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Key question: “How do we faithfully interpret this text using the wisdom of Scripture, Church tradition, and God-given Reason?”
24,957 sermon illustrations through the Anglican lens
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.
Did you know? Which of the following is NOT classified as a Semetic language? Answer: Sumerian 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 God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
Did you know? The fraudelent doctor John R. Brinkley acummulated great fame and wealth in the early 1900s offering what service? Answer: Goat testicles transplant This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical...
Did you know? Who crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day in 800? Answer: Pope Leo III 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? On which day did ARPANET suffer a 4 hour long network crash? Answer: October 27, 1980 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? Who was the first president of the United States? Answer: George Washington 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? When did the Crisis of the Third Century begin? Answer: 235 AD 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 March 29, 2017: Prime Minister Theresa May invokes Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, formally beginning the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
Did you know? Which country is the home of the largest Japanese population outside of Japan? Answer: Brazil This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's...
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 languages does NOT use the Latin alphabet? Answer: Georgian 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 NOT a capital city? Answer: Sydney 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? What is the name of one of the Neo-Aramaic languages spoken by the Jewish population from Northwestern Iraq? Answer: Lishana Deni This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter.
Did you know? How many countries are larger than Australia? Answer: 5 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.
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? All of the following are towns/villages in the Pacific Island nation of Kiribati EXCEPT: Answer: Urutora This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of...
Did you know? What is the name of the ocean that Hawaii is located in? Answer: Pacific 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.
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, 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.
Did you know? What was the name of the spy ring that helped the United States win the Revolutionary War? Answer: Culper Ring This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like...
On January 24, 1942: World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
Did you know? Who was the only US President to be elected four times? Answer: Franklin Roosevelt 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? Which Las Vegas casino was originally constructed and operated by mobster Bugsy Siegel? Answer: The Flamingo 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.