Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: The arrival at Plymouth of Tāwhiao, King of Maoris, to claim the protection of... (1884)
On May 31, 1884: The arrival at Plymouth of Tāwhiao, King of Maoris, to claim the protection of Queen Victoria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: War of 1812: U.S. President James Madison asks the Congress to declare war on... (1812)
On June 1, 1812: War of 1812: U.S. President James Madison asks the Congress to declare war on the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is held at... (2022)
On September 19, 2022: The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is held at Westminster Abbey, London. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his... (1802)
On June 4, 1802: King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his brother, Victor Emmanuel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: Cyprus Convention: The Ottoman Empire cedes Cyprus to the United Kingdom but... (1878)
On June 4, 1878: Cyprus Convention: The Ottoman Empire cedes Cyprus to the United Kingdom but retains nominal title. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: In Sylacauga, Alabama, United States, the Hodges meteorite crashes through a... (1954)
On November 30, 1954: In Sylacauga, Alabama, United States, the Hodges meteorite crashes through a roof and hits a woman taking an afternoon nap; this is the only documented case in the Western Hemisp
On This Day: William Van Schaick, captain of the steamship General Slocum which caught fire... (1912)
On December 19, 1912: William Van Schaick, captain of the steamship General Slocum which caught fire and killed over one thousand people, is pardoned by U.S. President William Howard Taft after .mw-pa
On This Day: The RMS Queen Mary 2, then the largest ocean liner ever built, is christened by... (2004)
On January 8, 2004: The RMS Queen Mary 2, then the largest ocean liner ever built, is christened by her namesake's granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Union of Brittany and France: The Duchy of Brittany is absorbed into the Kingdom... (1532)
On August 13, 1532: Union of Brittany and France: The Duchy of Brittany is absorbed into the Kingdom of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn... (1945)
On October 30, 1945: Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the baseball color line. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares... (1961)
On May 21, 1961: American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares martial law in an attempt to restore order after race riots break out. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Empress Matilda's reign as 'Lady of the English' ends with Stephen of Blois... (1141)
On November 1, 1141: Empress Matilda's reign as 'Lady of the English' ends with Stephen of Blois regaining the title of 'King of England'. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: World War II: Germany's Flensburg Government under Karl Dönitz is dissolved when... (1945)
On May 23, 1945: World War II: Germany's Flensburg Government under Karl Dönitz is dissolved when its members are arrested by British forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Prelude to the 2008 financial crisis: Northern Rock bank experiences the first... (2007)
On September 14, 2007: Prelude to the 2008 financial crisis: Northern Rock bank experiences the first bank run in the United Kingdom in 150 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Portuguese and Brazilian diplomats sign the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, which has... (1825)
On August 29, 1825: Portuguese and Brazilian diplomats sign the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, which has Portugal recognise Brazilian independence, formally ending the Brazilian War of Independence. The tr
On This Day: The trial of the deposed Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega ends in the United... (1992)
On September 16, 1992: The trial of the deposed Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega ends in the United States with a 40-year sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering. This historical event c
On This Day: Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration... (1946)
On September 20, 1946: Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration of independence of the Faroe Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is officially observed for the first time in all 50... (1993)
On January 18, 1993: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is officially observed for the first time in all 50 US states. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sign the New... (2010)
On April 8, 2010: U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sign the New START Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: Bobby Sands dies in the Long Kesh prison hospital after 66 days of... (1981)
On May 5, 1981: Bobby Sands dies in the Long Kesh prison hospital after 66 days of hunger-striking, aged 27. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a
On This Day: American Civil War: President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation ending... (1865)
On May 9, 1865: American Civil War: President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation ending belligerent rights of the rebels and enjoining foreign nations to intern or expel Confederate ships. This his
On This Day: The Treaty of Paris, ratified by the United States Congress on January 14, 1784,... (1784)
On April 9, 1784: The Treaty of Paris, ratified by the United States Congress on January 14, 1784, is ratified by King George III of the Kingdom of Great Britain, ending the American Revolutionary War
On This Day: World War II: The Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the... (1941)
On April 23, 1941: World War II: The Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the invading Wehrmacht. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: The magnitude 6.6 Irpinia earthquake causes 1,940 deaths in the former Kingdom... (1732)
On November 29, 1732: The magnitude 6.6 Irpinia earthquake causes 1,940 deaths in the former Kingdom of Naples, southern Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about