Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Queensland is established as a separate colony from New South Wales. The date is... (1859)
On June 6, 1859: Queensland is established as a separate colony from New South Wales. The date is still celebrated as Queensland Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War II: The United States Navy's victory over the Imperial Japanese Navy... (1942)
On June 6, 1942: World War II: The United States Navy's victory over the Imperial Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway is a major turning point in the Pacific Theater. All four Japanese fleet carrier
On This Day: Louis XIV is crowned King of France. (1654)
On June 7, 1654: Louis XIV 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 about l
On This Day: Israeli tourism minister Rehavam Ze'evi is assassinated by Hamdi Quran, a member... (2001)
On October 17, 2001: Israeli tourism minister Rehavam Ze'evi is assassinated by Hamdi Quran, a member of the PFLP, thus becoming the highest-ranking Israeli to be killed by a Palestinian. This histor
On This Day: Edvard Beneš resigns as President of Czechoslovakia rather than signing the... (1948)
On June 7, 1948: Edvard Beneš resigns as President of Czechoslovakia rather than signing the Ninth-of-May Constitution, making his nation a Communist state. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: Edward the Confessor becomes King of England - the country's penultimate... (1042)
On June 8, 1042: Edward the Confessor becomes King of England - the country's penultimate Anglo-Saxon king. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: Coronation of Franz Joseph as King of Hungary following the Austro-Hungarian... (1867)
On June 8, 1867: Coronation of Franz Joseph as King of Hungary following the Austro-Hungarian compromise (Ausgleich). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: Margaret Bondfield is appointed Minister of Labour. She is the first woman... (1929)
On June 8, 1929: Margaret Bondfield is appointed Minister of Labour. She is the first woman appointed to the Cabinet of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: As part of the Holy See-United Kingdom relations a British monarch makes the... (1980)
On October 17, 1980: As part of the Holy See-United Kingdom relations a British monarch makes the first state visit to the Vatican. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: U.S. President John F. Kennedy is assassinated and Texas Governor John Connally... (1963)
On November 22, 1963: U.S. President John F. Kennedy is assassinated and Texas Governor John Connally is seriously wounded by Lee Harvey Oswald, who also kills Dallas Police officer J. D. Tippit after
On This Day: Juan Carlos is declared King of Spain following the death of Francisco Franco. (1975)
On November 22, 1975: Juan Carlos is declared King of Spain following the death of Francisco Franco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: Conquest of Seville by Christian troops under King Ferdinand III of Castile. (1248)
On November 23, 1248: Conquest of Seville by Christian troops under King Ferdinand III of Castile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith
On This Day: King O'Malley drives in the first survey peg to mark commencement of work on the... (1913)
On February 20, 1913: King O'Malley drives in the first survey peg to mark commencement of work on the construction of Canberra. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne. (1495)
On February 22, 1495: King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Co
On This Day: Vietnam War: A coup d'état replaces Dương Văn Minh with General Nguyễn Khánh as... (1964)
On August 16, 1964: Vietnam War: A coup d'état replaces Dương Văn Minh with General Nguyễn Khánh as President of South Vietnam. A new constitution is established with aid from the U.S. Embassy. This
On This Day: Bridget Driscoll became the first recorded case of a pedestrian killed in a... (1896)
On August 17, 1896: Bridget Driscoll became the first recorded case of a pedestrian killed in a collision with a motor car in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: William Jennings Bryan resigns as Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of State over a... (1915)
On June 9, 1915: William Jennings Bryan resigns as Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of State over a disagreement regarding the United States' handling of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. This historical e
On This Day: Trans Australia Airlines Flight 538 crashes near Mackay Airport in Mackay,... (1960)
On June 10, 1960: Trans Australia Airlines Flight 538 crashes near Mackay Airport in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, killing 29. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Battle of Sauchieburn: Fought between rebel Lords and James III of Scotland,... (1488)
On June 11, 1488: Battle of Sauchieburn: Fought between rebel Lords and James III of Scotland, resulting in the death of the king. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Rodrigo de Borja is elected as Head of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope... (1492)
On August 11, 1492: Rodrigo de Borja is elected as Head of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Alexander VI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring
On This Day: King Alexander assumes the throne of Greece after his father, Constantine I, is... (1917)
On June 11, 1917: King Alexander assumes the throne of Greece after his father, Constantine I, is deemed to have abdicated under pressure from allied armies occupying Athens. This historical event ca
On This Day: King John of England puts his seal to Magna Carta. (1215)
On June 15, 1215: King John of England puts his seal to Magna Carta. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: Ming-Hồ War: Retired King Hồ Quý Ly and his son King Hồ Hán Thương of Hồ dynasty... (1407)
On June 16, 1407: Ming-Hồ War: Retired King Hồ Quý Ly and his son King Hồ Hán Thương of Hồ dynasty are captured by the Ming armies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The National Industrial Recovery Act is passed in the United States, allowing... (1933)
On June 16, 1933: The National Industrial Recovery Act is passed in the United States, allowing businesses to avoid antitrust prosecution if they establish voluntary wage, price, and working condition