Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Sholom Schwartzbard assassinates Symon Petliura, the head of the government of... (1926)
On May 25, 1926: Sholom Schwartzbard assassinates Symon Petliura, the head of the government of the Ukrainian People's Republic, which is in government-in-exile in Paris. This historical event can se
On This Day: While attempting to return to Leeds Bradford Airport in the United Kingdom,... (1995)
On May 24, 1995: While attempting to return to Leeds Bradford Airport in the United Kingdom, Knight Air Flight 816 crashes in Dunkeswick, North Yorkshire, killing all 12 people on board. This histori
On This Day: William of Ockham, the Franciscan Minister-General Michael of Cesena, and two... (1328)
On May 26, 1328: William of Ockham, the Franciscan Minister-General Michael of Cesena, and two other Franciscan leaders secretly leave Avignon, fearing a death sentence from Pope John XXII. This hist
On This Day: The Chinese government removes a decade-old ban on William Shakespeare's work,... (1977)
On May 25, 1977: The Chinese government removes a decade-old ban on William Shakespeare's work, effectively ending the Cultural Revolution started in 1966. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: King Otto I elects his six-year-old son Otto II as heir apparent and co-ruler of... (961)
On May 26, 961: King Otto I elects his six-year-old son Otto II as heir apparent and co-ruler of the East Frankish Kingdom. He is crowned at Aachen, and placed under the tutelage of his grandmother Ma
On This Day: In the House of Commons of Northern Ireland, Tommy Henderson begins speaking on... (1936)
On May 26, 1936: In the House of Commons of Northern Ireland, Tommy Henderson begins speaking on the Appropriation bill. By the time he sits down in the early hours of the following morning, he had sp
On This Day: Richard of Cornwall, and his wife, Sanchia of Provence, are crowned King and... (1257)
On May 27, 1257: Richard of Cornwall, and his wife, Sanchia of Provence, are crowned King and Queen of the Germans at Aachen Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer, declares the marriage of King... (1533)
On May 28, 1533: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer, declares the marriage of King Henry VIII of England to Anne Boleyn valid. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Malcolm IV becomes King of Scotland. (1153)
On May 27, 1153: Malcolm IV becomes King of Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about l
On This Day: The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) is founded, with Yasser Arafat... (1964)
On May 28, 1964: The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) is founded, with Yasser Arafat elected as its first leader. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gi
On This Day: The Iraqi Governing Council chooses Ayad Allawi, a longtime anti-Saddam Hussein... (2004)
On May 28, 2004: The Iraqi Governing Council chooses Ayad Allawi, a longtime anti-Saddam Hussein exile, as prime minister of Iraq's interim government. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: The Louth flood of 1920 was a severe flash flooding in the Lincolnshire market... (1920)
On May 29, 1920: The Louth flood of 1920 was a severe flash flooding in the Lincolnshire market town of Louth, resulting in 23 fatalities in 20 minutes. It has been described as one of the most signif
On This Day: Harambe, a gorilla, is shot to death after grabbing a three-year-old boy in his... (2016)
On May 28, 2016: Harambe, a gorilla, is shot to death after grabbing a three-year-old boy in his enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, resulting in widespread criticism and sparking va
On This Day: Igor Stravinsky's ballet score The Rite of Spring receives its premiere... (1913)
On May 29, 1913: Igor Stravinsky's ballet score The Rite of Spring receives its premiere performance in Paris, France, provoking a riot. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: In the May Coup, Alexander I, King of Serbia, and Queen Draga, are assassinated... (1903)
On May 29, 1903: In the May Coup, Alexander I, King of Serbia, and Queen Draga, are assassinated in Belgrade by the Black Hand (Crna Ruka) organization. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: SETA, a Finnish LGBT rights organisation, is founded in Helsinki. (1974)
On May 29, 1974: SETA, a Finnish LGBT rights organisation, is founded in Helsinki. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. C
On This Day: Depayin massacre: At least 70 people associated with the National League for... (2003)
On May 30, 2003: Depayin massacre: At least 70 people associated with the National League for Democracy are killed by government-sponsored mob in Burma. Aung San Suu Kyi flees the scene, but is arrest
On This Day: Mongols depart Java after the failed Mongol invasion against King Kertanegara of... (1293)
On May 31, 1293: Mongols depart Java after the failed Mongol invasion against King Kertanegara of Singhasari. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: The attempted regicide of Spanish King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie... (1906)
On May 31, 1906: The attempted regicide of Spanish King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie on their wedding day instead kills 24 This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: In Australia, William Lawson, Gregory Blaxland and William Wentworth reach Mount... (1813)
On May 31, 1813: In Australia, William Lawson, Gregory Blaxland and William Wentworth reach Mount Blaxland, effectively marking the end of a route across the Blue Mountains. This historical event can
On This Day: Anglo-Iraqi War: The United Kingdom completes the re-occupation of Iraq and... (1941)
On May 31, 1941: Anglo-Iraqi War: The United Kingdom completes the re-occupation of Iraq and returns 'Abd al-Ilah to power as regent for Faisal II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: A fire on the back lot of Universal Studios breaks out, destroying the... (2008)
On June 1, 2008: A fire on the back lot of Universal Studios breaks out, destroying the attraction King Kong Encounter and a large archive of master tapes for music and film, the full extent of which
On This Day: Wolraad Woltemade rescues 14 sailors at the Cape of Good Hope from the sinking... (1773)
On June 1, 1773: Wolraad Woltemade rescues 14 sailors at the Cape of Good Hope from the sinking ship De Jonge Thomas by riding his horse into the sea seven times. Both he and his horse, Vonk, are drow
On This Day: French Revolution: François Hanriot, leader of the Parisian National Guard,... (1793)
On June 2, 1793: French Revolution: François Hanriot, leader of the Parisian National Guard, arrests 22 Girondists selected by Jean-Paul Marat, setting the stage for the Reign of Terror. This histori