Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: In a bout for the world heavyweight boxing championship in Kingston, Jamaica,... (1973)
On January 22, 1973: In a bout for the world heavyweight boxing championship in Kingston, Jamaica, challenger George Foreman knocks down champion Joe Frazier six times in the first two rounds before t
On This Day: King Charles II of England dissolves the Cavalier Parliament. (1679)
On January 24, 1679: King Charles II of England dissolves the Cavalier Parliament. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider us
On This Day: Portugal's state police force PIDE fires upon striking workers in Bissau,... (1959)
On August 3, 1959: Portugal's state police force PIDE fires upon striking workers in Bissau, Portuguese Guinea, killing over 50 people. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The United Kingdom grants full independence to Transjordan. (1946)
On March 22, 1946: The United Kingdom grants full independence to Transjordan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider usi
On This Day: The Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn is played at the marriage of Queen... (1858)
On January 25, 1858: The Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn is played at the marriage of Queen Victoria's daughter, Victoria, and Friedrich of Prussia, and becomes a popular wedding processional. Thi
On This Day: Alexander Graham Bell inaugurates U.S. transcontinental telephone service,... (1915)
On January 25, 1915: Alexander Graham Bell inaugurates U.S. transcontinental telephone service, speaking from New York to Thomas Watson in San Francisco. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Brazilian Army captain Carlos Lamarca deserts in order to fight against the... (1969)
On January 25, 1969: Brazilian Army captain Carlos Lamarca deserts in order to fight against the military dictatorship, taking with him ten machine guns and 63 rifles. This historical event can serve
On This Day: American Civil War: Governor of Massachusetts John Albion Andrew receives... (1863)
On January 26, 1863: American Civil War: Governor of Massachusetts John Albion Andrew receives permission from the Secretary of War to raise a militia organization for men of African descent. This hi
On This Day: Rioting breaks out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that... (2009)
On January 26, 2009: Rioting breaks out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that will result in the replacement of President Marc Ravalomanana with Andry Rajoelina. This historic
On This Day: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) recaptures the city of... (2015)
On January 26, 2015: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) recaptures the city of Kobanî from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), marking a turning point in the Siege of K
On This Day: Cold War: The Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom sign the... (1967)
On January 27, 1967: Cold War: The Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom sign the Outer Space Treaty in Washington, D.C., banning deployment of nuclear weapons in space, and limiting
On This Day: Protests and public outrage spark across the U.S. after the release of multiple... (2023)
On January 27, 2023: Protests and public outrage spark across the U.S. after the release of multiple videos by the Memphis Police Department showing officers punching, kicking, and pepper spraying Tyr
On This Day: Edward VI, the nine-year-old son of Henry VIII, becomes King of England on his... (1547)
On January 28, 1547: Edward VI, the nine-year-old son of Henry VIII, becomes King of England on his father's death. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leade
On This Day: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is first published in the United Kingdom. (1813)
On January 28, 1813: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is first published in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: Saudi National Day: Crown Prince (later king) Faisal of Saudi Arabia, on behalf... (1932)
On September 23, 1932: Saudi National Day: Crown Prince (later king) Faisal of Saudi Arabia, on behalf of Ibn Saud, proclaims the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the current iteration of t
On This Day: World War II: The Greek National Liberation Front is established with Georgios... (1941)
On September 27, 1941: World War II: The Greek National Liberation Front is established with Georgios Siantos as acting leader. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Free Software Foundation is founded. (1985)
On October 4, 1985: The Free Software Foundation is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: Portuguese forces defeat the Kingdom of Kongo and decapitate King António I of... (1665)
On October 29, 1665: Portuguese forces defeat the Kingdom of Kongo and decapitate King António I of Kongo, also known as Nvita a Nkanga. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: The Eighth Crusade ends by an agreement between Charles I of Anjou (replacing... (1270)
On October 30, 1270: The Eighth Crusade ends by an agreement between Charles I of Anjou (replacing his deceased brother King Louis IX of France) and the Hafsid dynasty of Tunis, Tunisia. This histori
On This Day: World War II: Lt. Tony Fasson and Able Seaman Colin Grazier drown while taking... (1942)
On October 30, 1942: World War II: Lt. Tony Fasson and Able Seaman Colin Grazier drown while taking code books from the sinking German submarine U-559. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Mahathir Mohamad resigns as Prime Minister of Malaysia and is replaced by Deputy... (2003)
On October 31, 2003: Mahathir Mohamad resigns as Prime Minister of Malaysia and is replaced by Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, marking an end to Mahathir's 22 years in power. This histor
On This Day: The anti-royalist Union of Valencia attacks the Jews of Murviedro on the pretext... (1348)
On November 1, 1348: The anti-royalist Union of Valencia attacks the Jews of Murviedro on the pretext that they are serfs of the King of Valencia and thus "royalists". This historical event can serve
On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: Imre Nagy announces Hungary's neutrality and withdrawal... (1956)
On November 1, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: Imre Nagy announces Hungary's neutrality and withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact. Soviet troops begin to re-enter Hungary, contrary to assurances by the Soviet g
On This Day: American Civil War: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appoints George B. McClellan... (1861)
On November 1, 1861: American Civil War: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appoints George B. McClellan as the commander of the Union Army, replacing General Winfield Scott. This historical event can se