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God's absolute sovereignty, covenant theology, and Westminster Confessional standards.
Key question: “How does this text display God's sovereign grace and purpose, and ultimately bring glory to His name?”
21393 illustrations found
On November 3, 1986: The Compact of Free Association becomes law, granting the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands independence from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
Did you know? Who was the Prime Minister of Japan when Japan declared war on the US? Answer: Hideki Tojo This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
On March 28, 1941: World War II: First day of the Battle of Cape Matapan in Greece between the navies of the United Kingdom and Australia, and the Royal Italian navy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
Did you know? president took part in the Potsdam Conference, where the Allies reached a peace settlement with Germany? Answer: Harry S. Truman This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like...
Did you know? After the 1516 Battle of Marj Dabiq, the Ottoman Empire took control of Jerusalem from which sultanate? Answer: Mamluk This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this...
Did you know? The Second Boer War in 1899 was fought where? Answer: South Africa This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the transformative power of forgiveness. Consider using it when preaching about forgiveness, redemption.
On July 9, 1811: Explorer David Thompson posts a sign near what is now Sacajawea State Park in Washington state, claiming the Columbia District for the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
Did you know? Which dictator killed the most people? Answer: Mao Zedong This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
Did you know? When was the city of Rome, Italy founded? Answer: 753 BCE This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
Did you know? What was the unofficial name for Germany between 1919 and 1933? Answer: Weimar Republic This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
On July 10, 1998: Catholic Church sexual abuse cases: The Diocese of Dallas agrees to pay $23.4 million to nine former altar boys who claim they were sexually abused by Rudolph Kos, a former priest.
Did you know? The crown of the Empire State Building was originally built for what purpose? Answer: Airship Dock This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith, sacrifice.
Did you know? The son of which pope supposedly held a lecherous fte involving 50 courtesans in the papal palace? Answer: Alexander VI This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, leadership.
On August 1, 1894: The Empire of Japan and Qing China declare war on each other after a week of fighting over Korea, formally inaugurating the First Sino-Japanese War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
Did you know? Who led the Communist Revolution of Russia? Answer: Vladimir Lenin This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
Did you know? Who was the leader of Sweden in the Great Northern War? Answer: Charles XII This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
Did you know? What was the aim of the "Umbrella Revolution" in Hong Kong in 2014? Answer: Genuine universal suffrage This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
Did you know? In what year did the Berlin Wall fall? Answer: 1989 This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
Did you know? When did Lithuania declare independence from the Soviet Union? Answer: March 11th, 1990 This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like this provide powerful parallels for biblical principles.
Did you know? The land of Gotland is located in which European country? Answer: Sweden This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's world, connecting to the Great Commission.
Did you know? The now extinct species "Thylacine" was native to where? Answer: Tasmania, Australia This fascinating fact about animals can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. The animal kingdom demonstrates God's creative genius and care for all living things.