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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, Redemption, Power
There Must Be an Incarnation
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Matt Woodley quotes Bono, lead singer for U2, after he experienced the power of the incarnation as the expression of God's love become flesh. (Cf., Matthew 1:23; John 1:14, 18; Galatians 4:4; Philippians 2:6-8)
Matthew 1:23; John 1:14, 18 Galatians 4:4
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Christmas, Advent, Culture, Love
Temporary Nature of Infatuation
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This sermon illustration from Matthew Woodley cites a statistic about romantic infatuation only lasting two years that can illustrate the folly of basing a marriage on only attraction.
Psalm 36:7-9; Proverbs 5:18-19 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
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Love, Marriage, Covenant, God's Love
The Man Who Snuck Into Auschwitz
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In this sermon illustration, Matthew Woodley shares the story of Witold Pilecki, a courageous Polish army captain who snuck into Auschwitz to get accurate information on the horrors that were taking place.
Exodus 3:7-10, 6:2-8; Isaiah 42:5-8, 53:4-9, 61:1-3 Zechariah 9:9-13
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Love, Courage, Holocaust
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
Composer Writes Love in Every Note
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As a composer, Arvo Pärt's desire is for his music to express "love for every note." His desire illustrates how we should fulfill our calling from God. (Psalms 68:4, 98:1; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:17)
Psalms 68:4, 98:1; 1 Corinthians 10:31 Colossians 3:17
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Love, Art, Music, God's Will
Mothers Say 'Come home'
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This story about an ad campaign in Colombia that connected guerrilla fighters to their mothers, is appropriate for Exodus 20:12; Proverbs 1:8, 6:20; 23:22-25; Luke 15:11-32; and Ephesians 6:1-3.
Exodus 20:12; Proverbs 1:8, 6:20, 23:22-25 Luke 15:11-32
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Family, Love, Power, Illustration
Father Motivated by Love and Justice
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This is the story of a father who pursues 'real justice' for the tragic death of his son at a nightclub. Great sermon illustration to talk about the love and justice of God.
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Love, Justice, God, Illustration
Researchers Encourage an Annual Marriage Checkup
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This illustration focuses on marriage, arguing that while married couples are hesitant to seek out counseling, regular assessments of a marriage significantly decrease the chance of divorce, (cf., Ephesians 5:22-33, Luke 16:18, and/or Colossians 3:18-19)
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Divorce, Love, Marriage, Counsel
Delta's Stranded Flight Pizza Bash
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This resource contains seven sermon illustrations from events on the news about topics like food and hospitality, correction and advice, love and romance, vocation, identity, and balancing law and grace.
Matthew 7:1-5, 22:1-14; Romans 2:1-5 Ephesians 4:15-16
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Shame, Law, Identity, Love
The Tin Man on the Blows that Kill Our Heart
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This sermon illustration from the original Wizard of Oz illustrates how the Tin Man with no heart reflects us in our common plight: workers who prioritize efficiency over love.
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Love, Heart, English Literature, Illustration
First Graders Encourage NFL Kicker
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This story about a group of first-graders sending handmade cards to console American football placekicker Blair Walsh after he missed a potential game-winning field goal is appropriate for Proverbs 25:11; Ephesians 4:29; and Colossians 4:6, 17.
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Kindness, Love
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
An Unusual Story of Marital Faithfulness
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In Wendell Berry's novel, Jayber Crow, Jayber's decision not to act on his feelings for a married woman becomes an unusual example of marital faithfulness. (cf., Job 31:1-10; Romans 13:8-14; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Galatians 5:13-14).
Job 31:1-10; Romans 13:8-14 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
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Beauty, Love, Marriage, Faithfulness