Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: The United Kingdom sells a meteorological station on the South Orkney Islands to... (1904)
On February 22, 1904: The United Kingdom sells a meteorological station on the South Orkney Islands to Argentina; the islands are subsequently claimed by the United Kingdom in 1908. This historical e
On This Day: World War II: President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur... (1942)
On February 22, 1942: World War II: President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines as the Japanese victory becomes inevitable. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Cold War: Following President Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of... (1973)
On February 22, 1973: Cold War: Following President Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of China, the two countries agree to establish liaison offices. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Belgian Revolution takes legal form when the provisional government secedes... (1830)
On October 4, 1830: The Belgian Revolution takes legal form when the provisional government secedes from the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: Mexican-American War: Battle of Buena Vista: In Mexico, American troops under... (1847)
On February 23, 1847: Mexican-American War: Battle of Buena Vista: In Mexico, American troops under future president General Zachary Taylor defeat Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna. This hi
On This Day: King Huneric of the Vandals replaces Nicene bishops with Arian ones, and... (484)
On February 24, 484: King Huneric of the Vandals replaces Nicene bishops with Arian ones, and banishes some to Corsica. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: King Charles III of Naples and Hungary is assassinated at Buda. (1386)
On February 24, 1386: King Charles III of Naples and Hungary is assassinated at Buda. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider
On This Day: Coronation of Ferdinand I as the king of Bohemia in Prague. (1527)
On February 24, 1527: Coronation of Ferdinand I as the king of Bohemia in Prague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usi
On This Day: Sinking of HMS Peacock by USS Hornet on the Demerara River, Guyana. (1813)
On February 24, 1813: Sinking of HMS Peacock by USS Hornet on the Demerara River, Guyana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On This Day: Basutoland becomes independent from the United Kingdom and is renamed Lesotho. (1966)
On October 4, 1966: Basutoland becomes independent from the United Kingdom and is renamed Lesotho. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libe
On This Day: Ghanaian coup d'état by National Liberation Council overthrows Kwame Nkrumah's... (1966)
On February 24, 1966: Ghanaian coup d'état by National Liberation Council overthrows Kwame Nkrumah's Government This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fre
On This Day: Roman emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius as his son, effectively making him... (138)
On February 25, 138: Roman emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius as his son, effectively making him his successor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: Lord George Paulet occupies the Kingdom of Hawaii in the name of Great Britain... (1843)
On February 25, 1843: Lord George Paulet occupies the Kingdom of Hawaii in the name of Great Britain in the Paulet affair. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: People Power Revolution: President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos flees the... (1986)
On February 25, 1986: People Power Revolution: President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos flees the nation after 20 years of rule; Corazon Aquino becomes the Philippines' first female president. T
On This Day: Battle of Benevento: An army led by Charles, Count of Anjou, defeats a combined... (1266)
On February 26, 1266: Battle of Benevento: An army led by Charles, Count of Anjou, defeats a combined German and Sicilian force led by Manfred, King of Sicily. Manfred is killed in the battle and Pope
On This Day: The UK's oldest investment banking institute, Barings Bank, collapses after a... (1995)
On February 26, 1995: The UK's oldest investment banking institute, Barings Bank, collapses after a rogue securities broker Nick Leeson loses $1.4 billion by speculating on the Singapore International
On This Day: Henry IV is crowned King of France. (1594)
On February 27, 1594: Henry IV is crowned King of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching abo
On This Day: Russian politician Boris Nemtsov is assassinated in Moscow while out walking... (2015)
On February 27, 2015: Russian politician Boris Nemtsov is assassinated in Moscow while out walking with his girlfriend. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: The United Kingdom ends its protectorate over Egypt through a Unilateral... (1922)
On February 28, 1922: The United Kingdom ends its protectorate over Egypt through a Unilateral Declaration of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: A gun explodes on board the steam warship USS Princeton during a pleasure cruise... (1844)
On February 28, 1844: A gun explodes on board the steam warship USS Princeton during a pleasure cruise down the Potomac River, killing six, including Secretary of State Abel Upshur. President John Tyl
On This Day: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agents raid the Branch Davidian... (1993)
On February 28, 1993: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agents raid the Branch Davidian church in Waco, Texas with a warrant to arrest the group's leader David Koresh, starting a 51-day st
On This Day: Sixty-three Huguenots are massacred in Wassy, France, marking the start of the... (1562)
On March 1, 1562: Sixty-three Huguenots are massacred in Wassy, France, marking the start of the French Wars of Religion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: Following mass protests in Petrograd demanding greater freedom in the RSFSR, the... (1921)
On March 1, 1921: Following mass protests in Petrograd demanding greater freedom in the RSFSR, the Kronstadt rebellion begins, with sailors and citizens taking up arms against the Bolsheviks. This hi
On This Day: Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoth army under king Vitiges begins the siege of the... (537)
On March 2, 537: Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoth army under king Vitiges begins the siege of the capital. Belisarius conducts a delaying action outside the Flaminian Gate; he and a detachment of his buce