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Individual soul liberty, congregational autonomy, and the priesthood of all believers.
Key question: “How does personal faith commitment and local church autonomy shape our Christian life?”
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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.
Teaching on Prayer from Brother Lawrence: Practicing the Presence of God
On May 12, 1588: French Wars of Religion: Henry III of France flees Paris after Henry I, Duke of Guise, enters the city and a spontaneous uprising occurs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
On May 14, 1948: Israel is declared to be an independent state and a provisional government is established. Immediately after the declaration, Israel is attacked by the neighboring Arab states, triggering the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
Seward, who later becomes the United States Secretary of State. 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.
president to visit the Western Wall. 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, discovery.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider using it when preaching about compassion.
On May 25, 1977: The Chinese government removes a decade-old ban on William Shakespeare's work, effectively ending the Cultural Revolution started in 1966. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
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.
On August 5, 939: The Battle of Alhandic is fought between Ramiro II of León and Abd-ar-Rahman III at Zamora in the context of the Spanish Reconquista. The battle resulted in a victory for the Emirate of Córdoba.
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 17, 1498: Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI, becomes the first person in history to resign the cardinalate; later that same day, King Louis XII of France names him Duke of Valentinois.
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.
Verse, a Breeze 'mid blossoms straying, Where HOPE clung feeding, like a bee-- Both were mine ! Life went a-maying With NATURE, HOPE, and POESY, [Image][Image]When I was young ! When I was young ?--Ah, woful WHEN ! for the...
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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
member of the Roman Curia. 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, discovery.
On March 8, 1801: War of the Second Coalition: At the Battle of Abukir, a British force under Sir Ralph Abercromby lands in Egypt with the aim of ending the French campaign in Egypt and Syria.
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Moses: The Cell Will Teach You Everything
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 April 3, 1948: In Jeju Province, South Korea, a civil-war-like period of violence and human rights abuses known as the Jeju uprising begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.
Did you know? On which day did construction start on "The Pentagon", the headquarters for the United States Department of Defense? Answer: September 11, 1941 This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical...