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Saint Patrick Returns to Ireland to Bring the Gospel
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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

Soccer Goalies Protect Their Box
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This is illustration comparing a soccer (football) goalie's need to protect his goalie box and a believer's need to pursue/protect their calling in Christ, is appropriate for Psalm 39:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; and 1 Peter 2:12.
Psalm 39:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; 1 Peter 2:12
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Faith, Evangelism, Faithfulness, Arrogance

Christian Scientist Befriends Atheist
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This sermon illustration describes an unusual friendship between Francis Collins, a Christian scientist, and atheist Christopher Hitchens.
Matthew 5:43; Luke 6:27-36; Romans 12:9-21
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Evangelism, Providence, Friendship, Witness

Boko Haram Terrorists Place Bounty on Pastor
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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In this sermon illustration, the story of a pastor who continued in ministry despite the price on his head introduces themes of evangelism, loving enemies, and persecution.
Matthew 5:9-12, 43-48; Luke 6:26-27; John 15:19-21
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Evangelism, Persecution, Enemy, Love For Others

Based on Customer Reviews
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This sermon illustration about customer reviews on Amazon questions our readiness to share our testimonies about Jesus. Pairs well with Matthew 10:32-33; Acts 5:32; Romans 10:14-15; and other scriptures about evangelism.
Matthew 10:32-33; Mark 5:18-20; John 9:24-34
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Work, Evangelism, Commissioning, Comfort

Atheist Flabbergasted by a Church's Love
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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The experience of an atheist, bewildered by a church's help in his time of need, illustrates the impact of living out Christian beliefs in kindness and grace, as in Matthew 5:13-16 and other scriptures.
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Love, Evangelism, Kindness, Church

A Dog is Not a Lion
Paul Pastor | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This is a collection of sermon illustrations reflecting on contemporary issues, such as self-esteem, lifestyle, authenticity, commitment, and marriage.
Genesis 2:18, 21-24; Proverbs 14:23; Matthew 5:13-16, 28:18-20
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Marriage, Evangelism, Apocalypse, Social Media