Progressive Christianity Illustrations
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Key question: “How does this challenge systems of oppression and invite radical inclusion?”
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On This Day: World War II: French resistance member Guy Môquet and 29 other hostages are... (1941)
On October 22, 1941: World War II: French resistance member Guy Môquet and 29 other hostages are executed by the Germans in retaliation for the death of a German officer. This historical event can se
On This Day: The Chinese People's Liberation Army declares a unilateral ceasefire in the... (1962)
On November 21, 1962: The Chinese People's Liberation Army declares a unilateral ceasefire in the Sino-Indian War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of
On This Day: U.S. President Richard Nixon and Japanese Premier Eisaku Satō agree on the... (1969)
On November 21, 1969: U.S. President Richard Nixon and Japanese Premier Eisaku Satō agree on the return of Okinawa to Japanese control in 1972. The U.S. retains rights to bases on the island, but thes
On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Ivory Coast: A joint United States Air Force and Army... (1970)
On November 21, 1970: Vietnam War: Operation Ivory Coast: A joint United States Air Force and Army team raids the Sơn Tây prisoner-of-war camp in an attempt to free American prisoners of war thought t
On This Day: Minister of Internal Affairs Allan Highet announces that the national anthems of... (1977)
On November 21, 1977: Minister of Internal Affairs Allan Highet announces that the national anthems of New Zealand shall be the traditional anthem "God Save the Queen" and "God Defend New Zealand". T
On This Day: Maurice Papon, an official in the Vichy government during World War II, is... (1999)
On October 22, 1999: Maurice Papon, an official in the Vichy government during World War II, is jailed for crimes against humanity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The first duke of Brittany, Nominoe, defeats the Frankish king Charles the Bald... (845)
On November 22, 845: The first duke of Brittany, Nominoe, defeats the Frankish king Charles the Bald at the Battle of Ballon near Redon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: World War II: Cairo Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British... (1943)
On November 22, 1943: World War II: Cairo Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Chinese Premier Chiang Kai-shek meet in Cairo, Egypt, to discu
On This Day: Lebanon gains independence from France, nearly two years after it was first... (1943)
On November 22, 1943: Lebanon gains independence from France, nearly two years after it was first announced by the Free French government. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: The Max Headroom signal hijacking incident takes place, in which a pirate... (1987)
On November 22, 1987: The Max Headroom signal hijacking incident takes place, in which a pirate broadcast interrupts television broadcasts in Chicago. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: French and Poles defeat the Spanish at Battle of Tudela. (1808)
On November 23, 1808: French and Poles defeat the Spanish at Battle of Tudela. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Con
On This Day: King William III of the Netherlands dies without a male heir and a special law... (1890)
On November 23, 1890: King William III of the Netherlands dies without a male heir and a special law is passed to allow his daughter Princess Wilhelmina to succeed him. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States, signs the... (1921)
On November 23, 1921: Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States, signs the Willis-Campbell Act into law, prohibiting doctors from prescribing beer or liquor for medicinal purposes. This
On This Day: World War II: Romania becomes a signatory of the Tripartite Pact, officially... (1940)
On November 23, 1940: World War II: Romania becomes a signatory of the Tripartite Pact, officially joining the Axis powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: The Cocos Islands are transferred from the control of the United Kingdom to that... (1955)
On November 23, 1955: The Cocos Islands are transferred from the control of the United Kingdom to that of Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: Rose Revolution: Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze resigns following weeks... (2003)
On November 23, 2003: Rose Revolution: Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze resigns following weeks of mass protests over flawed elections. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, the largest religious building in... (2004)
On November 23, 2004: The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, the largest religious building in Georgia, is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the end
On This Day: Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending... (1790)
On October 22, 1790: Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending the Harmar Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts. (1850)
On October 23, 1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice a
On This Day: World War II: At the battle of Makin the USS Liscome Bay is torpedoed near... (1943)
On November 24, 1943: World War II: At the battle of Makin the USS Liscome Bay is torpedoed near Tarawa and sinks, killing 650 men. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: After a week of mass protests against the Communist regime known as the Velvet... (1989)
On November 24, 1989: After a week of mass protests against the Communist regime known as the Velvet Revolution, Miloš Jakeš and the entire Politburo of the Czechoslovak Communist Party resign from of
On This Day: Five days after the general elections which resulted in a hung parliament,... (2022)
On November 24, 2022: Five days after the general elections which resulted in a hung parliament, opposition leader and former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim is officially named as the 10th prime
On This Day: King Minkhaung I becomes king of Ava. (1400)
On November 25, 1400: King Minkhaung I becomes king of Ava. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching a
On This Day: King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen... (1775)
On October 27, 1775: King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies in his speech from the throne at the opening of Parliament. This historical event can serve as a