Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Queen Marie Antoinette of France is tried and convicted of treason. (1793)
On October 15, 1793: Queen Marie Antoinette of France is tried and convicted of treason. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consi
On This Day: U.S. President Ronald Reagan proclaims a War on Drugs. (1982)
On October 14, 1982: U.S. President Ronald Reagan proclaims a War on Drugs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Vice President Hosni Mubarak is elected as the President of Egypt, one week... (1981)
On October 14, 1981: Vice President Hosni Mubarak is elected as the President of Egypt, one week after the assassination of Anwar Sadat. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: World War II: Germany replaces the Hungarian government after Hungary announces... (1944)
On October 15, 1944: World War II: Germany replaces the Hungarian government after Hungary announces an armistice with the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Yasser Arafat, Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres receive the Nobel Peace Prize for... (1994)
On October 14, 1994: Yasser Arafat, Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres receive the Nobel Peace Prize for their role in the establishment of the Oslo Accords and the framing of future Palestinian self gove
On This Day: A coup d'état in El Salvador overthrows President Carlos Humberto Romero and... (1979)
On October 15, 1979: A coup d'état in El Salvador overthrows President Carlos Humberto Romero and begins the 12 year-long Salvadoran Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: The English capture King David II of Scotland at Neville's Cross and imprison... (1346)
On October 17, 1346: The English capture King David II of Scotland at Neville's Cross and imprison him for eleven years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his... (1990)
On October 15, 1990: Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to lessen Cold War tensions and open up his nation. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Italian explorer and archaeologist Giovanni Belzoni, uncovered the Tomb of Seti... (1817)
On October 16, 1817: Italian explorer and archaeologist Giovanni Belzoni, uncovered the Tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro delivers his "History Will Absolve Me" speech,... (1953)
On October 16, 1953: Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro delivers his "History Will Absolve Me" speech, and is sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment by the Fulgencio Batista government for leading an attac
On This Day: King Chlothar II promulgates the Edict of Paris (Edictum Chlotacharii), a sort... (614)
On October 18, 614: King Chlothar II promulgates the Edict of Paris (Edictum Chlotacharii), a sort of Frankish Magna Carta that defends the rights of the Frankish nobles while it excludes Jews from al
On This Day: Leeds United F.C. founded at Salem Chapel, Holbeck after the winding up of Leeds... (1919)
On October 17, 1919: Leeds United F.C. founded at Salem Chapel, Holbeck after the winding up of Leeds City F.C. for making illegal payments to players during World War I This historical event can ser
On This Day: Indonesian Army elements surrounded the Merdeka Palace demanding President... (1952)
On October 17, 1952: Indonesian Army elements surrounded the Merdeka Palace demanding President Sukarno disband the Provisional People's Representative Council. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the last foothold... (2017)
On October 17, 2017: Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the last foothold of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Raqqa, marking the end of the Battle of Raqqa.
On This Day: The Second Opium War finally ends at the Convention of Peking with the... (1860)
On October 18, 1860: The Second Opium War finally ends at the Convention of Peking with the ratification of the Treaty of Tientsin, an unequal treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The Vandals, led by King Gaiseric, take Carthage in North Africa. (439)
On October 19, 439: The Vandals, led by King Gaiseric, take Carthage in North Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider
On This Day: Riots in Chile's capital Santiago escalate into open battles, with attacks... (2019)
On October 18, 2019: Riots in Chile's capital Santiago escalate into open battles, with attacks reported at nearly all of the city's 164 Metro stations. President Sebastián Piñera later announces a 15
On This Day: The Convention of 1818 is signed between the United States and the United... (1818)
On October 20, 1818: The Convention of 1818 is signed between the United States and the United Kingdom, which settles the Canada-United States border on the 49th parallel for most of its length. This
On This Day: Cold War: The House Un-American Activities Committee begins its investigation... (1947)
On October 20, 1947: Cold War: The House Un-American Activities Committee begins its investigation into Communist infiltration of the Hollywood film industry, resulting in a blacklist that prevents so
On This Day: The male line of the Portuguese House of Burgundy becomes extinct with the death... (1383)
On October 22, 1383: The male line of the Portuguese House of Burgundy becomes extinct with the death of King Fernando, leaving only his daughter Beatrice. Rival claimants begin a period of civil war
On This Day: Tropical Storm Alpha forms in the Atlantic Basin, making the 2005 Atlantic... (2005)
On October 22, 2005: Tropical Storm Alpha forms in the Atlantic Basin, making the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season the most active Atlantic hurricane season until surpassed by the 2020 season. This his
On This Day: Vietnam War: The 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in conjunction with the Army... (1965)
On October 23, 1965: Vietnam War: The 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in conjunction with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, launches an operation seeking to destroy Communist forces during the si
On This Day: Convention of Peking: The Second Opium War formally comes to a close, with Qing... (1860)
On October 24, 1860: Convention of Peking: The Second Opium War formally comes to a close, with Qing China ceding Kowloon in perpetuity to the victorious British Empire. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Northern Rhodesia gains independence from the United Kingdom and becomes Zambia. (1964)
On October 24, 1964: Northern Rhodesia gains independence from the United Kingdom and becomes Zambia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and l