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The present-day operation of all spiritual gifts and the experiential dimension of the Holy Spirit.
Key question: “How is the Holy Spirit actively manifesting His power and gifts in the church today?”
21995 illustrations found
On June 21, 1964: Three civil rights workers, Andrew Goodman, James Chaney and Michael Schwerner, are murdered in Neshoba County, Mississippi, United States, by members of the Ku Klux Klan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
Did you know? If you planted the seeds of Quercus robur what would grow? Answer: Trees 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.
About 100 Irish Republican Army (IRA) volunteers escape an attempt by over 1,300 British forces to encircle them. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
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.
Did you know? Which of these is NOT a city in Saudi Arabia? Answer: Dubai 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.
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 June 26, 1830: William IV becomes king of Britain and Hanover following the death without surviving legitimate issue of his older brother George IV. 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.
On January 24, 1942: World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On July 17, 1717: King George I of Great Britain sails down the River Thames with a barge of 50 musicians, where George Frideric Handel's Water Music is premiered. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On August 31, 1907: Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Anglo-Russian Convention, by which the UK recognizes Russian preeminence in northern Persia, while Russia recognizes British preeminence in southeastern Persia and Afghanistan. Both powers pledge not to interfere in Tibet.
On November 9, 1993: Stari Most, the "old bridge" in the Bosnian city of Mostar, built in 1566, collapses after several days of bombing by Croat forces during the Croat-Bosniak 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.
On January 1, 1801: The legislative union of Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland is completed, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is proclaimed. 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.
On August 1, 1798: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay): Battle begins when a British fleet engages the French Revolutionary Navy fleet in an unusual night action.
Did you know? What is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas? Answer: Austin 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.
9898cc "About Receiving, Accommodation, and Labor Utilization of the Japanese Army Prisoners of 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 January 2, 1776: Empress Maria Theresa of Austria amends the Constitutio Criminalis Theresiana to include the abolition of torture throughout the Habsburg-ruled countries of Austria and Bohemia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Benedict of Nursia: Memorizing Scripture: The Monastic Tradition
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 21, 1975: Vietnam War: President of South Vietnam Nguyễn Văn Thiệu flees Saigon, as Xuân Lộc, the last South Vietnamese outpost blocking a direct North Vietnamese assault on Saigon, falls. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
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.