Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: René Lévesque and the Parti Québécois take power to become the first Quebec... (1976)
On November 15, 1976: René Lévesque and the Parti Québécois take power to become the first Quebec government of the 20th century clearly in favor of independence. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Prussian heir apparent, Frederick William, becomes King of Prussia as... (1797)
On November 16, 1797: The Prussian heir apparent, Frederick William, becomes King of Prussia as Frederick William III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: James II of England and VII of Scotland is proclaimed King upon the death of his... (1685)
On February 6, 1685: James II of England and VII of Scotland is proclaimed King upon the death of his brother Charles II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: While travelling during the Ninth Crusade, Prince Edward becomes King of England... (1272)
On November 16, 1272: While travelling during the Ninth Crusade, Prince Edward becomes King of England upon Henry III of England's death, but he will not return to England for nearly two years to assu
On This Day: The Federation of Arab Emirates of the South is created as a protectorate of the... (1959)
On February 11, 1959: The Federation of Arab Emirates of the South is created as a protectorate of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: The Iranian Revolution establishes an Islamic theocracy under the leadership of... (1979)
On February 11, 1979: The Iranian Revolution establishes an Islamic theocracy under the leadership of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Mercury program: While aboard Friendship 7, John Glenn becomes the first... (1962)
On February 20, 1962: Mercury program: While aboard Friendship 7, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth, making three orbits in four hours, 55 minutes. This historical event can se
On This Day: World War II: The United Kingdom launches Operation Claymore on the Lofoten... (1941)
On March 4, 1941: World War II: The United Kingdom launches Operation Claymore on the Lofoten Islands; the first large scale British Commando raid. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: The longest bridge in Great Britain, the Forth Bridge in Scotland, measuring... (1890)
On March 4, 1890: The longest bridge in Great Britain, the Forth Bridge in Scotland, measuring 8,094 feet (2,467 m) long, is opened by the Duke of Rothesay, later King Edward VII. This historical eve
On This Day: Cyclone Mahina sweeps in north of Cooktown, Queensland, with a 12 metres (39 ft)... (1899)
On March 4, 1899: Cyclone Mahina sweeps in north of Cooktown, Queensland, with a 12 metres (39 ft) wave that reaches up to 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) inland, killing over 300. This historical event can se
On This Day: Vitiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna,... (538)
On March 12, 538: Vitiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving the city to the victorious Byzantine general, Belisarius. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: At Padua, the Emperor Leopold II calls on the monarchs of Europe to join him in... (1791)
On July 6, 1791: At Padua, the Emperor Leopold II calls on the monarchs of Europe to join him in demanding the king of France Louis XVI's freedom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Mikhail Gorbachev is elected to the position of General Secretary of the... (1985)
On March 11, 1985: Mikhail Gorbachev is elected to the position of General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, making Gorbachev the USSR's de facto, and last, head of state. This hi
On This Day: President Lyndon B. Johnson, responding to the Selma crisis, tells U.S. Congress... (1965)
On March 15, 1965: President Lyndon B. Johnson, responding to the Selma crisis, tells U.S. Congress "We shall overcome" while advocating the Voting Rights Act. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Charles IV, king of Spain, abdicates after riots and a popular revolt at the... (1808)
On March 19, 1808: Charles IV, king of Spain, abdicates after riots and a popular revolt at the winter palace Aranjuez. His son, Ferdinand VII, takes the throne. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: American Revolution: The Kingdom of Great Britain orders the port of Boston,... (1774)
On March 31, 1774: American Revolution: The Kingdom of Great Britain orders the port of Boston, Massachusetts closed pursuant to the Boston Port Act. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: In the London Protocol, the three protecting powers (United Kingdom, France and... (1829)
On March 22, 1829: In the London Protocol, the three protecting powers (United Kingdom, France and Russia) establish the borders of Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Italian former minister and Christian Democracy leader Giulio Andreotti is... (1993)
On March 27, 1993: Italian former minister and Christian Democracy leader Giulio Andreotti is accused of mafia allegiance by the tribunal of Palermo. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Cold War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman signs the Marshall Plan, authorizing... (1948)
On April 3, 1948: Cold War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman signs the Marshall Plan, authorizing $5 billion in aid for 16 countries. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Treaty of Florence is signed, ending the war between the French Republic and the... (1801)
On March 28, 1801: Treaty of Florence is signed, ending the war between the French Republic and the Kingdom of Naples. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech; he... (1968)
On April 3, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech; he was assassinated the next day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile sign the Edict of Expulsion of... (1492)
On March 31, 1492: Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile sign the Edict of Expulsion of the Jews from Spain, ordering all Jews in their kingdoms to either convert to Christianity or leave t
On This Day: Maya king Uneh Chan of Calakmul sacks rival city-state Palenque in southern... (611)
On April 4, 611: Maya king Uneh Chan of Calakmul sacks rival city-state Palenque in southern Mexico. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting... (1968)
On April 11, 1968: US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. This historical event can serve as a po