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The Military Doctrine of Shock and Awe
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Matt Woodley contrasts the military approach of Shock and Awe with God's strategy of redemptive love, exemplified by Jesus' giving his life for humanity on the cross.
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Cross, Jesus Christ, Redemption, Power

Saint Patrick Returns to Ireland to Bring the Gospel
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Matt Woodley relates how St. Patrick's life was transformed by God and he returned to Ireland, where he had been enslaved, to preach the gospel - illustrating Romans 8:26, Matthew 28:18-20, John 20:21, and other passages.
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Conversion, Grace, Gratitude, Ministry

The Story Behind Rudolf, the Red Nosed Reindeer
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Matt Woodley reflects on the story of Rudolf, the red-nosed reindeer, as an example of grace. Chosen for his "weakness" that turned out to be a strength, Rudolf's story illustrates 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 and other passages.
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Christmas, Advent, Grace, Election

Mercy and Judgment
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An illustration by Matt Woodley about students who took their professor's mercy for granted. Appropriate for Revelation 20:11-15, Romans 2:4-5, Isaiah 66:15-16, and other passages about God's justice.
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Grace, Mercy, Judgment, Justice

The Origins of 'God Helps Those Who Help Themselves'
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An illustration by Matt Woodley illuminating the non-biblical statement regarding God helping ...
Psalm 72:12-14; John 3:16; Romans 3:22-31 (+ more)
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Faith, Change, Good Works, Grace

Anti-clerical Pizza Man Helps Minister Appreciate the Gospel
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An illustration by Matthew Woodley about a minister experiencing the gospel in a pizza joint, appropriate for John 15:13, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, and similar passages.
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Atonement, Forgiveness, Grace, Confession

Former Assassin Transformed by Love
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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

Moneyball, Wall Street, and more
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Stories from the news illustrating several themes including grace, election, hope, technology, the kingdom of God, marriage, freedom, and destiny.
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Grace, Marriage, Election, Hope

Rebels Invited to Come Home
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This story about Columbia's marketing campaign to convince leftist rebels to demobilize and reenter society by capitalizing on beauty and the call of home is something all sinners and rebels can relate to.
Isaiah 2:2-4, 9:6-7; Zechariah 9:10; Matthew 11:28-30
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Christmas, Grace, Home, Beauty

Musical Artists Clash Over a Tiny Musical Piece
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A story about a fight between two long-term professional partners demonstrates how even long relationships fall apart without communication, compromise, and grace. Illustrates Matthew 5:9, Ephesians 4:31, and similar passages.
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Grace, Relationship, Compromise

The Lego Movie on Grace and Law
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A sermon illustration on the Lego movie, legalism, lawlessness, and grace. One of the main characters experiences a world with no rules--and no order.
Joshua 24:14-15; Romans 6:1-7, 19; 2 Corinthians 6:14
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Culture, Faith, Grace, Work

Atheist Flabbergasted by a Church's Love
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The experience of an atheist, bewildered by a church's help in his time of need, illustrates the impact of living out Christian beliefs in kindness and grace, as in Matthew 5:13-16 and other scriptures.
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Love, Evangelism, Kindness, Church