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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 December 14, 1836: The Toledo War unofficially ends as the "Frostbitten Convention" votes to accept Congress' terms for admitting Michigan as a U.S. state. This historical event can serve as a pow
On December 14, 1863: American Civil War: The Confederate victory under General James Longstreet at the Battle of Bean's Station in East Tennessee ends the Knoxville Campaign, but achieves very little
On December 14, 1918: Friedrich Karl von Hessen, a German prince elected by the Parliament of Finland to become King Väinö I, renounces the Finnish throne. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On December 14, 1939: Winter War: The Soviet Union is expelled from the League of Nations for invading Finland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On December 14, 1964: American Civil Rights Movement: Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that Congress can use the Constitution's Commerce Clause to
On December 14, 1986: Qasba Aligarh massacre: Over 400 Muhajirs killed in revenge killings in Qasba colony after a raid on Pashtun heroin processing and distribution center in Sohrab Goth by the secur
On December 14, 1992: War in Abkhazia: Siege of Tkvarcheli: A helicopter carrying evacuees from Tkvarcheli is shot down, resulting in at least 52 deaths, including 25 children. The incident catalyses
On December 14, 1998: Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav Army ambushes a group of Kosovo Liberation Army fighters attempting to smuggle weapons from Albania into Kosovo, killing 36. This historical event ca
On December 15, 687: Pope Sergius I is elected as a compromise between antipopes Paschal and Theodore. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On December 15, 1546: The town of Ekenäs (Finnish: Tammisaari) is founded by King Gustav Vasa of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i
On August 1, 1800: The Acts of Union 1800 are passed which merge the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This historical event ca
On January 19, 1942: World War II: The Japanese conquest of Burma begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On August 1, 1914: World War I: The German Empire declares war on the Russian Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On January 19, 2024: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's probe landed on the moon, making Japan the 5th country to land a spacecraft on the moon. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
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 2, 1798: French Revolutionary Wars: The Battle of the Nile concludes in a British victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On August 2, 1945: World War II: The Potsdam Conference ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it wh
On August 3, 1031: Olaf II of Norway is canonized as Saint Olaf by Grimketel, the English Bishop of Selsey. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throu
On August 3, 1940: World War II: Italian forces begin the invasion of British Somaliland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On January 21, 1932: Finland and the Soviet Union sign a non-aggression treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Conside
On January 21, 2009: Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip, officially ending a three-week war it had with Hamas. However, intermittent fire by both sides continues in the weeks to follow. This histor
On January 22, 1973: In a bout for the world heavyweight boxing championship in Kingston, Jamaica, challenger George Foreman knocks down champion Joe Frazier six times in the first two rounds before t
On November 11, 1975: Independence of Angola. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedo
On January 30, 1018: Poland and the Holy Roman Empire conclude the Peace of Bautzen. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Co