Sermon Illustrations from Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)

As traumatic rites of passage go, Greg Heffley discovers that transitioning into middle school is right up there. Warned by his brother that Greg is unlikely to survive his first day, Greg is determined not only to survive, but to position himself at the top of the popularity food chain. Unfortunately, every move he makes to rocket himself up the social ladder either fizzles or blows up in his face. Diary of a Wimpy Kid contains a lot of lessons about growing up that are valuable at any age, so look to our sermon illustrations, free film clips, and Filmtalk small group Bible study to find meaningful material in this agonizing trip to junior high school.

Movie's Sermon General's Warning:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid contains doses of rude humor and mild profanity.

Rating: PG Genre: Comedy

Illustration # 1

Clip: Popularity Rank

Scene Setup: Greg Heffley has just begun middle school. He sits on the bleachers with his best friend, Rowley, as they discuss their relative positions on the ladder of middle school popularity.

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Illustration # 2

Clip: The Cheese Touch

Scene Setup: Greg and Rowley look with curiosity on a moldy piece of cheese deteriorating on the blacktop. Just as Greg is about to touch it, a new boy, Chirag, calls out to him to stop. Then he shares the story of the curse that haunts all those who touch the cheese.

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Illustration # 3

Clip: Sweetheart Dance Flyer

Scene Setup: Greg's brother finds a flier for the Mother/Son Sweetheart Dance for Greg's middle school and hands it to their mom. This dance, that Greg considers humiliating, is welcomed by his mother. But for Greg, it is the last straw.

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Illustration # 4

Clip: Safety Patrol

Scene Setup: Greg is looking for something that will make him stand out to increase his popularity. So he jumps at the chance to join the Safety Patrol.

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