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Honestly Praying
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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Matthew Woodley shares from his conversation/confrontation with a Jewish friend how God can handle our honest prayers, be they inspired by complaint, lament, or anger.
Proverbs 27:17; Galatians 2:11-14
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Lament, Prayer, Anger, God's Will

Former Assassin Transformed by Love
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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A sermon illustration by Matthew Woodley on how the forgiveness offered to an attempted assassin models the acceptance that the church is called to extend to others, especially unlovable people and even our enemies.
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Forgiveness, Grace, Love, Redemption

Mentor Helps Skydiver Break World Record
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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Describing the relationship between a world-record-holding skydiver and his mentor, this sermon illustration by Matthew Woodley demonstrates how mentors can provide their disciples with confidence and assurance.
Psalms 23:4, 91:1-6; John 14:12, 26-27; Acts 18:9-11
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Friendship, Assurance, Confidence

Farm Workers Throw a Feast
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This story about two seasonal workers at a farm who pooled their resources and treated their boss to a meal at the local Burger King is appropriate for Mark 12:41-44; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; and Ephesians 6:5-8.
Mark 12:41-44; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; Ephesians 6:5-8
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Gratitude, Generosity, Friendship, Feast

When We Are Connected to Each Other We Thrive
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This sermon illustration for Genesis 1:26, Leviticus 19:32, or Psalm 71:9 focuses on humanity's intrinsic need to be a part of something larger by demonstrating that people can't thrive when they're disconnected.
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Aging, Friendship, Community, Relationship

Christian Scientist Befriends Atheist
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This sermon illustration describes an unusual friendship between Francis Collins, a Christian scientist, and atheist Christopher Hitchens.
Matthew 5:43; Luke 6:27-36; Romans 12:9-21
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Evangelism, Providence, Friendship, Witness

Perils of Individualism
Wendell Berry | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This illustration about sunflowers highlights the value of being part of a community. When sunflowers grow in isolation, they may grow tall, but in order to be healthy they need to grow in a community.
Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 4:1-4; Philippians 1:27-30 (+ more)
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Family, Church, Friendship, Community