Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: After Egypt gains nominal independence from the United Kingdom, Fuad I becomes... (1922)
On March 15, 1922: After Egypt gains nominal independence from the United Kingdom, Fuad I becomes King of Egypt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fr...
On This Day: Prince Willem proclaims himself King of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands,... (1815)
On March 16, 1815: Prince Willem proclaims himself King of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, the first constitutional monarch in the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful se...
On This Day: The Kingdom of Italy is proclaimed. (1861)
On March 17, 1861: The Kingdom of Italy is proclaimed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about ...
On This Day: James I of Aragon founds the Kingdom of Valencia. (1238)
On October 9, 1238: James I of Aragon founds the Kingdom of Valencia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when p...
On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at the Brenner Pass in the... (1940)
On March 18, 1940: World War II: Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at the Brenner Pass in the Alps and agree to form an alliance against France and the United Kingdom. This historical event can ...
On This Day: The 385-metre-tall (1,263 ft) TV-mast at Emley Moor transmitting station, United... (1969)
On March 19, 1969: The 385-metre-tall (1,263 ft) TV-mast at Emley Moor transmitting station, United Kingdom, collapses due to ice build-up. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust...
On This Day: German revolutions of 1848-49: King Ludwig I of Bavaria abdicates. (1848)
On March 20, 1848: German revolutions of 1848-49: King Ludwig I of Bavaria abdicates. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...
On This Day: Iraq War: The United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland begin an... (2003)
On March 20, 2003: Iraq War: The United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland begin an invasion of Iraq. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead...
On This Day: Syrian civil war: The Siege of Kobanî is broken by the People's Protection Units... (2015)
On March 20, 2015: Syrian civil war: The Siege of Kobanî is broken by the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Free Syrian Army (FSA), marking a turning point in the Rojava-Islamist conflict. This his...
On This Day: Annulment of the marriage of King Louis VII of France and Queen Eleanor of... (1152)
On March 21, 1152: Annulment of the marriage of King Louis VII of France and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i...
On This Day: Pope Martin IV excommunicates King Peter III of Aragon for usurping the crown of... (1281)
On October 18, 1281: Pope Martin IV excommunicates King Peter III of Aragon for usurping the crown of Sicily (a sentence renewed on 7 May and 18 November 1282). This historical event can serve as a p...
On This Day: The magnitude 6.6 Irpinia earthquake causes 1,940 deaths in the former Kingdom... (1732)
On November 29, 1732: The magnitude 6.6 Irpinia earthquake causes 1,940 deaths in the former Kingdom of Naples, southern Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
On This Day: The United States Congress votes to override President Ronald Reagan's veto of... (1988)
On March 22, 1988: The United States Congress votes to override President Ronald Reagan's veto of the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust...
On This Day: The Reichstag passes the Enabling Act of 1933, making Adolf Hitler dictator of... (1933)
On March 23, 1933: The Reichstag passes the Enabling Act of 1933, making Adolf Hitler dictator of Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and...
On This Day: The Russian Mir space station is disposed of, breaking up in the atmosphere... (2001)
On March 23, 2001: The Russian Mir space station is disposed of, breaking up in the atmosphere before falling into the southern Pacific Ocean near Fiji. This historical event can serve as a powerful ...
On This Day: The 1939 Liechtenstein putsch takes place; approximately 40 members of the VBDL... (1939)
On March 24, 1939: The 1939 Liechtenstein putsch takes place; approximately 40 members of the VBDL starting from Nendeln march towards Vaduz with the intention of overthrowing the government and provoking Liechtenstein's annexation into Germany....
On This Day: Robert the Bruce becomes King of Scots (Scotland). (1306)
On March 25, 1306: Robert the Bruce becomes King of Scots (Scotland). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when p...
On This Day: Civil rights activists led by Martin Luther King Jr. successfully complete their... (1965)
On March 25, 1965: Civil rights activists led by Martin Luther King Jr. successfully complete their 4-day 50-mile (80 km) march from Selma to the capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. This historical event...
On This Day: Henry V of England enters Paris alongside his father-in-law King Charles VI of... (1420)
On December 1, 1420: Henry V of England enters Paris alongside his father-in-law King Charles VI of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an...
On This Day: The Royal Academy of Turku, the first university of Finland, is founded in the... (1640)
On March 26, 1640: The Royal Academy of Turku, the first university of Finland, is founded in the city of Turku by Queen Christina of Sweden at the proposal of Count Per Brahe. This historical event ...
On This Day: United Kingdom agrees to Singaporean self-rule. (1957)
On April 11, 1957: United Kingdom agrees to Singaporean self-rule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea...
On This Day: A groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is held in... (1982)
On March 26, 1982: A groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is held in Washington, D.C. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and...
On This Day: The Troubles: British troops are deployed in Northern Ireland as political and... (1969)
On August 14, 1969: The Troubles: British troops are deployed in Northern Ireland as political and sectarian violence breaks out, marking the start of the 37-year Operation Banner. This historical ev...
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin...