Black Church Tradition Illustrations
Liberation, resilience, prophetic witness.
Key question: “How does this speak to liberation and justice for the oppressed?”
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Lessons from Healthcare & Healing Ministry - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Healthcare & Healing Ministry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simi...
Real-World Reconciliation and Forgiveness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ...
Scriptural Insight: We Have What We Need to Practice Love - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary context, We Have What We Need to Practice Love presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The bibl...
God's View on Other - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Other presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of John 3:16 offers timeless wisdom that spe...
Biblical Wisdom for Humility - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Humility presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of 2 Timothy 3:16-17 offers timeless wis...
Scriptural Insight: Technology & Human Connection - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Technology & Human Connection presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Psalm 23:1-6 of...
Biblical Wisdom for Humility - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Humility presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of 2 Timothy 3:16-17 offers timeless wisd...
What Scripture Says About Social Justice & Christianity - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Social Justice & Christianity presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Galatians 3:28 of...
Scriptural Insight: Technology & Human Connection - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Technology & Human Connection presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Psalm 23:1-6 o...
Biblical Wisdom for Political Division & Unity - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Political Division & Unity presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Proverbs 3:5-6 offer...
What Scripture Says About Social Justice & Christianity - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Social Justice & Christianity presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Galatians 3:28...
Scriptural Insight: Conversion - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Conversion presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Philippians 4:13 offers timeless wisdo...
Scriptural Insight: Nonviolent Resistance - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary context, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text of Mat...
Echoes of Eternity: Lineage and the Promise of Redemption
The genealogical record in Genesis 11:10-26 might seem like a dry recitation of names and ages, but within it lies a profound echo of God
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th...
On This Day: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. (1987)
On May 11, 1987: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve...
On This Day: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United... (1801)
On May 10, 1801: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation ...
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin...
On This Day: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes... (1721)
On May 8, 1721: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes the name Innocent XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On This Day: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. (1940)
On May 10, 1940: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events ...
On This Day: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival,... (1743)
On May 12, 1743: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival, Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo...
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's... (1863)
On May 12, 1863: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's XVII Corps turn the left wing of Confederate General John C. Pemberton's defensive line on Fourteen Mile C...
On This Day: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. (1656)
On July 28, 1656: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it ...
On This Day: The 1926 United Kingdom general strike ends. (1926)
On May 12, 1926: The 1926 United Kingdom general strike ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching...