Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: The current Emley Moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure... (1971)
On January 21, 1971: The current Emley Moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom, begins transmitting UHF broadcasts. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: The Ava Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in what is now Myanmar. (1555)
On January 22, 1555: The Ava Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in what is now Myanmar. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On This Day: Edward VII is proclaimed King of the United Kingdom after the death of his... (1901)
On January 22, 1901: Edward VII is proclaimed King of the United Kingdom after the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the... (871)
On January 22, 871: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the Danelaw Vikings at Basing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Ramsay MacDonald becomes the first Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. (1924)
On January 22, 1924: Ramsay MacDonald becomes the first Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: American entry into World War I: President Woodrow Wilson of the still-neutral... (1917)
On January 22, 1917: American entry into World War I: President Woodrow Wilson of the still-neutral United States calls for "peace without victory" in Europe. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: The St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a royal charter by Queen... (1899)
On April 18, 1899: The St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: King Mswati III of Swaziland announces that his country's name will change to... (2018)
On April 18, 2018: King Mswati III of Swaziland announces that his country's name will change to Eswatini. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: In the conflict between King Henry III of England and his rebellious barons led... (1264)
On January 23, 1264: In the conflict between King Henry III of England and his rebellious barons led by Simon de Montfort, King Louis IX of France issues the Mise of Amiens, a one-sided decision in fa
On This Day: Chartres Cathedral is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France. (1260)
On October 24, 1260: Chartres Cathedral is dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, regent for the infant King James VI of... (1570)
On January 23, 1570: James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, regent for the infant King James VI of Scotland, is assassinated by firearm, the first recorded instance of such. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Mutinying Burkinabè soldiers led by Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba depose and detain... (2022)
On January 23, 2022: Mutinying Burkinabè soldiers led by Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba depose and detain President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré amid widespread anti-government protests. This historical ev
On This Day: Milton Keynes (England) is founded as a new town by Order in Council, with a... (1967)
On January 23, 1967: Milton Keynes (England) is founded as a new town by Order in Council, with a planning brief to become a city of 250,000 people. Its initial designated area enclosed three existing
On This Day: Matthias Corvinus is elected King of Hungary. (1458)
On January 24, 1458: Matthias Corvinus is elected King of Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified, marking the end of the first phase of the... (1360)
On October 24, 1360: The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: The China-United States trade war begins when President Donald Trump places... (2018)
On January 23, 2018: The China-United States trade war begins when President Donald Trump places tariffs on Chinese solar panels and washing machines. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: King Henry VIII of England suffers an accident while jousting, leading to a... (1536)
On January 24, 1536: King Henry VIII of England suffers an accident while jousting, leading to a brain injury that historians say may have influenced his later erratic behaviour and possible impotence
On This Day: Algerian War: Some units of European volunteers in Algiers stage an insurrection... (1960)
On January 24, 1960: Algerian War: Some units of European volunteers in Algiers stage an insurrection known as the "barricades week", during which they seize government buildings and clash with local
On This Day: World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese... (1942)
On January 24, 1942: World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom. This historical event can se
On This Day: Walter Raleigh is knighted, shortly after renaming North America region... (1585)
On January 25, 1585: Walter Raleigh is knighted, shortly after renaming North America region "Virginia", in honor of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, sometimes referred to as the "Virgin Queen". This h
On This Day: Fourteen-year-old Edward III ascends the throne of England after his father the... (1327)
On January 25, 1327: Fourteen-year-old Edward III ascends the throne of England after his father the king is forced to abdicate by Queen Isabella and her lover, Roger Mortimer. This historical event
On This Day: Alfonso II becomes King of Naples. (1494)
On January 25, 1494: Alfonso II becomes King of Naples. 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: Sinking of the SS Laurentic after hitting two German mines off the coast of... (1917)
On January 25, 1917: Sinking of the SS Laurentic after hitting two German mines off the coast of northwest Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leade
On This Day: World War II: Thailand declares war on the United States and United Kingdom. (1942)
On January 25, 1942: World War II: Thailand declares war on the United States and United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impa