Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: The Universität Heidelberg holds its first lecture, making it the oldest German... (1386)
On October 19, 1386: The Universität Heidelberg holds its first lecture, making it the oldest German university. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: The settlement of Villa Imperial de Carlos V (now the city of Potosí) in Bolivia... (1545)
On April 10, 1545: The settlement of Villa Imperial de Carlos V (now the city of Potosí) in Bolivia is founded after the discovery of huge silver deposits in the area. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Mexican Revolution leader Emiliano Zapata is ambushed and shot dead by... (1919)
On April 10, 1919: Mexican Revolution leader Emiliano Zapata is ambushed and shot dead by government forces in Morelos. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Utrecht, bringing an end to the War... (1713)
On April 11, 1713: France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Utrecht, bringing an end to the War of the Spanish Succession (Queen Anne's War). Britain accepts Philip V as King of Spain, while Philip
On This Day: King Edwin of Northumbria is converted to Christianity by Paulinus, Bishop of... (627)
On April 12, 627: King Edwin of Northumbria is converted to Christianity by Paulinus, Bishop of York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fa
On This Day: The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 gives Roman Catholics in the United Kingdom... (1829)
On April 13, 1829: The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 gives Roman Catholics in the United Kingdom the right to vote and to sit in Parliament. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: World War II: The discovery of mass graves of Polish prisoners of war killed by... (1943)
On April 13, 1943: World War II: The discovery of mass graves of Polish prisoners of war killed by Soviet forces in the Katyń Forest Massacre is announced, causing a diplomatic rift between the Polish
On This Day: The Republic of Georgia introduces the post of President following its... (1991)
On April 14, 1991: The Republic of Georgia introduces the post of President following its declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Foundation of the short-lived Kingdom of Corsica. (1736)
On April 15, 1736: Foundation of the short-lived Kingdom of Corsica. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: Jackie Robinson debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking baseball's color line. (1947)
On April 15, 1947: Jackie Robinson debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking baseball's color line. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On This Day: The New York Times and the New Yorker win the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service... (2018)
On April 16, 2018: The New York Times and the New Yorker win the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for breaking news of the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse scandal. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Russian troops open fire on striking goldfield workers in northeast Siberia,... (1912)
On April 17, 1912: Russian troops open fire on striking goldfield workers in northeast Siberia, killing at least 150. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: Forces of the Communist-controlled Greek People's Liberation Army attack the... (1944)
On April 17, 1944: Forces of the Communist-controlled Greek People's Liberation Army attack the smaller National and Social Liberation resistance group, which surrenders. Its leader Dimitrios Psarros
On This Day: The Peak District becomes the United Kingdom's first National Park. (1951)
On April 17, 1951: The Peak District becomes the United Kingdom's first National Park. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside
On This Day: Mir Akbar Khyber is assassinated, provoking the Saur Revolution in Afghanistan. (1978)
On April 17, 1978: Mir Akbar Khyber is assassinated, provoking the Saur Revolution in Afghanistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: The Treaty of London establishes Belgium as a kingdom and guarantees its... (1839)
On April 19, 1839: The Treaty of London establishes Belgium as a kingdom and guarantees its neutrality. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: France declares war against the "King of Hungary and Bohemia", the beginning of... (1792)
On April 20, 1792: France declares war against the "King of Hungary and Bohemia", the beginning of the French Revolutionary Wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The Laguna Copperplate Inscription (the earliest known written document found in... (900)
On April 21, 900: The Laguna Copperplate Inscription (the earliest known written document found in what is now the Philippines): the Commander-in-Chief of the Kingdom of Tondo, as represented by the H
On This Day: The city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is founded on... (1782)
On April 21, 1782: The city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is founded on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke. This historical event can se
On This Day: The first election of the Universal House of Justice is held, marking its... (1963)
On April 21, 1963: The first election of the Universal House of Justice is held, marking its establishment as the supreme governing institution of the Baháʼí Faith. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The controversial Kharkiv Pact (Russian Ukrainian Naval Base for Gas Treaty) is... (2010)
On April 21, 2010: The controversial Kharkiv Pact (Russian Ukrainian Naval Base for Gas Treaty) is signed in Kharkiv, Ukraine, by Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and Russian President Dmitry Med
On This Day: Spanish-American War: President William McKinley calls for 125,000 volunteers to... (1898)
On April 22, 1898: Spanish-American War: President William McKinley calls for 125,000 volunteers to join the National Guard and fight in Cuba, while Congress more than doubles regular Army forces to 6
On This Day: The Council of Europe is founded during the Hague Congress. (1948)
On May 7, 1948: The Council of Europe is founded during the Hague Congress. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Dagobert III succeeds his father King Childebert III as King of the Franks. (711)
On April 23, 711: Dagobert III succeeds his father King Childebert III as King of the Franks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.