In Field of Dreams, Ray Kinsella hears a voice: If you build it, he will come. He plows under profitable corn to build a baseball diamond in rural Iowa. His family thinks he is crazy.

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Contact: Confidence in What We Hope For (Hebrews 11:1)

In Contact, Dr. Ellie Arroway dedicates her life to SETI—searching for extraterrestrial intelligence with no evidence it exists. Her colleagues mock her faith in what cannot be seen. Yet she keeps listening. When contact finally comes, she travels to meet...

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Indiana Jones: The Leap of Faith (Proverbs 3:5-6)

In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indy faces the "leap of faith"—a chasm with no visible bridge. His dying father's only hope is the Holy Grail on the other side.

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Spiritual Insight: Forgiveness - Biblical Insight

Dear Heavenly Father, Today, as I pause to reflect on the profound weight of forgiveness in my life, I am drawn to the words of Hebrews 11:1, which remind us that faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the...

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On This Day: Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway. (1523)

On January 20, 1523: Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway. 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, leadership.

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On This Day: The Yelwa massacre concludes. It began on 4 February 2004 when armed Muslims... (2004)

On May 2, 2004: The Yelwa massacre concludes. It began on 4 February 2004 when armed Muslims killed 78 Christians at Yelwa, Nigeria. In response, about 630 Muslims were killed by Christians on May 2.

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On This Day: King Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares... (1863)

This is seen by the German Confederation as a violation of the London Protocol and leads to the German-Danish war of 1864. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history.

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On This Day: Quilon, the first Indian Christian Diocese, is erected by Pope John XXII; the... (1329)

On August 9, 1329: Quilon, the first Indian Christian Diocese, is erected by Pope John XXII; the French-born Jordanus is appointed the first Bishop. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history.

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On This Day: The First Council of Nicaea is formally opened, starting the first ecumenical... (325)

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