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	Mirror Mirror (2012) Big Idea: Envy makes us ugly. Topics: Envy, Jealousy, Love, Appreciation View Sermon Illustrations		The Hunger Games (2013) Big Idea: To surprise people, turn around. Topics: Repentance, Commitment, Good works, Obedience View Sermon Illustrations
	The Lorax (2012) Big Idea: Love risks everything for the beloved. Topics: Love, Sacrifice, Husband, Wife View Sermon Illustrations		John Carter (2012) Big Idea: How can we overcome communication barriers to the Gospel? Topics: Speak, Evangelism, Preach, Culture View Sermon Illustrations
	Big Miracle (2012) Big Idea: What are animals to us? Topics: Animals, Stewardship, Creation, Caring View Sermon Illustrations		Big Miracle (2012) Big Idea: If you want to hear, you have to listen. Topics: Hear, Listening, Obedience, Faith View Sermon Illustrations
	Big Miracle (2012) Big Idea: The difference between our kingdoms and God's Kingdom. Topics: Factions, Goals, Division, Ambition View Sermon Illustrations		Moneyball (2011) Big Idea: Are you committed? Topics: Calling, Work, Enthusiasm, Perseverance View Sermon Illustrations
	Moneyball (2011) Big Idea: What is your biggest fear? Topics: Fear, Courage, Weakness, Discipleship View Sermon Illustrations		We Bought a Zoo (2011) Big Idea: Faith sees the upside. Topics: Circumstances, Heaven, Hardship, Joy View Sermon Illustrations
	We Bought a Zoo (2011) Big Idea: Overcoming fear requires a step of courage. Topics: Courage, Faith, Belief, Obedience View Sermon Illustrations		War Horse (2011) Big Idea: In a perilous world, it takes bravery to make it home Topics: Courage, Bravery, Spiritual Warfare, Heaven View Sermon Illustrations
	The Lion King (2011) Big Idea: How NOT to lead. Topics: Leadership, Conceit, Self-seeking, Servant View Sermon Illustrations		The Lion King (2011) Big Idea: Happiness hinges on obedience Topics: Commandments, Sin, Forbidden, Temptation View Sermon Illustrations
	Hereafter (2010) Big Idea: Physical death is not the end. Topics: Death, Dying, Life, Eternal Life View Sermon Illustrations		Hereafter (2010) Big Idea: Would you do anything to defeat death? Topics: Death, Dying, Desperation, Fear View Sermon Illustrations
	Captain America (2011) Big Idea: Appearance is nothing; character counts. Topics: Appearance, Action, Discernment, Speak View Sermon Illustrations		X-Men -- First Class (2011) Big Idea: Sin offers false choices. Topics: Choices, Power, Spiritual Warfare, Enemies View Sermon Illustrations
	X-Men -- First Class (2011) Big Idea: When does righteous anger cross the line into revenge? Topics: Revenge, Peace, Patience, Anger View Sermon Illustrations		Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) Big Idea: When is it too late to repent? Topics: Repentance, Sin, Responsibility, Confession View Sermon Illustrations

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From Mars Hill to the Movies -- Part I - Using Movie Clips

Ever since the Iconoclastic controversy arose in the 8th century, Christian preachers have been worried about using images in church. Now I will be the first to admit that the icons St. John of Damascus defended in On the Divine Images are far removed from the kind of images produced by Hollywood, but one of the reasons given by iconoclasts for not using images -- that all images are idols -- is the same reason I would like to advance for using them. People in the West idolize Hollywood. That is why preachers should follow Paul's example on Mars Hill by taking what people worship, and using it to lead them to Christ.

From Mars Hill to the Movies -- Part 2 - How to Use Movie Clips

If movie clips are to be used effectively in preaching, guidelines concerning number and placement need to be observed. How many clips should be used in a single message? For preachers who are new to video usage the prospect of illustrating an entire message with vibrant images can be very seductive. I warn against using more than a couple of movie illustrations in a single message -- one of which should be an opener or a closer. Movie clips are expansive. If the focus is to remain on the text, it is important not to overwhelm the congregation or your small group.

The Truth-Telling Power of Film - Why Use Movie Clips

There is a lot of negative writing about the moral cesspool that is frequently Hollywood film. I have written a fair amount of it myself. Chances are great that in future columns in this space, you will see more of it. If that is true, why bother to use film as illustrations in sermons, small group discussions, or youth groups? The answer lies in the power of stories to embody the truth and to make morality come alive.