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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?”
23,355 sermon illustrations through the Pentecostal lens
On November 1, 1688: William III of Orange sets out a second time from Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands to seize the crowns of England, Scotland and Ireland from King James II of England during the Glorious Revolution.
On September 1, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Jonesborough, alongside the overall Atlanta campaign, culminates in a Union victory for General William T. Sherman as Confederate General John Bell Hood orders the evacuation of Atlanta.
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.
On October 25, 1415: Hundred Years' War: Henry V of England, with his lightly armoured infantry and archers, defeats the heavily armoured French cavalry in the Battle of Agincourt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
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 December 30, 1641: Reapers' War: Louis XIII of France swears the Catalan constitutions, being appointed Count of Barcelona and thus establishing the personal union of the Principality of Catalonia with the Kingdom of France.
On May 15, 1974: Ma'alot massacre: Members of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine attack and take hostages at an Israeli school; a total of 31 people are killed, including 22 schoolchildren.
On June 10, 1940: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt denounces Italy's actions in his "Stab in the Back" speech at the graduation ceremonies of the University of Virginia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
Did you know? How many years did the Hundred Years' War last? Answer: 116 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 how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On October 30, 1980: El Salvador and Honduras agree to put the border dispute fought over in 1969's Football War before the International Court of Justice. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.
On October 13, 1812: War of 1812: Sir Isaac Brock's British and native forces repel an invasion of Canada by General Rensselaer's United States forces. 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 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 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.
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 the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
On June 21, 2000: Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. 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.
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.
On April 3, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech; he was assassinated the next day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using...