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On This Day: Pope Clement III is elected. (1187) - Illustration on history | IllustrateTheWord

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On This Day: Pope Clement III is elected. (1187)

Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.034 words

On December 19, 1187: Pope Clement III is elected.

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.

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