Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: World War II: In Gibraltar, a Royal Air Force B-24 Liberator bomber crashes into... (1943)
On July 4, 1943: World War II: In Gibraltar, a Royal Air Force B-24 Liberator bomber crashes into the sea in an apparent accident moments after takeoff, killing sixteen passengers on board, including
On This Day: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Freedom of Information Act into... (1966)
On July 4, 1966: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Freedom of Information Act into United States law. The act went into effect the next year. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: Columbia lands at Edwards Air Force Base at the end of... (1982)
On July 4, 1982: Space Shuttle program: Columbia lands at Edwards Air Force Base at the end of the program's final test flight, STS-4. President Ronald Reagan declares the Space Shuttle to be operatio
On This Day: Metallica performs a show in Antarctica, making them the first musical act to... (2013)
On December 8, 2013: Metallica performs a show in Antarctica, making them the first musical act to perform on all seven continents. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The Solomon Islands becomes independent from the United Kingdom. (1978)
On July 7, 1978: The Solomon Islands becomes independent from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider
On This Day: King Charles XV & IV accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway. (1859)
On July 8, 1859: King Charles XV & IV accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using i
On This Day: The inaugural 1980 State of Origin game is won by Queensland who defeat New... (1980)
On July 8, 1980: The inaugural 1980 State of Origin game is won by Queensland who defeat New South Wales 20-10 at Lang Park. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: King Henry VIII of England annuls his marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of... (1540)
On July 9, 1540: King Henry VIII of England annuls his marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On This Day: Napoleon annexes the Kingdom of Holland as part of the First French Empire. (1810)
On July 9, 1810: Napoleon annexes the Kingdom of Holland as part of the First French Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. C
On This Day: Ladislaus IV, King of Hungary, is assassinated at the castle of Körösszeg... (1290)
On July 10, 1290: Ladislaus IV, King of Hungary, is assassinated at the castle of Körösszeg (modern-day Cheresig in Romania). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: King James VI of Scotland holds a masque at the baptism of Prince Henry at... (1594)
On August 30, 1594: King James VI of Scotland holds a masque at the baptism of Prince Henry at Stirling Castle. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring na
On This Day: World War II: The Vichy government is established in France. (1940)
On July 10, 1940: World War II: The Vichy government is established in France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: Philippine Revolution: After Spanish victory in the Battle of San Juan del... (1896)
On August 30, 1896: Philippine Revolution: After Spanish victory in the Battle of San Juan del Monte, eight provinces in the Philippines are declared under martial law by the Spanish Governor-General
On This Day: Miguel Ángel Blanco, a member of Partido Popular (Spain), is kidnapped (and... (1997)
On July 10, 1997: Miguel Ángel Blanco, a member of Partido Popular (Spain), is kidnapped (and later murdered) in the Basque city of Ermua by ETA members, sparking widespread protests. This historical
On This Day: Baldwin IV, 13, becomes King of Jerusalem, with Raymond III, Count of Tripoli as... (1174)
On July 11, 1174: Baldwin IV, 13, becomes King of Jerusalem, with Raymond III, Count of Tripoli as regent and William of Tyre as chancellor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the... (1302)
On July 11, 1302: Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: While exploring the North Atlantic Ocean in an attempt to find the Northwest... (1576)
On July 11, 1576: While exploring the North Atlantic Ocean in an attempt to find the Northwest Passage, Martin Frobisher sights Greenland, mistaking it for the hypothesized (but non-existent) island o
On This Day: King Henry V of England dies of dysentery while in France and his son, Henry VI,... (1422)
On August 31, 1422: King Henry V of England dies of dysentery while in France and his son, Henry VI, becomes king at the age of nine months. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. (1979)
On July 12, 1979: The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation
On This Day: The General Assembly's Institution, now the Scottish Church College, one of the... (1830)
On July 13, 1830: The General Assembly's Institution, now the Scottish Church College, one of the pioneering institutions that ushered the Bengali Renaissance, is founded by Alexander Duff and Raja Ra
On This Day: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by... (2016)
On July 13, 2016: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: King Otto II and his Frankish army are defeated by the Muslim army of al-Qasim... (982)
On July 14, 982: King Otto II and his Frankish army are defeated by the Muslim army of al-Qasim at Cape Colonna, Southern Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Former president of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an... (2024)
On July 13, 2024: Former president of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. This historical eve
On This Day: Christian I is crowned king of Denmark. (1449)
On October 28, 1449: Christian I is crowned king of Denmark. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it wh