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Saint Patrick Returns to Ireland to Bring the Gospel
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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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
The Man Who Protected Babies with Down Syndrome
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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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 | 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 | Preaching Today
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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 | Preaching Today
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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 | Preaching Today
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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 | 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 | 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 | Preaching Today
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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 | Preaching Today
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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 | Preaching Today
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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