Sermon Illustrations on Exploration
153 illustrations found
On This Day: Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-124 carrying the second portion of the... (2008)
On May 31, 2008: Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-124 carrying the second portion of the Japanese Kibō module to the International Space Station. This historical event can serve as a powerful ...
On This Day: Second Northern Expedition: The National Revolutionary Army captures Beijing,... (1928)
On June 8, 1928: Second Northern Expedition: The National Revolutionary Army captures Beijing, whose name is changed to Beiping ("Northern Peace"). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo...
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space... (2006)
On July 4, 2006: Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history ...
On This Day: Explorer David Thompson posts a sign near what is now Sacajawea State Park in... (1811)
On July 9, 1811: Explorer David Thompson posts a sign near what is now Sacajawea State Park in Washington state, claiming the Columbia District for the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve...
On This Day: The Swedish warship Vasa sinks on her maiden voyage off Stockholm. (1628)
On August 10, 1628: The Swedish warship Vasa sinks on her maiden voyage off Stockholm. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others...
On This Day: The first Great Moon Hoax article is published in The New York Sun, announcing... (1835)
On August 25, 1835: The first Great Moon Hoax article is published in The New York Sun, announcing the discovery of life and civilization on the Moon. This historical event can serve as a powerful se...
On This Day: Emperor Li Jing sends a Southern Tang expeditionary force of 10,000 men under... (951)
On November 16, 951: Emperor Li Jing sends a Southern Tang expeditionary force of 10,000 men under Bian Hao to conquer Chu. Li Jing removes the ruling family to his own capital in Nanjing, ending the ...
On This Day: NASA's Discovery Program begins as the NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft lifts off on... (1996)
On February 17, 1996: NASA's Discovery Program begins as the NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft lifts off on the first mission ever to orbit and land on an asteroid, 433 Eros. This historical event can serve ...
On This Day: The British ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departs on her maiden voyage to New... (1969)
On May 2, 1969: The British ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departs on her maiden voyage to New York City. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like co...