Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Portuguese forces are defeated by the Kingdom of Kandy at the Battle of... (1630)
On August 25, 1630: Portuguese forces are defeated by the Kingdom of Kandy at the Battle of Randeniwela in Sri Lanka. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: The United Kingdom and Poland form a military alliance in which the UK promises... (1939)
On August 25, 1939: The United Kingdom and Poland form a military alliance in which the UK promises to defend Poland in case of invasion by a foreign power. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: Roman emperor Severus Alexander is murdered, marking the start of the Crisis of... (235)
On March 22, 235: Roman emperor Severus Alexander is murdered, marking the start of the Crisis of the Third Century. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: At the age of five, Louis XV becomes king of France in succession to his... (1715)
On September 1, 1715: At the age of five, Louis XV becomes king of France in succession to his great-grandfather, King Louis XIV. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The United Kingdom recognizes Bahrain's independence, which is commemorated... (1971)
On December 16, 1971: The United Kingdom recognizes Bahrain's independence, which is commemorated annually as Bahrain's National Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Henry the Young King and Margaret of France are crowned junior king and queen of... (1172)
On August 27, 1172: Henry the Young King and Margaret of France are crowned junior king and queen of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: Greco-Turkish War: The Turkish army takes the Aegean city of Afyonkarahisar from... (1922)
On August 27, 1922: Greco-Turkish War: The Turkish army takes the Aegean city of Afyonkarahisar from the Kingdom of Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Meidingnu Pamheiba is crowned King of Manipur. (1709)
On August 28, 1709: Meidingnu Pamheiba is crowned King of Manipur. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 receives royal assent, making the purchase or... (1833)
On August 28, 1833: The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 receives royal assent, making the purchase or ownership of slaves illegal in the British Empire with exceptions. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: A group of mid-level Greek Army officers launches the Goudi coup, seeking... (1909)
On August 28, 1909: A group of mid-level Greek Army officers launches the Goudi coup, seeking wide-ranging reforms. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leade
On This Day: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives... (1963)
On August 28, 1963: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Battle of Montecatini: The army of the Republic of Pisa, commanded by Uguccione... (1315)
On August 29, 1315: Battle of Montecatini: The army of the Republic of Pisa, commanded by Uguccione della Faggiuola, wins a decisive victory against the joint forces of the Kingdom of Naples and the R
On This Day: Battle of Mohács: The Ottoman Turks led by Suleiman the Magnificent defeat and... (1526)
On August 29, 1526: Battle of Mohács: The Ottoman Turks led by Suleiman the Magnificent defeat and kill the last Jagiellonian king of Hungary and Bohemia. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: The Ottoman Turks capture Buda, the capital of the Hungarian Kingdom. (1541)
On August 29, 1541: The Ottoman Turks capture Buda, the capital of the Hungarian Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On This Day: Treaty of Nanking signing ends the First Opium War. (1842)
On August 29, 1842: Treaty of Nanking signing ends the First Opium War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when
On This Day: The XIV Paralympic Games open in London, England, United Kingdom. (2012)
On August 29, 2012: The XIV Paralympic Games open in London, England, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider
On This Day: Anne, eldest daughter of King George II of Great Britain, is given the title... (1727)
On August 30, 1727: Anne, eldest daughter of King George II of Great Britain, is given the title Princess Royal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: King Kyawswa of Pagan is overthrown by the three Myinsaing brothers, marking the... (1297)
On December 17, 1297: King Kyawswa of Pagan is overthrown by the three Myinsaing brothers, marking the de facto end of the Pagan Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: The RMS Queen Mary wins the Blue Riband by setting the fastest transatlantic... (1936)
On August 30, 1936: The RMS Queen Mary wins the Blue Riband by setting the fastest transatlantic crossing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: The Allied Control Council, governing Germany after World War II, comes into... (1945)
On August 30, 1945: The Allied Control Council, governing Germany after World War II, comes into being. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: Narcissa Whitman, one of the first English-speaking white women to settle west... (1836)
On September 1, 1836: Narcissa Whitman, one of the first English-speaking white women to settle west of the Rocky Mountains, arrives at Walla Walla, Washington. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: King Haakon V moves the capital of Norway from Bergen to Oslo. (1314)
On August 31, 1314: King Haakon V moves the capital of Norway from Bergen to Oslo. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider us
On This Day: Under the influence of the Ottoman government, patriarch Symeon I convenes a... (1483)
On August 31, 1483: Under the influence of the Ottoman government, patriarch Symeon I convenes a synod of the Eastern Orthodox Churches in Constantinople which defines the ritual for admitting Catholi
On This Day: "Bloody Thursday": The police open fire on striking longshoremen in San... (1934)
On July 5, 1934: "Bloody Thursday": The police open fire on striking longshoremen in San Francisco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im