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Biblical simplicity, contemporary relevance, practical application.
Key question: “What is the plain meaning and practical application of this text?”
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On October 22, 1859: Spain declares war on Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachi
On June 29, 1644: Charles I of England defeats a Parliamentarian detachment at the Battle of Cropredy Bridge. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On October 22, 1943: World War II: In the second firestorm raid on Germany, the British Royal Air Force conducts an air raid on the town of Kassel, killing 10,000 and rendering 150,000 homeless. This
On June 30, 1422: Battle of Arbedo between the duke of Milan and the Swiss cantons. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On October 23, 4004 BC: James Ussher's purported creation date of the world according to the Bible. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fait
On September 30, 1736: The Lebanese Council of 1736 begins, a major turning point in the reform of the Maronite Church. In the following three days, the assembled Maronite and Latin clergy presided by
On January 11, 1942: World War II: Japanese forces attack Tarakan in Borneo, Netherlands Indies (Battle of Tarakan) This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On October 23, 502: The Synodus Palmaris, called by Gothic king Theoderic, absolves Pope Symmachus of all charges, thus ending the schism of Antipope Laurentius. This historical event can serve as a
On October 23, 1707: The First Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain convenes. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On July 30, 1419: First Defenestration of Prague: A crowd of radical Hussites kill seven members of the Prague city council. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about Go
On October 23, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Westport is the last significant engagement west of the Mississippi River, ending in a Union victory. This historical event can serve as a power
On July 2, 1644: English Civil War: Battle of Marston Moor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when
On June 22, 1948: King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after Britain actually gave up its rule of India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On June 23, 1532: Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign the "Treaty of Closer Amity With France" (also known as the Pommeraye treaty), pledging mutual aid against Charles V, Holy Roman Em
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
On August 11, 1675: Franco-Dutch War: Forces of the Holy Roman Empire defeat the French in the Battle of Konzer Brücke. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On July 19, 1940: World War II: Battle of Cape Spada: The Royal Navy and the Regia Marina clash; the Italian light cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni sinks, with 121 casualties. This historical event can se
On July 20, 1807: Nicéphore Niépce is awarded a patent by Napoleon for the Pyréolophore, the world's first internal combustion engine, after it successfully powered a boat upstream on the river Saône
On July 20, 1999: The Chinese Communist Party begins a persecution campaign against Falun Gong, arresting thousands nationwide. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On July 21, 1995: Third Taiwan Strait Crisis: The People's Liberation Army begins firing missiles into the waters north of Taiwan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On July 26, 1951: Walt Disney's 13th animated film, Alice in Wonderland, premieres in London, England, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On November 21, 1918: A pogrom takes place in Lwów (now Lviv); over three days, at least 50 Jews and 270 Ukrainian Christians are killed by Poles. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On November 10, 937: Ten Kingdoms: Li Bian usurps the throne and deposes Emperor Yang Pu. The Wu State is replaced by Li (now called "Xu Zhigao"), who becomes the first ruler of Southern Tang. This h
On January 12, 1895: The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh