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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 July 31, 1763: Odawa Chief Pontiac's forces defeat British troops at the Battle of Bloody Run during Pontiac's War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On July 31, 30 BC: Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian's forces, but most of his army subsequently deserts, leading to his suicide. This historical event can serv
On February 12, 1946: World War II: Operation Deadlight ends after scuttling 121 of 154 captured U-boats. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On July 28, 1943: World War II: Operation Gomorrah: The Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg, Germany causing a firestorm that kills 42,000 German civilians. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On February 12, 1946: African American United States Army veteran Isaac Woodard is severely beaten by a South Carolina police officer to the point where he loses his vision in both eyes. The incident
On February 10, 1814: Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Champaubert ends in French victory over the Russians and the Prussians. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
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 September 27, 1331: The Battle of Płowce is fought, between the Kingdom of Poland and the Teutonic Order. The Poles are defeated but their leaders escape capture. This historical event can serve a
On September 27, 1605: The armies of Sweden are defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On September 28, 1322: Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor, defeats Frederick I of Austria in the Battle of Mühldorf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On September 28, 1213: Queen consort Gertrude of Merania is assassinated by a group of Hungarian lords. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On September 28, 1844: Oscar I of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On September 28, 1821: The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is drafted. It will be made public on 13 October. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On September 28, 1944: World War II: Soviet Army troops liberate Klooga concentration camp in Estonia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On September 29, 1911: Italy declares war on the Ottoman Empire, In this war , Italy gains Libya which ends Ottoman rule in North Africa . This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On September 29, 1864: The Treaty of Lisbon defines the boundaries between Spain and Portugal and abolishes the Couto Misto microstate. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On September 29, 1848: The Battle of Pákozd is a stalemate between Hungarian and Croatian forces and is the first battle of the Hungarian Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On February 10, 1763: French and Indian War: The Treaty of Paris ends the war and France cedes Quebec to Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pur
On July 6, 1779: Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On July 31, 1423: Hundred Years' War: Battle of Cravant: A Franco-Scottish army is defeated by the Anglo-Burgundians at Cravant on the banks of the river Yonne. This historical event can serve as a p
On July 31, 1997: FedEx Express Flight 14 crashes at Newark International Airport, injuring five. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve
On September 29, 1789: The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On September 29, 1990: Construction of the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (better known as Washington National Cathedral) is completed in Washington, D.C. This historical event can se
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