Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: King Henry VIII of England marries Jane Seymour, a lady-in-waiting to his first... (1536)
On May 30, 1536: King Henry VIII of England marries Jane Seymour, a lady-in-waiting to his first two wives. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: Japan launches its postal savings system, modeled after a similar system in the... (1874)
On August 5, 1874: Japan launches its postal savings system, modeled after a similar system in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: John Francis attempts to murder Queen Victoria as she drives down Constitution... (1842)
On May 30, 1842: John Francis attempts to murder Queen Victoria as she drives down Constitution Hill in London with Prince Albert. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: The Angry Brigade goes on trial over a series of 25 bombings throughout the... (1972)
On May 30, 1972: The Angry Brigade goes on trial over a series of 25 bombings throughout the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a
On This Day: Former Liberian president Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years in prison for... (2012)
On May 30, 2012: Former Liberian president Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years in prison for his role in atrocities committed during the Sierra Leone Civil War. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Cold War: The United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union sign the... (1963)
On August 5, 1963: Cold War: The United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union sign the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: King Henry III lays the first stone of the Pont Neuf (New Bridge), the oldest... (1578)
On May 31, 1578: King Henry III lays the first stone of the Pont Neuf (New Bridge), the oldest bridge of Paris, France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: The President of Mexico Porfirio Díaz flees the country during the Mexican... (1911)
On May 31, 1911: The President of Mexico Porfirio Díaz flees the country during the Mexican Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: Watergate scandal: President Richard Nixon, under orders of the US Supreme... (1974)
On August 5, 1974: Watergate scandal: President Richard Nixon, under orders of the US Supreme Court, releases the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972, clearly revealing his actions in coveri
On This Day: The Confederation Bridge opens, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New... (1997)
On May 31, 1997: The Confederation Bridge opens, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: A record breaking 2.6 mile wide tornado strikes near El Reno, Oklahoma, United... (2013)
On May 31, 2013: A record breaking 2.6 mile wide tornado strikes near El Reno, Oklahoma, United States, causing eight fatalities (including three storm chasers) and over 150 injuries. This historical
On This Day: Alfonso X is proclaimed king of Castile and León. (1252)
On June 1, 1252: Alfonso X is proclaimed king of Castile and León. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: Anne Boleyn is crowned Queen of England. (1533)
On June 1, 1533: Anne Boleyn is crowned Queen of England. 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: Ion Antonescu, "Conducator" ("Leader") of Romania during World War II, is... (1946)
On June 1, 1946: Ion Antonescu, "Conducator" ("Leader") of Romania during World War II, is executed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: The Heimlich maneuver for rescuing choking victims is published in the journal... (1974)
On June 1, 1974: The Heimlich maneuver for rescuing choking victims is published in the journal Emergency Medicine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leade
On This Day: World War I: U-boat campaign: Two days after the United Kingdom had declared war... (1914)
On August 6, 1914: World War I: U-boat campaign: Two days after the United Kingdom had declared war on Germany over the German invasion of Belgium, ten German U-boats leave their base in Heligoland to
On This Day: Birth of the Italian Republic: In a referendum, Italians vote to turn Italy from... (1946)
On June 2, 1946: Birth of the Italian Republic: In a referendum, Italians vote to turn Italy from a monarchy into a Republic. After the referendum, King Umberto II of Italy is exiled. This historical
On This Day: Captain George Vancouver claims Puget Sound for the Kingdom of Great Britain. (1792)
On June 4, 1792: Captain George Vancouver claims Puget Sound for the Kingdom of Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: World War II: Gustaf Mannerheim, the Commander-in-Chief of the Finnish Army, is... (1942)
On June 4, 1942: World War II: Gustaf Mannerheim, the Commander-in-Chief of the Finnish Army, is granted the title of Marshal of Finland by the government on his 75th birthday. On the same day, Adolf
On This Day: Governor of California Jerry Brown signs the California Agricultural Labor... (1975)
On June 4, 1975: Governor of California Jerry Brown signs the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act into law, the first law in the United States giving farmworkers collective bargaining rights.
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Piedmont: Union forces under General David Hunter... (1864)
On June 5, 1864: American Civil War: Battle of Piedmont: Union forces under General David Hunter defeat a Confederate army at Piedmont, Virginia, taking nearly 1,000 prisoners. This historical event
On This Day: The Philippines takes over the administration of the Turtle Islands and the... (1947)
On October 16, 1947: The Philippines takes over the administration of the Turtle Islands and the Mangsee Islands from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Swedish Queen Christina abdicated her throne in favour of her cousin Charles... (1654)
On June 6, 1654: Swedish Queen Christina abdicated her throne in favour of her cousin Charles Gustav and converted to Catholicism. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is founded in London. (1844)
On June 6, 1844: The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is founded in London. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through histor