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Bridge Collapses Due to Weak Structure
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Matt Woodley
reflects on a structural flaw that led to a bridge collapse in Minneapolis. This incident can illustrate faith and integrity, as in James 1:26, Proverbs 20:7, Luke 6:47-49 and 1 Corinthians 3:10-11.
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Faith,
Integrity,
Character
Man Desires the Trust of His Homeless Friend
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This is a sermon illustration by
Matt Woodley
: Someday I'd like to have as much trust and simplicity of heart as my homeless friend.
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Faith,
Contentment,
Trust
The Origins of 'God Helps Those Who Help Themselves'
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
An illustration by
Matt Woodley
illuminating the non-biblical statement regarding God helping ...
Psalm 72:12-14;
John 3:16
Romans 3:22-31, 5:6-11, 8:1, 31-34
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Faith,
Change,
Works, Good,
Grace
Secular Author Says, I Miss God
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
An illustration by
Matt Woodley
describing a famous agnostic who nevertheless longed for the God of Christianity.
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Beauty,
Faith,
Longing,
Doubt
Study Shows Many Scientists Follow Christ
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Are Christian faith and science completely incompatible? This illustration by
Matt
Woodly reveals a study showing that there are many scientists that follow Christ.
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Faith,
Religion,
Worldview,
Science
Soccer Goalies Take Responsibility for Their Box
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This is an illustration by Matthew
Woodley
describing the connection between a goalie box and a believer in Christ. It is appropriate for 2 Timothy 4:5, John 9:4, and Luke 12:42.
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Faith,
Evangelism,
Faithfulness,
Arrogance
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
Ignoring the Counter-coaching in a Paintball Contest
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
An illustration by Matthew
Woodley
describing the importance of knowing Jesus' voice, appropriate for 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Romans 12:2, Matthew 4:1-11; 13:1-20, John 10:1-5, 14, or Galatians 5:16-18.
Matthew 4:1-11, 13:1-20;
John 10:1-5, 14
Romans 12:2
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Faith,
Faithfulness,
God's Faithfulness,
God's Will
"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
Fathers Have Huge Effect on Children's Church Involvement
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
What causes a child to adopt his or her parent's faith? A 1994 Swiss study showed one critical factor: the father's involvement. A sermon illustration for Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 78:5-8, Deuteronomy 6:7-9 and similar passages.
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Faith,
Father,
Children,
Spiritual Growth
Homeowners Build Backyards They Seldom Use
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Families in Los Angeles perpetuate the illusion of spending time outdoors. There is a profound disconnect between belief and action: Most families told the researchers that they were using their backyards often, but observations proved otherwise.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 9:9;
Ephesians 5:15-16
James 2:26
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Culture,
Family,
Self Deception,
Faith
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
Actors Distance Themselves from Christian Upbringing
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration tells about actors Brad Pitt and Hugh Jackman distancing themselves from Christian upbringing and faith through questioning the fairness of hell.
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Culture,
Faith,
Religion,
Doubt
Famous Astronomer Who Accepted Christ
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration about astronomer Allan Sandage shows that science and faith are not opposites.
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Conversion,
Faith,
Creation,
Doubt
Unscripted Scene in Tom Hanks Film
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Powerful and unscripted, the final scene of the movie Captain Phillips illustrates how improvisation relies on training and practice. Appropriate for Matthew 4:19, Genesis 12:4, and Hebrews 11:1.
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Easter,
Culture,
Faith,
Discipleship
The Lego Movie on Grace and Law
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
A sermon illustration on the Lego movie, legalism, lawlessness, and grace. One of the main characters experiences a world with no rules--and no order.
Joshua 24:14-15;
Romans 6:1-7, 19
2 Corinthians 6:14
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Culture,
Faith,
Grace,
Work
A Former Convict Finally Enjoys His Freedom
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration appropriate for Isaiah 61:1, Galatians 5:13, or Colossians 2:13-15 demonstrates how salvation in Christ means freedom from the slavery of sin, regardless of our past.
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Faith,
Forgiveness,
Redemption,
Freedom
Sanctification and Tragic Humanity
Paul Pastor
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Describing the sanctification of a Christian golf player, a mass shooting by a hateful racist and violence that erupted at a charity sports event, these sermon illustrations convey the need for conversion, faith and spiritual growth.
Jeremiah 5:2-4, 13:22-23;
Zechariah 7:12
1 Corinthians 13:11-12
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Faith,
Conversion,
Sanctification,
New Life
An Unusual Story of Marital Faithfulness
Wendell Berry
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In Wendell Berry's novel, Jayber Crow, Jayber's decision not to act on his feelings for a married woman becomes an unusual example of marital faithfulness. (cf., Job 31:1-10; Romans 13:8-14; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Galatians 5:13-14).
Job 31:1-10;
Romans 13:8-14
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
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Beauty,
Love,
Marriage,
Faithfulness
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