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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?”
23,492 sermon illustrations through the Roman Catholic lens
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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On September 23, 1779: American Revolutionary War: John Paul Jones, naval commander of the United States, on board the USS Bonhomme Richard, wins the Battle of Flamborough Head. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
On November 22, 1967: UN Security Council Resolution 242 is adopted, establishing a set of the principles aimed at guiding negotiations for an Arab-Israeli peace settlement. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On February 27, 380: Edict of Thessalonica: Emperor Theodosius I and his co-emperors Gratian and Valentinian II declare their wish that all Roman citizens convert to Nicene Christianity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the...
Military actions of the Second World War end in Finland. 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 August 1, 1974: Cyprus dispute: The United Nations Security Council authorizes the UNFICYP to create the "Green Line", dividing Cyprus into two zones. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Johnston to replace General Braxton Bragg as commander of the Army of Tennessee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On November 10, 1954: U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower dedicates the USMC War Memorial (Iwo Jima memorial) in Arlington Ridge Park in Arlington County, Virginia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
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.
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 17, 1991: Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm begins early in the morning as aircraft strike positions across Iraq, it is also the first major combat sortie for the F-117.
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 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.
On February 24, 2022: Russo-Ukrainian War: Days after recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian president Vladimir Putin orders a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
On January 31, 1978: The Crown of St. Stephen (also known as the Holy Crown of Hungary) goes on public display after being returned to Hungary from the United States, where it was held after World War II.
On January 8, 2010: Gunmen from an offshoot of the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda attack a bus carrying the Togo national football team on its way to the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, killing three people and injuring another nine.
On April 5, 1938: Spanish Civil War: Two days after the Nationalist army occupied the Catalan city of Lleida, dictator Francisco Franco decrees the abolition of the Generalitat (the autonomous government of Catalonia), the self-government granted by the Republic, and...