- Sermon Illustrations from Robin Hood (2010) (2010)

Robin Longstride is an archer in the army of King Richard the Lionheart, which is marching back to England after the crusades. Accepting a simple duty of honor -- swearing to a dying soldier that he will return a family sword to the man's father -- Robin instead finds himself caught between a clash of kings. Instead of peace, Robin again finds war, but, for the first time, he discovers something worth fighting for.

Movie's Sermon General's Warning:
Robin Hood contains a lot of battlefield violence and some moments of sensuality.

Rating: PG-13 Genre: Action/Adventure

FilmTalk Card - What is your obligation toward the weak and oppressed?

Robin Hood can stimulate discussions about God's preference of obedience over sacrifice, the importance of righteous rulers, and the need to really know truth. Robin Hood can also inspire talk about how people view the Church, and what is our obligation toward those who are weak and oppressed.

Illustration # 1

Clip: King John

Scene Setup: King Richard the Lionheart has been slain in battle. Now his younger brother John has ascended to the throne and is seeking ways to build his treasury, so he seeks advice from his mother and his Marshall, but it is the evil Sir Godfrey who has his ear.

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Illustration # 2

Clip: Memorize

Scene Setup: Sir Walter helps Robin to understand the origin of the words inscribed on Sir Walter's sword -- "Rise and rise again, until the lambs become lions." They were the words Robin's father engraved on a foundation stone, and into the hearts of his people.

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Illustration # 3

Clip: Loyalty

Scene Setup: King John has come to raise an army to fight off French invaders. But coming on the heels of high taxation, forced conscription, and pettiness, the local lords are not very cooperative. How does someone earn the loyalty of others?

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