Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: The world's first "Mercy" Hospital is founded in Pittsburgh, United States, by a... (1847)
On January 1, 1847: The world's first "Mercy" Hospital is founded in Pittsburgh, United States, by a group of Sisters of Mercy from Ireland; the name will go on to grace over 30 major hospitals throughout the world....
On This Day: New York, New York annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of... (1898)
On January 1, 1898: New York, New York annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York. The four initial boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx, are joined ...
On This Day: The British colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia,... (1901)
On January 1, 1901: The British colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia federate as the Commonwealth of Australia; Edmund Barton is appointed the first Prime Minister....
On This Day: Sudan achieves independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom. (1956)
On January 1, 1956: Sudan achieves independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider...
On This Day: The Canadian Citizenship Act 1946 comes into effect, converting British subjects... (1947)
On January 1, 1947: The Canadian Citizenship Act 1946 comes into effect, converting British subjects into Canadian citizens. Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes the first Canadian citiz...
On This Day: Cameroon achieves independence from France and the United Kingdom. (1960)
On January 1, 1960: Cameroon achieves independence from France and the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Cons...
On This Day: Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom are admitted into the European Economic... (1973)
On January 1, 1973: Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom are admitted into the European Economic Community. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership...
On This Day: The Euro currency is introduced in 11 member nations of the European Union (with... (1999)
On January 1, 1999: The Euro currency is introduced in 11 member nations of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden). This historical event can serve ...
On This Day: English Civil War: King Charles I, accompanied by 400 soldiers, attempts to... (1642)
On January 4, 1642: English Civil War: King Charles I, accompanied by 400 soldiers, attempts to arrest five members of Parliament for treason, only to discover the men had been tipped off and fled. T...
On This Day: Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British... (1900)
On January 5, 1900: Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British rule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it...
On This Day: Charles IV of Bohemia is crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy as King of... (1355)
On January 6, 1355: Charles IV of Bohemia is crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy as King of Italy in Milan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi...
On This Day: King Alexander of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes suspends his country's... (1929)
On January 6, 1929: King Alexander of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes suspends his country's constitution, starting the January 6th Dictatorship. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i...
On This Day: The United Kingdom recognizes the People's Republic of China. The Republic of... (1950)
On January 6, 1950: The United Kingdom recognizes the People's Republic of China. The Republic of China severs diplomatic relations with the UK in response. This historical event can serve as a power...
On This Day: Hormizd IV, king of the Sasanian Empire, is overthrown and blinded by his... (590)
On February 6, 590: Hormizd IV, king of the Sasanian Empire, is overthrown and blinded by his brothers-in-law Vistahm and Vinduyih. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a...
On This Day: Otto becomes the first modern King of Greece. (1833)
On February 6, 1833: Otto becomes the first modern King of Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea...
On This Day: King Thihathu founds the Pinya Kingdom as the de jure successor state of the... (1313)
On February 7, 1313: King Thihathu founds the Pinya Kingdom as the de jure successor state of the Pagan Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh...
On This Day: Albert III of Mecklenburg (King Albert of Sweden) grants city rights to Ulvila... (1365)
On February 7, 1365: Albert III of Mecklenburg (King Albert of Sweden) grants city rights to Ulvila (Swedish: Ulvsby). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's he...
On This Day: Scientists announce that the Happisburgh footprints in Norfolk, England, date... (2014)
On February 7, 2014: Scientists announce that the Happisburgh footprints in Norfolk, England, date back to more than 800,000 years ago, making them the oldest known hominid footprints outside Africa. ...
On This Day: Portuguese forces under the command of Pedro Lopes de Sousa begin an... (1594)
On July 5, 1594: Portuguese forces under the command of Pedro Lopes de Sousa begin an unsuccessful invasion of the Kingdom of Kandy during the Campaign of Danture in Sri Lanka. This historical event ...
On This Day: Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, is found strangled... (1567)
On February 10, 1567: Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, is found strangled following an explosion at the Kirk o' Field house in Edinburgh, Scotland, a suspected assassination. Thi...
On This Day: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom marries Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. (1840)
On February 10, 1840: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom marries Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its...
On This Day: U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower warns against United States intervention in... (1954)
On February 10, 1954: U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower warns against United States intervention in Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership...
On This Day: King Amadeo I of Spain abdicates, triggering the proclamation of the First... (1873)
On February 11, 1873: King Amadeo I of Spain abdicates, triggering the proclamation of the First Spanish Republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader...
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin...