Mainline Protestant Illustrations
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Lessons from Evangelism - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Evangelism presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar...
Modern Examples of Missions - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Missions presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in thei...
Scriptural Insight: Sexuality - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Sexuality presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of John 14:6 offers timeless wisdom that...
Scriptural Insight: Online Church & Community - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Online Church & Community presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Galatians 3:28 offers...
Biblical Truth About We Have What We Need to Practice Love - Reflection
A theological reflection 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 b...
The Education & Wisdom Perspective - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Education & Wisdom presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Romans 12:2 offers timeless ...
What Scripture Says About Healthcare & Healing Ministry - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Healthcare & Healing Ministry presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Romans 12:2 off...
Scriptural Insight: Goodness - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Goodness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Colossians 1:15-20 offers timeless wi...
Biblical Foundation for Glory - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Glory presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Hebrews 11:1 offers timeless wisdom that ...
The Sustainability & Creation Care Perspective - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Sustainability & Creation Care presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Proverbs 3:5-6 o...
Biblical Foundation for Glory - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Glory presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Hebrews 11:1 offers timeless wisdom that...
The Education & Wisdom Perspective - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Education & Wisdom presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Romans 12:2 offers timele...
Scriptural Insight: Online Church & Community - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Online Church & Community presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Galatians 3:28 off...
The Interfaith Dialogue Perspective - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, Interfaith Dialogue presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text of Rom...
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: 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: 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: 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...