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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?”
25,704 sermon illustrations through the Christocentric lens
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 May 9, 1926: Admiral Richard E. Byrd and Floyd Bennett claim to have flown over the North Pole (later discovery of Byrd's diary appears to cast some doubt on the claim.) This historical event can serve as a powerful...
Did you know? Deuterium is an isotope of which element? Answer: Hydrogen 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.
On January 17, 1992: During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologizes for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
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? Which of these is NOT a real tectonic plate? Answer: Atlantic Plate 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 10, 1941: World War II: The Royal Navy capital ships HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse are sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy torpedo bombers near British Malaya. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
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? About how old is Earth? Answer: 4.5 Billion Years 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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, hope.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On September 2, 1807: Napoleonic Wars: The British Royal Navy bombards Copenhagen with fire bombs and phosphorus rockets to prevent Denmark from surrendering its fleet to Napoleon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
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 27, 1309: Pope Clement V imposes excommunication and interdiction on Venice, and a general prohibition of all commercial intercourse with Venice, which had seized Ferrara, a papal fiefdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
On November 7, 1916: Boston Elevated Railway Company's streetcar No. 393 smashes through the warning gates of the open Summer Street drawbridge in Boston, Massachusetts, plunging into the frigid waters of Fort Point Channel, killing 46 people.
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 the following countries was not an axis power during World War II? Answer: Soviet Union 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 November 2, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: Nikita Khrushchev meets with leaders of other Communist countries to seek their advice on the situation in Hungary, selecting János Kádár as the country's next leader on the advice of Josip Broz Tito.
On November 21, 1977: Minister of Internal Affairs Allan Highet announces that the national anthems of New Zealand shall be the traditional anthem "God Save the Queen" and "God Defend New Zealand". This historical event can serve as a powerful...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider using it when preaching about courage, leadership.
On June 16, 1745: War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress of Louisbourg in Louisbourg, New France (Old Style date). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
Did you know? What is the hottest planet in the Solar System? Answer: Venus 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.