Lutheran Illustrations
Law and Gospel, justification by faith, sacramental theology.
Key question: “How does this distinguish Law from Gospel?”
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On This Day: Lebanese Christian militias kill at least 1,000 in Karantina, Beirut. (1976)
On January 18, 1976: Lebanese Christian militias kill at least 1,000 in Karantina, Beirut. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through
On This Day: Woodrow Wilson is elected the 28th President of the United States, defeating... (1912)
On November 5, 1912: Woodrow Wilson is elected the 28th President of the United States, defeating incumbent William Howard Taft. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: The Battle of Lena takes place between King Sverker II of Sweden and his rival,... (1208)
On January 31, 1208: The Battle of Lena takes place between King Sverker II of Sweden and his rival, Prince Eric, whose victory puts him on the throne as King Eric X of Sweden. This historical event
On This Day: The original Lower Trenton Bridge (also called the Trenton Makes the World Takes... (1806)
On January 30, 1806: The original Lower Trenton Bridge (also called the Trenton Makes the World Takes Bridge), which spans the Delaware River between Morrisville, Pennsylvania and Trenton, New Jersey,
On This Day: World War II: William J. Murphy commands the first Royal Air Force attack on... (1939)
On September 4, 1939: World War II: William J. Murphy commands the first Royal Air Force attack on Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Cisterna, part of Operation Shingle, begins in... (1944)
On January 30, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Cisterna, part of Operation Shingle, begins in central Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: During a speech in the Reichstag, Adolf Hitler makes a prediction about the end... (1939)
On January 30, 1939: During a speech in the Reichstag, Adolf Hitler makes a prediction about the end of the Jewish race in Europe if another world war were to occur. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: A Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia killing... (2018)
On October 29, 2018: A Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia killing 189 people on board. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: Portuguese forces under the command of Pedro Lopes de Sousa begin an... (1594)
On July 5, 1594: Portuguese forces under the command of Pedro Lopes de Sousa begin an unsuccessful invasion of the Kingdom of Kandy during the Campaign of Danture in Sri Lanka. This historical event
On This Day: Russian homage to the King of Poland, Sigismund III Vasa. (1611)
On October 29, 1611: Russian homage to the King of Poland, Sigismund III Vasa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: The Holocaust: In the United Kingdom, leading clergymen and political figures... (1942)
On October 29, 1942: The Holocaust: In the United Kingdom, leading clergymen and political figures hold a public meeting to register outrage over Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews. This historical e
On This Day: The Sicilian revolution of 1848 is finally extinguished. (1849)
On May 15, 1849: The Sicilian revolution of 1848 is finally extinguished. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213. (2009)
On October 28, 2009: The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: World War II: The Soviet Red Army enters Hungary. (1944)
On October 29, 1944: World War II: The Soviet Red Army enters Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider us
On This Day: French Revolution: The French National Convention initiates the Reign of Terror. (1793)
On September 5, 1793: French Revolution: The French National Convention initiates the Reign of Terror. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of New Market, Virginia: Students from the Virginia... (1864)
On May 15, 1864: American Civil War: Battle of New Market, Virginia: Students from the Virginia Military Institute fight alongside the Confederate army to force Union General Franz Sigel out of the Sh
On This Day: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. (1791)
On May 15, 1791: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: King Philip II of Spain issues cedula, ordering a halt to colonizing efforts in... (1561)
On September 23, 1561: King Philip II of Spain issues cedula, ordering a halt to colonizing efforts in Florida. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: Mindon Min was crowned as King of Burma in Mandalay, Burma. (1857)
On May 14, 1857: Mindon Min was crowned as King of Burma in Mandalay, Burma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: World War II: A Japanese submarine sinks AHS Centaur off the coast of... (1943)
On May 14, 1943: World War II: A Japanese submarine sinks AHS Centaur off the coast of Queensland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a... (1941)
On September 4, 1941: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a United States warship, the USS Greer. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
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
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: 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