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10,045 illustrations — Lessons from history, biography, and world events
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
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This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On August 19, 1604: Eighty Years War: a besieging Dutch and English army led by Maurice of Orange forces the Spanish garrison of Sluis to capitulate. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On May 14, 1608: The Protestant Union, a coalition of Protestant German states, is founded to defend the rights, land and safety of each member against the Catholic Church and Catholic German states. This historical event can serve as a...
On April 11, 1963: Pope John XXIII issues Pacem in terris, the first encyclical addressed to all Christians instead of only Catholics, and which described the conditions for world peace in human terms.
Ten state forces die with 28 injured in gun battles ending with ten insurgents killed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On September 26, 1493: Pope Alexander VI issues the papal bull Dudum siquidem to the Spanish, extending the grant of new lands he made them in Inter caetera. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
On June 30, 1521: Spanish forces defeat a combined French and Navarrese army at the Battle of Noáin during the Spanish conquest of Iberian Navarre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On August 25, 1942: World War II: Battle of Milne Bay: Japanese marines assault Allied airfields at Milne Bay, New Guinea, initiating the Battle of Milne Bay. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On November 18, 1943: World War II: Battle of Berlin: Four hundred and forty Royal Air Force planes bomb Berlin causing only light damage and killing 131. The RAF loses nine aircraft and 53 air crew.
On December 25, 1915: The National Protection War breaks out against the Empire of China, as military leaders Cai E and Tang Jiyao proclaim the independence of Yunnan and begin a campaign to restore the Republic.
That evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles, they are awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Richard Nixon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider...
On May 21, 1851: Slavery in Colombia is abolished. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider using it when preaching about human-rights.
On September 28, 1821: The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is drafted. It will be made public on 13 October. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider...
On April 16, 1919: Mohandas Gandhi organizes a day of "prayer and fasting" in response to the killing of Indian protesters in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by the British colonial troops three days earlier.
On November 12, 1938: Nazi Germany issues the Decree on the Elimination of Jews from Economic Life prohibiting Jews from selling goods and services or working in a trade, totally segregating Jews from the German economy.
On April 16, 1947: Bernard Baruch first applies the term "Cold War" to describe the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On February 16, 1984: Iran launches Operation Dawn 5, a major offensive during the Iran-Iraq War targeting the Basra-Baghdad highway, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about hope in the midst of darkness.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, faith.
On June 21, 1768: James Otis Jr. offends the King and Parliament in a speech to the Massachusetts General Court. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.