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Home›Traditions›Progressive/Social Justice

Progressive/Social Justice Illustrations

Reading scripture through liberation, equality, and advocacy for the marginalized.

Key question: “How does this text speak to issues of justice, equality, and the liberation of the oppressed?”

22,985 sermon illustrations through the Progressive/Social Justice lens

Poetry

The Revenge - A Ballad of the Fleet

At Flores in the Azores Sir Richard Grenville lay, And a pinnace, like a fluttered bird, came flying from far away: 'Spanish ships of war at sea!

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Lord Alfred Tennyson

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Historical

On This Day: An army led by Grand Marshal Las Heras crosses the Andes to join San Martín in... (1817)

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.

Universalfreedomhope

Short50 words

Historical

On This Day: A bomb explodes at Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport, killing one airport... (2015)

The Kurdistan Freedom Hawks claim responsibility for the attack four days later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.

Universalfreedom

Short51 words

Historical

On This Day: World War I: The Kingdom of Romania signs the Armistice of Focșani with the... (1917)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, peace.

Universalleadershippeace

Short43 words

Prayer

Augustine — O Beauty Ever Ancient, Ever New

catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo

On This Day: Battle of Brustem: Charles the Bold defeats Prince-Bishopric of Liège. (1467)

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.

Universalhistory

Short39 words

Historical

On This Day: Following the World Bank's refusal to fund building the Aswan Dam, Egyptian... (1956)

On July 26, 1956: Following the World Bank's refusal to fund building the Aswan Dam, Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalizes the Suez Canal, sparking international condemnation. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

Universalleadership

Short49 words

Historical

On This Day: The Battle of Alhandic is fought between Ramiro II of León and Abd-ar-Rahman III... (939)

On August 5, 939: The Battle of Alhandic is fought between Ramiro II of León and Abd-ar-Rahman III at Zamora in the context of the Spanish Reconquista. The battle resulted in a victory for the Emirate of Córdoba.

Universalhistory

Short63 words

Historical

On This Day: The United Kingdom recognizes Bahrain's independence, which is commemorated... (1971)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, leadership.

Universalfreedomleadership

Short42 words

Trivia

Did You Know: Element has the chemical symbol 'Fe'

Did you know? Which element has the chemical symbol 'Fe'? Answer: Iron This fascinating fact about science & nature can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Consider how this points to the wonder and design in God's creation.

Universalcreationwonder

Short38 words

Historical

On This Day: Premiere performance of Bach's St John Passion, BWV 245, at St. Nicholas Church,... (1724)

On April 7, 1724: Premiere performance of Bach's St John Passion, BWV 245, at St. Nicholas Church, Leipzig. 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.

Universalfaith

Short41 words

Historical

On This Day: The Nez Perce tribe is awarded $4 million for 7 million acres (28,000 km2) of... (1960)

On June 17, 1960: The Nez Perce tribe is awarded $4 million for 7 million acres (28,000 km2) of land undervalued at four cents/acre in the 1863 treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the...

Universalpeace

Short50 words

Historical

On This Day: A coup d'état in El Salvador overthrows President Carlos Humberto Romero and... (1979)

On October 15, 1979: A coup d'état in El Salvador overthrows President Carlos Humberto Romero and begins the 12 year-long Salvadoran Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...

Universalleadership

Short45 words

Historical

On This Day: Eighty Years' War: Siege of Antwerp: Antwerp is captured by Spanish forces under... (1585)

On August 17, 1585: Eighty Years' War: Siege of Antwerp: Antwerp is captured by Spanish forces under Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, who orders Protestants to leave the city and as a result over half of the 100,000 inhabitants flee to the northern provinces.

Universalreformation

Short70 words

Historical

On This Day: Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the... (1928)

On July 7, 1928: Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

Universalleadershipdiscovery

Short48 words

Trivia

Did You Know: Is the world's longest river

Did you know? Which is the world's longest river? Answer: Nile 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.

Universalmissionsworld

Short37 words

Historical

On This Day: Amílcar Cabral, leader of the independence movement in Guinea-Bissau and Cape... (1973)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, leadership.

Universalfreedomleadership

Short45 words

Historical

On This Day: Chilean War of Independence: Infighting between the rebel forces of José Miguel... (1814)

On August 26, 1814: Chilean War of Independence: Infighting between the rebel forces of José Miguel Carrera and Bernardo O'Higgins erupts in the Battle of Las Tres Acequias. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.

Universalfreedom

Short51 words

Historical

On This Day: Românul de la Pind, the longest-running newspaper by and about Aromanians until... (1912)

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.

Universalhistory

Short47 words

Historical

On This Day: World War II: German submarine U-29 sinks the British aircraft carrier... (1939)

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.

Universalcourage

Short41 words

Historical

On This Day: Following the death of Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Edgar the Ætheling... (1066)

On October 15, 1066: Following the death of Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Edgar the Ætheling is proclaimed King of England by the Witan; he is never crowned, and concedes power to William the Conqueror two months later.

Universalleadership

Short62 words

Historical

On This Day: Seven Years' War: Frederick the Great suffers a rare defeat at the Battle of... (1758)

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.

Universalhistory

Short44 words

Historical

On This Day: Before the Société pour L'Encouragement à l'Industrie, brothers Auguste and... (1895)

On March 22, 1895: Before the Société pour L'Encouragement à l'Industrie, brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière demonstrate movie film technology publicly for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity.

Universalcouragediscovery

Short52 words

Prayer

Desert Fathers — Prayer of the Publican

orthodox confession prayer by Desert Fathers

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Desert Fathers

Short65 words