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God's universal love, the necessity of a personal response to grace, and the importance of holy living.
Key question: “How does this text call for a personal decision of faith and empower the believer to live a holy life?”
23,044 sermon illustrations through the Arminian/Wesleyan lens
On December 8, 1974: A plebiscite results in the abolition of monarchy in Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Consider using it when preaching about justice, human-rights.
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? To which biological phylum do all mammals, birds and reptiles belong? Answer: Chordata 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 April 7, 1824: The Mechanics' Institution is established in Manchester, England at the Bridgewater Arms hotel, as part of a national movement for the education of working men.
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, discovery.
The King survived with a slight wound in an arm. Prime Minister Benedetto Cairoli blocked the aggressor, receiving an injury in a leg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations. Consider...
Did you know? In relation to the British Occupation in Ireland, what does the IRA stand for. Answer: Irish Republican Army 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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, discovery.
Did you know? Which one of these scientists conducted the Gold Foil Experiment which concluded that atoms are mostly made of empty space? Answer: Ernest Rutherford This fascinating fact about science & nature can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter.
On August 4, 2018: Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) expel the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) from the Iraq-Syria border, concluding the second phase of the Deir ez-Zor campaign.
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 God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
On April 1, 1939: Spanish Civil War: Generalísimo Francisco Franco of the Spanish State announces the end of the Spanish Civil War, when the last of the Republican forces surrender. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
Did you know? What year did Skoal, a smokeless Tobacco company, release their first line of Pouches, known as "Skoal Bandits"? Answer: 1983 This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like...
On March 24, 1794: In Kraków, Tadeusz Kościuszko announces a general uprising against Imperial Russia and the Kingdom of Prussia, and assumes the powers of the Commander in Chief of all of the Polish forces.
On January 9, 2005: The Sudan People's Liberation Movement and the Government of Sudan sign the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to end the Second Sudanese Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
Did you know? Which desert is the only desert in the world where the "Saguaro" cactus grows indigenously? Answer: The Sonoran Desert This fascinating fact about science & nature can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Consider how...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
On May 23, 1992: Italy's most prominent anti-mafia judge Giovanni Falcone, his wife and three body guards are killed by the Corleonesi clan with a half-ton bomb near Capaci, Sicily.
On July 13, 1854: In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On July 25, 1861: American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Crittenden-Johnson Resolution, stating that the war is being fought to preserve the Union and not to end slavery, in the wake of the defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run.
On January 29, 1856: Queen Victoria issues a Warrant under the Royal sign-manual that establishes the Victoria Cross to recognise acts of valour by British military personnel during the Crimean War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On July 9, 1926: Chiang Kai-shek accepts the post of commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army, marking the beginning of the Northern Expedition to unite China under the rule of the Nationalist government. This historical event can serve as a...