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Structural Flaw Collapses Bridge

Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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

Man Desires the Trust of His Homeless Friend
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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

Secular Author Says, I Miss God
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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

The Origins of 'God Helps Those Who Help Themselves'
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An illustration by Matt Woodley illuminating the non-biblical statement regarding God helping ...
Psalm 72:12-14; John 3:16; Romans 3:22-31 (+ more)
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Faith, Change, Good Works, Grace

Faith Helped Woman Confront Terrorists
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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

Ignoring the Counter-coaching in a Paintball Contest
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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 | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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

Homeowners Build Backyards They Seldom Use
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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

Actors Move Away from Christianity
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This article about actors Brad Pitt and Hugh Jackman distancing themselves from their Christian upbringing and faith through questioning the fairness of hell is appropriate for 1 Timothy 1:18-20; 2 Timothy 4:9-10; and Hebrews 6:4-8; 11:6.
1 Timothy 1:18-20; 2 Timothy 4:9-10; Hebrews 6:4-8, 11:6
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Culture, Faith, Religion, Doubt

Famous Astronomer Who Accepted Christ
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This sermon illustration about astronomer Allan Sandage shows that science and faith are not opposites.
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Conversion, Faith, Creation, Doubt

The High Dive
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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

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

The Lego Movie on Grace and Law
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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 | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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

Unscripted Scene in Tom Hanks Film
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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The final scene of the movie Captain Phillips illustrates how improvisation relies on training and practice. (Proverbs 22:29; John 1:35-39; Acts 17:16-25; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18)
Proverbs 22:29; John 1:35-39; Acts 17:16-25
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Easter, Culture, Faith, Discipleship

Sanctification and Tragic Humanity
Paul Pastor | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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 | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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