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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?”
23,089 sermon illustrations through the Arminian/Wesleyan lens
On January 23, 1957: American inventor Walter Frederick Morrison sells the rights to his flying disc to the Wham-O toy company, which later renames it the "Frisbee". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.
On December 23, 1970: The North Tower of the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York, New York is topped out at 417 metres (1,368 ft), making it the tallest building in the world. This historical event can serve as...
On October 24, 1950: Annexation of Tibet by the People's Republic of China: The People's Liberation Army ceases all military operations in Tibet, ending the Battle of Chamdo. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
Did you know? Bir Tawil, an uninhabited track of land claimed by no country, is located along the border of which two countries? Answer: Egypt and Sudan This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter.
On April 12, 1910: SMS Zrínyi, one of the last pre-dreadnought battleships built by the Austro-Hungarian Navy, is launched.[citation needed] This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider...
On January 23, 1229: The episcopal seat is moved from Nousiainen to Koroinen (located near the current centre of Turku) by the permission of Pope Gregory IX. The date is starting to be considered as the founding of Turku.
Did you know? What is the name of the formerly rich fishing grounds off the island of Newfoundland, Canada? Answer: Grand Banks This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice. Consider using it when preaching about sacrifice.
On August 24, 1662: The 1662 Book of Common Prayer is legally enforced as the liturgy of the Church of England, precipitating the Great Ejection of Dissenter ministers from their benefices. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On January 6, 1941: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers his Four Freedoms speech in the State of the Union address. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider...
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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, discovery.
Did you know? Which of the following spacecraft never touched the moon? Answer: Mariner 4 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 January 5, 1913: First Balkan War: The Battle of Lemnos begins; Greek admiral Pavlos Kountouriotis forces the Turkish fleet to retreat to its base within the Dardanelles, from which it did not venture for the rest of the war.
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 May 29, 1903: In the May Coup, Alexander I, King of Serbia, and Queen Draga, are assassinated in Belgrade by the Black Hand (Crna Ruka) organization. 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 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 how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On November 28, 1920: FIDAC (The Interallied Federation of War Veterans Organisations), the first international organization of war veterans is established in Paris, France. 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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, discovery.
Fidel Castro, Che Guevara and 80 other members of the 26th of July Movement disembark to initiate the Cuban Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider...
Did you know? How many timezones does Russia have? Answer: 11 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 June 11, 1775: The American Revolutionary War's first naval engagement, the Battle of Machias, results in the capture of a small British naval vessel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
Did you know? Which of these countries is not written in its native language? Answer: Slovako 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.