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Key question: “How do we faithfully interpret this text using the wisdom of Scripture, Church tradition, and God-given Reason?”
24,928 sermon illustrations through the Anglican lens
Did you know? Which planet in the Solar System is the closest to the Sun? Answer: Mercury 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.
On March 1, 1476: Forces of the Catholic Monarchs engage the combined Portuguese-Castilian armies of Afonso V and Prince John at the Battle of Toro. 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 chemical makeup of water? Answer: H20 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.
On November 22, 1940: World War II: Following the initial Italian invasion, Greek troops counterattack into Italian-occupied Albania and capture Korytsa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Did you know? Which of these animals belongs in class Chondrichthyes? Answer: Great white shark 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? The moons, Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania and Oberon orbit which planet? Answer: Uranus 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.
On February 12, 2016: Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill sign an Ecumenical Declaration in the first such meeting between leaders of the Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches since their split in 1054. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
Did you know? Which psychological term refers to the stress of holding contrasting beliefs? Answer: Cognitive Dissonance 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? How many bones are in the human body? Answer: 206 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 how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On November 2, 1983: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill creating Martin Luther King Jr. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, reformation.
Did you know? What is the chemical symbol for lead? Answer: Pb 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? This element, when overcome with extreme heat and pressure, creates diamonds. Answer: Carbon 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.
On November 22, 1987: The Max Headroom signal hijacking incident takes place, in which a pirate broadcast interrupts television broadcasts in Chicago. 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? What is the largest freshwater lake by volume? Answer: Lake Baikal 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.
On September 19, 1944: World War II: The Moscow Armistice between Finland and the Soviet Union is signed, which officially ended the Continuation War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
Did you know? The "Tibia" is found in which part of the body? Answer: Leg 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? During which American Civil War campaign did Union troops dig a tunnel beneath Confederate troops to detonate explosives underneath them? Answer: Siege of Petersburg This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter.
Did you know? Who was the last Roman emperor in the Year of Four Emperors (69 AD)? Answer: Vespasian 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.
Did you know? The Herero genocide was perpetrated in Africa by which of the following colonial nations? Answer: Germany 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.
Did you know? In what year did the Wall Street Crash take place? Answer: 1929 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 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.
Did you know? What happened on June 6, 1944? Answer: D-Day 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.