Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: During a British House of Commons debate, Labour MP Tam Dalyell poses what would... (1977)
On November 14, 1977: During a British House of Commons debate, Labour MP Tam Dalyell poses what would become known as the West Lothian question, referring to issues related to devolution in the Unite
On This Day: John Balliol becomes King of Scotland. (1292)
On November 17, 1292: John Balliol becomes King of Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: Elizabethan era begins: Queen Mary I of England dies and is succeeded by her... (1558)
On November 17, 1558: Elizabethan era begins: Queen Mary I of England dies and is succeeded by her half-sister Elizabeth I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Qantas, Australia's national airline, is founded as Queensland and Northern... (1920)
On November 16, 1920: Qantas, Australia's national airline, is founded as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Emperor Charles the Fat is deposed by the Frankish magnates in an assembly at... (887)
On November 17, 887: Emperor Charles the Fat is deposed by the Frankish magnates in an assembly at Frankfurt, leading his nephew, Arnulf of Carinthia, to declare himself king of the East Frankish King
On This Day: Cold War: Velvet Revolution begins: In Czechoslovakia, a student demonstration... (1989)
On November 17, 1989: Cold War: Velvet Revolution begins: In Czechoslovakia, a student demonstration in Prague is quelled by riot police. This sparks an uprising aimed at overthrowing the communist go
On This Day: The Visigoths, led by king Alaric I, cross the Alps and invade northern Italy. (401)
On November 18, 401: The Visigoths, led by king Alaric I, cross the Alps and invade northern Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On This Day: Pope Innocent III excommunicates Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV for invading the... (1210)
On November 18, 1210: Pope Innocent III excommunicates Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV for invading the Kingdom of Sicily after promising to recognize papal control over it. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Krasnoi ends in French defeat, but Marshal of... (1812)
On November 18, 1812: Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Krasnoi ends in French defeat, but Marshal of France Michel Ney's leadership leads to him becoming known as "the bravest of the brave". This histo
On This Day: King's Cross fire: In London, 31 people die in a fire at the city's busiest... (1987)
On November 18, 1987: King's Cross fire: In London, 31 people die in a fire at the city's busiest underground station, King's Cross St Pancras. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: World War II: German leader Adolf Hitler and Italian Foreign Minister Galeazzo... (1940)
On November 18, 1940: World War II: German leader Adolf Hitler and Italian Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano meet to discuss Benito Mussolini's disastrous Italian invasion of Greece. This historical ev
On This Day: American Civil War: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg... (1863)
On November 19, 1863: American Civil War: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the dedication ceremony for the military cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This histori
On This Day: Mutesa II is crowned the 35th and last Kabaka (king) of Buganda, prior to the... (1942)
On November 19, 1942: Mutesa II is crowned the 35th and last Kabaka (king) of Buganda, prior to the restoration of the kingdom in 1993. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announces the sixth War Loan... (1944)
On November 19, 1944: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announces the sixth War Loan Drive, aimed at selling US$14 billion in war bonds to help pay for the war effort. This historica
On This Day: A Beechcraft 1900 and a Beechcraft King Air collide at Quincy Regional Airport... (1996)
On November 19, 1996: A Beechcraft 1900 and a Beechcraft King Air collide at Quincy Regional Airport in Quincy, Illinois, killing 14. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The Angolan government and UNITA rebels sign the Lusaka Protocol in Zambia,... (1994)
On November 20, 1994: The Angolan government and UNITA rebels sign the Lusaka Protocol in Zambia, ending 19 years of civil war. (Localized fighting resumes the next year.) This historical event can s
On This Day: In the United Kingdom, the first National Lottery draw is held. A £1 ticket gave... (1994)
On November 19, 1994: In the United Kingdom, the first National Lottery draw is held. A £1 ticket gave a one-in-14-million chance of correctly guessing the winning six out of 49 numbers. This histori
On This Day: Columbine Mine massacre: Striking coal miners are allegedly attacked with... (1927)
On November 21, 1927: Columbine Mine massacre: Striking coal miners are allegedly attacked with machine guns by a detachment of state police dressed in civilian clothes. This historical event can ser
On This Day: American Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints Judah... (1861)
On November 21, 1861: American Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints Judah Benjamin Secretary of War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: The Orange Revolution begins in Ukraine, resulting from the presidential... (2004)
On November 22, 2004: The Orange Revolution begins in Ukraine, resulting from the presidential elections. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury announces in a statement that he is... (1991)
On November 23, 1991: Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury announces in a statement that he is HIV-positive. He dies the following day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Conrad of Montferrat becomes King of Jerusalem upon his marriage to Isabella I... (1190)
On November 24, 1190: Conrad of Montferrat becomes King of Jerusalem upon his marriage to Isabella I of Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, Imam, dies, making the species... (2019)
On November 23, 2019: The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, Imam, dies, making the species officially extinct in the country. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: A series of bombings kills at least 215 people and injures 257 others in Sadr... (2006)
On November 23, 2006: A series of bombings kills at least 215 people and injures 257 others in Sadr City, making it the second deadliest sectarian attack since the beginning of the Iraq War in 2003.