Prosperity Gospel Illustrations
Faith for blessing, positive confession, abundant life.
Key question: “How does this promise God's blessing and abundance?”
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On This Day: The start of the Russo-Georgian War over the territory of South Ossetia. (2008)
On August 7, 2008: The start of the Russo-Georgian War over the territory of South Ossetia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
Bernard of Clairvaux — Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
catholic devotional prayer by Bernard of Clairvaux
On This Day: Thirteen Years' War: the beginning of the Battle for Kneiphof. (1455)
On April 13, 1455: Thirteen Years' War: the beginning of the Battle for Kneiphof. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Prayer for Those Experiencing Homelessness
God who sees the overlooked, for those without shelter tonight— Sleeping on streets. Huddling under bridges. Surviving in cars. Be their covering. Be their warmth. Be their hope. Forgive us for wal
On This Day: Freedom of religion is granted to the Jews of New Amsterdam (later New York... (1657)
On April 20, 1657: Freedom of religion is granted to the Jews of New Amsterdam (later New York City). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and l
Prayer for All Conditions of Men
anglican intercession prayer by Church of England
On This Day: Julian of Norwich, a Christian mystic and anchoress, experiences the deathbed... (1373)
On May 8, 1373: Julian of Norwich, a Christian mystic and anchoress, experiences the deathbed visions described in her Revelations of Divine Love. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
Augustine — Prayer for Inner Light
catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the... (1996)
On January 11, 1996: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour. This historical event c
On This Day: The Third Defenestration of Prague precipitates the Thirty Years' War. (1618)
On May 23, 1618: The Third Defenestration of Prague precipitates the Thirty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: The Belgian Revolution begins. (1830)
On August 25, 1830: The Belgian Revolution begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachin
Thomas a Kempis — Grant Me Thy Grace
monastic petition prayer by Thomas a Kempis
Thomas a Kempis — Prayer Before the Holy Sacrament
monastic communion prayer by Thomas a Kempis
Collect for the Third Sunday in Advent
anglican collect prayer by Church of England
On This Day: Jean-Paul Sartre is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, though he does not... (1964)
On October 22, 1964: Jean-Paul Sartre is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, though he does not accept the prize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
Augustine — Prayer for Understanding
catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo
On This Day: World War II: At least 1,104 Japanese POWs in Australia attempt to escape from a... (1944)
On August 5, 1944: World War II: At least 1,104 Japanese POWs in Australia attempt to escape from a camp at Cowra, New South Wales; 545 temporarily succeed but are later either killed, commit suicide,
Francis of Assisi — Prayer Before the Crucifix
catholic petition prayer by Francis of Assisi
On This Day: Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti reveals to the Italian parliament the... (1990)
On October 24, 1990: Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti reveals to the Italian parliament the existence of Gladio, the Italian NATO force formed in 1956, intended to be activated in the event of
Collect for Ash Wednesday
anglican collect prayer by Church of England
Collect for Good Friday
anglican collect prayer by Church of England
Collect for Trinity Sunday
anglican collect prayer by Church of England
On This Day: World War II: Last day of the Matanikau action on Guadalcanal as United States... (1942)
On September 27, 1942: World War II: Last day of the Matanikau action on Guadalcanal as United States Marines barely escape after being surrounded by Japanese forces. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Camagüey, Cuba, revolts against Spain during the Ten Years' War. (1868)
On November 4, 1868: Camagüey, Cuba, revolts against Spain during the Ten Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo