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Interpreting the Bible through the framework of God's mission to restore His kingdom and bless all nations.
Key question: “How does this passage reveal God's mission to redeem and restore all of creation?”
23,045 sermon illustrations through the Missional-Theological lens
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...
On July 1, 2002: The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On September 9, 2025: Several Russian drones incur on Polish airspace and are subsequently shot down, marking the first time a NATO member has engaged Russian military assets. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On March 1, 1921: The Australian cricket team captained by Warwick Armstrong becomes the first team to complete a whitewash of The Ashes, something that would not be repeated for 86 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
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 June 15, 1310: The Tiepolo conspiracy, seeking to seize power in the Republic of Venice, is thwarted after bloody street clashes in Venice. The suppression of the revolt will lead to the creation of the Council of Ten.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, peace.
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 7, 1325: Afonso IV becomes King of Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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.
On January 5, 1477: Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is defeated and killed in a conflict with René II, Duke of Lorraine; Burgundy subsequently becomes part of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
Did you know? How many types of quarks are there in the standard model of physics? Answer: 6 This fascinating fact about science & nature can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Consider how this points to the...
On August 15, 1943: World War II: Battle of Trahili: Superior German forces surround Cretan partisans, who manage to escape against all odds. 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.
Formation of the UK National Government. 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? The Kākāpō is a large, flightless, nocturnal parrot native to which country? Answer: New Zealand 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.
On January 31, 1865: American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief of all Confederate armies. 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 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 how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
Did you know? What historical event was Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture referencing? Answer: The Napoleonic Wars 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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
As rebel strongholds in Budapest hold, fighting spreads throughout the country. 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 December 9, 1950: Cold War: Harry Gold is sentenced to 30 years in jail for helping Klaus Fuchs pass information about the Manhattan Project to the Soviet Union. His testimony is later instrumental in the prosecution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.
On November 27, 1863: American Civil War: Confederate cavalry leader John Hunt Morgan and several of his men escape the Ohio Penitentiary and return safely to the South. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.