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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?”
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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 13, 1862: American Civil War: Union soldiers find a copy of Robert E. Lee's battle plans in a field outside Frederick, Maryland. It is the prelude to the Battle of Antietam.
Did you know? What was the transfer of disease, crops, and people across the Atlantic shortly after the discovery of the Americas called? Answer: The Columbian Exchange This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter.
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 was the real name of the Albanian national leader Skanderbeg? Answer: Gjergj Kastrioti 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.
Did you know? What is the official German name of the Swiss Federal Railways? Answer: Schweizerische Bundesbahnen 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.
Healer God, this body that won't stop hurting, this diagnosis that won't go away, this "new normal" I never wanted— I bring it all to You. Not because I've figured out how to accept it, but because I need Your help to live with it.
She is the first woman to sit in the House of Commons. (Countess Markievicz, the first to be elected, refused to sit.) This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using...
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...
On June 23, 1942: World War II: Germany's latest fighter aircraft, a Focke-Wulf Fw 190, is captured intact when it mistakenly lands at RAF Pembrey in Wales. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On March 29, 1942: The Bombing of Lübeck in World War II is the first major success for the RAF Bomber Command against Germany and a German city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On January 19, 1996: The barge North Cape oil spill occurs as an engine fire forces the tugboat Scandia ashore on Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. 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 the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith, discovery.
On August 8, 1503: King James IV of Scotland marries Margaret Tudor, daughter of King Henry VII of England at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On October 14, 1863: American Civil War: Confederate troops under the command of A. Hill fail to drive the Union Army completely out of Virginia. 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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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.
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 January 30, 1648: Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster and Osnabrück is signed, ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
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Did you know? Which country did the Eureka Rebellion, an 1856 battle against colonial rule, take place in? Answer: Australia 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.
Did you know? What is the scientific name of the cheetah? Answer: Acinonyx jubatus This fascinating fact about animals can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. The animal kingdom demonstrates God's creative genius and care for all living things.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Consider using it when preaching about justice, human-rights.