Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: U.S. President Harry S. Truman issues an executive order giving World War II... (1945)
On December 22, 1945: U.S. President Harry S. Truman issues an executive order giving World War II refugees precedence in visa applications under U.S. immigration quotas. This historical event can se
On This Day: Just after taking off from London Stansted Airport, Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509... (1999)
On December 22, 1999: Just after taking off from London Stansted Airport, Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 crashes into Hatfield Forest near Great Hallingbury, killing all four people on board. This hist
On This Day: Somali Civil War: Hussein Farrah Aidid relinquishes the disputed title of... (1997)
On December 22, 1997: Somali Civil War: Hussein Farrah Aidid relinquishes the disputed title of President of Somalia by signing the Cairo Declaration, in Cairo, Egypt. It is the first major step towar
On This Day: Indian Muslims observe a "Day of Deliverance" to celebrate the resignations of... (1939)
On December 22, 1939: Indian Muslims observe a "Day of Deliverance" to celebrate the resignations of members of the Indian National Congress over their not having been consulted over the decision to e
On This Day: The Arian Vandal Kingdom ceases its persecution of Nicene Christianity. (484)
On December 23, 484: The Arian Vandal Kingdom ceases its persecution of Nicene Christianity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith throu
On This Day: Romanian Revolution: Communist President of Romania Nicolae Ceaușescu is... (1989)
On December 22, 1989: Romanian Revolution: Communist President of Romania Nicolae Ceaușescu is overthrown by Ion Iliescu after days of bloody confrontations. The deposed dictator and his wife Elena fl
On This Day: In the United Kingdom, a 70 miles per hour (110 km/h) speed limit is applied to... (1965)
On December 22, 1965: In the United Kingdom, a 70 miles per hour (110 km/h) speed limit is applied to all rural roads including motorways for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: Maya queen Yohl Ik'nal is crowned ruler of Palenque. (583)
On December 23, 583: Maya queen Yohl Ik'nal is crowned ruler of Palenque. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh
On This Day: A study finds the VSV-EBOV vaccine against the Ebola virus between 70 and 100%... (2016)
On December 22, 2016: A study finds the VSV-EBOV vaccine against the Ebola virus between 70 and 100% effective, thus making it the first proven vaccine against the disease. This historical event can
On This Day: Arauco War: Governor of Chile Martín García Óñez de Loyola is killed in the... (1598)
On December 23, 1598: Arauco War: Governor of Chile Martín García Óñez de Loyola is killed in the Battle of Curalaba by Mapuches led by Pelantaru. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Representatives of the United Kingdom and the United States sign the Treaty of... (1814)
On December 24, 1814: Representatives of the United Kingdom and the United States sign the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: As part of the Glorious Revolution, King James II of England flees from England... (1688)
On December 23, 1688: As part of the Glorious Revolution, King James II of England flees from England to Paris after being deposed in favor of his son-in-law and nephew, William of Orange and his daug
On This Day: The Italian Hall disaster in Calumet, Michigan results in the deaths of 73... (1913)
On December 24, 1913: The Italian Hall disaster in Calumet, Michigan results in the deaths of 73 striking workers families at a Christmas party participants (including 59 children) when someone falsel
On This Day: Libya becomes independent. Idris I is proclaimed King of Libya. (1951)
On December 24, 1951: Libya becomes independent. Idris I is proclaimed King of Libya. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consi
On This Day: The foundation of the Kingdom of Hungary: Hungary is established as a Christian... (1000)
On December 25, 1000: The foundation of the Kingdom of Hungary: Hungary is established as a Christian kingdom by Stephen I of Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Sweyn Forkbeard takes control of the Danelaw and is proclaimed king of England. (1013)
On December 25, 1013: Sweyn Forkbeard takes control of the Danelaw and is proclaimed king of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: Clovis I, king of the Franks, is baptized into the Catholic faith at Reims, by... (508)
On December 25, 508: Clovis I, king of the Franks, is baptized into the Catholic faith at Reims, by Saint Remigius. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the endurin
On This Day: Coronation of Bolesław II the Generous as king of Poland. (1076)
On December 25, 1076: Coronation of Bolesław II the Generous as king of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: Battle of Tucapel: Mapuche rebels under Lautaro defeat the Spanish conquistadors... (1553)
On December 25, 1553: Battle of Tucapel: Mapuche rebels under Lautaro defeat the Spanish conquistadors and executes the governor of Chile, Pedro de Valdivia. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing There" are... (1963)
On December 26, 1963: The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing There" are released in the United States, marking the beginning of Beatlemania on an international level. This hi
On This Day: Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin meets in Egypt with its president Anwar... (1977)
On December 25, 1977: Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin meets in Egypt with its president Anwar Sadat. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: Romanian Revolution: Deposed President of Romania Nicolae Ceaușescu and his... (1989)
On December 25, 1989: Romanian Revolution: Deposed President of Romania Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife, Elena, are condemned to death and executed after a summary trial. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Witnesses report the first of several sightings of unexplained lights near RAF... (1980)
On December 26, 1980: Witnesses report the first of several sightings of unexplained lights near RAF Woodbridge, in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, an incident called "Britain's R
On This Day: Tay Bridge disaster: The central part of the Tay Rail Bridge in Dundee,... (1879)
On December 28, 1879: Tay Bridge disaster: The central part of the Tay Rail Bridge in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom collapses as a train passes over it, killing 75. This historical event can serve