Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: James Stuart, Duke of York (later to become King James II of England), defeats... (1665)
On June 3, 1665: James Stuart, Duke of York (later to become King James II of England), defeats the Dutch fleet off the coast of Lowestoft. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey becomes the first... (1953)
On June 2, 1953: The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey becomes the first British coronation and one of the first major international events to be televised. This historical event
On This Day: Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to life imprisonment for... (2012)
On June 2, 2012: Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the killing of demonstrators during the 2011 Egyptian revolution. This historical event can
On This Day: Australian Aboriginal land rights are recognised in Mabo v Queensland (No 2), a... (1992)
On June 3, 1992: Australian Aboriginal land rights are recognised in Mabo v Queensland (No 2), a case brought by Torres Strait Islander Eddie Mabo which led to the Native Title Act 1993 overturning t
On This Day: The Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom, Shlomo Argov, is shot on a London... (1982)
On June 3, 1982: The Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom, Shlomo Argov, is shot on a London street; he survives but is left paralysed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: King Charles VI grants a monopoly for the ripening of Roquefort cheese to the... (1411)
On June 4, 1411: King Charles VI grants a monopoly for the ripening of Roquefort cheese to the people of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, as they had been doing for centuries. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: The trial of United States Army private Chelsea Manning for leaking classified... (2013)
On June 3, 2013: The trial of United States Army private Chelsea Manning for leaking classified material to WikiLeaks begins in Fort Meade, Maryland. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: American Civil War: Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant sustain heavy casualties... (1864)
On June 3, 1864: American Civil War: Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant sustain heavy casualties attacking Confederate troops under Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Cold Harbor in Hanover County, Virgi
On This Day: 1525 Bayham Abbey riot; Villagers from Kent and Sussex, England riot and occupy... (1525)
On June 4, 1525: 1525 Bayham Abbey riot; Villagers from Kent and Sussex, England riot and occupy Bayham Old Abbey for a week in protest against Cardinal Thomas Wolsey's order to suppress the monastery
On This Day: Emily Davison, a suffragette, runs out in front of King George V's horse at The... (1913)
On June 4, 1913: Emily Davison, a suffragette, runs out in front of King George V's horse at The Derby. She is trampled, never regains consciousness, and dies four days later. This historical event c
On This Day: Yazdegerd III ascends the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He... (632)
On June 16, 632: Yazdegerd III ascends the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He becomes the last ruler of the Sasanian dynasty (modern Iran). This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Battle of Stoke Field: King Henry VII of England defeats the leaders of a... (1487)
On June 16, 1487: Battle of Stoke Field: King Henry VII of England defeats the leaders of a Yorkist rebellion in the final engagement of the Wars of the Roses. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain,... (1779)
On June 16, 1779: American Revolutionary War: Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Great Siege of Gibraltar begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: The Boston King's Chapel adopts James Freeman's revised prayer book, without the... (1785)
On June 19, 1785: The Boston King's Chapel adopts James Freeman's revised prayer book, without the Nicene Creed, establishing it as the first Unitarian congregation in the United States. This histori
On This Day: The formation of the London Working Men's Association gives rise to the Chartist... (1836)
On June 16, 1836: The formation of the London Working Men's Association gives rise to the Chartist Movement. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a
On This Day: A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners... (1984)
On June 18, 1984: A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984-85 UK miners' strike. This historical even
On This Day: The Vikings sack the French city of Nantes. (843)
On June 24, 843: The Vikings sack the French city of Nantes. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: The Battle of Moira is fought between the High King of Ireland and the Kings of... (637)
On June 24, 637: The Battle of Moira is fought between the High King of Ireland and the Kings of Ulster and Dál Riata. It is claimed to be the largest battle in the history of Ireland. This historica
On This Day: The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union, by 52% to... (2016)
On June 23, 2016: The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union, by 52% to 48%. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: Naval clashes between South Korea and North Korea lead to the death of six South... (2002)
On June 29, 2002: Naval clashes between South Korea and North Korea lead to the death of six South Korean sailors and sinking of a North Korean vessel. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Battle of Brissarthe: The Franks led by Robert the Strong are defeated by a... (866)
On July 2, 866: Battle of Brissarthe: The Franks led by Robert the Strong are defeated by a joint Breton-Viking army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: J. K. Rowling publishes the first of her Harry Potter novel series, Harry Potter... (1997)
On June 26, 1997: J. K. Rowling publishes the first of her Harry Potter novel series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom. (1976)
On June 29, 1976: The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using
On This Day: Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II. (1223)
On July 14, 1223: Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. C