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You vs. Jesus in a Spiritual Marathon
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Imagining a spiritual race between Jesus and oneself, this sermon illustration by Matt Woodley demonstrates how those with faith are justified by Jesus' work. The illustration suits Philippians 3:9, Galatians 3:13, Romans 4, and other passages.
Romans 4:1-5, 25; 1 Corinthians 9:24 Galatians 3:13
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Justification, Work Of Jesus Christ, Righteousness Imputed, Imputation
Musician Gregg Allman Can't Forgive Himself
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In this sermon illustration Matt Woodley describes the enduring guilt of a famous musician who regrets the final conversation he had with his brother before his tragic death.
Proverbs 14:10; Matthew 5:21-24 Ephesians 4:26
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Forgiveness, Guilt, Anger, Lying
Farmer Can't Find the Water Supply on His Land
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This sermon illustration by Matt Woodley describes the a plot of a French film in which a farmer spends enormous effort securing water and is unaware there is a large supply of water nearby.
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Holiness, Power, Holy Spirit, Life
Burglar Leaves Trail of Cheetos
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"Be sure your sin will find you out," Numbers 32:23 tells us. A sermon illustration by Matt Woodley about being caught or having our sin exposed.
Numbers 32:23; Proverbs 5:22, 30:20 Ephesians 4:28
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Sin, Stealing, Punishment
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
Man Desires the Trust of His Homeless Friend
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This is a sermon illustration by Matt Woodley: Someday I'd like to have as much trust and simplicity of heart as my homeless friend.
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Faith, Contentment, Trust
Even Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Got Criticized
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Greatness is not always immediately recognized. This illustration by Matt Woodley tells how some people criticized Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
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Fear, Leadership, Criticism, Unjust
Abortion Targets Girls More Than Boys
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A sermon illustration by Matt Woodley reviewing a book that reported on the growing trend of sex-selective abortions, which disproportionately target girls.
Leviticus 18:21; Proverbs 31:8-9 Isaiah 49:15
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Violence, Abortion, Politics
Poet Langston Hughes on Broken Dreams
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In this sermon illustration, Matt Woodley uses the poem "Dreams" by Langston Hughes as a demonstration of the brokenness of ordinary people living ordinary lives.
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Hope, Despair, Heart, Poetry
Former North Korean Prisoner Talks about Happiness
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An illustration by Matt Woodley about a former North Korean prisoner who reflects on happiness, suffering, money, and innocence. He says, "I miss the innocence and the lack of concerns."
Proverbs 30:7-9; Ecclesiastes 9:11 Matthew 6:25-34
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Money, Suffering, Contentment, Consumerism
Marketers Who Practice Social Discrimination
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This is a sermon illustration on social discrimination and online marketing by Matt Woodley. It is appropriate for Romans 12:16, John 7:24, Jude 1:16, and other similar passages.
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Community, Discrimination, Market, Prejudice
Secular Author Says, I Miss God
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An illustration by Matt Woodley describing a famous agnostic who nevertheless longed for the God of Christianity.
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Beauty, Faith, Longing, Doubt
Two Diverse Sources Agree on the Power of Confession
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Both ancient Christian monasticism and modern psychology agree that keeping dark secrets destroys us, and confessing them sets us free. An illustration by Matt Woodley, appropriate for Proverbs 20:9, 28:13, Luke 7:47, and other passages.
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Repentance, Sin, Confession, Psychology
Pop Culture's Zombie Craze
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This sermon illustration by Matt Woodley contrasts cultural fascination with Zombie movies with Christian views on death, decay and resurrection. This illustration suits Genesis 3:19, Ecclesiastes 12:7, John 11:25-26, and other passages.
Genesis 3:19; Ecclesiastes 12:7 Isaiah 26:13-21
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Death, Culture, Fear, Resurrection
The Biblically Infused Broken Hallelujah
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An illustration by Matt Woodley, describing poet-singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen who, despite note calling himself religious, returned to God in his songwriter over and over; appropriate for Luke 2:1-20, Deuteronomy 4:29, and Proverbs 8:17.
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Resurrection, Hallelujah, Redemption, Jesus
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, 5:6-11, 8:1, 31-34
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Faith, Change, Works, Good, Grace
Expert on Bull Runs Gets Gored by Bull
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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, 10:23, 11:2, 29:23 Matthew 23:1-3
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Leadership, Faithfulness, Hypocrisy, Humility
Rembrandt Captured the Goodness of Old Age
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Unlike some of his contemporaries, Rembrandt depicted the aged with both realism and grace. An illustration from Matt Woodley, appropriate for Proverbs 16:31, Psalm 71:9, Proverbs 20:29, and other similar passages.
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Aging, Beauty, Art, Old Age
TV Bombards Us with Ads for Food
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An illustration by Matt Woodley about how our culture's constant exposure to food affects our health and the spiritual discipline of fasting. Appropriate for sermons on Joel 2:12, Matthew 6:16-18, and other passages on fasting.
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Culture, Fasting, Gluttony, Food
Honestly Praying Our Complaints, Laments and Even Our Anger
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Matthew Woodley shares from his conversation/confrontation with a Jewish friend how God can handle our honest prayers, be they inspired by complaint, lament, or anger.
Proverbs 27:17; Galatians 2:11-14
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Lament, Prayer, Anger, God's Will
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