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I Won't Make Jesus Bow Down to the State
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Matt Woodley relates the story of Derek Lam, a Christian in Hong Kong whose outspoken faith has led to imprisonment. Lam is an example of courage, refusing dilute the Gospel in order to appease Chinese authorities.
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Faithfulness, Oppression, Persecution, Freedom
The Man Who Protected Babies with Down Syndrome
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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
Expert on Bull Runs Gets Gored by Bull
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An illustration by Matt Woodley about not letting knowledge or success go to your head. Appropriate for sermons on pride, humility, hypocrisy, or leadership.
Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 1:7, 10:23, 11:2, 29:23 Matthew 23:1-3
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Leadership, Faithfulness, Hypocrisy, Humility
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
Soccer Goalies Take Responsibility for Their Box
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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
Ignoring the Counter-coaching in a Paintball Contest
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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
Unscripted Scene in Tom Hanks Film
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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
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