Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: The last of Tītokowaru's forces surrendered to the New Zealand government,... (1869)
On March 24, 1869: The last of Tītokowaru's forces surrendered to the New Zealand government, ending his uprising. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: American Civil War: United States President Abraham Lincoln reluctantly restores... (1862)
On September 2, 1862: American Civil War: United States President Abraham Lincoln reluctantly restores Union General George B. McClellan to full command after General John Pope's disastrous defeat at
On This Day: San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest... (301)
On September 3, 301: San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded by Saint Marinus. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: King Wamba of the Visigoths puts down a revolt by Hilderic, governor of Nîmes... (673)
On September 3, 673: King Wamba of the Visigoths puts down a revolt by Hilderic, governor of Nîmes (France) and rival for the throne. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The Battle of Worcester is the last significant action in the Wars of the Three... (1651)
On September 3, 1651: The Battle of Worcester is the last significant action in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: World War II: France, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia declare war... (1939)
On September 3, 1939: World War II: France, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia declare war on Germany after the invasion of Poland, forming the Allied nations. The Viceroy of India also dec
On This Day: Capitol Hill massacre: A gunman kills six people before taking his own life at a... (2006)
On March 25, 2006: Capitol Hill massacre: A gunman kills six people before taking his own life at a party in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Viking program: The American Viking 2 spacecraft lands at Utopia Planitia on... (1976)
On September 3, 1976: Viking program: The American Viking 2 spacecraft lands at Utopia Planitia on Mars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i
On This Day: President of the Philippines Joseph Estrada is ousted in a nonviolent four-day... (2001)
On January 20, 2001: President of the Philippines Joseph Estrada is ousted in a nonviolent four-day revolution, and is succeeded by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: After taking off from Dubai International Airport, UPS Airlines Flight 6... (2010)
On September 3, 2010: After taking off from Dubai International Airport, UPS Airlines Flight 6 develops an in-flight fire in the cargo hold and crashes near Nad Al Sheba, killing both crew members on
On This Day: The U.S. House of Representatives votes 395-28 to reprimand Newt Gingrich for... (1997)
On January 21, 1997: The U.S. House of Representatives votes 395-28 to reprimand Newt Gingrich for ethics violations, making him the first Speaker of the House to be so disciplined. This historical e
On This Day: Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands abdicates for health reasons. (1948)
On September 4, 1948: Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands abdicates for health reasons. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consid
On This Day: American Civil Rights Movement: Little Rock Crisis: The governor of Arkansas... (1957)
On September 4, 1957: American Civil Rights Movement: Little Rock Crisis: The governor of Arkansas calls out the National Guard to prevent African American students from enrolling in Little Rock Centr
On This Day: The Kingdom of Great Britain signs preliminary articles of peace with the... (1783)
On January 20, 1783: The Kingdom of Great Britain signs preliminary articles of peace with the Kingdom of France, setting the stage for the official end of hostilities in the American Revolutionary Wa
On This Day: World War II: The British Royal Air Force suffers its first fighter pilot... (1939)
On September 6, 1939: World War II: The British Royal Air Force suffers its first fighter pilot casualty of the Second World War at the Battle of Barking Creek as a result of friendly fire. This hist
On This Day: Production of the DeLorean sports car begins in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland,... (1981)
On January 21, 1981: Production of the DeLorean sports car begins in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and is replaced... (2022)
On September 6, 2022: Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and is replaced by Liz Truss. Their meetings with Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle were the Queen's final offi
On This Day: Russo-Ukrainian War: Ukraine begins its Kharkiv counteroffensive, surprising... (2022)
On September 6, 2022: Russo-Ukrainian War: Ukraine begins its Kharkiv counteroffensive, surprising Russian forces and retaking over 3,000 square kilometers of land, recapturing the entire Kharkiv Obla
On This Day: Louis the Stammerer is crowned as king of West Francia by Pope John VIII. (878)
On September 7, 878: Louis the Stammerer is crowned as king of West Francia by Pope John VIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: While walking across Waterloo Bridge in London, Bulgarian dissident Georgi... (1978)
On September 7, 1978: While walking across Waterloo Bridge in London, Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov is assassinated by Bulgarian secret police agent Francesco Gullino by means of a ricin pellet fi
On This Day: Warsaw falls without resistance to a small force under the command of Charles X... (1655)
On September 8, 1655: Warsaw falls without resistance to a small force under the command of Charles X Gustav of Sweden during The Deluge, making it the first time the city is captured by a foreign arm
On This Day: World Airways Flight 802 crashes into Mount Dutton in King Cove, Alaska, killing... (1973)
On September 8, 1973: World Airways Flight 802 crashes into Mount Dutton in King Cove, Alaska, killing six people. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: Mary Stuart, at nine months old, is crowned "Queen of Scots" in the central... (1543)
On September 9, 1543: Mary Stuart, at nine months old, is crowned "Queen of Scots" in the central Scottish town of Stirling. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: World War II: The Fatherland Front takes power in Bulgaria through a military... (1944)
On September 9, 1944: World War II: The Fatherland Front takes power in Bulgaria through a military coup in the capital and armed rebellion in the country. A new pro-Soviet government is established.