Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: "The Spirits Book" by Allan Kardec is published, marking the birth of... (1857)
On April 18, 1857: "The Spirits Book" by Allan Kardec is published, marking the birth of Spiritualism in France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Buddhist crisis: As a result of the Xá Lợi Pagoda raids, the US State Department... (1963)
On August 24, 1963: Buddhist crisis: As a result of the Xá Lợi Pagoda raids, the US State Department cables the United States Embassy, Saigon to encourage Army of the Republic of Vietnam generals to l
On This Day: In the Wallachian Revolution, Ion Heliade Rădulescu and Christian Tell issue the... (1848)
On June 21, 1848: In the Wallachian Revolution, Ion Heliade Rădulescu and Christian Tell issue the Proclamation of Islaz and create a new republican government. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: The U.S. Supreme Court hands down its decision in Guinn v. United States 238 US... (1915)
On June 21, 1915: The U.S. Supreme Court hands down its decision in Guinn v. United States 238 US 347 1915, striking down Oklahoma grandfather clause legislation which had the effect of denying the ri
On This Day: Lattimer massacre: A sheriff's posse kills 19 unarmed striking immigrant miners... (1897)
On September 10, 1897: Lattimer massacre: A sheriff's posse kills 19 unarmed striking immigrant miners in Lattimer, Pennsylvania, United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Battle of Pydna: Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeat Macedonian King... (168 BC)
On June 22, 168 BC: Battle of Pydna: Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeat Macedonian King Perseus who surrenders after the battle, ending the Third Macedonian War. This historical event can se
On This Day: Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of... (1911)
On June 22, 1911: Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated... (1839)
On June 22, 1839: Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which had resulted in the Trail of Tears. This historical event c
On This Day: Rationing of sugar in the United Kingdom ends. (1953)
On September 26, 1953: Rationing of sugar in the United Kingdom ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when p
On This Day: The United Kingdom and China agree to a transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong,... (1984)
On September 26, 1984: The United Kingdom and China agree to a transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, to take place in 1997. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: King Constantine I of Greece abdicates his throne in favor of his eldest son,... (1922)
On September 27, 1922: King Constantine I of Greece abdicates his throne in favor of his eldest son, George II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth is launched in Glasgow. (1938)
On September 27, 1938: The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth is launched in Glasgow. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: King Henry I of England defeats his brother Robert Curthose at the Battle of... (1106)
On September 28, 1106: King Henry I of England defeats his brother Robert Curthose at the Battle of Tinchebray. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
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: Edward Mutesa II, the kabaka (king) of Buganda is deposed and exiled to London... (1953)
On November 30, 1953: Edward Mutesa II, the kabaka (king) of Buganda is deposed and exiled to London by Sir Andrew Cohen, Governor of Uganda. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Mrs. Wallis Simpson obtains her divorce, which would eventually allow her to... (1936)
On October 27, 1936: Mrs. Wallis Simpson obtains her divorce, which would eventually allow her to marry King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, thus forcing his abdication from the throne. This histo
On This Day: The Convention of Artlenburg is signed, leading to the French occupation of the... (1803)
On July 5, 1803: The Convention of Artlenburg is signed, leading to the French occupation of the Electorate of Hanover (which had been ruled by the British king). This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Mary, Queen of Scots, flees to England. (1568)
On May 16, 1568: Mary, Queen of Scots, flees to England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching abou
On This Day: Following the World Bank's refusal to fund building the Aswan Dam, Egyptian... (1956)
On July 26, 1956: Following the World Bank's refusal to fund building the Aswan Dam, Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalizes the Suez Canal, sparking international condemnation. This historic
On This Day: World War I: In the culmination of the July Crisis, Austria-Hungary declares war... (1914)
On July 28, 1914: World War I: In the culmination of the July Crisis, Austria-Hungary declares war on the Kingdom of Serbia and begins the Great War. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Arizona Governor John Howard Pyle orders an anti-polygamy law enforcement... (1953)
On July 26, 1953: Arizona Governor John Howard Pyle orders an anti-polygamy law enforcement crackdown on residents of Short Creek, Arizona, which becomes known as the Short Creek raid. This historica
On This Day: Korean War: Cessation of hostilities is achieved when the United States, China,... (1953)
On July 27, 1953: Korean War: Cessation of hostilities is achieved when the United States, China, and North Korea sign an armistice agreement. Syngman Rhee, President of South Korea, refuses to sign b
On This Day: Watergate scandal: The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to... (1974)
On July 27, 1974: Watergate scandal: The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend the first article of impeachment (for obstruction of justice) against President Richar
On This Day: Vietnam War: U.S. president Lyndon B. Johnson announces his order to increase... (1965)
On July 28, 1965: Vietnam War: U.S. president Lyndon B. Johnson announces his order to increase the number of United States troops in South Vietnam from 75,000 to 125,000. This historical event can s