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Miracle (2004)

Miracle is based on the historical events leading up to the 1980 Olympic Games. Coach Herb Brooks took a group composed of mostly college hockey players, and through discipline and determination turned them into a powerhouse team. In a game that served as a metaphor for the Cold War, the U.S. upstarts faced the undefeated Russians in the medal round in what has become the most emotionally riveting hockey game in Olympic history.

Movie's Sermon General's Warning:
Miracle contains some profanity and hockey-related violence.

Rating: PG-13 Genre: Historical/Epic

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Miracle can stimulate discussions about goals, ambition, and the role of pain in growth. Miracle can also inspire talk about the intimidating nature of sin, and the requirements for spiritual victory.

Bible Study from the Movie Miracle: Sin Tries to Intimidate

Sin can be a bully, making us believe that resistance is a waste of time. A scene from Miracle leads to a discussion from 1 Peter 5: 8-9 about what we can do to gain victory over sin.

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Illustration # 1

The Big Idea: Jesus did not pick the "obvious" people.

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Illustration # 2

The Big Idea: Discipline is the key to victory.

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Illustration # 3

The Big Idea: If you think sin will beat you -- it will.

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