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Saint Patrick Returns to Ireland to Bring the Gospel
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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
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