Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
2294 illustrations found
On This Day: Battle of Soissons: King Robert I of France is killed and King Charles the... (923)
On June 15, 923: Battle of Soissons: King Robert I of France is killed and King Charles the Simple is arrested by the supporters of Duke Rudolph of Burgundy. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: The Tiepolo conspiracy, seeking to seize power in the Republic of Venice, is... (1310)
On June 15, 1310: The Tiepolo conspiracy, seeking to seize power in the Republic of Venice, is thwarted after bloody street clashes in Venice. The suppression of the revolt will lead to the creation o
On This Day: The naval Battle of Fimreite is won by the Birkebeiner pretender Sverre... (1184)
On June 15, 1184: The naval Battle of Fimreite is won by the Birkebeiner pretender Sverre Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson takes the Norwegian throne and King Magnus V of Norway is killed. This historical even
On This Day: Mikheil Saakashvili is elected President of Georgia following the November 2003... (2004)
On January 4, 2004: Mikheil Saakashvili is elected President of Georgia following the November 2003 Rose Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: Stephen Uroลก III is crowned King of Serbia, having defeated his half-brother... (1322)
On January 6, 1322: Stephen Uroลก III is crowned King of Serbia, having defeated his half-brother Stefan Konstantin in battle. His son is crowned "young king" in the same ceremony. This historical eve
On This Day: The Troubles: Gunmen shoot dead ten Protestant civilians after stopping their... (1976)
On January 5, 1976: The Troubles: Gunmen shoot dead ten Protestant civilians after stopping their minibus at Kingsmill in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, allegedly as retaliation for a string of
On This Day: Following the death of Edward the Confessor on the previous day, the Witan meets... (1066)
On January 6, 1066: Following the death of Edward the Confessor on the previous day, the Witan meets to confirm Harold Godwinson as the new King of England; Harold is crowned the same day, sparking a
On This Day: Battle of Zlatoust: Battle between Bashkir and Tatar rebels and the government... (1708)
On January 7, 1708: Battle of Zlatoust: Battle between Bashkir and Tatar rebels and the government troops of the Tsardom of Russia. It is one of the events of the Bashkir rebellion of 1704-1711. Thi
On This Day: Philip of Swabia undergoes a second coronation as King of the Romans. (1205)
On January 6, 1205: Philip of Swabia undergoes a second coronation as King of the Romans. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On This Day: Maria Montessori opens her first school and daycare center for working class... (1907)
On January 6, 1907: Maria Montessori opens her first school and daycare center for working class children in Rome, Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: King Henry VIII of England marries Anne of Cleves. (1540)
On January 6, 1540: King Henry VIII of England marries Anne of Cleves. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when
On This Day: The Union of Arras unites the southern Netherlands under the Duke of Parma... (1579)
On January 6, 1579: The Union of Arras unites the southern Netherlands under the Duke of Parma (Ottavio Farnese), governor in the name of King Philip II of Spain. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers his Four Freedoms speech... (1941)
On January 6, 1941: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers his Four Freedoms speech in the State of the Union address. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Afonso IV becomes King of Portugal. (1325)
On January 7, 1325: Afonso IV becomes King of Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about
On This Day: The last natural Pyrenean ibex, Celia, is killed by a falling tree, thus making... (2000)
On January 6, 2000: The last natural Pyrenean ibex, Celia, is killed by a falling tree, thus making the species extinct. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: รthelred I and Alfred the Great lead a West Saxon army to repel an invasion by... (871)
On January 8, 871: รthelred I and Alfred the Great lead a West Saxon army to repel an invasion by Danelaw Vikings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: The papal bull Romanus Pontifex awards the Kingdom of Portugal exclusive trade... (1454)
On January 8, 1454: The papal bull Romanus Pontifex awards the Kingdom of Portugal exclusive trade and colonization rights to all of Africa south of Cape Bojador. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Kingstree jail fire kills 22 freedmen in Reconstruction-era South Carolina. (1867)
On January 7, 1867: The Kingstree jail fire kills 22 freedmen in Reconstruction-era South Carolina. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and lib
On This Day: US President Ronald Reagan awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Ken Taylor,... (1981)
On June 16, 1981: US President Ronald Reagan awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Ken Taylor, Canada's former ambassador to Iran, for helping six Americans escape from Iran during the hostage crisis
On This Day: Battle of Deptford Bridge: Forces under King Henry VII defeat troops led by... (1497)
On June 17, 1497: Battle of Deptford Bridge: Forces under King Henry VII defeat troops led by Michael An Gof. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: Foundation of Anglo-Corsican Kingdom. (1794)
On June 17, 1794: Foundation of Anglo-Corsican Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about
On This Day: Juneteenth National Independence Day, was signed into law by President Joe... (2021)
On June 17, 2021: Juneteenth National Independence Day, was signed into law by President Joe Biden, to become the first federal holiday established since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. This hist
On This Day: Police in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, clash with striking longshoremen,... (1935)
On June 18, 1935: Police in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, clash with striking longshoremen, resulting in a total of 60 injuries and 24 arrests. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by... (1812)
On June 18, 1812: The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il