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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 how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On July 7, 1667: An English fleet completes the destruction of a French merchant fleet off Fort St Pierre, Martinique during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of 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.
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius: The Life of Anthony as Model
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from John Cassian: Cassian on Rumination: Chewing the Cud of Scripture
Did you know? Which of the following Japanese islands is the biggest? Answer: Honshu This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's world, connecting to the Great Commission.
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.
Teaching on Simplicity from John Wesley: John Wesley on Earning, Saving, Giving
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on Community and Humility
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Hilary of Poitiers: Hilary of Poitiers on Scripture and the Trinity
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose on David's Confession as Model
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius on Resurrection Rest
Teaching on Worship from Tertullian: Tertullian on Christian Worship Practices
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 January 19, 1915: German strategic bombing during World War I: German zeppelins bomb the towns of Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn in the United Kingdom killing at least 20 people, in the first major aerial bombardment of a civilian target.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
On October 10, 1760: In a treaty with the Dutch colonial authorities, the Ndyuka people of Suriname - descended from escaped slaves - gain territorial autonomy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Not Comparing Yourself to Others
On November 11, 1921: The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by U.S. President Warren G. Harding at Arlington National Cemetery. 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.
On May 9, 1960: The Food and Drug Administration announces it will approve birth control as an additional indication for Searle's Enovid, making Enovid the world's first approved oral contraceptive pill. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On July 22, 1805: Napoleonic Wars: War of the Third Coalition: Battle of Cape Finisterre: An inconclusive naval action is fought between a combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve of France and a British fleet under Admiral Robert Calder.