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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?”
25,934 sermon illustrations through the Lutheran lens
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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
On December 26, 1998: Iraq announces its intention to fire upon U.S. and British warplanes that patrol the northern and southern no-fly zones. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On May 10, 1940: World War II: Winston Churchill is appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain. On the same day, Germany invades France, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom occupies Iceland.
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...
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...
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 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...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...