Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Ukraine airshow disaster: A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter crashes during an air show at... (2002)
On July 27, 2002: Ukraine airshow disaster: A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter crashes during an air show at Lviv, Ukraine killing 77 and injuring more than 500 others, making it the deadliest air show disaster i
On This Day: Syrian civil war: The Government of Turkey announces the initiation of the Afrin... (2018)
On January 20, 2018: Syrian civil war: The Government of Turkey announces the initiation of the Afrin offensive and begins shelling Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) positions in Afrin Region. This hist
On This Day: King James IV of Scotland marries Margaret Tudor, daughter of King Henry VII of... (1503)
On August 8, 1503: King James IV of Scotland marries Margaret Tudor, daughter of King Henry VII of England at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Globe Tavern: Union forces try to cut a vital... (1864)
On August 18, 1864: American Civil War: Battle of Globe Tavern: Union forces try to cut a vital Confederate supply-line into Petersburg, Virginia, by attacking the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. Thi
On This Day: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives... (1963)
On August 28, 1963: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: World War II: The British Royal Air Force suffers its first fighter pilot... (1939)
On September 6, 1939: World War II: The British Royal Air Force suffers its first fighter pilot casualty of the Second World War at the Battle of Barking Creek as a result of friendly fire. This hist
On This Day: Henry II, a cousin of Emperor Otto III, is elected and crowned King of Germany. (1002)
On June 7, 1002: Henry II, a cousin of Emperor Otto III, is elected and crowned King of Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester,... (1216)
On June 14, 1216: First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester, abandoned by John, King of England, and soon conquers over half of the kingdom. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Mindaugas is crowned King of Lithuania. (1253)
On July 6, 1253: Mindaugas is crowned King of Lithuania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching abou
On This Day: Buddhist crisis: As a result of the Xá Lợi Pagoda raids, the US State Department... (1963)
On August 24, 1963: Buddhist crisis: As a result of the Xá Lợi Pagoda raids, the US State Department cables the United States Embassy, Saigon to encourage Army of the Republic of Vietnam generals to l
On This Day: World War I: In the culmination of the July Crisis, Austria-Hungary declares war... (1914)
On July 28, 1914: World War I: In the culmination of the July Crisis, Austria-Hungary declares war on the Kingdom of Serbia and begins the Great War. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: The widowed Mary, Queen of Scots marries Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, Duke of... (1565)
On July 29, 1565: The widowed Mary, Queen of Scots marries Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, Duke of Albany, at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, Scotland, in a Catholic ceremony. This historical event can serve
On This Day: US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law. (1965)
On August 6, 1965: US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and rig
On This Day: The Kingdom of Iraq slaughters over 3,000 Assyrians in the village of Simele.... (1933)
On August 7, 1933: The Kingdom of Iraq slaughters over 3,000 Assyrians in the village of Simele. This date is recognized as Martyrs Day or National Day of Mourning by the Assyrian community in memory
On This Day: Slaves from plantations in Saint-Domingue hold a Vodou ceremony led by houngan... (1791)
On August 14, 1791: Slaves from plantations in Saint-Domingue hold a Vodou ceremony led by houngan Dutty Boukman at Bois Caïman, marking the start of the Haitian Revolution. This historical event can
On This Day: The Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces... (1570)
On August 16, 1570: The Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces his claim as King of Hungary in the Treaty of Speyer. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: King Stefan Uroš III, after months of anarchy, surrenders to his son and rival... (1331)
On August 21, 1331: King Stefan Uroš III, after months of anarchy, surrenders to his son and rival Stefan Dušan, who succeeds as King of Serbia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: A Beechcraft 1900 operating as Colgan Air Flight 9446 crashes after taking off... (2003)
On August 26, 2003: A Beechcraft 1900 operating as Colgan Air Flight 9446 crashes after taking off from Barnstable Municipal Airport in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, killing both pilots on board. This his
On This Day: World War II: The United Kingdom and France begin a naval blockade of Germany... (1939)
On September 3, 1939: World War II: The United Kingdom and France begin a naval blockade of Germany that lasts until the end of the war. This also marks the beginning of the Battle of the Atlantic. T
On This Day: William IV and Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen are crowned King and Queen of the... (1831)
On September 8, 1831: William IV and Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: The First siege of Gibraltar takes place in the context of the Spanish... (1309)
On September 12, 1309: The First siege of Gibraltar takes place in the context of the Spanish Reconquista pitting the forces of the Kingdom of Castile against the Emirate of Granada resulting in a Cas
On This Day: Dawson's Field hijackings: Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine... (1970)
On September 12, 1970: Dawson's Field hijackings: Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terrorists blow up three hijacked airliners in Zarqa, Jordan, continuing to hold the passengers hostage
On This Day: Livonian Crusade: The Estonian leader Lembitu and Livonian leader Caupo of... (1217)
On September 21, 1217: Livonian Crusade: The Estonian leader Lembitu and Livonian leader Caupo of Turaida are killed in the Battle of St. Matthew's Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Queen Victoria surpasses her grandfather King George III as the longest reigning... (1896)
On September 22, 1896: Queen Victoria surpasses her grandfather King George III as the longest reigning monarch in British history (later surpassed by her great-great-granddaughter Elizabeth II on 9 S