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Reading scripture in unity with Sacred Tradition and the teaching authority of the Church.
Key question: “How does this passage illuminate and cohere with the deposit of faith handed down through Sacred Tradition?”
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On October 30, 1137: Ranulf of Apulia defeats Roger II of Sicily at the Battle of Rignano, securing his position as duke until his death two years later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
On June 1, 1812: War of 1812: U.S. President James Madison asks the Congress to declare war on the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
Did you know? When was the SS or Schutzstaffel established? Answer: April 4th, 1925 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.
Teaching on Fasting from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on True Fasting
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
God of justice, for those fighting for the oppressed, speaking for the voiceless, standing in the gap— give strength. The work is long. The resistance is strong. The progress feels slow.
Did you know? What is the largest Muslim country in the world? Answer: Indonesia 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? To what political party did Abraham Lincoln belong when elected POTUS? Answer: Republican 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 is the bloodiest event in United States history, in terms of casualties? Answer: Battle of Antietam 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 godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
Did you know? What city is known as the Rose Capital of the World? Answer: Tyler, Texas 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? During the Wars of the Roses (1455 - 1487) which Englishman was dubbed "the Kingmaker"? Answer: Richard Neville 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, 1946: Cold War: The United States Department of State releases the Acheson-Lilienthal Report, outlining a plan for the international control of nuclear power. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
Did you know? What is the name of the copper-rich protein that creates the blue blood in the Antarctic octopus? Answer: Hemocyanin This fascinating fact about animals can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. The animal kingdom demonstrates...
Did you know? president was said to have been too honest to lie to his father about chopping down a cherry tree? Answer: George Washington This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, peace.
On February 18, 1781: Fourth Anglo-Dutch War: Captain Thomas Shirley opens his expedition against Dutch colonial outposts on the Gold Coast of Africa (present-day Ghana). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, faith, leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On August 15, 1940: An Italian submarine torpedoes and sinks the Greek cruiser Elli at Tinos harbor during peacetime, marking the most serious Italian provocation prior to the outbreak of the Greco-Italian War in October.
Did you know? In which year did the First World War begin? Answer: 1914 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 year was the United States Declaration of Independence signed? Answer: 1776 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.