Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Lothair I is crowned King of Italy by Pope Paschal I. (823)
On April 5, 823: Lothair I is crowned King of Italy by Pope Paschal I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when ...
On This Day: King Philip II of Spain sends his third and final armada against England, but it... (1597)
On October 18, 1597: King Philip II of Spain sends his third and final armada against England, but it ends in failure due to storms. The remaining ships are captured or sunk by the English. This hist...
On This Day: In Brighton, United Kingdom, ABBA wins the 1974 edition of the Eurovision Song... (1974)
On April 6, 1974: In Brighton, United Kingdom, ABBA wins the 1974 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with "Waterloo", the first of a joint-record seven Swedish wins. This historical event can ser...
On This Day: Winston Churchill resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid... (1955)
On April 7, 1955: Winston Churchill resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid indications of failing health. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the end...
On This Day: Member of Parliament and suspected spy John Stonehouse resigns from the Labour... (1976)
On April 7, 1976: Member of Parliament and suspected spy John Stonehouse resigns from the Labour Party after being arrested for faking his own death. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser...
On This Day: The Universität Heidelberg holds its first lecture, making it the oldest German... (1386)
On October 19, 1386: The Universität Heidelberg holds its first lecture, making it the oldest German university. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh...
On This Day: The settlement of Villa Imperial de Carlos V (now the city of Potosí) in Bolivia... (1545)
On April 10, 1545: The settlement of Villa Imperial de Carlos V (now the city of Potosí) in Bolivia is founded after the discovery of huge silver deposits in the area. This historical event can serve...
On This Day: Mexican Revolution leader Emiliano Zapata is ambushed and shot dead by... (1919)
On April 10, 1919: Mexican Revolution leader Emiliano Zapata is ambushed and shot dead by government forces in Morelos. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l...
On This Day: France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Utrecht, bringing an end to the War... (1713)
On April 11, 1713: France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Utrecht, bringing an end to the War of the Spanish Succession (Queen Anne's War). Britain accepts Philip V as King of Spain, while Philip...
On This Day: King Edwin of Northumbria is converted to Christianity by Paulinus, Bishop of... (627)
On April 12, 627: King Edwin of Northumbria is converted to Christianity by Paulinus, Bishop of York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fa...
On This Day: The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 gives Roman Catholics in the United Kingdom... (1829)
On April 13, 1829: The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 gives Roman Catholics in the United Kingdom the right to vote and to sit in Parliament. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu...
On This Day: World War II: The discovery of mass graves of Polish prisoners of war killed by... (1943)
On April 13, 1943: World War II: The discovery of mass graves of Polish prisoners of war killed by Soviet forces in the Katyń Forest Massacre is announced, causing a diplomatic rift between the Polish government-in-exile in London and the Soviet Union, which denies responsibility....
On This Day: The Republic of Georgia introduces the post of President following its... (1991)
On April 14, 1991: The Republic of Georgia introduces the post of President following its declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...
On This Day: Foundation of the short-lived Kingdom of Corsica. (1736)
On April 15, 1736: Foundation of the short-lived Kingdom of Corsica. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when pr...
On This Day: The George Cross is awarded "to the island fortress of Malta" by King George VI. (1942)
On April 15, 1942: The George Cross is awarded "to the island fortress of Malta" by King George VI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im...
On This Day: Jackie Robinson debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking baseball's color line. (1947)
On April 15, 1947: Jackie Robinson debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking baseball's color line. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im...
On This Day: The New York Times and the New Yorker win the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service... (2018)
On April 16, 2018: The New York Times and the New Yorker win the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for breaking news of the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse scandal. This historical event can serve as a...
On This Day: Russian troops open fire on striking goldfield workers in northeast Siberia,... (1912)
On April 17, 1912: Russian troops open fire on striking goldfield workers in northeast Siberia, killing at least 150. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea...
On This Day: Forces of the Communist-controlled Greek People's Liberation Army attack the... (1944)
On April 17, 1944: Forces of the Communist-controlled Greek People's Liberation Army attack the smaller National and Social Liberation resistance group, which surrenders. Its leader Dimitrios Psarros ...
On This Day: The Peak District becomes the United Kingdom's first National Park. (1951)
On April 17, 1951: The Peak District becomes the United Kingdom's first National Park. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside...
On This Day: Mir Akbar Khyber is assassinated, provoking the Saur Revolution in Afghanistan. (1978)
On April 17, 1978: Mir Akbar Khyber is assassinated, provoking the Saur Revolution in Afghanistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp...
On This Day: The Treaty of London establishes Belgium as a kingdom and guarantees its... (1839)
On April 19, 1839: The Treaty of London establishes Belgium as a kingdom and guarantees its neutrality. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it...
On This Day: After an eight-year conflict, Baldwin III of Jerusalem wins sole control of the... (1152)
On April 20, 1152: After an eight-year conflict, Baldwin III of Jerusalem wins sole control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
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...