Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Lady Anne Boleyn is made Marquess of Pembroke by her fiancé, King Henry VIII of... (1532)
On September 1, 1532: Lady Anne Boleyn is made Marquess of Pembroke by her fiancé, King Henry VIII of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: The Tighina Agreement, a treaty regarding administration issues of the... (1941)
On August 30, 1941: The Tighina Agreement, a treaty regarding administration issues of the Transnistria Governorate, is signed between Germany and Romania. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Anglo-Russian Convention, by which the UK... (1907)
On August 31, 1907: Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Anglo-Russian Convention, by which the UK recognizes Russian preeminence in northern Persia, while Russia recognizes British preeminence in s
On This Day: A parcel bomb sent by Ngô Đình Nhu, younger brother and chief adviser of South... (1959)
On August 31, 1959: A parcel bomb sent by Ngô Đình Nhu, younger brother and chief adviser of South Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm, fails to kill King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia. This historical
On This Day: Cetshwayo ascends to the throne as king of the Zulu nation following the death... (1873)
On September 1, 1873: Cetshwayo ascends to the throne as king of the Zulu nation following the death of his father Mpande. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: Entry of Mary, Queen of Scots into Edinburgh, a spectacular civic celebration... (1561)
On September 2, 1561: Entry of Mary, Queen of Scots into Edinburgh, a spectacular civic celebration for the Queen of Scotland, marred by religious controversy. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: World War II: The Japanese Instrument of Surrender is signed by Japan and the... (1945)
On September 2, 1945: World War II: The Japanese Instrument of Surrender is signed by Japan and the major warring powers aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, thus marking the official end
On This Day: American Indian Wars: In Nebraska, 700 soldiers under United States General... (1855)
On September 3, 1855: American Indian Wars: In Nebraska, 700 soldiers under United States General William S. Harney avenge the Grattan massacre by attacking a Sioux village and killing 100 men, women
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The war ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris... (1783)
On September 3, 1783: American Revolutionary War: The war ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by the United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: The Mamluks defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in Palestine, marking... (1260)
On September 3, 1260: The Mamluks defeat the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut in Palestine, marking their first decisive defeat and the point of maximum expansion of the Mongol Empire. This histori
On This Day: King Otto of Greece is forced to grant a constitution following an uprising in... (1843)
On September 3, 1843: King Otto of Greece is forced to grant a constitution following an uprising in Athens. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a
On This Day: Romulus Augustulus is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself "King of Italy",... (476)
On September 4, 476: Romulus Augustulus is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself "King of Italy", thus ending the Western Roman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: The Sienese Ghibellines, supported by the forces of Manfred, King of Sicily,... (1260)
On September 4, 1260: The Sienese Ghibellines, supported by the forces of Manfred, King of Sicily, defeat the Florentine Guelphs at Montaperti. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: World War II: The United Kingdom and France begin a naval blockade of Germany... (1939)
On September 3, 1939: World War II: The United Kingdom and France begin a naval blockade of Germany that lasts until the end of the war. This also marks the beginning of the Battle of the Atlantic. T
On This Day: Los Angeles is founded as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora La Reina de los Ángeles... (1781)
On September 4, 1781: Los Angeles is founded as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora La Reina de los Ángeles (The Village of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels) by 44 Spanish settlers. This historical event ca
On This Day: American Indian Wars: After almost 30 years of fighting, Apache leader Geronimo,... (1886)
On September 4, 1886: American Indian Wars: After almost 30 years of fighting, Apache leader Geronimo, with his remaining warriors, surrenders to General Nelson Miles in Arizona. This historical eve
On This Day: Russo-Japanese War: In New Hampshire, United States, the Treaty of Portsmouth,... (1905)
On September 5, 1905: Russo-Japanese War: In New Hampshire, United States, the Treaty of Portsmouth, mediated by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, ends the war. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Fall of Nicolas Fouquet: Louis XIV's Superintendent of Finances is arrested in... (1661)
On September 5, 1661: Fall of Nicolas Fouquet: Louis XIV's Superintendent of Finances is arrested in Nantes by D'Artagnan, captain of the king's musketeers. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: King Carol II of Romania abdicates and is succeeded by his son Michael. General... (1940)
On September 6, 1940: King Carol II of Romania abdicates and is succeeded by his son Michael. General Ion Antonescu becomes the Conducător of Romania. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 2,131st consecutive game,... (1995)
On September 6, 1995: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking a record that had stood for 56 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: The Spanish treasure galleon Atocha sinks during a hurricane off Key West in the... (1622)
On September 6, 1622: The Spanish treasure galleon Atocha sinks during a hurricane off Key West in the Straits of Florida, taking 40 short tons (36 t) of gold and silver and 260 of its 265 passengers
On This Day: Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II lands in Acre, Israel, and starts the Sixth... (1228)
On September 7, 1228: Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II lands in Acre, Israel, and starts the Sixth Crusade, which results in a peaceful restoration of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. This historical event c
On This Day: Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, is arrested for his role in the Ridolfi plot... (1571)
On September 7, 1571: Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, is arrested for his role in the Ridolfi plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I of England and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots. This hist
On This Day: The Legion of Mary, the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the... (1921)
On September 7, 1921: The Legion of Mary, the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, is founded in Dublin, Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon