Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Seven Japanese military and political leaders convicted of war crimes by the... (1948)
On December 23, 1948: Seven Japanese military and political leaders convicted of war crimes by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East are executed by Allied occupation authorities at Sug
On This Day: The North Tower of the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York, New York is... (1970)
On December 23, 1970: The North Tower of the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York, New York is topped out at 417 metres (1,368 ft), making it the tallest building in the world. This historical e
On This Day: An agreement is made for the Kingdom of Nepal to be abolished and the country to... (2007)
On December 23, 2007: An agreement is made for the Kingdom of Nepal to be abolished and the country to become a federal republic with the Prime Minister becoming head of state. This historical event
On This Day: Baldwin of Boulogne is crowned the first King of Jerusalem in the Church of the... (1100)
On December 25, 1100: Baldwin of Boulogne is crowned the first King of Jerusalem in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: A bomb explodes at the home of Harry T. Moore and Harriette V. S. Moore, early... (1951)
On December 25, 1951: A bomb explodes at the home of Harry T. Moore and Harriette V. S. Moore, early leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, killing Harry instantly and fatally wounding Harriette. This
On This Day: Berengar I is elected as king of Italy by the lords of Lombardy. He is crowned... (887)
On December 26, 887: Berengar I is elected as king of Italy by the lords of Lombardy. He is crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy at Pavia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy defeats the British Royal Navy, preventing them... (1810)
On August 27, 1810: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy defeats the British Royal Navy, preventing them from taking the harbour of Grand Port on Île de France. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: American Civil War: The Trent Affair: Confederate diplomatic envoys James Murray... (1861)
On December 26, 1861: American Civil War: The Trent Affair: Confederate diplomatic envoys James Murray Mason and John Slidell are freed by the United States government, thus easing tensions between th
On This Day: World War I: The Kingdom of Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering... (1916)
On August 27, 1916: World War I: The Kingdom of Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering the war as one of the Allied nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The Communist Party of the Philippines is established by Jose Maria Sison,... (1968)
On December 26, 1968: The Communist Party of the Philippines is established by Jose Maria Sison, breaking away from the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas-1930. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: Protestant paramilitary leader Billy Wright is assassinated in Northern Ireland,... (1997)
On December 27, 1997: Protestant paramilitary leader Billy Wright is assassinated in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and... (1768)
On December 28, 1768: King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and established Thonburi as a capital. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths, defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo,... (489)
On August 28, 489: Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths, defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing his way into Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: The military coup of Gen. Martinez Campos in Sagunto ends the failed First... (1874)
On December 29, 1874: The military coup of Gen. Martinez Campos in Sagunto ends the failed First Spanish Republic and the monarchy is restored as Prince Alfonso is proclaimed King of Spain. This hist
On This Day: Battle of Glenmama: The combined forces of Munster and Meath under king Brian... (999)
On December 30, 999: Battle of Glenmama: The combined forces of Munster and Meath under king Brian Boru inflict a crushing defeat on the allied armies of Leinster and Dublin near Lyons Hill in Ireland
On This Day: Queen Anne's War: James Moore, Governor of the Province of Carolina, abandons... (1702)
On December 30, 1702: Queen Anne's War: James Moore, Governor of the Province of Carolina, abandons the Siege of St. Augustine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Guatemalan Air Force sinks several Mexican fishing boats alleged to have... (1958)
On December 30, 1958: The Guatemalan Air Force sinks several Mexican fishing boats alleged to have breached maritime borders, killing three and sparking international tension. This historical event c
On This Day: Battle of Englefield: The Vikings clash with ealdorman Æthelwulf of Berkshire.... (870)
On December 31, 870: Battle of Englefield: The Vikings clash with ealdorman Æthelwulf of Berkshire. The invaders are driven back to Reading (East Anglia); many Danes are killed. This historical event
On This Day: Karl Benz, working in Mannheim, Germany, files for a patent on his first... (1878)
On December 31, 1878: Karl Benz, working in Mannheim, Germany, files for a patent on his first reliable two-stroke gas engine. He was granted the patent in 1879. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Second Bishop's War: King Charles I's English army loses to a Scottish... (1640)
On August 28, 1640: Second Bishop's War: King Charles I's English army loses to a Scottish Covenanter force at the Battle of Newburn. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Anglo-Zulu War: Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British. (1879)
On August 28, 1879: Anglo-Zulu War: Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: Queen Wilhelmina opens the Peace Palace in The Hague. (1913)
On August 28, 1913: Queen Wilhelmina opens the Peace Palace in The Hague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh
On This Day: U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond begins a filibuster to prevent the United States... (1957)
On August 28, 1957: U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond begins a filibuster to prevent the United States Senate from voting on the Civil Rights Act of 1957; he stopped speaking 24 hours and 18 minutes later.
On This Day: Pride's Purge removes royalist sympathizers from Parliament so that the High... (1648)
On December 6, 1648: Pride's Purge removes royalist sympathizers from Parliament so that the High Court of Justice could put the King on trial. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il