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God's preferential option for the poor and oppressed, with salvation as liberation from all forms of oppression.
Key question: “How does the Gospel liberate the oppressed and challenge unjust structures in society?”
20622 illustrations found
On July 4, 1879: Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and burned to the ground, ending the war and forcing King Cetshwayo to flee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
Did you know? Which is not a country in Africa? Answer: Guyana 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.
Did you know? What is the capital of India? Answer: New Delhi 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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
The results are overwhelmingly one-sided. Over 98% of voters vote for Bougainville's independence. 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 April 13, 1699: The Sikh religion is formalised as the Khalsa - the brotherhood of Warrior-Saints - by Guru Gobind Singh in northern India, in accordance with the Nanakshahi calendar. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
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 November 8, 1950: Korean War: United States Air Force Lt. Brown, while piloting an F-80 Shooting Star, shoots down two North Korean MiG-15s in the first jet aircraft-to-jet aircraft dogfight in history. This historical event can serve as a...
On March 30, 1844: One of the most important battles of the Dominican War of Independence from Haiti takes place near the city of Santiago de los Caballeros. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
On July 22, 2012: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) captured the cities of Serê Kaniyê and Dirbêsiyê, during clashes with pro-government forces in Al-Hasakah. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On December 10, 1941: World War II: Battle of the Philippines: Imperial Japanese forces under the command of General Masaharu Homma land on Luzon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On September 26, 1688: The city council of Amsterdam votes to support William of Orange's invasion of England, which became the Glorious Revolution. 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 the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
On June 11, 1594: Philip II recognizes the rights and privileges of the local nobles and chieftains in the Philippines, which paved way to the stabilization of the rule of the Principalía (an elite ruling class of native nobility in Spanish Philippines).
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, discovery.
On January 31, 1915: World War I: Germany is the first to make large-scale use of poison gas in warfare in the Battle of Bolimów against Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On November 19, 1944: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announces the sixth War Loan Drive, aimed at selling US$14 billion in war bonds to help pay for the war effort. This historical event can serve as a...
On May 31, 1864: American Civil War: Overland Campaign: Battle of Cold Harbor: The Army of Northern Virginia engages the Army of the Potomac. 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 the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith.
On June 13, 1967: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.
On May 30, 1416: The Council of Constance, called by Emperor Sigismund, a supporter of Antipope John XXIII, burns Jerome of Prague following a trial for heresy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On July 1, 2002: The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
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 March 7, 1850: Senator Daniel Webster gives his "Seventh of March" speech endorsing the Compromise of 1850 in order to prevent a possible civil war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.