Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Battle of Mogyoród: Dukes Géza and Ladislaus defeat their cousin Solomon, King... (1074)
On March 14, 1074: Battle of Mogyoród: Dukes Géza and Ladislaus defeat their cousin Solomon, King of Hungary, forcing him to flee to Hungary's western borderland. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: After a ten-year truce, German King Henry the Fowler defeats a Hungarian army at... (933)
On March 15, 933: After a ten-year truce, German King Henry the Fowler defeats a Hungarian army at the Battle of Riade near the Unstrut river. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: King Charles II of England issues the Royal Declaration of Indulgence, granting... (1672)
On March 15, 1672: King Charles II of England issues the Royal Declaration of Indulgence, granting limited religious freedom to all Christians. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Odoacer, the first barbarian King of Italy after the fall of the Western Roman... (493)
On March 15, 493: Odoacer, the first barbarian King of Italy after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, is slain by Theoderic the Great, king of the Ostrogoths, while the two kings were feasting toge
On This Day: Assassination of Kamal Jumblatt, the main leader of the anti-government forces... (1977)
On March 16, 1977: Assassination of Kamal Jumblatt, the main leader of the anti-government forces in the Lebanese Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: King Gustav III of Sweden is shot; he dies on March 29. (1792)
On March 16, 1792: King Gustav III of Sweden is shot; he dies on March 29. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On This Day: Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom sign the... (1948)
On March 17, 1948: Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Brussels, a precursor to the North Atlantic Treaty establishing NATO. This historical event c
On This Day: Launch of Gemini 8 with astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott. It would... (1966)
On March 16, 1966: Launch of Gemini 8 with astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott. It would perform the first docking of two spacecraft in orbit. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: A bomb detonates in a bus carrying government employees in Peshawar, Pakistan,... (2016)
On March 16, 2016: A bomb detonates in a bus carrying government employees in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing 15 and injuring at least 30. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: American Revolution: The British Army evacuates Boston, ending the Siege of... (1776)
On March 17, 1776: American Revolution: The British Army evacuates Boston, ending the Siege of Boston, after George Washington and Henry Knox place artillery in positions overlooking the city. This h
On This Day: The Italian Republic, with Napoleon as president, becomes the Kingdom of Italy,... (1805)
On March 17, 1805: The Italian Republic, with Napoleon as president, becomes the Kingdom of Italy, with Napoleon as King of Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Albert II of Habsburg becomes King of the Romans. (1438)
On March 18, 1438: Albert II of Habsburg becomes King of the Romans. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the National Security Council... (1960)
On March 17, 1960: U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the National Security Council directive on the anti-Cuban covert action program that will ultimately lead to the Bay of Pigs Invasion. Thi
On This Day: Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council, Robin Cook,... (2003)
On March 17, 2003: Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council, Robin Cook, resigns from the British Cabinet in disagreement with government plans for the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
On This Day: The Hawaiian Kingdom signs a treaty with the United States granting exclusive... (1874)
On March 18, 1874: The Hawaiian Kingdom signs a treaty with the United States granting exclusive trade rights. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for
On This Day: With the approval of Emperor Guangxu, the Qing dynasty post office is opened,... (1896)
On March 20, 1896: With the approval of Emperor Guangxu, the Qing dynasty post office is opened, marking the beginning of a postal service in China. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: The Swiss Government brokers a deal for UBS to buy out rival Credit Suisse in an... (2023)
On March 19, 2023: The Swiss Government brokers a deal for UBS to buy out rival Credit Suisse in an attempt to calm the 2023 banking crisis. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Falklands War: Argentinian forces land on South Georgia Island, precipitating... (1982)
On March 19, 1982: Falklands War: Argentinian forces land on South Georgia Island, precipitating war with the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: The Egyptian flag is raised at Taba, marking the end of Israeli occupation since... (1989)
On March 19, 1989: The Egyptian flag is raised at Taba, marking the end of Israeli occupation since the Six Days War in 1967 and the Egypt-Israel peace treaty in 1979. This historical event can serve
On This Day: The Hungarian Soviet Republic is established becoming the first Communist... (1919)
On March 21, 1919: The Hungarian Soviet Republic is established becoming the first Communist government to be formed in Europe after the October Revolution in Russia. This historical event can serve
On This Day: With the church leadership driven out of Rome during an armed conflict, Pius VII... (1800)
On March 21, 1800: With the church leadership driven out of Rome during an armed conflict, Pius VII is crowned Pope in Venice with a temporary papal tiara made of papier-mâché. This historical event
On This Day: Cold War: American President Jimmy Carter announces a United States boycott of... (1980)
On March 21, 1980: Cold War: American President Jimmy Carter announces a United States boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow to protest the Soviet-Afghan War. This historical event can serve
On This Day: The Los Angeles Rams sign Kenny Washington, making him the first African... (1946)
On March 21, 1946: The Los Angeles Rams sign Kenny Washington, making him the first African American player in professional American football since 1933. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Revolutionary United Front, with support from the special forces of Charles... (1991)
On March 23, 1991: The Revolutionary United Front, with support from the special forces of Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front of Liberia, invades Sierra Leone in an attempt to overthrow Joseph