Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Princess Mary Stuart becomes Queen of Scots at the age of one week on the death... (1542)
On December 14, 1542: Princess Mary Stuart becomes Queen of Scots at the age of one week on the death of her father, James V of Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju became the undisputed World Chess Champion... (2024)
On December 12, 2024: Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju became the undisputed World Chess Champion in a tournament held in Singapore, making him the 18th and the youngest champion in chess history.
On This Day: Dartmouth College is founded by the Reverend Eleazar Wheelock, with a royal... (1769)
On December 13, 1769: Dartmouth College is founded by the Reverend Eleazar Wheelock, with a royal charter from King George III, on land donated by Royal governor John Wentworth. This historical event
On This Day: Iraq War: Operation Red Dawn: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured... (2003)
On December 13, 2003: Iraq War: Operation Red Dawn: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured near his home town of Tikrit. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The 1918 United Kingdom general election occurs, the first where women were... (1918)
On December 14, 1918: The 1918 United Kingdom general election occurs, the first where women were permitted to vote. In Ireland the Irish republican political party Sinn Féin wins a landslide victory
On This Day: Vandalic War: Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by... (533)
On December 15, 533: Vandalic War: Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Tricamarum. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Yugoslav Wars: The Dayton Agreement is signed in Paris by the leaders of the... (1995)
On December 14, 1995: Yugoslav Wars: The Dayton Agreement is signed in Paris by the leaders of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Castle Cornet in Guernsey, the last stronghold which had supported the King in... (1651)
On December 15, 1651: Castle Cornet in Guernsey, the last stronghold which had supported the King in the Third English Civil War, surrenders. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: King Mahendra of Nepal suspends the country's constitution, dissolves... (1960)
On December 15, 1960: King Mahendra of Nepal suspends the country's constitution, dissolves parliament, dismisses the cabinet, and imposes direct rule. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Pepin of Herstal, mayor of the Merovingian palace, dies at Jupille (modern... (714)
On December 16, 714: Pepin of Herstal, mayor of the Merovingian palace, dies at Jupille (modern Belgium). He is succeeded by his infant grandson Theudoald, while his widow Plectrude holds actual power
On This Day: The South Sudanese Civil War begins when opposition leaders Dr. Riek Machar,... (2013)
On December 15, 2013: The South Sudanese Civil War begins when opposition leaders Dr. Riek Machar, Pagan Amum and Rebecca Nyandeng vote to boycott the meeting of the National Liberation Council at Nya
On This Day: Hundred Years' War: Henry VI of England is crowned King of France at Notre Dame... (1431)
On December 16, 1431: Hundred Years' War: Henry VI of England is crowned King of France at Notre Dame in Paris. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: American Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints General... (1863)
On December 16, 1863: American Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints General Joseph E. Johnston to replace General Braxton Bragg as commander of the Army of Tennessee. This histor
On This Day: Romanian Revolution: Protests break out in Timișoara, Romania, in response to an... (1989)
On December 16, 1989: Romanian Revolution: Protests break out in Timișoara, Romania, in response to an attempt by the government to evict dissident Hungarian pastor László Tőkés. This historical even
On This Day: The city of Zaragoza is conquered by king Alfonso I of Aragon from the... (1118)
On December 18, 1118: The city of Zaragoza is conquered by king Alfonso I of Aragon from the Almoravid. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: Peruvian internal conflict: Fourteen members of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary... (1997)
On December 17, 1997: Peruvian internal conflict: Fourteen members of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement provoke a hostage crisis by taking over the Japanese embassy in Lima. This historical even
On This Day: Second Congo War: The Congolese parties of the Inter Congolese Dialogue sign a... (2002)
On December 17, 2002: Second Congo War: The Congolese parties of the Inter Congolese Dialogue sign a peace accord which makes provision for transitional governance and legislative and presidential ele
On This Day: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces that the United States will... (1972)
On December 18, 1972: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces that the United States will engage North Vietnam in Operation Linebacker II, a series of Christmas bombings, after peace talks coll
On This Day: Portuguese forces score a military victory over the Kingdom of Kongo at the... (1622)
On December 18, 1622: Portuguese forces score a military victory over the Kingdom of Kongo at the Battle of Mbumbi in present-day Angola. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: The Sino-British Joint Declaration, stating that China would resume the exercise... (1984)
On December 19, 1984: The Sino-British Joint Declaration, stating that China would resume the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong and the United Kingdom would restore Hong Kong to China with effect
On This Day: Elizabeth II becomes the oldest monarch in the history of the United Kingdom,... (2007)
On December 20, 2007: Elizabeth II becomes the oldest monarch in the history of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria, who lived for 81 years and 243 days. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: American Civil War: Savannah, Georgia, falls to the Union's Army of the... (1864)
On December 22, 1864: American Civil War: Savannah, Georgia, falls to the Union's Army of the Tennessee, and General Sherman tells President Abraham Lincoln: "I beg to present you as a Christmas gift
On This Day: World War II: Limpet mines placed by Italian divers heavily damage HMS Valiant... (1941)
On December 19, 1941: World War II: Limpet mines placed by Italian divers heavily damage HMS Valiant and HMS Queen Elizabeth in Alexandria harbour. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: The Chilean Army commits a massacre of at least 2,000 striking saltpeter miners... (1907)
On December 21, 1907: The Chilean Army commits a massacre of at least 2,000 striking saltpeter miners in Iquique, Chile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly