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: American Revolution: Samuel Huntington is elected President of the Continental... (1779)
On September 28, 1779: American Revolution: Samuel Huntington is elected President of the Continental Congress, succeeding John Jay. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War II: Matanikau Offensive begins during the Guadalcanal campaign and... (1942)
On November 1, 1942: World War II: Matanikau Offensive begins during the Guadalcanal campaign and ends three days later with an American victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Chinese Civil War: The Battle of Dengbu Island occurs. (1949)
On November 3, 1949: Chinese Civil War: The Battle of Dengbu Island occurs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
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: Józef Piłsudski assumes supreme military power in Poland - symbolic first day of... (1918)
On November 11, 1918: Józef Piłsudski assumes supreme military power in Poland - symbolic first day of Polish independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: A team of rock climbers led by Warren Harding completes the first ascent of The... (1958)
On November 12, 1958: A team of rock climbers led by Warren Harding completes the first ascent of The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Armenia gains independence from the Soviet Union. (1991)
On September 21, 1991: Armenia gains independence from the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On This Day: The U.S. Congress passes the Spooner Act, authorizing President Theodore... (1902)
On June 28, 1902: The U.S. Congress passes the Spooner Act, authorizing President Theodore Roosevelt to acquire rights from Colombia for the Panama Canal. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Suez Crisis: The United Kingdom and France begin bombing Egypt to force the... (1956)
On October 31, 1956: Suez Crisis: The United Kingdom and France begin bombing Egypt to force the reopening of the Suez Canal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near... (813)
On June 22, 813: Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian. This historical event can
On This Day: World War II: Commencement of Operation Overlord: The Allied invasion of... (1944)
On June 6, 1944: World War II: Commencement of Operation Overlord: The Allied invasion of Normandy begins with the execution of Operation Neptune—commonly referred to as D-Day—the largest seaborne inv
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Britain ends, causing Germany to abandon Operation... (1940)
On October 31, 1940: World War II: The Battle of Britain ends, causing Germany to abandon Operation Sea Lion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: Vietnam War October surprise: Citing progress with the Paris peace talks, US... (1968)
On October 31, 1968: Vietnam War October surprise: Citing progress with the Paris peace talks, US President Lyndon B. Johnson announces to the nation that he has ordered a complete cessation of "all a
On This Day: The New Zealand Wars resume as British forces in New Zealand led by General... (1863)
On October 31, 1863: The New Zealand Wars resume as British forces in New Zealand led by General Duncan Cameron begin their Invasion of the Waikato. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: World War I: Battle of Beersheba: The "last successful cavalry charge in... (1917)
On October 31, 1917: World War I: Battle of Beersheba: The "last successful cavalry charge in history". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas indicts former Enron chief financial... (2002)
On October 31, 2002: A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas indicts former Enron chief financial officer Andrew Fastow on 78 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy and obstruction of justi
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: 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: 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: Napoleon Bonaparte invades Austria during the War of the Third Coalition. (1805)
On November 1, 1805: Napoleon Bonaparte invades Austria during the War of the Third Coalition. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
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: 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: Prince Juan Carlos I of Spain becomes acting head of state, taking over for the... (1975)
On October 30, 1975: Prince Juan Carlos I of Spain becomes acting head of state, taking over for the country's ailing dictator, Gen. Francisco Franco. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
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