Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Twelfth Council of Toledo: King Erwig of the Visigoths initiates a council in... (681)
On January 9, 681: Twelfth Council of Toledo: King Erwig of the Visigoths initiates a council in which he implements diverse measures against the Jews in Spain. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Operation Auca: Five U.S. missionaries are killed by the Waorani of Ecuador... (1956)
On January 8, 1956: Operation Auca: Five U.S. missionaries are killed by the Waorani of Ecuador shortly after making first contact. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Bowing to international pressure, President of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto... (1972)
On January 8, 1972: Bowing to international pressure, President of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto releases Bengali leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from prison, who had been arrested after declaring the ind
On This Day: President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States. (1964)
On January 8, 1964: President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impa
On This Day: Umberto I becomes King of Italy. (1878)
On January 9, 1878: Umberto I becomes King of Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about le
On This Day: The Portuguese prince Pedro I of Brazil decides to stay in Brazil against the... (1822)
On January 9, 1822: The Portuguese prince Pedro I of Brazil decides to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portuguese King João VI, beginning the Brazilian independence process. This historical
On This Day: The Sudan People's Liberation Movement and the Government of Sudan sign the... (2005)
On January 9, 2005: The Sudan People's Liberation Movement and the Government of Sudan sign the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to end the Second Sudanese Civil War. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The Metropolitan Railway, the world's oldest underground railway, opens between... (1863)
On January 10, 1863: The Metropolitan Railway, the world's oldest underground railway, opens between Paddington and Farringdon, marking the beginning of the London Underground. This historical event
On This Day: Crossair Flight 498, a Saab 340 aircraft, crashes in Niederhasli, Switzerland,... (2000)
On January 10, 2000: Crossair Flight 498, a Saab 340 aircraft, crashes in Niederhasli, Switzerland, after taking off from Zurich Airport, killing 13 people. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: North Korea withdraws from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear... (2003)
On January 10, 2003: North Korea withdraws from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, making it the first state to withdraw from the treaty. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Taiping Rebellion: Hong Xiuquan proclaims the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, starting... (1851)
On January 11, 1851: Taiping Rebellion: Hong Xiuquan proclaims the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, starting the Jintian Uprising. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia becomes King of Bohemia. (1158)
On January 11, 1158: Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia becomes King of Bohemia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: A coup d'état in Ghana removes President Hilla Limann's PNP government and... (1981)
On December 31, 1981: A coup d'état in Ghana removes President Hilla Limann's PNP government and replaces it with the Provisional National Defence Council led by Flight lieutenant Jerry Rawlings. Thi
On This Day: The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs as a result of sabotage. (1917)
On January 11, 1917: The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs as a result of sabotage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking ends after seven days with the release of... (1999)
On December 31, 1999: Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking ends after seven days with the release of 190 survivors at Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the... (1996)
On January 11, 1996: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour. This historical event c
On This Day: Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the... (1964)
On January 11, 1964: Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the landmark report Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the Publi
On This Day: The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened. (1986)
On January 11, 1986: The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Bayinnaung, who would go on to assemble the largest empire in the history of... (1554)
On January 12, 1554: Bayinnaung, who would go on to assemble the largest empire in the history of Southeast Asia, is crowned King of Burma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: The Palermo rising takes place in Sicily against the Bourbon Kingdom of the Two... (1848)
On January 12, 1848: The Palermo rising takes place in Sicily against the Bourbon Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: John Rennie's scheme to defend St Mary's Church, Reculver, founded in 669, from... (1808)
On January 12, 1808: John Rennie's scheme to defend St Mary's Church, Reculver, founded in 669, from coastal erosion is abandoned in favour of demolition, despite the church being an exemplar of Anglo
On This Day: World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National... (1942)
On January 12, 1942: World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National War Labor Board. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. (2004)
On January 12, 2004: The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion
On This Day: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is sentenced to death for treason, on the grounds... (1547)
On January 13, 1547: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is sentenced to death for treason, on the grounds of having quartered his arms to make them similar to those of the King, Henry VIII of England. Thi