Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Henri Fabre becomes the first person to fly a seaplane, the Fabre Hydravion,... (1910)
On March 28, 1910: Henri Fabre becomes the first person to fly a seaplane, the Fabre Hydravion, after taking off from water runway Étang le Barre, near Marseille. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Second Rockingham ministry assumes office in Great Britain and begins... (1782)
On March 27, 1782: The Second Rockingham ministry assumes office in Great Britain and begins negotiations to end the American War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: President of the United States of America Andrew Johnson vetoes the Civil Rights... (1866)
On March 27, 1866: President of the United States of America Andrew Johnson vetoes the Civil Rights Act of 1866. His veto is overridden by Congress and the bill passes into law on April 9. This histo
On This Day: Philippine-American War: Emilio Aguinaldo, leader of the First Philippine... (1901)
On March 27, 1901: Philippine-American War: Emilio Aguinaldo, leader of the First Philippine Republic, is captured by the Americans. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The State Council of the People's Republic of China dissolves the government of... (1959)
On March 28, 1959: The State Council of the People's Republic of China dissolves the government of Tibet. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: World War II: Yugoslav Air Force officers topple the pro-Axis government in a... (1941)
On March 27, 1941: World War II: Yugoslav Air Force officers topple the pro-Axis government in a bloodless coup. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Queen Victoria gives Royal Assent to the British North America Act which... (1867)
On March 29, 1867: Queen Victoria gives Royal Assent to the British North America Act which establishes Canada on July 1. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: World War II: First day of the Battle of Cape Matapan in Greece between the... (1941)
On March 28, 1941: World War II: First day of the Battle of Cape Matapan in Greece between the navies of the United Kingdom and Australia, and the Royal Italian navy. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Battle of Towton: Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Edward IV... (1461)
On March 29, 1461: Battle of Towton: Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Edward IV of England, bringing a temporary stop to the Wars of the Roses. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: United States President George H. W. Bush posthumously awards Jesse Owens the... (1990)
On March 28, 1990: United States President George H. W. Bush posthumously awards Jesse Owens the Congressional Gold Medal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: The Czechoslovak parliament is unable to reach an agreement on what to call the... (1990)
On March 29, 1990: The Czechoslovak parliament is unable to reach an agreement on what to call the country after the fall of Communism, sparking the so-called Hyphen War. This historical event can se
On This Day: The Canada Act 1982 receives the Royal Assent from Queen Elizabeth II, setting... (1982)
On March 29, 1982: The Canada Act 1982 receives the Royal Assent from Queen Elizabeth II, setting the stage for the Queen of Canada to proclaim the Constitution Act, 1982. This historical event can s
On This Day: Prime Minister Theresa May invokes Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union,... (2017)
On March 29, 2017: Prime Minister Theresa May invokes Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, formally beginning the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. This historical event can
On This Day: The people of Sicily rebel against the Angevin king Charles I, in what becomes... (1282)
On March 30, 1282: The people of Sicily rebel against the Angevin king Charles I, in what becomes known as the Sicilian Vespers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Sultan Abd al-Hafid signs the Treaty of Fez, making Morocco a French... (1912)
On March 30, 1912: Sultan Abd al-Hafid signs the Treaty of Fez, making Morocco a French protectorate. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: Iraq War in Anbar Province: In Fallujah, Iraq, four American private military... (2004)
On March 31, 2004: Iraq War in Anbar Province: In Fallujah, Iraq, four American private military contractors working for Blackwater USA, are killed after being ambushed. This historical event can ser
On This Day: The British Admiralty, War Office and Air Ministry are replaced by a unified... (1964)
On April 1, 1964: The British Admiralty, War Office and Air Ministry are replaced by a unified Defence Council of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Former President of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Slobodan Milošević surrenders... (2001)
On April 1, 2001: Former President of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Slobodan Milošević surrenders to police special forces, to be tried on war crimes charges. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) of the Government of the United Kingdom is... (2006)
On April 1, 2006: Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) of the Government of the United Kingdom is enforced, but later merged into National Crime Agency on 7 October 2013. This historical event can s
On This Day: The second of two treaties making up the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis is signed,... (1559)
On April 3, 1559: The second of two treaties making up the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis is signed, ending the Italian Wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: American entry into World War I: President Wilson asks the U.S. Congress for a... (1917)
On April 2, 1917: American entry into World War I: President Wilson asks the U.S. Congress for a declaration of war on Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Death of the Venetian Doge Tommaso Mocenigo, under whose rule victories were... (1423)
On April 4, 1423: Death of the Venetian Doge Tommaso Mocenigo, under whose rule victories were achieved against the Kingdom of Hungary and against the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Gallipoli (1416).
On This Day: American Civil War: A day after Union forces capture Richmond, Virginia, U.S.... (1865)
On April 4, 1865: American Civil War: A day after Union forces capture Richmond, Virginia, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln visits the Confederate capital. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated by James Earl Ray at a motel in Memphis,... (1968)
On April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated by James Earl Ray at a motel in Memphis, Tennessee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a