Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Somali Civil War: President George H. W. Bush orders 28,000 U.S. troops to... (1992)
On December 4, 1992: Somali Civil War: President George H. W. Bush orders 28,000 U.S. troops to Somalia in Northeast Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: King Manuel I of Portugal issues a decree ordering the expulsion of Jews from... (1496)
On December 5, 1496: King Manuel I of Portugal issues a decree ordering the expulsion of Jews from the country. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: Thirteen-year-old Charles IX becomes king of France, with Queen Mother Catherine... (1560)
On December 5, 1560: Thirteen-year-old Charles IX becomes king of France, with Queen Mother Catherine de' Medici as regent. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Abyssinia Crisis: Italian troops attack Wal Wal in Abyssinia, taking four days... (1934)
On December 5, 1934: Abyssinia Crisis: Italian troops attack Wal Wal in Abyssinia, taking four days to capture the city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: Béla I is crowned king of Hungary. (1060)
On December 6, 1060: Béla I is crowned king of Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about
On This Day: The Civil Partnership Act comes into effect in the United Kingdom, and the first... (2005)
On December 5, 2005: The Civil Partnership Act comes into effect in the United Kingdom, and the first civil partnership is registered there. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: A case of influenza was recorded at Camp Funston, Kansas, conventionally marking... (1918)
On March 4, 1918: A case of influenza was recorded at Camp Funston, Kansas, conventionally marking the beginning of the worldwide Spanish flu pandemic. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Greek politician Charilaos Trikoupis publishes a manifesto in the Athens daily... (1874)
On June 29, 1874: Greek politician Charilaos Trikoupis publishes a manifesto in the Athens daily Kairoi entitled "Who's to Blame?" leveling complaints against King George. Trikoupis is elected Prime M
On This Day: Ming China's Admiral Zheng He returns to Nanjing after the third treasure voyage... (1411)
On July 6, 1411: Ming China's Admiral Zheng He returns to Nanjing after the third treasure voyage and presents the Sinhalese king, captured during the Ming-Kotte War, to the Yongle Emperor. This hist
On This Day: George V becomes King of Great Britain, Ireland, and many overseas territories,... (1910)
On May 6, 1910: George V becomes King of Great Britain, Ireland, and many overseas territories, on the death of his father, Edward VII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The ships Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery depart England carrying... (1606)
On December 19, 1606: The ships Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery depart England carrying settlers who founded, at Jamestown, Virginia, the first of the thirteen colonies that became the United
On This Day: William Pitt the Younger becomes the youngest Prime Minister of the United... (1783)
On December 19, 1783: William Pitt the Younger becomes the youngest Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at 24. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: King Constantine I is restored as King of the Hellenes after the death of his... (1920)
On December 19, 1920: King Constantine I is restored as King of the Hellenes after the death of his son Alexander of Greece and a plebiscite. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The city of Kuopio, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by... (1775)
On November 17, 1775: The city of Kuopio, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by King Gustav III of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: French King Charles VIII occupies Florence, Italy. (1494)
On November 17, 1494: French King Charles VIII occupies Florence, Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it whe
On This Day: The future Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. He would become... (1152)
On May 18, 1152: The future Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. He would become king two years later, after the death of his cousin once removed King Stephen of England. This historical
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares... (1803)
On May 18, 1803: Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: Vietnam War: Vietnamization continues as President Richard Nixon announces that... (1970)
On October 12, 1970: Vietnam War: Vietnamization continues as President Richard Nixon announces that the United States will withdraw 40,000 more troops before Christmas. This historical event can ser
On This Day: George, Elector of Hanover, becomes King George I of Great Britain, marking the... (1714)
On August 1, 1714: George, Elector of Hanover, becomes King George I of Great Britain, marking the beginning of the Georgian era of British history. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: The Prome Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in present-day Myanmar. (1542)
On May 19, 1542: The Prome Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in present-day Myanmar. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consid
On This Day: Hundreds of the Knights Templar in France are arrested at dawn by King Philip... (1307)
On October 13, 1307: Hundreds of the Knights Templar in France are arrested at dawn by King Philip the Fair, and later confess under torture to heresy. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: John Cabot sets sail from Bristol, England, on his ship Matthew looking for a... (1497)
On May 20, 1497: John Cabot sets sail from Bristol, England, on his ship Matthew looking for a route to the west (other documents give a May 2 date). This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Cuba gains independence from the United States. Tomás Estrada Palma becomes the... (1902)
On May 20, 1902: Cuba gains independence from the United States. Tomás Estrada Palma becomes the country's first President. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: In a referendum in Quebec, the population rejects, with 60% of the vote, a... (1980)
On May 20, 1980: In a referendum in Quebec, the population rejects, with 60% of the vote, a government proposal to move towards independence from Canada. This historical event can serve as a powerful