Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: The city of Helsinki, Finland (belonging to Sweden at the time) is founded by... (1550)
On June 12, 1550: The city of Helsinki, Finland (belonging to Sweden at the time) is founded by King Gustav I of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: Battle of Augsburg: The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army under King... (910)
On June 12, 910: Battle of Augsburg: The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army under King Louis the Child, using the famous feigned retreat tactic of the nomadic warriors. This historical event ca
On This Day: Badi VII, king of Sennar, surrenders his throne and realm to Isma'il Pasha,... (1821)
On June 12, 1821: Badi VII, king of Sennar, surrenders his throne and realm to Isma'il Pasha, general of the Ottoman Empire, ending the existence of that Sudanese kingdom. This historical event can s
On This Day: Pope Pius XII canonises Dominic Savio, who was 14 years old at the time of his... (1954)
On June 12, 1954: Pope Pius XII canonises Dominic Savio, who was 14 years old at the time of his death, as a saint, making him at the time the youngest unmartyred saint in the Roman Catholic Church. I
On This Day: Brunei becomes independent of the United Kingdom. (1984)
On January 1, 1984: Brunei becomes independent of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it whe
On This Day: On the orders of the President of Pakistan, Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, paramilitary... (1978)
On January 2, 1978: On the orders of the President of Pakistan, Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, paramilitary forces opened fire on peaceful protesting workers in Multan, Pakistan; it is known as 1978 massacre at
On This Day: Austria, the United Kingdom, and France form a secret defensive alliance against... (1815)
On January 3, 1815: Austria, the United Kingdom, and France form a secret defensive alliance against Prussia and Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashes into the Red Sea, resulting in 148 deaths,... (2004)
On January 3, 2004: Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashes into the Red Sea, resulting in 148 deaths, making it one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Egyptian history. This historical event can serve
On This Day: The Fabian Society is founded in London, United Kingdom. (1884)
On January 4, 1884: The Fabian Society is founded in London, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Burma gains its independence from the United Kingdom, becoming an independent... (1948)
On January 4, 1948: Burma gains its independence from the United Kingdom, becoming an independent republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom
On This Day: Cold War: At the Brandenburg Gate, U.S. President Ronald Reagan publicly... (1987)
On June 12, 1987: Cold War: At the Brandenburg Gate, U.S. President Ronald Reagan publicly challenges Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: World War I: A new Polish government in western Galicia is established,... (1918)
On October 28, 1918: World War I: A new Polish government in western Galicia is established, triggering the Polish-Ukrainian War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: King Charles I of England marries Catholic princess Henrietta Maria of France... (1625)
On June 13, 1625: King Charles I of England marries Catholic princess Henrietta Maria of France and Navarre, at Canterbury. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: At the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London, a teenager, Marcus Sarjeant,... (1981)
On June 13, 1981: At the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London, a teenager, Marcus Sarjeant, fires six blank shots at Queen Elizabeth II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Convicted Martin Luther King Jr. assassin James Earl Ray is recaptured after... (1977)
On June 13, 1977: Convicted Martin Luther King Jr. assassin James Earl Ray is recaptured after escaping from prison three days before. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Fahd becomes King of Saudi Arabia upon the death of his brother, Khalid. (1982)
On June 13, 1982: Fahd becomes King of Saudi Arabia upon the death of his brother, Khalid. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Con
On This Day: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall... (1967)
On June 13, 1967: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the... (1775)
On June 14, 1775: American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the United States Armed Forces. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: King William III of England (William of Orange) lands in Ireland to confront the... (1690)
On June 14, 1690: King William III of England (William of Orange) lands in Ireland to confront the former King James II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: Welsh rebel leader Owain GlyndΕ΅r, having declared himself Prince of Wales,... (1404)
On June 14, 1404: Welsh rebel leader Owain GlyndΕ΅r, having declared himself Prince of Wales, allies himself with the French against King Henry IV of England. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester,... (1216)
On June 14, 1216: First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester, abandoned by John, King of England, and soon conquers over half of the kingdom. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Badi VII, king of Sennar, surrenders his throne and realm to Ismail Pasha,... (1821)
On June 14, 1821: Badi VII, king of Sennar, surrenders his throne and realm to Ismail Pasha, general of the Ottoman Empire, bringing the 300 year old Sudanese kingdom to an end. This historical event
On This Day: At the Battle of Rozgony, King Charles I of Hungary wins a decisive victory over... (1312)
On June 15, 1312: At the Battle of Rozgony, King Charles I of Hungary wins a decisive victory over the family of Palatine Amade Aba. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Louis II is crowned as king of Italy at Rome by pope Sergius II. (844)
On June 15, 844: Louis II is crowned as king of Italy at Rome by pope Sergius II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usi