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VUCA—Acronym for It's Crazy Out There
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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Matt Woodley, unpacks the meaning of the acronym VUCA as essentially meaning things are crazy. Use it to illustrate Psalm 23, Psalm 62:1, Nahum 1:7, Mark 4:35-41, Philippians 4:4-9 and James 1:2-5.
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Fear, Control, Anxiety, Worry
The New Social Anxiety
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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In this sermon illustration, Matt Woodley discusses how the social anxiety called Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is intensified by our use of social media. Appropriate for sermons on envy, anxiety, etc.
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Fear, Contentment, Envy, Social Media
Even Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Got Criticized
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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Greatness is not always immediately recognized. This illustration by Matt Woodley tells how some people criticized Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
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Fear, Leadership, Criticism, Unjust
Pop Culture's Zombie Craze
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This sermon illustration by Matt Woodley contrasts cultural fascination with Zombie movies with Christian views on death, decay and resurrection. This illustration suits Genesis 3:19, Ecclesiastes 12:7, John 11:25-26, and other passages.
Genesis 3:19; Ecclesiastes 12:7 Isaiah 26:13-21
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Death, Culture, Fear, Resurrection
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
"We Bought a Zoo": Twenty Seconds of Insane Courage
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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
The Decisive Moment
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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 Requires paid account
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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
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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
Company Offers Underground Disaster Shelters
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" A company named Vivos offers shares in an underground shelter built to withstand any disaster, natural or humanmade. This mindset can illustrate Mark 13, Revelation 3:10, Luke 21:5-36, and other similar passages."
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Fear, Revelation, Offering, Preparation