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Reading scripture in unity with Sacred Tradition and the teaching authority of the Church.
Key question: “How does this passage illuminate and cohere with the deposit of faith handed down through Sacred Tradition?”
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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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On February 2, 2012: The ferry MV Rabaul Queen sinks off the coast of Papua New Guinea near the Finschhafen District, with an estimated 146-165 dead. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On January 20, 1567: Battle of Rio de Janeiro: Portuguese forces under the command of Estácio de Sá definitively drive the French out of Rio de Janeiro. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
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 May 5, 1945: World War II: Battle of Castle Itter, one of only two battles in that war in which American and German troops fought cooperatively. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
orthodox contemplative prayer by Abba Macarius
On May 23, 1934: The Auto-Lite strike culminates in the "Battle of Toledo", a five-day melée between 1,300 troops of the Ohio National Guard and 6,000 picketers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On August 9, 1862: American Civil War: Battle of Cedar Mountain: At Cedar Mountain, Virginia, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson narrowly defeats Union forces under General John Pope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, discovery.
On April 4, 619: The Bijapur-Mumbai inscription is issued by Pulakeshin II, describing the Battle of Narmada.: 207 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 28, 1920: FIDAC (The Interallied Federation of War Veterans Organisations), the first international organization of war veterans is established in Paris, France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
military 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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On January 30, 1956: In the United States, Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s home is bombed in retaliation for the Montgomery bus boycott. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.
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 August 21, 1772: King Gustav III completes his coup d'état by adopting a new Constitution, ending half a century of parliamentary rule in Sweden and installing himself as an enlightened despot. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
On September 30, 1909: The Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania makes a record-breaking westbound crossing of the Atlantic, that will not be bettered for 20 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
orthodox contemplative prayer by Abba Isaac (via John Cassian)
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, 2020: The United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance with Article 50, after 47 years of being a member state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
It saw South Africa defeat New Zealand 11 to 12, claiming their fourth Webb Ellis Cup, becoming the first nation to do so. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider...
Denmark surrenders the province in the following peace settlement. 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.