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Liberation, exodus, and prophetic justice rooted in the African American church tradition.
Key question: “How does this text speak to the experiences of suffering, hope, and liberation within the Black community?”
24,911 sermon illustrations through the Black Church Tradition lens
Did you know? What is the name of the ship which was only a few miles away from the RMS Titanic when it struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912? Answer: Californian This fascinating fact about history can be used...
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 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.
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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On February 12, 2016: Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill sign an Ecumenical Declaration in the first such meeting between leaders of the Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches since their split in 1054. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
On January 19, 1941: World War II: HMS Greyhound and other escorts of convoy AS-12 sink Italian submarine Neghelli with all hands 64 kilometres (40 mi) northeast of Falkonera. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
On July 26, 1863: American Civil War: Morgan's Raid ends; At Salineville, Ohio, Confederate cavalry leader John Hunt Morgan and 360 of his volunteers are captured by Union forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others.
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 23, 1944: World War II: The Lotta Svärd Movement is disbanded under the terms of the armistice treaty in Finland after the Continuation War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
On December 4, 1939: World War II: HMS Nelson is struck by a mine (laid by U-31) off the Scottish coast and is laid up for repairs until August 1940. 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.
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? What name was historically used for the Turkish city currently known as Istanbul? Answer: Constantinople This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's...
Did you know? Where did the Great Storm of 1987 make landfall at, first? Answer: Cornwall 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.
Did you know? Where is the "Sonoran Desert" located? Answer: North America 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 December 17, 1989: Romanian Revolution: Protests continue in Timișoara, Romania, with rioters breaking into the Romanian Communist Party's District Committee building and attempting to set it on fire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On November 2, 1983: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill creating Martin Luther King Jr. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, reformation.
Magruder defeat a much larger Union force led by General Ebenezer W. Pierce in Virginia. 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 April 30, 1925: Automaker Dodge Brothers, Inc is sold to Dillon, Read & Co. for US$146 million plus $50 million for charity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider...
Did you know? What was found in 1946 by two young shepards near a cave? Answer: Dead Sea Scrolls 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 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.
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 July 24, 1977: End of a four-day-long Libyan-Egyptian 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.