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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
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.
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 November 13, 1942: World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: U.S. and Japanese ships engage in an intense, close-quarters surface naval engagement during the Guadalcanal campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On April 23, 1968: Vietnam War: Student protesters at Columbia University in New York City take over administration buildings and shut down the university. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On May 24, 1940: Acting on the orders of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, NKVD agent Iosif Grigulevich orchestrates an unsuccessful assassination attempt on exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky in Coyoacán, Mexico. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
Did you know? During what war did the "Cuban Missile Crisis" occur? Answer: Cold War 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.
He becomes the last ruler of the Sasanian dynasty (modern Iran). 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 how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
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? Which of these countries remained neutral during World War II? Answer: Switzerland 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 is the name of the family that the domestic cat is a member of? Answer: Felidae This fascinating fact about animals can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. The animal kingdom demonstrates God's creative...
Did you know? What is the scientific name of the cheetah? Answer: Acinonyx jubatus 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 November 14, 1977: During a British House of Commons debate, Labour MP Tam Dalyell poses what would become known as the West Lothian question, referring to issues related to devolution in the United Kingdom.
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 September 29, 1972: Japan establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after breaking official ties with the Republic of China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...
Did you know? Which of these African countries list "Spanish" as an official language? Answer: Equatorial Guinea 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 May 31, 1223: Mongol invasion of the Cumans: Battle of the Kalka River: Mongol armies of Genghis Khan led by Subutai defeat Kievan Rus' and Cumans. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On August 4, 1265: Second Barons' War: Battle of Evesham: The army of Prince Edward (the future king Edward I of England) defeats the forces of rebellious barons led by Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, killing de Montfort and many of his allies.
Did you know? Which Louis was known as 'The Sun King of France'? Answer: Louis XIV 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 Texas secede from Mexico? Answer: 1836 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 28, 1946: Cold War: The United States Department of State releases the Acheson-Lilienthal Report, outlining a plan for the international control of nuclear power. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Lee's Army of Northern Virginia fights and loses its last major battle while in retreat from Richmond, Virginia, during the Appomattox Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Did you know? Which historical conflict killed the most people? Answer: World War II 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.