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Radical discipleship, pacifism, believer's baptism.
Key question: “How does this call us to follow Jesus in daily life?”
16492 illustrations found
On October 23, 1991: Signing of the Paris Peace Accords which ends the Cambodian-Vietnamese War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a brok
On January 22, 1924: Ramsay MacDonald becomes the first Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On June 5, 1862: As the Treaty of Saigon is signed, ceding parts of southern Vietnam to France, the guerrilla leader Trương Định decides to defy Emperor Tự Đức of Vietnam and fight on against the Euro
On October 23, 2017: War against the Islamic State: Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana declares the end of the Siege of Marawi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On January 23, 971: Using crossbows, Song dynasty troops soundly defeat a war elephant corps of the Southern Han at Shao. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On January 22, 1999: Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons are burned alive by radical Hindus while sleeping in their car in Eastern India. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On September 28, 1538: Ottoman-Venetian War: The Ottoman Navy scores a decisive victory over a Holy League fleet in the Battle of Preveza. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On January 22, 1944: World War II: The Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio and Nettuno, Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On January 22, 1992: Space Shuttle program: The space shuttle Discovery launches on STS-42 carrying Dr. Roberta Bondar, who becomes the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist in space. This h
On January 22, 1917: American entry into World War I: President Woodrow Wilson of the still-neutral United States calls for "peace without victory" in Europe. This historical event can serve as a pow
On January 23, 1943: World War II: Troops of the British Eighth Army capture Tripoli in Libya from the German-Italian Panzer Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On January 23, 1900: Second Boer War: The Battle of Spion Kop between the forces of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State and British forces ends in a British defeat. This historical e
On April 18, 1899: The St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On January 23, 1229: The episcopal seat is moved from Nousiainen to Koroinen (located near the current centre of Turku) by the permission of Pope Gregory IX. The date is starting to be considered as t
On October 1, 366: Pope Damasus I is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching
On April 18, 2018: King Mswati III of Swaziland announces that his country's name will change to Eswatini. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On January 23, 1846: Slavery in Tunisia is abolished. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider using
On October 23, 2007: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-120, with Pamela Melroy becoming the second female space shuttle commander. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On November 19, 1863: American Civil War: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the dedication ceremony for the military cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This histori
On January 23, 1942: World War II: The Battle of Rabaul commences Japan's invasion of Australia's Territory of New Guinea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On January 23, 1264: In the conflict between King Henry III of England and his rebellious barons led by Simon de Montfort, King Louis IX of France issues the Mise of Amiens, a one-sided decision in fa
On October 24, 1260: Chartres Cathedral is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On July 31, 1865: The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Queensland, Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On January 14, 1939: Norway claims Queen Maud Land in Antarctica. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preac