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 and other passages.
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Christmas,
Advent,
Grace,
Election
Designer Styles Reveal Modern Idolatry
Matt Woodley
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discusses the devotion to expensive designer clothing styles as a modern form of idolatry, illustrating Matthew 6:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:17, James 5:1-3, 1 John 2:15-17, and 5:21.
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Idolatry,
Consumerism,
Materialism,
Vanity
Broken Globe Symbolic of Broken World
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tells the story of breaking a beautiful globe that belonged to his father to illustrate the fall and the broken condition of our world. (Cf., Genesis 3:8-19, Isaiah 65:17-25, Romans 1:18-32, 8:18-25)
Genesis 3:8-19;
Isaiah 65:17-25;
Romans 1:18-32, 8:18-25
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Disobedience,
Fall,
Garden Of Eden,
Adam
Starbucks Baristas Told to Slow Down
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
writes about Starbucks telling its employees to slow down production to improve quality and service. The story is appropriate for texts such as Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:12, and Titus 2:7-8.
Galatians 5:22;
Colossians 3:12;
Titus 2:7-8
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Busyness,
Ingratitude,
Murmuring,
Discontentment
Scientist Proclaims Humanity's Irrelevance
Matt Woodley
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Matt Woodley
shares a quote from Lawrence M. Krauss, a physicist and atheist, that illustrates how one’s worldview can dramatically impact one’s view of humanity.
Genesis 2:5-9;
Psalms 14:1, 19:1-6, 53:1;
Jeremiah 9:23-24
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Worldview,
Meaning Of Life,
Human Race,
Cosmology
The Damage Caused by Dehumanizing Labels
Matt Woodley
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Why do normal people sometimes do horrific things to other people?
Matt Woodley
describes how demeaning, enslaving and killing begin with dehumanization. He gives several examples from the history.
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Hatred,
Murder,
Prejudice,
Violence
The New Social Anxiety
Matt Woodley
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Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this sermon illustration,
Matt Woodley
discusses how the social anxiety called Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is intensified by our use of social media. Appropriate for sermons on envy, anxiety, etc.
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Fear,
Contentment,
Envy,
Social Media
The Power of Confession
Matt Woodley
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Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Both ancient Christian monasticism and modern psychology agree that keeping dark secrets destroys us, and confessing them sets us free. An illustration by
Matt Woodley
, appropriate for Proverbs 20:9, 28:13, Luke 7:47, and other passages.
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Repentance,
Sin,
Confession,
Psychology
You vs. Jesus in a Spiritual Marathon
Matt Woodley
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Imagining a spiritual race between Jesus and oneself, this sermon illustration by
Matt Woodley
demonstrates how those with faith are justified by Jesus' work. The illustration suits Philippians 3:9, Galatians 3:13, Romans 4, and other passages.
Romans 4:1-5, 25;
1 Corinthians 9:24;
Galatians 3:13
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Justification,
Jesus Christ's Work,
Righteousness
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