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Honestly Praying Our Complaints, Laments and Even Our Anger
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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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
Mentor Helps Skydiver Break World Record
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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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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Blessing, Friendship, Control, Assurance
Former Assassin Transformed by Love
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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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
Farm Workers Treat Their Manager and Fellow-employee to a Feast
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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Gonzalo and Daniel, seasonal workers at a nursery farm, gather their resources and treat their boss to a special dinner—a $7 Value Meal at the local Burger King. A sermon illustration on generosity and friendship.
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Gratitude, Generosity, Friendship, Feast
Americans' Circle of Friends Is Shrinking
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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This sermon illustration points out that the increase of connections through social media does not produce the kind of deep relationships for which we long.
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Family, Friendship, Community, Relationship
Perils of Individualism
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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When sunflowers grow in isolation, they may grow tall, but they need to be in a group to be healthy. This illustration highlights the value of being part of a community.
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Family, Church, Friendship, Community
When We Are Connected to Each Other We Thrive
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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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, Illustration
Christian Scientist Befriends Atheist
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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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