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The sharp distinction between Law and Gospel, and salvation through Christ's work alone.
Key question: “Where do we hear the voice of the Law exposing our need, and the voice of the Gospel comforting us?”
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Did you know? What year did the Battle of Agincourt take place? Answer: 1415 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.
God who sees me fully, I review this day in Your presence: Where did I sense Your presence today? [Pause to remember] Where did I miss You? [Pause to notice] When did I respond to Your prompting? [Give thanks] When did I resist?
Did you know? What year were the Marian Reforms instituted in the Roman Republic? Answer: 107 BCE 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 December 9, 1973: British and Irish authorities sign the Sunningdale Agreement in an attempt to establish a power-sharing Northern Ireland Executive and a cross-border Council of Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
Lee's Army of Northern Virginia fights and loses its last major battle while in retreat from Richmond, Virginia, during the Appomattox Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Did you know? Which of these is the name of the largest city in the US state Tennessee? Answer: Memphis This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty...
On August 7, 1997: Space Shuttle Program: The Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-85 from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider...
Did you know? Which famous military commander marched an army, which included war elephants, over the Alps during the Second Punic War? Answer: Hannibal This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events...
On July 28, 1917: Anti-lynching movement: The Silent Parade takes place in New York City, in protest against murders, lynchings, and other violence directed towards African Americans. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On December 10, 2015: Rojava conflict: The Syrian Democratic Council is established in Dêrik, forming the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
God of justice, for those fighting for the oppressed, speaking for the voiceless, standing in the gap— give strength. The work is long. The resistance is strong. The progress feels slow.
Did you know? Which is not a country in Africa? Answer: Guyana 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 January 17, 1641: Reapers' War: The Junta de Braços (parliamentary assembly) of the Principality of Catalonia accepts the proposal of establishment of the Catalan Republic under French protection. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On April 20, 1876: The April Uprising begins. Its suppression shocks European opinion, and Bulgarian independence becomes a condition for ending the Russo-Turkish War. 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, discovery.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On October 21, 1912: First Balkan War: The Greek navy completes the capture of the island of Lemnos for use as a forward base against the Dardanelles. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Rest and Worship Together
Lucilla, wedded to Lucretius, found Her master cold; for when the morning flush Of passion and the first embrace had died Between them, tho' he loved her none the less, Yet often when the woman heard his foot Return from...
Did you know? The Panama Canal was finished under the administration of which U.S. Answer: Woodrow Wilson 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 August 12, 1323: The Treaty of Nöteborg between Sweden and Novgorod Republic is signed, regulating the border between the two countries for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
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, discovery.
On December 10, 1949: Chinese Civil War: The People's Liberation Army begins its siege of Chengdu, the last Kuomintang-held city in mainland China, forcing President of the Republic of China Chiang Kai-shek and his government to retreat to Taiwan.