Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, wins a landslide majority in the 2024... (2024)
On July 4, 2024: The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, wins a landslide majority in the 2024 United Kingdom general election, ending 14 years of Conservative government. This historical event can se
On This Day: Explorer David Thompson posts a sign near what is now Sacajawea State Park in... (1811)
On July 9, 1811: Explorer David Thompson posts a sign near what is now Sacajawea State Park in Washington state, claiming the Columbia District for the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve
On This Day: General Muhammad Naguib leads the Free Officers Movement (formed by Gamal Abdel... (1952)
On July 23, 1952: General Muhammad Naguib leads the Free Officers Movement (formed by Gamal Abdel Nasser, the real power behind the coup) in overthrowing King Farouk of Egypt. This historical event c
On This Day: In Nashville, Tennessee, an inbound local train collides with an outbound... (1918)
On July 9, 1918: In Nashville, Tennessee, an inbound local train collides with an outbound express, killing 101 and injuring 171 people, making it the deadliest rail accident in United States history.
On This Day: Johnny Weissmuller swims the 100 meters freestyle in 58.6 seconds breaking the... (1922)
On July 9, 1922: Johnny Weissmuller swims the 100 meters freestyle in 58.6 seconds breaking the world swimming record and the 'minute barrier'. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: The Governor of Shanxi province in North China orders the execution of 45... (1900)
On July 9, 1900: The Governor of Shanxi province in North China orders the execution of 45 foreign Christian missionaries and local church members, including children. This historical event can serve
On This Day: The Sandinista National Liberation Front is founded in Nicaragua. (1961)
On July 23, 1961: The Sandinista National Liberation Front is founded in Nicaragua. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Conside
On This Day: Concorde Air France Flight 4590 crashes outside of Paris shortly after taking... (2000)
On July 25, 2000: Concorde Air France Flight 4590 crashes outside of Paris shortly after taking off at Charles de Gaulle Airport, killing 113 people. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Henry I is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey. (1100)
On August 5, 1100: Henry I is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Spanish Reconquista: the forces of the Kingdom of Castile initiate the... (1278)
On August 5, 1278: Spanish Reconquista: the forces of the Kingdom of Castile initiate the ultimately futile Siege of Algeciras against the Emirate of Granada. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: The Gowrie Conspiracy against King James VI of Scotland (later to become King... (1600)
On August 5, 1600: The Gowrie Conspiracy against King James VI of Scotland (later to become King James I of England) takes place at Gowrie House (Perth, Scotland). This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The cave city of Vardzia is consecrated by Queen Tamar of Georgia. (1185)
On August 15, 1185: The cave city of Vardzia is consecrated by Queen Tamar of Georgia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside
On This Day: Battle of Maldon: The English, led by Byrhtnoth, Ealdorman of Essex, are... (991)
On August 10, 991: Battle of Maldon: The English, led by Byrhtnoth, Ealdorman of Essex, are defeated by a band of inland-raiding Vikings near Maldon, Essex. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: King Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeats the Dutch East India Company at the... (1741)
On August 10, 1741: King Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeats the Dutch East India Company at the Battle of Colachel, effectively bringing about the end of the Dutch colonial rule in India. This his
On This Day: The Kuomintang is founded for the first time in Peking. (1912)
On August 25, 1912: The Kuomintang is founded for the first time in Peking. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Spanish Reconquista: The Battle of the Puig between the Moorish forces of Taifa... (1237)
On August 15, 1237: Spanish Reconquista: The Battle of the Puig between the Moorish forces of Taifa of Valencia against the Kingdom of Aragon culminates in an Aragonese victory. This historical event
On This Day: Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI, becomes the first person in history to... (1498)
On August 17, 1498: Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI, becomes the first person in history to resign the cardinalate; later that same day, King Louis XII of France names him Duke of Valentinois.
On This Day: Nazi Germany and the Zionist Federation of Germany signed the Haavara Agreement.... (1933)
On August 25, 1933: Nazi Germany and the Zionist Federation of Germany signed the Haavara Agreement. The agreement was a major factor in breaking the anti-Nazi boycott of 1933 and facilitated Jewish e
On This Day: World War II: Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran: The United Kingdom and the Soviet... (1941)
On August 25, 1941: World War II: Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran: The United Kingdom and the Soviet Union jointly stage an invasion of the Imperial State of Iran. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Mount Washington Cog Railway opens, making it the world's first... (1869)
On August 29, 1869: The Mount Washington Cog Railway opens, making it the world's first mountain-climbing rack railway. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: The nuclear power station at Calder Hall in the United Kingdom was connected to... (1956)
On August 27, 1956: The nuclear power station at Calder Hall in the United Kingdom was connected to the national power grid becoming the world's first commercial nuclear power station to generate elec
On This Day: Emperor Li Jing sends a Southern Tang expeditionary force of 10,000 men under... (951)
On November 16, 951: Emperor Li Jing sends a Southern Tang expeditionary force of 10,000 men under Bian Hao to conquer Chu. Li Jing removes the ruling family to his own capital in Nanjing, ending the
On This Day: The warrior queen Dandara, leader of the runaway slaves in Quilombo dos... (1694)
On February 6, 1694: The warrior queen Dandara, leader of the runaway slaves in Quilombo dos Palmares, Brazil, is captured and commits suicide rather than be returned to a life of slavery. This histo
On This Day: Libero Grassi, an Italian businessman from Palermo, is killed by the Sicilian... (1991)
On August 29, 1991: Libero Grassi, an Italian businessman from Palermo, is killed by the Sicilian Mafia after taking a solitary stand against their extortion demands. This historical event can serve