Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: The death of Mahsa Amini occurred in Tehran, Iran, sparking worldwide protests. (2022)
On September 16, 2022: The death of Mahsa Amini occurred in Tehran, Iran, sparking worldwide protests. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: Louis the Great's daughter, Mary, is crowned "king" of Hungary. (1382)
On September 17, 1382: Louis the Great's daughter, Mary, is crowned "king" of Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside
On This Day: Highest Galician nobility led by Pedro Fróilaz de Traba and the bishop Diego... (1111)
On September 17, 1111: Highest Galician nobility led by Pedro Fróilaz de Traba and the bishop Diego Gelmírez crown Alfonso VII as "King of Galicia". This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: First Government Junta in Chile. Though supposed to rule only during the... (1810)
On September 18, 1810: First Government Junta in Chile. Though supposed to rule only during the Peninsular War in Spain, it is in fact the first step towards independence from Spain, and is commemorat
On This Day: In the Netherlands, a law granting full voting rights to women is granted royal... (1919)
On September 18, 1919: In the Netherlands, a law granting full voting rights to women is granted royal assent by Queen Wilhelmina. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: A four-person landing party, led by Lt.-Cdr. Desmond Scott RN, disembarks from a... (1955)
On September 18, 1955: A four-person landing party, led by Lt.-Cdr. Desmond Scott RN, disembarks from a Royal Navy helicopter and raises the Union Flag on Rockall, claiming the uninhabited Atlantic is
On This Day: Buddhist monks join anti-government protesters in Myanmar, starting what some... (2007)
On September 18, 2007: Buddhist monks join anti-government protesters in Myanmar, starting what some call the Saffron Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes tennis match at... (1973)
On September 20, 1973: Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes tennis match at the Houston Astrodome. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Finnish president J. K. Paasikivi becomes the first Western head of state to be... (1954)
On September 18, 1954: Finnish president J. K. Paasikivi becomes the first Western head of state to be awarded the highest honor of the Soviet Union, the Order of Lenin. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Livonian Crusade: The Estonian leader Lembitu and Livonian leader Caupo of... (1217)
On September 21, 1217: Livonian Crusade: The Estonian leader Lembitu and Livonian leader Caupo of Turaida are killed in the Battle of St. Matthew's Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Having weakened after making landfall in Nicaragua the previous day, Hurricane... (1971)
On September 20, 1971: Having weakened after making landfall in Nicaragua the previous day, Hurricane Irene regains enough strength to be renamed Hurricane Olivia, making it the first known hurricane
On This Day: Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland: The Kingdom of Dublin falls to Anglo-Norman... (1170)
On September 21, 1170: Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland: The Kingdom of Dublin falls to Anglo-Norman invaders. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: In an address to a joint session of Congress and the American people, U.S.... (2001)
On September 20, 2001: In an address to a joint session of Congress and the American people, U.S. President George W. Bush declares a "War on Terror". This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: A British government army led by Sir John Cope is defeated in less than 15... (1745)
On September 21, 1745: A British government army led by Sir John Cope is defeated in less than 15 minutes by the Jacobite forces of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Malta gains independence from the United Kingdom, but remains in the... (1964)
On September 21, 1964: Malta gains independence from the United Kingdom, but remains in the Commonwealth. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom a
On This Day: Belize is granted full independence from the United Kingdom. (1981)
On September 21, 1981: Belize is granted full independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Conside
On This Day: Queen Victoria surpasses her grandfather King George III as the longest reigning... (1896)
On September 22, 1896: Queen Victoria surpasses her grandfather King George III as the longest reigning monarch in British history (later surpassed by her great-great-granddaughter Elizabeth II on 9 S
On This Day: A revolutionary committee of notables forms the Provisional Government of... (1830)
On September 24, 1830: A revolutionary committee of notables forms the Provisional Government of Belgium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: George VI, king of the United Kingdom, has his left lung removed in an operation... (1951)
On September 23, 1951: George VI, king of the United Kingdom, has his left lung removed in an operation after a malignant tumour was found. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: U.S. President John F. Kennedy nominates African American civil rights lawyer... (1961)
On September 23, 1961: U.S. President John F. Kennedy nominates African American civil rights lawyer Thurgood Marshall to the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, although pro-segregation Southern
On This Day: The Cambodian monarchy is restored, with Norodom Sihanouk as king. (1993)
On September 24, 1993: The Cambodian monarchy is restored, with Norodom Sihanouk as king. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On This Day: William II is crowned King of England, and reigns until 1100. (1087)
On September 26, 1087: William II is crowned King of England, and reigns until 1100. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider
On This Day: Danes capture Canterbury after a siege, taking Ælfheah, archbishop of... (1011)
On September 29, 1011: Danes capture Canterbury after a siege, taking Ælfheah, archbishop of Canterbury, as a prisoner. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: Lluis Companys reshuffles the Generalitat de Catalunya, with... (1936)
On September 26, 1936: Spanish Civil War: Lluis Companys reshuffles the Generalitat de Catalunya, with the marxist POUM and anarcho-syndicalist CNT joining the government. This historical event can s