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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
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, discovery.
On July 12, 1917: The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On January 27, 1343: Pope Clement VI issues the papal bull Unigenitus, laying out the scriptural justification for indulgences, identifying only the Pope and episcopate as capable of accessing the treasury of merit, and establishing a jubilee year every half century.
On November 26, 1942: World War II: Yugoslav Partisans convene the first meeting of the Anti-Fascist Council for the National Liberation of Yugoslavia at Bihać in northwestern Bosnia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
Did you know? In what year did the Great Northern War, between Russia and Sweden, end? Answer: 1721 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.
On August 25, 1835: The first Great Moon Hoax article is published in The New York Sun, announcing the discovery of life and civilization on the Moon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On February 23, 1945: World War II: Capitulation of German garrison in Poznań. The city is liberated by Soviet and Polish forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider...
On December 10, 1949: Chinese Civil War: The People's Liberation Army begins its siege of Chengdu, the last Kuomintang-held city in mainland China, forcing President of the Republic of China Chiang Kai-shek and his government to retreat to Taiwan.
On September 11, 1829: An expedition led by Isidro Barradas at Tampico, sent by the Spanish crown to retake Mexico, surrenders at the Battle of Tampico, marking the effective end of Spain's resistance to Mexico's campaign for independence.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
Did you know? The Hunua Ranges is located in... Answer: New Zealand This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's world, connecting to the Great Commission.
Did you know? With which Greek philosopher would you associate the phrase, "I know that I know nothing"? Answer: Socrates 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.
On September 3, 1916: World War I: Leefe Robinson destroys the German airship Schütte-Lanz SL 11 over Cuffley, north of London; the first German airship to be shot down on British soil. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
On April 25, 1864: American Civil War: In the Battle of Marks' Mills, a force of 8,000 Confederate soldiers attacks 1,800 Union soldiers and a large number of wagon teamsters, killing or wounding 1,500 Union combatants.
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.
On May 31, 2013: A record breaking 2.6 mile wide tornado strikes near El Reno, Oklahoma, United States, causing eight fatalities (including three storm chasers) and over 150 injuries. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On December 26, 1843: The discovery of octonions by John T. Graves, who denoted them with a boldface O, was announced to his mathematician friend William Hamilton, discoverer of quaternions, in a letter on this date.
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 pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
On December 27, 1657: The Flushing Remonstrance articulates for the first time in North American history that freedom of religion is a fundamental right. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
On June 26, 1830: William IV becomes king of Britain and Hanover following the death without surviving legitimate issue of his older brother George IV. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On January 5, 1477: Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is defeated and killed in a conflict with René II, Duke of Lorraine; Burgundy subsequently becomes part of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...