Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Rhodesia declares itself a republic, breaking its last links with the British... (1970)
On March 2, 1970: Rhodesia declares itself a republic, breaking its last links with the British crown. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: Censorship in the United States: The U.S. Congress enacts the Comstock Law,... (1873)
On March 3, 1873: Censorship in the United States: The U.S. Congress enacts the Comstock Law, making it illegal to send any "obscene literature and articles of immoral use" through the mail. This his
On This Day: Marshal F. S. López dies during the Battle of Cerro Corá thus marking the end of... (1870)
On March 1, 1870: Marshal F. S. López dies during the Battle of Cerro Corá thus marking the end of the Paraguayan War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: Margaret Wilson is elected as Speaker of the New Zealand House of... (2005)
On March 3, 2005: Margaret Wilson is elected as Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, beginning a period lasting until August 23, 2006, where all the highest political offices (includin
On This Day: The Australia Act 1986 commences, causing Australia to become fully independent... (1986)
On March 3, 1986: The Australia Act 1986 commences, causing Australia to become fully independent from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Władysław II Jagiełło (Jogaila) is crowned King of Poland. (1386)
On March 4, 1386: Władysław II Jagiełło (Jogaila) is crowned King of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: English King Charles II declares war on the Netherlands marking the start of the... (1665)
On March 4, 1665: English King Charles II declares war on the Netherlands marking the start of the Second Anglo-Dutch War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: The International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for Sudanese... (2009)
On March 4, 2009: The International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. Al-Bashir is the fi
On This Day: Parma, Tuscany, Modena and Romagna vote in referendums to join the Kingdom of... (1860)
On March 5, 1860: Parma, Tuscany, Modena and Romagna vote in referendums to join the Kingdom of Sardinia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: The Missouri Compromise is signed into law by President James Monroe. The... (1820)
On March 6, 1820: The Missouri Compromise is signed into law by President James Monroe. The compromise allows Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state, brings Maine into the Union as a free state,
On This Day: The Siege of Château Gaillard ends in a French victory over King John of... (1204)
On March 6, 1204: The Siege of Château Gaillard ends in a French victory over King John of England, who loses control of Normandy to King Philip II Augustus. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: Constantine II becomes the last King of Greece. (1964)
On March 6, 1964: Constantine II becomes the last King of Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preac
On This Day: In the United Kingdom, a walkout at Cortonwood Colliery in Brampton Bierlow... (1984)
On March 6, 1984: In the United Kingdom, a walkout at Cortonwood Colliery in Brampton Bierlow signals the start of a strike that lasted almost a year and involved the majority of the country's miners.
On This Day: Following the death of his mother, queen Urraca of León, Alfonso VII is... (1126)
On March 8, 1126: Following the death of his mother, queen Urraca of León, Alfonso VII is proclaimed king of León. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: Cold War: While addressing a convention of Evangelicals, U.S. President Ronald... (1983)
On March 8, 1983: Cold War: While addressing a convention of Evangelicals, U.S. President Ronald Reagan labels the Soviet Union an "evil empire". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Treaty of Roskilde: After a devastating defeat in the Northern Wars (1655-1661),... (1658)
On March 8, 1658: Treaty of Roskilde: After a devastating defeat in the Northern Wars (1655-1661), Frederick III, the King of Denmark-Norway is forced to give up nearly half his territory to Sweden.
On This Day: King Oscar I ascends to the thrones of Sweden and Norway. (1844)
On March 8, 1844: King Oscar I ascends to the thrones of Sweden and Norway. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Twenty-eight political institutions in Myanmar establish the National Unity... (2021)
On March 8, 2021: Twenty-eight political institutions in Myanmar establish the National Unity Consultative Council, a historic alliance of ethnic armed organizations and democratically elected leaders
On This Day: Susenyos I defeats the combined armies of Yaqob and Abuna Petros II at the... (1607)
On March 10, 1607: Susenyos I defeats the combined armies of Yaqob and Abuna Petros II at the Battle of Gol in Gojjam, making him Emperor of Ethiopia. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The Frondeurs and the French government sign the Peace of Rueil. (1649)
On March 11, 1649: The Frondeurs and the French government sign the Peace of Rueil. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On This Day: Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time... (1708)
On March 11, 1708: Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Mauritius gains independence from the United Kingdom. (1968)
On March 12, 1968: Mauritius gains independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On This Day: Nojpetén, capital of the last independent Maya kingdom, falls to Spanish... (1697)
On March 13, 1697: Nojpetén, capital of the last independent Maya kingdom, falls to Spanish conquistadors, the final step in the Spanish conquest of Guatemala. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: The Missionaries of Charity choose Sister Nirmala to succeed Mother Teresa as... (1997)
On March 13, 1997: The Missionaries of Charity choose Sister Nirmala to succeed Mother Teresa as their leader. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-l