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VUCA Means 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, which stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity and essentially means things are crazy out there, is appropriate for Genesis 6:5-8; Psalms 3, 91:7-16; and Ephesians 6:12.
Genesis 6:5-8; Psalms 3, 91:7-16; Ephesians 6:12
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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
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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

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 Of Jesus Christ

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
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

Company Offers Disaster Shelters
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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, Offering

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

Coach Chases Down School Shooter
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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 Decisive Moment
Amanda Ripley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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In this illustration, a journalist explores the difference between surviving and perishing in a disaster, concluding that it often comes down to a decisive moment and making the decision to act.
1 Samuel 17:24-49; 1 Kings 18:21-40; Luke 22:39-46
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Conversion, Courage, Choice, Fear