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Musician Gregg Allman Can't Forgive Himself
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Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this sermon illustration Matt Woodley describes the enduring guilt of a famous musician who regrets the final conversation he had with his brother before his tragic death.
Proverbs 14:10; Matthew 5:21-24 Ephesians 4:26
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Forgiveness, Guilt, Anger, Lying
Abortion Doctor Changed His Mind
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Matthew Woodley tells the story of an abortion doctor who oversaw 60,000 abortions but later changed his view on abortion. Suggested as an illustration for Genesis 1:26-28, Psalms 8:3-4 & 139:13-16, Jeremiah 1:5, and Luke 1:41.
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Conversion, Forgiveness, Repentance, Abortion
Early Church Leader Helps Younger Christian Overcome Anger
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Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Matthew Woodley tells a story of the fourth-century desert father Sisoes, who helped a young man forgo vengeance with a paradoxical prayer - illustrating Proverbs 15:1; Matthew 5:21-26; Titus 3:2, and other scriptures.
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Forgiveness, Prayer, Repentance, Anger
Anti-clerical Pizza Man Helps Minister Appreciate the Gospel
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Sermon Preparation or Illustration
An illustration by Matthew Woodley about a minister experiencing the gospel in a pizza joint, appropriate for John 15:13, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, and similar passages.
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Atonement, Gospel, Forgiveness, Grace
Former Assassin Transformed by Love
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Sermon Preparation or Illustration
A sermon illustration by Matthew Woodley on how the forgiveness offered to an attempted assassin models the acceptance that the church is called to extend to others, especially unlovable people and even our enemies.
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Forgiveness, Grace, Love, Redemption
Bitter Man Chooses to Forgive Longtime Enemy
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Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration describes a bitter man who is unable to forgive an enemy. After being confronted with his hatred, the man seeks Jesus' help in forgiving others. This illustration suits Matthew 5:21-26 and other passages.
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Forgiveness, Forgiveness Of Sin, Enemy, Bitter
Man Murders Former Classmate after Holding 50-Year Grudge
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Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This is an illustration about a man who carried a petty grudge for fifty years and eventually committed murder over it. It is appropriate for Psalm 37:8; Ecclesiastes 7:9; Matthew 5:22, etc.
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Forgiveness, Anger, Hatred, Murder
A Former Convict Finally Enjoys His Freedom
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Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration appropriate for Isaiah 61:1, Galatians 5:13, or Colossians 2:13-15 demonstrates how salvation in Christ means freedom from the slavery of sin, regardless of our past.
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Faith, Forgiveness, Redemption, Freedom