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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?”
22576 illustrations found
On August 6, 1284: The Republic of Pisa is defeated in the Battle of Meloria by the Republic of Genoa, thus losing its naval dominance in the Mediterranean. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
Laurel as its president. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On November 9, 1979: Cold War: Nuclear false alarm: The NORAD computers and the Alternate National Military Command Center in Fort Ritchie, Maryland, detect a purported massive Soviet nuclear strike. After reviewing the raw data from satellites and checking the...
Did you know? Which country ranks first in the number of historically active volcanoes? Answer: Indonesia 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? Which of the following is the male pollen-producing reproductive part of a flower? Answer: Stamen This fascinating fact about science & nature can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Consider how this points to the...
On May 31, 2008: Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-124 carrying the second portion of the Japanese Kibō module to the International Space Station. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On July 17, 1936: Spanish Civil War: An Armed Forces rebellion against the recently elected leftist Popular Front government of Spain starts the civil war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
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 July 23, 1970: Qaboos bin Said al Said becomes Sultan of Oman after overthrowing his father, Said bin Taimur initiating massive reforms, modernization programs and end to a decade long civil war. This historical event can serve as a...
Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil wars. 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.
Did you know? The Kākāpō is a large, flightless, nocturnal parrot native to which country? Answer: New Zealand 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 December 4, 1950: Korean War: Jesse L. Brown (the 1st African-American Naval aviator) is killed in action during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On March 16, 1792: King Gustav III of Sweden is shot; he dies on March 29. 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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, discovery.
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 January 20, 1523: Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway. 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, leadership.
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.
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 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 how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On March 11, 1845: Flagstaff War: Unhappy with translational differences regarding the Treaty of Waitangi, chiefs Hōne Heke, Kawiti and Māori tribe members chop down the British flagpole for a fourth time and drive settlers out of Kororāreka, New Zealand.
On March 10, 1974: 1974 Belgian general election: Elections are held in Belgium for all 212 seats in the Chamber of Representatives, the Belgian Socialist Party taking the majority with 59. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On August 29, 1910: The Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910, also known as the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty, becomes effective, officially starting the period of Japanese rule in Korea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit...
As rebel strongholds in Budapest hold, fighting spreads throughout the country. 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.