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Radical discipleship, pacifism, and the church as a distinct counter-cultural community.
Key question: “How does this text call the community of faith to live as a distinct, counter-cultural witness to the Kingdom?”
22,998 sermon illustrations through the Anabaptist lens
On October 30, 1991: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Madrid Conference commences in an effort to revive peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, leadership, hope.
On November 15, 1976: René Lévesque and the Parti Québécois take power to become the first Quebec government of the 20th century clearly in favor of independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
On May 9, 2022: Russo-Ukrainian War: United States President Joe Biden signs the 2022 Lend-Lease Act into law, a rebooted World War II-era policy expediting American equipment to Ukraine and other Eastern European countries. This historical event can serve as...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
Lee's Army of Northern Virginia fights and loses its last major battle while in retreat from Richmond, Virginia, during the Appomattox Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Did you know? What is the common term for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)? Answer: Mad Cow disease This fascinating fact about animals can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. The animal kingdom demonstrates God's creative genius and care for all living things.
Did you know? Which modern day country is the region that was known as Phrygia in ancient times? Answer: Turkey This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
Did you know? How many degrees Fahrenheit is 100 degrees Celsius? Answer: 212 This fascinating fact about science & nature can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Consider how this points to the wonder and design in God's creation.
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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
On September 29, 1972: Japan establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after breaking official ties with the Republic of China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...
On August 20, 1991: Estonia, occupied by and incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1940, issues a decision on the re-establishment of independence on the basis of legal continuity of its pre-occupation statehood. This historical event can serve as a...
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 June 26, 1409: Western Schism: The Roman Catholic Church is led into a double schism as Petros Philargos is crowned Pope Alexander V after the Council of Pisa, joining Pope Gregory XII in Rome and Pope Benedict XIII in Avignon.
On December 1, 800: A council is convened in the Vatican, at which Charlemagne is to judge the accusations against Pope Leo III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Did you know? What was the first organic compound to be synthesized from inorganic compounds? Answer: Urea This fascinating fact about science & nature can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Consider how this points to the wonder and design in God's creation.
Did you know? What is the scientific name for the "Polar Bear"? Answer: Ursus Maritimus This fascinating fact about animals can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. The animal kingdom demonstrates God's creative genius and care for all living things.
On November 24, 2022: Five days after the general elections which resulted in a hung parliament, opposition leader and former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim is officially named as the 10th prime minister of Malaysia.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.