Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: George Town, Penang, is made a city by a royal charter of Queen Elizabeth II of... (1957)
On January 1, 1957: George Town, Penang, is made a city by a royal charter of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: In the 14 July Revolution in Iraq, the monarchy is overthrown by popular forces... (1958)
On July 14, 1958: In the 14 July Revolution in Iraq, the monarchy is overthrown by popular forces led by Abd al-Karim Qasim, who becomes the nation's new leader. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: John Ball, a leader in the Peasants' Revolt, is hanged, drawn and quartered in... (1381)
On July 15, 1381: John Ball, a leader in the Peasants' Revolt, is hanged, drawn and quartered in the presence of King Richard II of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: The Hijrah of Muhammad begins, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar. (622)
On July 16, 622: The Hijrah of Muhammad begins, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: King Richard II of England is crowned. (1377)
On July 16, 1377: King Richard II of England is crowned. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching abou
On This Day: American Civil War: At the order of President Abraham Lincoln, Union troops... (1861)
On July 16, 1861: American Civil War: At the order of President Abraham Lincoln, Union troops begin a 25-mile march into Virginia for what will become the First Battle of Bull Run, the first major lan
On This Day: King Leopold III of Belgium abdicates in favor of his son, Baudouin of Belgium. (1951)
On July 16, 1951: King Leopold III of Belgium abdicates in favor of his son, Baudouin of Belgium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impa
On This Day: The Mont Blanc Tunnel linking France and Italy opens. (1965)
On July 16, 1965: The Mont Blanc Tunnel linking France and Italy opens. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when
On This Day: World War II: The main three leaders of the Allied nations, Winston Churchill,... (1945)
On July 17, 1945: World War II: The main three leaders of the Allied nations, Winston Churchill, Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin hold the Potsdam Conference in the German city of Potsdam to decide t
On This Day: The Ballot Act 1872 in the United Kingdom introduced the requirement that... (1872)
On July 18, 1872: The Ballot Act 1872 in the United Kingdom introduced the requirement that parliamentary and local government elections be held by secret ballot. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Supreme Court of India decriminalised all consensual sex among adults in... (2018)
On September 6, 2018: Supreme Court of India decriminalised all consensual sex among adults in private, making homosexuality legal on the Indian lands. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Unsuccessful in his attempt to conquer the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi for the... (1817)
On July 19, 1817: Unsuccessful in his attempt to conquer the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi for the Russian-American Company, Georg Anton Schäffer is forced to admit defeat and leave Kauaʻi. This historical even
On This Day: The rigid airship USS Macon surprised the USS Houston near Clipperton Island... (1934)
On July 19, 1934: The rigid airship USS Macon surprised the USS Houston near Clipperton Island with a mail delivery for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, demonstrating its potential for tracking ships
On This Day: The town of Kokkola (Swedish: Karleby) is founded by King Gustavus Adolphus of... (1620)
On September 7, 1620: The town of Kokkola (Swedish: Karleby) is founded by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a
On This Day: King Abdullah I of Jordan is assassinated by a Palestinian while attending... (1951)
On July 20, 1951: King Abdullah I of Jordan is assassinated by a Palestinian while attending Friday prayers in Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the e
On This Day: Seventeen government soldiers are killed in an attack by FARC revolutionaries in... (2013)
On July 20, 2013: Seventeen government soldiers are killed in an attack by FARC revolutionaries in the Colombian department of Arauca. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: William Shakespeare's play, The Merchant of Venice, is entered on the... (1598)
On July 22, 1598: William Shakespeare's play, The Merchant of Venice, is entered on the Stationers' Register. By decree of Queen Elizabeth, the Stationers' Register licensed printed works, giving the
On This Day: The United States government begins compulsory civilian gasoline rationing due... (1942)
On July 22, 1942: The United States government begins compulsory civilian gasoline rationing due to the wartime demands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: Kingdom of Prussia re-conquers Mainz from France. (1793)
On July 23, 1793: Kingdom of Prussia re-conquers Mainz from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when pre
On This Day: Duke Wladyslaw Lokietek becomes king of Poland. (1320)
On January 20, 1320: Duke Wladyslaw Lokietek becomes king of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: The only successful hijacking of an El Al aircraft takes place when a Boeing 707... (1968)
On July 23, 1968: The only successful hijacking of an El Al aircraft takes place when a Boeing 707 carrying ten crew and 38 passengers is taken over by three members of the Popular Front for the Liber
On This Day: Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway. (1523)
On January 20, 1523: Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through his
On This Day: Wang Geon becomes King of Goryeo after overthrowing Gung Ye in a coup the... (918)
On July 25, 918: Wang Geon becomes King of Goryeo after overthrowing Gung Ye in a coup the previous day This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: Battle of Ourique: The Almoravids, led by Ali ibn Yusuf, are defeated by Prince... (1139)
On July 25, 1139: Battle of Ourique: The Almoravids, led by Ali ibn Yusuf, are defeated by Prince Afonso Henriques who is proclaimed King of Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful se