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Key question: “How do we faithfully interpret this text using the wisdom of Scripture, Church tradition, and God-given Reason?”
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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 God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
monastic communion prayer by Thomas a Kempis
On November 7, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: János Kádár returns to Budapest in a Soviet armored convoy, officially taking office as the next Hungarian leader. By this point, most armed resistance has been defeated. This historical event can serve as a...
On August 5, 1796: The Battle of Castiglione in Napoleon's first Italian campaigns of the French Revolutionary Wars results in a French victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider...
On June 2, 1676: Franco-Dutch War: France ensured the supremacy of its naval fleet for the remainder of the war with its victory in the Battle of Palermo. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
Did you know? What does the letter 'S' stand for in 'NASA'? Answer: Space 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 gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
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.
catholic contemplative prayer by John of the Cross
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.
The next day, martial law is imposed on Denmark. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations. Consider using it when preaching about perseverance.
catholic invocation prayer by Thomas Aquinas
On October 12, 1983: Japan's former Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei is found guilty of taking a $2 million bribe from the Lockheed Corporation, and is sentenced to four years in jail. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
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 December 9, 1960: The first episode of Coronation Street, the world's longest-running television soap opera, is broadcast in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using...
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 February 1, 2005: King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy, becoming Chairman of the Councils of ministers. 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 the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
On April 26, 1478: The Pazzi family attack on Lorenzo de' Medici in order to displace the ruling Medici family kills his brother Giuliano during High Mass in Florence Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
On June 18, 1757: Battle of Kolín between Prussian forces under Frederick the Great and an Austrian army under the command of Field Marshal Count Leopold Joseph von Daun in the Seven Years' War.
Did you know? What are rhino's horn made of? Answer: Keratin 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 10, 1599: Åbo Bloodbath: Fourteen noblemen who opposed Duke Charles are decapitated in the Old Great Square of Turku (Swedish: Åbo) for their involvement in the War against Sigismund. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On June 22, 1893: The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMS Victoria which sinks taking 358 crew with her, including the fleet's commander, Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon. This historical event can serve as...