Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Martin Luther King Jr. leads 3,200 people on the start of the third and finally... (1965)
On March 21, 1965: Martin Luther King Jr. leads 3,200 people on the start of the third and finally successful civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony, led by governor John Carver, sign a peace... (1621)
On March 22, 1621: The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony, led by governor John Carver, sign a peace treaty with Massasoit, sachem of the Wampanoags; Squanto serves as an interpreter between the two sides.
On This Day: World War II: Foreign relations of Vichy France are severed with the United... (1940)
On July 5, 1940: World War II: Foreign relations of Vichy France are severed with the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: Waltham Abbey is surrendered to King Henry VIII of England; the last religious... (1540)
On March 23, 1540: Waltham Abbey is surrendered to King Henry VIII of England; the last religious community to be closed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: In Kraków, Tadeusz Kościuszko announces a general uprising against Imperial... (1794)
On March 24, 1794: In Kraków, Tadeusz Kościuszko announces a general uprising against Imperial Russia and the Kingdom of Prussia, and assumes the powers of the Commander in Chief of all of the Polish
On This Day: James VI of Scotland is proclaimed King James I of England and Ireland, upon the... (1603)
On March 24, 1603: James VI of Scotland is proclaimed King James I of England and Ireland, upon the death of Elizabeth I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports cases of Ebola in the forested rural... (2014)
On March 23, 2014: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports cases of Ebola in the forested rural region of southeastern Guinea, marking the beginning of the largest Ebola outbreak in history. This
On This Day: Prime Minister Boris Johnson put the United Kingdom into its first national... (2020)
On March 23, 2020: Prime Minister Boris Johnson put the United Kingdom into its first national lockdown in response to COVID-19. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: King Richard I of England is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting in... (1199)
On March 24, 1199: King Richard I of England is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting in France, leading to his death on April 6. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: President José Gregorio Monagas abolishes slavery in Venezuela. (1854)
On March 24, 1854: President José Gregorio Monagas abolishes slavery in Venezuela. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider us
On This Day: Count Frederick of Hesse-Kassel is elected King of Sweden by the Riksdag of the... (1720)
On March 24, 1720: Count Frederick of Hesse-Kassel is elected King of Sweden by the Riksdag of the Estates, after his consort Ulrika Eleonora abdicated the throne on 29 February. This historical even
On This Day: The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829,... (1829)
On March 24, 1829: The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829, allowing Catholics to serve in Parliament. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Nanking Incident: Foreign warships bombard Nanjing, China, in defence of the... (1927)
On March 24, 1927: Nanking Incident: Foreign warships bombard Nanjing, China, in defence of the foreign citizens within the city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: American Revolutionary War - American Patriots conduct a Raid on Tybee Island,... (1776)
On March 25, 1776: American Revolutionary War - American Patriots conduct a Raid on Tybee Island, primarily seeking to capture runaway slaves who sought refuge with British forces stationed there. Th
On This Day: World War II: In an event later dramatized in the movie The Great Escape, 76... (1944)
On March 24, 1944: World War II: In an event later dramatized in the movie The Great Escape, 76 Allied prisoners of war begin breaking out of the German camp Stalag Luft III. This historical event ca
On This Day: National Health Service Acts create the national public health system in the... (1948)
On July 5, 1948: National Health Service Acts create the national public health system in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: The Kingdom of Yugoslavia joins the Axis powers with the signing of the... (1941)
On March 25, 1941: The Kingdom of Yugoslavia joins the Axis powers with the signing of the Tripartite Pact. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: The United Kingdom holds its first general election in 10 years, which would be... (1945)
On July 5, 1945: The United Kingdom holds its first general election in 10 years, which would be won by Clement Attlee's Labour Party. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: The Treaty of Amiens is signed as a "Definitive Treaty of Peace" between France... (1802)
On March 25, 1802: The Treaty of Amiens is signed as a "Definitive Treaty of Peace" between France and the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: Kosovo War: NATO began attacks on Yugoslavia without United Nations Security... (1999)
On March 24, 1999: Kosovo War: NATO began attacks on Yugoslavia without United Nations Security Council (UNSC) approval, marking the first time NATO has attacked a sovereign country. This historical
On This Day: Italian city Venice is founded with the dedication of the first church, that of... (421)
On March 25, 421: Italian city Venice is founded with the dedication of the first church, that of San Giacomo di Rialto on the islet of Rialto. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Syrian civil war: The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) and Syrian National Army (SNA)... (2018)
On March 24, 2018: Syrian civil war: The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) and Syrian National Army (SNA) take full control of Afrin District, marking the end of the Afrin offensive. This historical event c
On This Day: The United Kingdom driving test is introduced. (1934)
On March 26, 1934: The United Kingdom driving test is introduced. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preac
On This Day: The South Korean Navy corvette Cheonan is torpedoed, killing 46 sailors. After... (2010)
On March 26, 2010: The South Korean Navy corvette Cheonan is torpedoed, killing 46 sailors. After an international investigation, the President of the United Nations Security Council blames North Kore