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Scripture, Tradition, and Reason — the "three-legged stool" — seeking the via media.
Key question: “How do we faithfully interpret this text using the wisdom of Scripture, Church tradition, and God-given Reason?”
25,016 sermon illustrations through the Anglican lens
On September 7, 1159: Cardinal Rolando Bandinelli is elected Pope Alexander III, prompting the election of Cardinal Octaviano Monticelli as Antipope Victor IV the same day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Did you know? The Second Boer War in 1899 was fought where? Answer: South Africa 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 7, 1991: Yugoslav Wars: The Brioni Agreement ends the ten-day independence war in Slovenia against the rest of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
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? Which dictator killed the most people? Answer: Mao Zedong 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 May 27, 1965: Vietnam War: American warships begin the first bombardment of National Liberation Front targets within South Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it...
Did you know? When was the city of Rome, Italy founded? Answer: 753 BCE 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? What was the unofficial name for Germany between 1919 and 1933? Answer: Weimar Republic 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 26, 1640: The Royal Academy of Turku, the first university of Finland, is founded in the city of Turku by Queen Christina of Sweden at the proposal of Count Per Brahe. This historical event can serve as a...
Did you know? The crown of the Empire State Building was originally built for what purpose? Answer: Airship Dock 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 son of which pope supposedly held a lecherous fte involving 50 courtesans in the papal palace? Answer: Alexander VI This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like...
Did you know? Who led the Communist Revolution of Russia? Answer: Vladimir Lenin 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 leader of Sweden in the Great Northern War? Answer: Charles XII 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? What was the aim of the "Umbrella Revolution" in Hong Kong in 2014? Answer: Genuine universal suffrage 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 June 26, 2015: Five different terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia, Somalia, Kuwait, and Syria occurred on what was dubbed Bloody Friday by international media. Upwards of 750 people were either killed or injured in these uncoordinated attacks.
Did you know? In what year did the Berlin Wall fall? Answer: 1989 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 Lithuania declare independence from the Soviet Union? Answer: March 11th, 1990 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 June 28, 1987: For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombed the Iranian town of Sardasht. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
Did you know? The land of Gotland is located in which European country? Answer: Sweden 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? The now extinct species "Thylacine" was native to where? Answer: Tasmania, Australia 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.
Did you know? What is the historical name of Sri Lanka? Answer: Ceylon 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 November 4, 1936: Spanish Civil War: Largo Caballero reshuffles his war cabinet, persuading the anarcho-syndicalist CNT to join the government. 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 was the last colony the UK ceded marking the end of the British Empire? Answer: Hong Kong 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.