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God's absolute sovereignty, covenant theology, and Westminster Confessional standards.
Key question: “How does this text display God's sovereign grace and purpose, and ultimately bring glory to His name?”
22753 illustrations found
On May 3, 1802: Washington, D.C. is incorporated as a city after Congress abolishes the Board of Commissioners, the District's founding government. The "City of Washington" is given a mayor-council form of government. This historical event can serve as a...
On October 24, 1260: After defeating the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut and assassinating the previous Mamluk sultan, Qutuz, Baybars ascends to the Egyptian throne as the fourth sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate.
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 October 3, 42 BC: Liberators' civil war: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight to a draw Caesar's assassins Brutus and Cassius in the first part of the Battle of Philippi, where Cassius commits suicide believing the battle is lost.
Did you know? Which German city is located on the River Isar? Answer: Munich 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.
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 September 29, 1972: Japan establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after breaking official ties with the Republic of China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On June 13, 1966: The United States Supreme Court rules in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must inform suspects of their Fifth Amendment rights before questioning them (colloquially known as "Mirandizing"). This historical event can serve as a powerful...
God of enough, my life feels cluttered— too much stuff, too many commitments, too many voices telling me I need more. Teach me simplicity. Not poverty, but freedom. Not deprivation, but clarity. Not emptiness, but space for what matters.
On May 23, 1706: John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, defeats a French army under Marshal François de Neufville, duc de Villeroy at the Battle of Ramillies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history.
On August 28, 1963: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
On March 22, 871: Æthelred of Wessex is defeated by a Danish invasion army at the Battle of Marton. 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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, discovery.
Did you know? Which of these 1900s tanks were designed and built BEFORE the others? Answer: Renault FT 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.
Did you know? How was Socrates executed? Answer: Poison 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 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 the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, hope.
On May 7, 1920: Polish-Soviet War: Kyiv offensive: Polish troops led by Józef Piłsudski and Edward Rydz-Śmigły and assisted by a symbolic Ukrainian force capture Kyiv only to be driven out by the Red Army counter-offensive a month later.
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 pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
On October 14, 1774: American Revolution: The First Continental Congress denounces the British Parliament's Intolerable Acts and demands British concessions. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
Did you know? What is the name of the Boeing B-29 that dropped the 'Little Boy' atomic bomb on Hiroshima? Answer: Enola Gay This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like...
Did you know? What was the name of the planned invasion of Japan towards the end of World War II? Answer: Operation Downfall This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like...