Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Israel is declared to be an independent state and a provisional government is... (1948)
On May 14, 1948: Israel is declared to be an independent state and a provisional government is established. Immediately after the declaration, Israel is attacked by the neighboring Arab states, trigge
On This Day: The WannaCry ransomware attack impacts over 400,000 computers worldwide,... (2017)
On May 12, 2017: The WannaCry ransomware attack impacts over 400,000 computers worldwide, targeting computers of the United Kingdom's National Health Services and Telefónica computers. This historica
On This Day: The Royal Flying Corps, the forerunner of the Royal Air Force, is established in... (1912)
On May 13, 1912: The Royal Flying Corps, the forerunner of the Royal Air Force, is established in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: American Civil War: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom issues a "proclamation... (1861)
On May 13, 1861: American Civil War: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom issues a "proclamation of neutrality" which recognizes the Confederacy as having belligerent rights. This historical event ca
On This Day: William Clark and 42 men depart from Camp Dubois to join Meriwether Lewis at St... (1804)
On May 14, 1804: William Clark and 42 men depart from Camp Dubois to join Meriwether Lewis at St Charles, Missouri, marking the beginning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition's historic journey up the Mi
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of the Netherlands: After fierce fighting, the poorly... (1940)
On May 15, 1940: World War II: The Battle of the Netherlands: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupatio
On This Day: Peninsular War: The allies Spain, Portugal and United Kingdom fight an... (1811)
On May 16, 1811: Peninsular War: The allies Spain, Portugal and United Kingdom fight an inconclusive battle against the French at the Albuera. It is, in proportion to the numbers involved, the bloodie
On This Day: Following the expiration of The British Mandate for Palestine, the Kingdom of... (1948)
On May 15, 1948: Following the expiration of The British Mandate for Palestine, the Kingdom of Egypt, Transjordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia invade Israel thus starting the 1948 Arab-Israe
On This Day: The 14-year-old Marie Antoinette marries 15-year-old Louis-Auguste, Dauphin de... (1770)
On May 16, 1770: The 14-year-old Marie Antoinette marries 15-year-old Louis-Auguste, Dauphin de France, who later becomes king of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Juan Godoy discovers the rich silver outcrops of Chañarcillo sparking the... (1832)
On May 16, 1832: Juan Godoy discovers the rich silver outcrops of Chañarcillo sparking the Chilean silver rush. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring na
On This Day: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the French Third Republic... (1916)
On May 16, 1916: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the French Third Republic sign the secret wartime Sykes-Picot Agreement partitioning former Ottoman territories such as Iraq and Sy
On This Day: The Constitution of Norway is signed and Crown Prince Christian Frederick of... (1814)
On May 17, 1814: The Constitution of Norway is signed and Crown Prince Christian Frederick of Denmark is elected King of Norway by the Norwegian Constituent Assembly. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom addresses a joint session of the United... (1991)
On May 16, 1991: Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom addresses a joint session of the United States Congress. She is the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress. This historical event
On This Day: Prince Charles calls a proposed addition to the National Gallery, London, a... (1984)
On May 17, 1984: Prince Charles calls a proposed addition to the National Gallery, London, a "monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend", sparking controversies on the proper
On This Day: Six-Day War: President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt demands dismantling of the... (1967)
On May 17, 1967: Six-Day War: President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt demands dismantling of the peace-keeping UN Emergency Force in Egypt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The Largo Caballero government resigns in the wake of the... (1937)
On May 17, 1937: Spanish Civil War: The Largo Caballero government resigns in the wake of the Barcelona May Days, leading Juan Negrín to form a government, without the anarcho-syndicalist CNT, in its
On This Day: World War I: The Selective Service Act of 1917 is passed, giving the President... (1917)
On May 18, 1917: World War I: The Selective Service Act of 1917 is passed, giving the President of the United States the power of conscription. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: United States presidential election: Abraham Lincoln wins the Republican Party... (1860)
On May 18, 1860: United States presidential election: Abraham Lincoln wins the Republican Party presidential nomination over William H. Seward, who later becomes the United States Secretary of State.
On This Day: The First Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China officially convenes in... (1948)
On May 18, 1948: The First Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China officially convenes in Nanking. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: U.S. President John Quincy Adams signs the Tariff of 1828 into law, sparking... (1828)
On May 19, 1828: U.S. President John Quincy Adams signs the Tariff of 1828 into law, sparking outrage in the South and leading to the Nullification crisis. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: While visiting the royal Mercian court at Sutton Walls with a view to marrying... (794)
On May 20, 794: While visiting the royal Mercian court at Sutton Walls with a view to marrying princess Ælfthryth, King Æthelberht II of East Anglia is taken captive and beheaded. This historical eve
On This Day: The post Loktantra Andolan government passes a landmark bill curtailing the... (2006)
On May 18, 2006: The post Loktantra Andolan government passes a landmark bill curtailing the power of the monarchy and making Nepal a secular country. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: King Mohnyin Thado formally ascends to the throne of Ava. (1426)
On May 20, 1426: King Mohnyin Thado formally ascends to the throne of Ava. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On This Day: Thirty Years' War: French forces under the duc d'Enghien decisively defeat... (1643)
On May 19, 1643: Thirty Years' War: French forces under the duc d'Enghien decisively defeat Spanish forces at the Battle of Rocroi, marking the symbolic end of Spain as a dominant land power. This hi