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Seeing all of scripture as ultimately pointing to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Key question: “Where is the "red thread" in this passage that leads us to Jesus?”
24,604 sermon illustrations through the Christocentric lens
On June 10, 1918: The Austro-Hungarian battleship SMS Szent István sinks off the Croatian coast after being torpedoed by an Italian MAS motorboat; the event is recorded by camera from a nearby vessel.
On January 24, 1651: Arauco War: Spanish and Mapuche authorities meet in the Parliament of Boroa renewing the fragile peace established at the parliaments of Quillín in 1641 and 1647. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
Did you know? How many states are in Australia? Answer: 6 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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith, sacrifice.
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 4, 1781: Los Angeles is founded as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora La Reina de los Ángeles (The Village of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels) by 44 Spanish settlers. This historical event can serve as a...
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 19, 1277: The Byzantine-Venetian treaty of 1277 is concluded, stipulating a two-year truce and renewing Venetian commercial privileges in the Byzantine Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
On November 21, 1918: The Flag of Estonia, previously used by pro-independence activists, is formally adopted as the national flag of the Republic of Estonia. 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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
Did you know? What is the capital city of New Zealand? Answer: Wellington 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 27, 1941: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims an "unlimited national emergency". 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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
She is credited with restoring Christian orthodoxy and icons. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith, forgiveness, redemption.
On December 14, 1955: Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Ceylon, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Laos, Libya, Nepal, Portugal, Romania and Spain join the United Nations through United Nations Security Council Resolution 109.
On September 12, 2003: Iraq War: In Fallujah, U.S. forces mistakenly shoot and kill eight Iraqi police officers. 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 17, 1861: The Kingdom of Italy is proclaimed. 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 18, 1965: Vietnam War: Operation Starlite begins: United States Marines destroy a Viet Cong stronghold on the Van Tuong peninsula in the first major American ground battle of the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
On January 25, 1998: During a historic visit to Cuba, Pope John Paul II demands political reforms and the release of political prisoners while condemning US attempts to isolate the country.
On November 14, 1910: Aviator Eugene Burton Ely performs the first takeoff from a ship in Hampton Roads, Virginia, taking off from a makeshift deck on the USS Birmingham in a Curtiss pusher. This historical event can serve as a...