Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: End of the Iberian Union: Portugal acclaims as King João IV of Portugal, ending... (1640)
On December 1, 1640: End of the Iberian Union: Portugal acclaims as King João IV of Portugal, ending 59 years of personal union of the crowns of Portugal and Spain and the end of the rule of the Phili
On This Day: Argentine general Juan Lavalle makes a coup against governor Manuel Dorrego,... (1828)
On December 1, 1828: Argentine general Juan Lavalle makes a coup against governor Manuel Dorrego, beginning the Decembrist revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Iceland becomes a sovereign state, yet remains a part of the Danish kingdom. (1918)
On December 1, 1918: Iceland becomes a sovereign state, yet remains a part of the Danish kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impa
On This Day: Channel Tunnel sections started from the United Kingdom and France meet beneath... (1990)
On December 1, 1990: Channel Tunnel sections started from the United Kingdom and France meet beneath the seabed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Lady Astor becomes the first female Member of Parliament (MP) to take her seat... (1919)
On December 1, 1919: Lady Astor becomes the first female Member of Parliament (MP) to take her seat in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. (She had been elected to that position on November 28
On This Day: Vietnam War: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and his top-ranking advisers meet... (1964)
On December 1, 1964: Vietnam War: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and his top-ranking advisers meet to discuss plans to bomb North Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Vicente Fox Quesada is inaugurated as the president of Mexico, marking the first... (2000)
On December 1, 2000: Vicente Fox Quesada is inaugurated as the president of Mexico, marking the first peaceful transfer of executive federal power to an opposing political party following a free and d
On This Day: Monroe Doctrine: In a State of the Union message, U.S. President James Monroe... (1823)
On December 2, 1823: Monroe Doctrine: In a State of the Union message, U.S. President James Monroe proclaims American neutrality in future European conflicts, and warns European powers not to interfer
On This Day: In a State of the Union message, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt delivers a... (1901)
On December 3, 1901: In a State of the Union message, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt delivers a 20,000-word report to the House of Representatives asking Congress to curb the power of trusts "withi
On This Day: Laotian Civil War: The Pathet Lao seizes the Laotian capital of Vientiane,... (1975)
On December 2, 1975: Laotian Civil War: The Pathet Lao seizes the Laotian capital of Vientiane, forces the abdication of King Sisavang Vatthana, and proclaims the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Th
On This Day: The United Kingdom devolves political power in Northern Ireland to the Northern... (1999)
On December 2, 1999: The United Kingdom devolves political power in Northern Ireland to the Northern Ireland Executive following the Good Friday Agreement. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: Iranian Revolution: Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini becomes the first Supreme Leader... (1979)
On December 3, 1979: Iranian Revolution: Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini becomes the first Supreme Leader of Iran. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: Greek Civil War: Fighting breaks out in Athens between the ELAS and government... (1944)
On December 3, 1944: Greek Civil War: Fighting breaks out in Athens between the ELAS and government forces supported by the British Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: American Civil War: The 109 electors of the several states of the Confederate... (1861)
On December 4, 1861: American Civil War: The 109 electors of the several states of the Confederate States of America unanimously elect Jefferson Davis as President and Alexander H. Stephens as Vice Pr
On This Day: Sir Duncan George Stewart, governor of the Crown Colony of Sarawak, was fatally... (1949)
On December 4, 1949: Sir Duncan George Stewart, governor of the Crown Colony of Sarawak, was fatally stabbed by a member of the Rukun 13. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson sails for the World War I peace talks in... (1918)
On December 4, 1918: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson sails for the World War I peace talks in Versailles, becoming the first US president to travel to Europe while in office. This historical event can
On This Day: The MV Amazon Venture oil tanker begins leaking oil while at the port of... (1986)
On December 4, 1986: The MV Amazon Venture oil tanker begins leaking oil while at the port of Savannah in the United States, resulting in an oil spill of approximately 500,000 US gallons (1,900,000 L)
On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt closes down the Works... (1943)
On December 4, 1943: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt closes down the Works Progress Administration, because of the high levels of wartime employment in the United States. This hist
On This Day: Seeking to resubjugate Muscovy, Emir Edigu of the Golden Horde reaches Moscow,... (1408)
On December 5, 1408: Seeking to resubjugate Muscovy, Emir Edigu of the Golden Horde reaches Moscow, burning areas around the city but failing to take the city itself. This historical event can serve
On This Day: World War II: Allied air forces begin attacking Germany's secret weapons bases... (1943)
On December 5, 1943: World War II: Allied air forces begin attacking Germany's secret weapons bases in Operation Crossbow. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: Islamic insurgents kill three state police at a traffic circle before taking an... (2014)
On December 4, 2014: Islamic insurgents kill three state police at a traffic circle before taking an empty school and a "press house" in Grozny. Ten state forces die with 28 injured in gun battles end
On This Day: Alaric II succeeds his father Euric and becomes king of the Visigoths. He... (484)
On December 28, 484: Alaric II succeeds his father Euric and becomes king of the Visigoths. He establishes his capital at Aire-sur-l'Adour (Southern Gaul). This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: The Southern Cross expedition led by Carsten Borchgrevink achieved a new... (1900)
On February 16, 1900: The Southern Cross expedition led by Carsten Borchgrevink achieved a new Farthest South of 78° 50'S, making the first landing at the Great Ice Barrier. This historical event can
On This Day: In Memphis, Tennessee, James Earl Ray pleads guilty to assassinating Martin... (1969)
On March 10, 1969: In Memphis, Tennessee, James Earl Ray pleads guilty to assassinating Martin Luther King Jr. He later unsuccessfully attempts to recant. This historical event can serve as a powerfu