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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?”
23,248 sermon illustrations through the Arminian/Wesleyan lens
On November 30, 1954: In Sylacauga, Alabama, United States, the Hodges meteorite crashes through a roof and hits a woman taking an afternoon nap; this is the only documented case in the Western Hemisphere of a human being hit by a rock from space.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On November 22, 498: After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Palace, while Laurentius is elected Pope in Santa Maria Maggiore. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On January 23, 1264: In the conflict between King Henry III of England and his rebellious barons led by Simon de Montfort, King Louis IX of France issues the Mise of Amiens, a one-sided decision in favour of Henry that...
On April 11, 1512: War of the League of Cambrai: Franco-Ferrarese forces led by Gaston de Foix and Alfonso I d'Este win the Battle of Ravenna against the Papal-Spanish forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
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 August 26, 1648: The Fronde: First Fronde: In the wake of the successful Battle of Lens, Cardinal Mazarin, Chief Minister of France, suddenly orders the arrest of the leaders of the Parlement of Paris, provoking the rest of Paris...
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 August 19, 1987: Hungerford massacre: In the United Kingdom, Michael Ryan kills sixteen people with a semi-automatic rifle and then commits suicide. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. 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.
Hōjō Takatoki and other members of the Hōjō clan commit suicide, ending the rule of the Kamakura shogunate. 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? Which naval battle was considered the turning point of the Pacific Ocean Theater during World War 2? Answer: Battle of Midway This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events...
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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations. Consider using it when preaching about perseverance, faith, reformation.
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.
The Wu State is replaced by Li (now called "Xu Zhigao"), who becomes the first ruler of Southern Tang. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, discovery.
On April 29, 1945: World War II: Adolf Hitler marries his longtime partner Eva Braun in a Berlin bunker and designates Admiral Karl Dönitz as his successor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On May 2, 1863: American Civil War: Stonewall Jackson is wounded by friendly fire while returning to camp after reconnoitering during the Battle of Chancellorsville. He succumbs to pneumonia eight days later.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations. Consider using it when preaching about perseverance.