Sermon Illustrations from Captain America (2011)

Steve Rogers, 98-pound weakling is strong of heart and anxious to join the U.S. military to do his part in World War II. Despite continual rejection, he perseveres -- ultimately accepted into the Army by volunteering to take part in an experimental program headed by Dr. Abraham Erskine to create a super-soldier. Rogers emerges from the procedure as Captain America -- whose celebrity status is used to sell war bonds. But inside Nazi Germany a secret military subgroup, Hydra, arises, led by the Johann Schmidt (Red Skull). By developing a super-weapon powered by an alien source, Schmidt intends to rule the world. Can Captain America stop Hydra in time? And what price will have to be paid?

Movie's Sermon General's Warning:
Captain America contains action and war violence, frightening images, and mild profanities.

Rating: PG-13 Genre: Action/Adventure

FilmTalk Card - How can weakness be a strength?

Captain America can stimulate discussions about persevering in the face of rejection, how to assess character, and how weakness is not always a liability . Captain America can also inspire talk about how to choose a spouse, and why it is important to lead by example.

Illustration # 1

Clip: Grenade

Scene Setup: Col. Phillips and Dr. Erskine are reviewing the troops, trying to determine which soldier is the best choice to undergo a procedure designed to create America's first super soldier.

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