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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?”
25,923 sermon illustrations through the Black Church Tradition lens
On April 1, 1572: In the Eighty Years' War, the Watergeuzen capture Brielle from the Seventeen Provinces, gaining the first foothold on land for what would become the Dutch Republic. 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.
Did you know? What is the mnemonic device for remembering the fates of the wives of Henry VIII? Answer: Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, peace.
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.
Nearly 12,000 Azerbaijani Muslims are killed. 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? During the Wars of the Roses (1455 - 1487) which Englishman was dubbed "the Kingmaker"? Answer: Richard Neville 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 January 26, 1918: Finnish Civil War: A group of Red Guards hangs a red lantern atop the tower of Helsinki Workers' Hall to symbolically mark the start of the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
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 the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
On August 15, 1237: Spanish Reconquista: The Battle of the Puig between the Moorish forces of Taifa of Valencia against the Kingdom of Aragon culminates in an Aragonese victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
When the U.S. Congress issued a declaration of war on April 25, it declared that a state of war had existed from this date. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Did you know? How many manned moon landings have there been? Answer: 6 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 June 8, 1862: American Civil War: A Confederate victory by forces under General Stonewall Jackson at the Battle of Cross Keys, along with the Battle of Port Republic the next day, prevents Union forces from reinforcing General George B.
On April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated by James Earl Ray at a motel in Memphis, Tennessee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, reformation.
On December 24, 2003: The Spanish police thwart an attempt by ETA to detonate 50 kg of explosives at 3:55 p.m. inside Madrid's busy Chamartín Station. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
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.
state on August 21, 1959, the 50-star flag of the United States debuts in Philadelphia, almost ten and a half months later (see Flag Acts (United States)). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
On May 5, 1215: Rebel barons renounce their allegiance to King John of England — part of a chain of events leading to the signing of the Magna Carta. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On February 14, 1556: Having been declared a heretic and laicized by Pope Paul IV on 4 December 1555, Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer is publicly defrocked at Christ Church Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On August 10, 1557: Battle of St. Quentin: Spanish victory over the French in the Italian War of 1551-59. 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 March 10, 1607: Susenyos I defeats the combined armies of Yaqob and Abuna Petros II at the Battle of Gol in Gojjam, making him Emperor of Ethiopia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
It involves the second highest amount of casualties for any American Civil War battle apart from Gettysburg. 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 15, 2014: In the worst massacre of the South Sudanese Civil War, at least 200 civilians are gunned down after seeking refuge in houses of worship as well as hospitals. This historical event can serve as a powerful...