Movies have become the stories of our culture. People love to discuss favorite movies and actors, and this interest can help you communicate God's Word with power---if you have exciting, movie-based illustrations at your fingertips. Now the editors of PreachingToday.com have gathered the best movie-based illustrations, the scenes that convey biblical truth convincingly. This collection contains 101 complete illustrations straight from popular movies your listeners can relate to. Each illustration is easy to use---you don't even have to be familiar with the movie to share the truth it portrays. -Complete index includes multiple keywords and relevant Scripture passages for easy selection. -Each illustration provides plot summary and detailed description of the scene---you can tell the story well even if you haven't seen the movie. -Exact begin and end times are given for each illustration if you wish to show the video clip. -Each illustration gives background information on the movie---year created, MPAA rating, and more. This handy, to-the-point resource will help you add dramatic muscle to your sermons and lessons. Engage your listeners' imaginations through the power of movies---and drive biblical truths home to their hearts.
Craig Brian Larson is chief editor for Christianity Today's PreachingToday.com, an online journal and illustration service. He also pastors a church in Chicago, Illinois. His books include Contemporary Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers; Preaching That Connects; and The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching. He and his family live in the Chicago suburbs.