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Our "Latest Illustrations" page provides you with the latest sermon illustrations and teaching content from the latest Hollywood movies.

	Dear John (2010) Big Idea: Everybody sins. Topics: Sin, Sinner, Salvation, Disappointment View Sermon Illustration		Dear John (2010) Big Idea: Intimacy require communication. Topics: Intimacy, Marriage, Prayer, Relationships View Sermon Illustration
	Dear John (2010) Big Idea: Don't be lukewarm. Topics: Good Samaritan, Service, Commitment, Enthusiasm View Sermon Illustration		The Tooth Fairy (2010) Big Idea: Don't destroy someone's dream. Topics: Discouragement, Encouragement, Challenge, Hard work View Sermon Illustration
	Extraordinary Measures (2010) Big Idea: What would you give up to save a life? Topics: Commitment, Responsibility, Evangelism, Help View Sermon Illustration		Extraordinary Measures (2010) Big Idea: Reject fatalism. Fight back. Topics: Fatalism, Discouragement, Parable of the Talents, Good works View Sermon Illustration
	The Book of Eli (2010) Big Idea: God's Word is powerful. Topics: Bible, God's Word, Deceit, Unbelief View Sermon Illustration		The Book of Eli (2010) Big Idea: Don't take God's gifts for granted. Topics: Blessing, Gratitude, Ungrateful, Value View Sermon Illustration
	The Book of Eli (2010) Big Idea: The connection between sin and death. Topics: Sin, Death, Spiritual Death, Curse View Sermon Illustration		The Book of Eli (2010) Big Idea: Why read God's Word? Topics: Bible, God's Word, Scripture, Answers View Sermon Illustration
	The Book of Eli (2010) Big Idea: God redeems. Topics: Prayer, Thankfulness, Example, Teach View Sermon Illustration		Avatar (2009) Big Idea: Do not war according to the flesh. Topics: Culture War, Spiritual Warfare, Enemies, Evangelism View Sermon Illustration
	Avatar (2009) Big Idea: Reaching people requires risk. Topics: Evangelism, Risk, Compassion View Sermon Illustration		Avatar (2009) Big Idea: Zeal alone is not enough (but it is sometimes a good start). Topics: Zeal, Study, Preparation, Action View Sermon Illustration
	Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Squeakquel (2009) Big Idea: Pride goes before destruction. Topics: Greatness, Pride, Servant, Selflessness View Sermon Illustration		Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Squeakquel (2009) Big Idea: How NOT to comfort someone. Topics: Comfort, Anxiety, Fear, Family View Sermon Illustration
	Invictus (2009) Big Idea: You are an ambassador. Topics: Ambassador, God's Kingdom, Evangelism, Cheerful View Sermon Illustration		Invictus (2009) Big Idea: Forgiveness is a powerful weapon. Topics: Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Fear, Power View Sermon Illustration
	Invictus (2009) Big Idea: True leadership is not a popularity contest. Topics: Leadership, Authority, Character, Risk View Sermon Illustration		Invictus (2009) Big Idea: "We must exceed our own expectations." Topics: God's Kingdom, Encouragement, Inspiration, Challenge View Sermon Illustration

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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.