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: The Battle of George Square takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, during a campaign... (1919)
On January 31, 1919: The Battle of George Square takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, during a campaign for shorter working hours. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. (1840)
On October 7, 1840: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: The Great Famine of Europe becomes so dire that even the king of England has... (1315)
On August 11, 1315: The Great Famine of Europe becomes so dire that even the king of England has difficulties buying bread for himself and his entourage. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. (1950)
On October 7, 1950: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider u
On This Day: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not... (1987)
On October 7, 1987: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not internationally recognized. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t
On This Day: The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert... (2001)
On October 7, 2001: The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert operations on the ground, starting the longest war in American history. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Battle of Tangier: a Portuguese expeditionary force initiates a failed attempt... (1437)
On September 13, 1437: Battle of Tangier: a Portuguese expeditionary force initiates a failed attempt to seize the Moroccan citadel of Tangier. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. (1075)
On October 8, 1075: Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories... (585 BC)
On September 13, 585 BC: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Sabines, and the surrender of Collatia. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Treaty of Ried is signed between Bavaria and Austria. (1813)
On October 8, 1813: The Treaty of Ried is signed between Bavaria and Austria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider
On This Day: World War II: American forces land on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the... (1944)
On January 31, 1944: World War II: American forces land on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the Japanese-held Marshall Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of... (1879)
On October 8, 1879: War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of Angamos. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: World War II: Germany annexes western Poland. (1939)
On October 8, 1939: World War II: Germany annexes western Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97 knots... (1978)
On October 8, 1978: Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97 knots at Blowering Dam, Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several... (2014)
On September 12, 2014: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several injured, in the Church run by Nigeria's, T. B. Joshua. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony after religious and... (1635)
On October 9, 1635: Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony after religious and policy disagreements. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Seven Years' War: Russian and Austrian troops briefly occupy Berlin. (1760)
On October 9, 1760: Seven Years' War: Russian and Austrian troops briefly occupy Berlin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: War of 1812: In a naval engagement on Lake Erie, American forces capture two... (1812)
On October 9, 1812: War of 1812: In a naval engagement on Lake Erie, American forces capture two British ships: HMS Detroit and HMS Caledonia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. (1993)
On September 12, 1993: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it w
On This Day: The Cook Islands become a territory of the United Kingdom. (1900)
On October 9, 1900: The Cook Islands become a territory of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: The Finnish Parliament elects Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse as King of... (1918)
On October 9, 1918: The Finnish Parliament elects Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse as King of Finland, but he never accedes to the throne due to Germany's defeat in World War I. This historical even
On This Day: Vietnam War: the Republic of Korea Army commits the Binh Tai Massacre. (1966)
On October 9, 1966: Vietnam War: the Republic of Korea Army commits the Binh Tai Massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution... (1945)
On January 31, 1945: US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution of an American soldier since the Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The Heron Road Bridge collapses while being built, killing nine workers in the... (1966)
On August 10, 1966: The Heron Road Bridge collapses while being built, killing nine workers in the deadliest construction accident in both Ottawa and Ontario. This historical event can serve as a pow