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Saint Patrick Returns to Ireland to Bring the Gospel
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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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
Key to Excellence
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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How committed are you to grow spiritually? This sermon illustration comes from a book with research on what makes us excellent. Long-term commitment to practice and discipline, it seems, is a primary indicator of excellence.
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Longing, Discipleship, Perseverance, Desire
Fathers Have Huge Effect on Children's Church Involvement
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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What causes a child to adopt his or her parent's faith? A 1994 Swiss study showed one critical factor: the father's involvement. A sermon illustration for Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 78:5-8, Deuteronomy 6:7-9 and similar passages.
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Faith, Father, Children, Spiritual Growth
Field Goal Kicker Learns from His Greatest Misses
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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Phil Brabbs, a placekicker for the University of Michigan, learned a valuable lesson through his failures: dark moments may just be the predecessor of a really great moment. Our failures and mistakes can propel us forward....
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Humility, Spiritual Growth, Character, Learning
The Nature of Virtue
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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In this sermon illustration for 1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 Corinthians 2:16, or Hebrews 5:14, a scene from the film "3:10 to Yuma" demonstrates how righteous actions will transform us into a closer reflection of Christ.
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Good Works, Christ, Spiritual Growth, Sanctification
Confused Pilot Lands Plane at Wrong Airport
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today
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The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter accidentally landed at the wrong airport. The pilot had no idea where he was going. This story provides a way to discuss topics such as spiritual growth, direction and goals.
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Leadership, Spiritual Growth, Preparation
Sanctification and Tragic Humanity
Paul Pastor | Preaching Today
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Describing the sanctification of a Christian golf player, a mass shooting by a hateful racist and violence that erupted at a charity sports event, these sermon illustrations convey the need for conversion, faith and spiritual growth.
Jeremiah 5:2-4, 13:22-23; Zechariah 7:12 1 Corinthians 13:11-12
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Faith, Conversion, Sanctification, New Life