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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 November 16, 1532: Francisco Pizarro and his men capture Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On November 1, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: Imre Nagy announces Hungary's neutrality and withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact. Soviet troops begin to re-enter Hungary, contrary to assurances by the Soviet g
On November 1, 1861: American Civil War: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appoints George B. McClellan as the commander of the Union Army, replacing General Winfield Scott. This historical event can se
On November 1, 1981: Antigua and Barbuda gains independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consid
On November 2, 1899: The Boers begin their 118-day siege of British-held Ladysmith during the Second Boer War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On November 2, 1912: Bulgaria defeats the Ottoman Empire in the Battle of Lule Burgas, the bloodiest battle of the First Balkan War, which opens her way to Constantinople. This historical event can s
On November 1, 1943: World War II: The 3rd Marine Division, United States Marines, landing on Bougainville in the Solomon Islands, secures a beachhead, leading that night to a naval clash at the Battl
On November 2, 1917: The Military Revolutionary Committee of the Petrograd Soviet, in charge of preparation and carrying out the Russian Revolution, holds its first meeting. This historical event can
On November 2, 1914: World War I: The Russian Empire declares war on the Ottoman Empire and the Dardanelles is subsequently closed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On November 2, 1983: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill creating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On November 3, 1492: Peace of Etaples between Henry VII of England and Charles VIII of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On November 3, 1090: The Rouen Riot, an attempt by English king William Rufus to take possession of Rouen, the capital city of his brother Robert, duke of Normandy, fails. This historical event can s
On November 3, 1903: With the encouragement of the United States, Panama separates from Colombia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the
On November 3, 1942: World War II: The Koli Point action begins during the Guadalcanal campaign and ends on November 12. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
On December 1, 800: A council is convened in the Vatican, at which Charlemagne is to judge the accusations against Pope Leo III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On November 3, 1848: A greatly revised Dutch constitution, which transfers much authority from the king to his parliament and ministers, is proclaimed. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On November 3, 1973: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 10 toward Mercury. On March 29, 1974, it becomes the first space probe to reach that planet. This historical event can serve as a power
On November 2, 1967: Vietnam War: US President Lyndon B. Johnson and "The Wise Men" conclude that the American people should be given more optimistic reports on the progress of the war. This historic
On November 2, 2022: A peace agreement is signed between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, ending the Tigray War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On November 3, 1918: The German Revolution of 1918-19 begins when 40,000 sailors take over the port in Kiel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On November 3, 1929: The Gwangju Student Independence Movement occurred. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On February 4, 1810: Napoleonic Wars: Britain seizes Guadeloupe. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
On November 2, 1959: The first section of the M1 motorway, the first inter-urban motorway in the United Kingdom, is opened between the present junctions 5 and 18, along with the M10 motorway and M45 m
On November 5, 2017: Devin Patrick Kelley kills 26 and injures 22 in a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature