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Biblical simplicity, contemporary relevance, practical application.
Key question: “What is the plain meaning and practical application of this text?”
16579 illustrations found
On January 19, 1607: San Agustin Church in Manila is officially completed; it is the oldest church still standing in the Philippines. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On January 18, 2007: The strongest storm in the United Kingdom in 17 years kills 14 people and Germany sees the worst storm since 1999 with 13 deaths. Cyclone Kyrill causes at least 44 deaths across 2
On January 20, 1945: World War II: Germany begins the evacuation of 1.8 million people from East Prussia, a task which will take nearly two months. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On October 23, 1942: World War II: Allied forces commence the Second Battle of El Alamein, which proves to be the key turning point in the North African campaign. This historical event can serve as a
On January 20, 1921: The first Constitution of Turkey is adopted, making fundamental changes in the source and exercise of sovereignty by consecrating the principle of national sovereignty. This hist
On January 21, 1525: The Swiss Anabaptist Movement is founded when Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, George Blaurock, and about a dozen others baptize each other in the home of Manz's mother in Zürich, break
On September 12, 1944: World War II: The liberation of Yugoslavia from Axis occupation continues. Bajina Bašta in western Serbia is among the liberated cities. This historical event can serve as a po
On January 20, 1991: Sudan's government imposes Islamic law nationwide, worsening the civil war between the country's Muslim north and Christian south. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On January 21, 1535: Following the Affair of the Placards, the French king leads an anti-Protestant procession through Paris. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On October 23, 2011: The Libyan National Transitional Council deems the Libyan Civil War over. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On January 23, 1967: Milton Keynes (England) is founded as a new town by Order in Council, with a planning brief to become a city of 250,000 people. Its initial designated area enclosed three existing
On October 23, 1983: Lebanese Civil War: The U.S. Marines Corps barracks in Beirut is hit by a truck bomb, killing 241 U.S. military personnel. A French Army barracks in Lebanon is also hit that same
On January 20, 2018: A group of four or five gunmen attack The Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, sparking a 12-hour battle. The attack kills 40 people and injures many others. This histo
On January 21, 1919: A revolutionary Irish parliament is founded and declares the independence of the Irish Republic. One of the first engagements of the Irish War of Independence takes place. This h
On November 29, 1947: French forces carry out a massacre at Mỹ Trạch, Vietnam during the First Indochina War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation an
On January 21, 1908: New York City passes the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to smoke in public, only to have the measure vetoed by the mayor. This historical event can serve as a po
On January 21, 1824: The Ashantis defeat British forces in the Gold Coast during the First Anglo-Ashanti War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation a
On January 21, 1971: The current Emley Moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom, begins transmitting UHF broadcasts. This historical event can serve as a p
On January 22, 1849: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last Sikh defenders of Multan, Punjab, surrender. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On January 22, 1879: The Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War results in a Zulu victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On January 22, 1555: The Ava Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in what is now Myanmar. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On January 22, 1517: The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Egypt at the Battle of Ridaniya. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On January 24, 1438: The Council of Basel suspends Pope Eugene IV. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On September 12, 1942: World War II: First day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge during the Guadalcanal Campaign. U.S. Marines protecting Henderson Field are attacked by Imperial Japanese Army troops. T