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Expert on Bull Runs Gets Gored by Bull
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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An illustration by Matt Woodley about not letting knowledge or success go to your head. Appropriate for sermons on pride, humility, hypocrisy, or leadership.
Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 1:7 (+ more); Matthew 23:1-3
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Leadership, Faithfulness, Hypocrisy, Humility

Vision Statements of Top Companies
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This illustration cites the vision statements of prominent companies, to challenge the church to clarify Christ's vision for the Christian community. (Cf., Proverbs 29:18; Isaiah 6:8-10; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 10:15-17; 16:9-10; 26:12-19)
Proverbs 29:18; Isaiah 6:8-10; Matthew 28:18-20
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Leadership, Church, Mission, Vision

Successful Athletes Who Love Being Coached
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This sermon illustration uses two professional athletes and their willingness to listen to their coaches and take advice to demonstrate the importance of listening to the wisdom of others.
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Father's Day, Leadership, Wisdom

12-year-old Boy Calmly Delivers a New Baby
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This sermon illustration for Matthew 24:36-44, Luke 12:35-40, or 2 Timothy 4:2, uses the story of a twelve-year-old boy delivering a baby to demonstrate that God can call us to serve in unexpected ways.
Matthew 24:36-44; Luke 12:35-40; 2 Timothy 4:2
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Leadership, Ministry, Courage

Steve Jobs' Death Causes Apple Stock Crash
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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When a charismatic leader disappears, the movement often suffers. This illustration draws upon former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, about how the Holy Spirit gives us confidence that Jesus has not left us.
Matthew 28:18-20; John 14:15-18 (+ more); Acts 1:8, 2:1-12, 19:9-11
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Pentecost, Leadership, Ascension, Comfort

Pilot Lands at Wrong Airport
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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This story about a Boeing 747 Dreamlifter accidentally landing at the wrong airport because the pilot had no idea where he was going provides a way to discuss topics such as spiritual growth, direction and goals.
Proverbs 12:15, 28:26; 2 Peter 1:16-21
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Leadership, Spiritual Growth, Vision