Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: In the Kingdom of Hawaii, Kamehameha III issues the edict of toleration which... (1839)
On June 17, 1839: In the Kingdom of Hawaii, Kamehameha III issues the edict of toleration which gives Roman Catholics the freedom to worship in the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaii Catholic Church and the
On This Day: U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse... (1971)
On June 17, 1971: U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse "America's public enemy number one", starting the War on drugs. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Charles I is crowned King of Scots at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. (1633)
On June 18, 1633: Charles I is crowned King of Scots at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consid
On This Day: President Abraham Lincoln signs the Territorial Slavery Act of 1862, which... (1862)
On June 19, 1862: President Abraham Lincoln signs the Territorial Slavery Act of 1862, which prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Kuwait declares independence from the United Kingdom. (1961)
On June 19, 1961: Kuwait declares independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it w
On This Day: Monmouth Rebellion: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth declares himself King of... (1685)
On June 20, 1685: Monmouth Rebellion: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth declares himself King of England at Bridgwater. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: King William IV dies, and is succeeded by his niece, Victoria. (1837)
On June 20, 1837: King William IV dies, and is succeeded by his niece, Victoria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin
On This Day: World War II: During the Continuation War, the Soviet Union demands... (1944)
On June 20, 1944: World War II: During the Continuation War, the Soviet Union demands unconditional surrender from Finland during the beginning of partially successful Vyborg-Petrozavodsk Offensive. T
On This Day: King Louis-Philippe of France abdicates the throne. (1848)
On February 24, 1848: King Louis-Philippe of France abdicates the throne. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh
On This Day: James Otis Jr. offends the King and Parliament in a speech to the Massachusetts... (1768)
On June 21, 1768: James Otis Jr. offends the King and Parliament in a speech to the Massachusetts General Court. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of... (2000)
On June 21, 2000: Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. This historical event
On This Day: Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV Philopator of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great... (217 BC)
On June 22, 217 BC: Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV Philopator of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: The Ava Kingdom and the royal city of Ava (Inwa) founded by King Thado Minbya. (1365)
On February 26, 1365: The Ava Kingdom and the royal city of Ava (Inwa) founded by King Thado Minbya. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British... (1893)
On June 22, 1893: The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMS Victoria which sinks taking 358 crew with her, including the fleet's commander
On This Day: George V and Mary of Teck are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of... (1911)
On June 22, 1911: George V and Mary of Teck are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: The Spanish Reconquista: In the Battle of Moclín the Emirate of Granada ambush a... (1280)
On June 23, 1280: The Spanish Reconquista: In the Battle of Moclín the Emirate of Granada ambush a superior pursuing force, killing most of them in a military disaster for the Kingdom of Castile. Thi
On This Day: The International Working Union of Socialist Parties is founded in Vienna. (1921)
On February 27, 1921: The International Working Union of Socialist Parties is founded in Vienna. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: World War I: France, the United Kingdom and the British Empire declare war on... (1914)
On August 12, 1914: World War I: France, the United Kingdom and the British Empire declare war on Austria-Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leade
On This Day: Charles de La Vieuville is arrested and replaced by Cardinal Richelieu as the... (1624)
On August 12, 1624: Charles de La Vieuville is arrested and replaced by Cardinal Richelieu as the French king's chief advisor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The steamer Deutschland of Hamburg America Lines set a new record for the... (1900)
On August 13, 1900: The steamer Deutschland of Hamburg America Lines set a new record for the eastward passage when it docked on Plymouth, England, five days, 11 hours and 45 minutes after sailing fro
On This Day: Watergate scandal: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House Chief of... (1972)
On June 23, 1972: Watergate scandal: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman are taped talking about illegally using the Central Intelligence Agency to obstruct t
On This Day: John Cabot lands in North America at Newfoundland leading the first European... (1497)
On June 24, 1497: John Cabot lands in North America at Newfoundland leading the first European exploration of the region since the Vikings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon are crowned King and Queen of England. (1509)
On June 24, 1509: Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon are crowned King and Queen of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Co
On This Day: The French king Louis XIII appoints Cardinal Richelieu as prime minister. (1624)
On August 13, 1624: The French king Louis XIII appoints Cardinal Richelieu as prime minister. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.