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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?”
25,762 sermon illustrations through the Pentecostal lens
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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 January 31, 1968: Vietnam War: Viet Cong guerrillas attack the United States embassy in Saigon, and other attacks, in the early morning hours, later grouped together as the Tet Offensive. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On May 25, 1644: Ming general Wu Sangui forms an alliance with the invading Manchus and opens the gates of the Great Wall of China at Shanhaiguan pass, letting the Manchus through towards the capital Beijing.
states meet and initiate the process that would form the Confederate States of America on February 8. 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 12, 1912: First Balkan War: King George I of Greece makes a triumphal entry into Thessaloniki after its liberation from 482 years of Ottoman rule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
On December 11, 1640: The Root and Branch petition, signed by 15,000 Londoners calling for the abolition of the episcopacy, is presented to the Long Parliament. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.
On September 9, 1971: The four-day Attica Prison riot begins, eventually resulting in 39 dead, most killed by state troopers retaking the prison. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...
On September 7, 1978: While walking across Waterloo Bridge in London, Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov is assassinated by Bulgarian secret police agent Francesco Gullino by means of a ricin pellet fired from a specially designed umbrella.
On September 3, 1777: American Revolutionary War: During the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, the Flag of the United States is flown in battle for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
Did you know? How many countries are larger than Australia? Answer: 5 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 June 25, 1976: Missouri Governor Kit Bond issues an executive order rescinding the Extermination Order, formally apologizing on behalf of the state of Missouri for the suffering it had caused to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
On January 23, 1229: The episcopal seat is moved from Nousiainen to Koroinen (located near the current centre of Turku) by the permission of Pope Gregory IX. The date is starting to be considered as the founding of Turku.
On August 21, 1914: World War I: The Battle of Charleroi, a successful German attack across the River Sambre that pre-empted a French offensive in the same area. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
On January 31, 1945: World War II: About 3,000 inmates from the Stutthof concentration camp are forcibly marched into the Baltic Sea at Palmnicken (now Yantarny, Russia) and executed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
Did you know? What color/colour is a polar bear's skin? Answer: Black 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 September 22, 1761: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz are crowned King and Queen, respectively, of the Kingdom of Great Britain. 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? Which country is the home of the largest Japanese population outside of Japan? Answer: Brazil This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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.