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Saint Patrick Returns to Ireland to Bring the Gospel
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
The Man Who Protected Babies with Down Syndrome
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Matt Woodley
's sermon illustration describes how a geneticist suffered criticism from the medical community for taking a pro-life stance against aborting babies with Down's Syndrome.
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Compassion,
Courage,
Abortion,
Eugenics
Rickety Kayak Shows Our Quest for Freedom
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
An illustration by Matthew
Woodley
about a Cuban couple who risked everything for freedom, appropriate for Isaiah 61:1, Romans 8:2, John 8:36, and similar passages.
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Hope,
Courage,
Oppression,
Freedom
Faith Helped Woman Confront Terrorists
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Matthew
Woodley
tells the story of a woman whose faith propels her to talk terrorists down during an attack. Suggested as an illustration for Joshua 1:8-9, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 5:9, and other similar passages.
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Faith,
Fear,
Compassion,
Courage
The Man Who Snuck Into Auschwitz
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this sermon illustration, Matthew
Woodley
shares the story of Witold Pilecki, a courageous Polish army captain who snuck into Auschwitz to get accurate information on the horrors that were taking place.
Exodus 3:7-10, 6:2-8;
Isaiah 42:5-8, 53:4-9, 61:1-3
Zechariah 9:9-13
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Love,
Courage,
Holocaust
"We Bought a Zoo": Twenty Seconds of Insane Courage
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration draws from the film, "We Bought a Zoo," to shows what a difference bravery can make in the course of history.
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Faith,
Fear,
Courage,
Bravery
12-year-old Boy Calmly Delivers a New Baby
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration for Matthew 24:36-44, Luke 12:35-40, or 2 Timothy 4:2, uses the story of a twelve-year-old boy delivering a baby to demonstrate that God can call us to serve in unexpected ways.
Matthew 24:36-44;
Luke 12:35-40
2 Timothy 4:2
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Leadership,
Ministry,
Courage,
Illustration
Quietude, Duck Syndrome, and more
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This is a series of stories from the news illustrating several themes including sabbath, gospel, prayer, evangelism, temptation, service and courage.
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Sabbath,
Courage,
Gospel,
Prayer
The Decisive Moment
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
A journalist explores the difference between surviving and perishing in a disaster, concluding that it often comes down to a moment of decisive action. Illustrates
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Conversion,
Courage,
Choice,
Fear
Coach Chases Down School Shooter
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration tells the story of a courageous and protective coach who saved lives. Sometimes we have to charge into danger.
Psalms 59:1-5, 121:4-8;
Proverbs 10:29, 28:21
John 10:10-15, 15:13
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Fear,
Courage,
Anger,
Sacrifice
The High Dive
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration tells the story of a young boy who jumps off the high diving board at a swimming pool for the first time. Surrender liberates us and can bring us deep joy.
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Faith,
Fear,
Courage,
Surrender
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