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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
On July 16, 1779: American Revolutionary War: Light infantry of the Continental Army seize a fortified British Army position in a midnight bayonet attack at the Battle of Stony Point. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
On April 26, 1478: The Pazzi family attack on Lorenzo de' Medici in order to displace the ruling Medici family kills his brother Giuliano during High Mass in Florence Cathedral. 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.
On October 2, 1835: Texas Revolution: Mexican troops attempt to disarm the people of Gonzales, but encounter stiff resistance from a hastily assembled militia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations.
On September 25, 1985: 3 civilians killed by alleged supporters of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Larnaca yacht killings. 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.
On December 28, 1895: Wilhelm Röntgen publishes a paper detailing his discovery of a new type of radiation, which later will be known as x-rays. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On October 2, 1942: World War II: Ocean Liner RMS Queen Mary accidentally rams and sinks HMS Curacoa, killing over 300 crewmen aboard Curacoa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On April 13, 1964: At the Academy Awards, Sidney Poitier becomes the first African-American man to win the Best Actor award for the 1963 film Lilies of the Field. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
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.
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 God's mercy reflected in human acts of compassion. Consider using it when preaching about mercy, forgiveness.
On November 11, 1975: Independence of Angola. 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.
Did you know? What is the capital of Jamaica? Answer: Kingston 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.
Did you know? The Japanese district Akihabara is also known by what nickname? Answer: Electric Town 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 August 23, 1782: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River settlements on the Mosquito Coast from the Spanish. 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 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.
On May 10, 1775: American Revolutionary War: A small Colonial militia led by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold captures Fort Ticonderoga. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On October 1, 1800: Via the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso, Spain cedes Louisiana to France, which would sell the land to the United States thirty months later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the...
On February 14, 1945: World War II: Mostar is liberated by Yugoslav partisans 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.
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...
Did you know? On which continent is the country of Angola located? Answer: Africa 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.