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Pentecostal Illustrations
The immediate, experiential work of the Holy Spirit and the expectation of spiritual gifts.
Key question: “How does this text reveal the present-day work and power of the Holy Spirit?”
24,211 sermon illustrations through the Pentecostal lens
On This Day: The Republic of China is established.
1/1 (1912): The Republic of China is established.
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On This Day: First documentary sign of Christmas celebration in Rome.
12/25 (336): First documentary sign of Christmas celebration in Rome.
On This Day: Ulrich of Augsburg is canonized as a saint.
7/4 (993): Ulrich of Augsburg is canonized as a saint.
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On This Day: The High Court of Justice for the trial of Charles I begins its proceedings.
1/20 (1649): The High Court of Justice for the trial of Charles I begins its proceedings.
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On This Day: The TIROS-1 satellite transmits the first television picture from space.
4/1 (1960): The TIROS-1 satellite transmits the first television picture from space.
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On This Day: Juan Carlos is declared King of Spain following the death of Francisco Franco.
11/22 (1975): Juan Carlos is declared King of Spain following the death of Francisco Franco.
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On This Day: The European Union wins the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize.
10/12 (2012): The European Union wins the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize.
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On This Day: Shivaji is crowned as the first Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire at Raigad Fort.
6/6 (1674): Shivaji is crowned as the first Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire at Raigad Fort.
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On This Day: Sudan achieves independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom.
1/1 (1956): Sudan achieves independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom.
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On This Day: Dedication of the Lincoln Highway, the first automobile highway across United States.
10/31 (1913): Dedication of the Lincoln Highway, the first automobile highway across United States.
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On This Day: Greek War of Independence: The Greeks defeat the Turks at the Battle of Gravia Inn.
5/8 (1821): Greek War of Independence: The Greeks defeat the Turks at the Battle of Gravia Inn.
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On This Day: The Southern Nigeria Protectorate is established within the British Empire.
1/1 (1901): The Southern Nigeria Protectorate is established within the British Empire.
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On This Day: Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway.
1/20 (1523): Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway.
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On This Day: The League of Women Voters is founded in Chicago.
2/14 (1920): The League of Women Voters is founded in Chicago.
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On This Day: The Ford Motor Company ships its first automobile.
7/20 (1903): The Ford Motor Company ships its first automobile.
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On This Day: The Treaty of The Hague is signed by Portugal and the Dutch Republic.
8/6 (1661): The Treaty of The Hague is signed by Portugal and the Dutch Republic.
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On This Day: Christian III is elected King of Denmark and Norway in the town of Rye.
7/4 (1534): Christian III is elected King of Denmark and Norway in the town of Rye.
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On This Day: Slavery is abolished in the State of New York.
7/4 (1827): Slavery is abolished in the State of New York.
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On This Day: Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily.
12/25 (1130): Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily.
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On This Day: John Neal delivers the first public lecture in the US to advocate the rights of women.
7/4 (1832): John Neal delivers the first public lecture in the US to advocate the rights of women.
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