Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: After Uruguay's governing Blanco Party refuses Brazil's demands, José Antônio... (1864)
On August 10, 1864: After Uruguay's governing Blanco Party refuses Brazil's demands, José Antônio Saraiva announces that the Brazilian military will begin reprisals, beginning the Uruguayan War. This
On This Day: At least 21 suspected terrorists are arrested in the 2006 transatlantic aircraft... (2006)
On August 9, 2006: At least 21 suspected terrorists are arrested in the 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot that happened in the United Kingdom. The arrests are made in London, Birmingham, and High Wycom
On This Day: Japanese American internment: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs the Civil... (1988)
On August 10, 1988: Japanese American internment: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, providing $20,000 payments to Japanese Americans who were either interned in or re
On This Day: East Timor: Governor Mário Lemos Pires of Portuguese Timor abandons the capital... (1975)
On August 11, 1975: East Timor: Governor Mário Lemos Pires of Portuguese Timor abandons the capital Dili, following a coup by the Timorese Democratic Union (UDT) and the outbreak of civil war between
On This Day: NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its... (2003)
On August 11, 2003: NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth.... (1040)
On August 14, 1040: King Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: The United Kingdom formally annexes the Tristan da Cunha archipelago,... (1816)
On August 14, 1816: The United Kingdom formally annexes the Tristan da Cunha archipelago, administering the islands from the Cape Colony in South Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Slaves from plantations in Saint-Domingue hold a Vodou ceremony led by houngan... (1791)
On August 14, 1791: Slaves from plantations in Saint-Domingue hold a Vodou ceremony led by houngan Dutty Boukman at Bois Caïman, marking the start of the Haitian Revolution. This historical event can
On This Day: The Anglo-Satsuma War begins between the Satsuma Domain of Japan and the United... (1863)
On August 15, 1863: The Anglo-Satsuma War begins between the Satsuma Domain of Japan and the United Kingdom (Traditional Japanese date: July 2, 1863). This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Carloman, mayor of the palace of Austrasia, renounces his position as majordomo... (747)
On August 15, 747: Carloman, mayor of the palace of Austrasia, renounces his position as majordomo and retires to a monastery near Rome. His brother, Pepin the Short, becomes the sole ruler (de facto)
On This Day: King Macbeth of Scotland is killed at the Battle of Lumphanan by the forces of... (1057)
On August 15, 1057: King Macbeth of Scotland is killed at the Battle of Lumphanan by the forces of Máel Coluim mac Donnchada. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: Bahrain gains independence from the United Kingdom. (1971)
On August 15, 1971: Bahrain gains independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it w
On This Day: Corporal Josef Jakobs is executed by firing squad for espionage at the Tower of... (1941)
On August 15, 1941: Corporal Josef Jakobs is executed by firing squad for espionage at the Tower of London at 07:12, making him the last person to be executed at the Tower. This historical event can
On This Day: The Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces... (1570)
On August 16, 1570: The Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces his claim as King of Hungary in the Treaty of Speyer. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: An Italian submarine torpedoes and sinks the Greek cruiser Elli at Tinos harbor... (1940)
On August 15, 1940: An Italian submarine torpedoes and sinks the Greek cruiser Elli at Tinos harbor during peacetime, marking the most serious Italian provocation prior to the outbreak of the Greco-It
On This Day: Battle of the Spurs (Battle of Guinegate): King Henry VIII of England and his... (1513)
On August 16, 1513: Battle of the Spurs (Battle of Guinegate): King Henry VIII of England and his Imperial allies defeat French Forces who are then forced to retreat. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Vietnam War: The House Un-American Activities Committee begins investigations of... (1966)
On August 16, 1966: Vietnam War: The House Un-American Activities Committee begins investigations of Americans who have aided the Viet Cong. The committee intends to introduce legislation making these
On This Day: The United Kingdom gives the name "Ross Dependency" to part of its claimed... (1923)
On August 16, 1923: The United Kingdom gives the name "Ross Dependency" to part of its claimed Antarctic territory and makes the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand its administrator. Thi
On This Day: The Siege of Málaga ends with the taking of the city by Castilian and Aragonese... (1487)
On August 18, 1487: The Siege of Málaga ends with the taking of the city by Castilian and Aragonese forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: Sukarno takes office as the first president of Indonesia, following the... (1945)
On August 18, 1945: Sukarno takes office as the first president of Indonesia, following the country's declaration of independence the previous day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: The first grammar of the Spanish language (Gramática de la lengua castellana) is... (1492)
On August 18, 1492: The first grammar of the Spanish language (Gramática de la lengua castellana) is presented to Queen Isabella I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The Huguenot King Henry III of Navarre marries the Catholic Margaret of Valois,... (1572)
On August 18, 1572: The Huguenot King Henry III of Navarre marries the Catholic Margaret of Valois, ostensibly to reconcile the feuding Protestants and Catholics of France. This historical event can
On This Day: After a six month siege, Baldwin III of Jerusalem captures Ascalon, obtaining a... (1153)
On August 19, 1153: After a six month siege, Baldwin III of Jerusalem captures Ascalon, obtaining a vast amount of plunder and securing the southern border of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. This historica
On This Day: The Thousand Islands Bridge, connecting New York, United States, with Ontario,... (1938)
On August 18, 1938: The Thousand Islands Bridge, connecting New York, United States, with Ontario, Canada, over the Saint Lawrence River, is dedicated by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This hi