Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: King Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland is crowned in Westminster... (1661)
On April 23, 1661: King Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland is crowned in Westminster Abbey. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: The London Agreement is secretly signed between Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister... (1987)
On April 11, 1987: The London Agreement is secretly signed between Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Shimon Peres and King Hussein of Jordan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Cold War: American journalist William N. Oatis is arrested for espionage by the... (1951)
On April 23, 1951: Cold War: American journalist William N. Oatis is arrested for espionage by the Communist government of Czechoslovakia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Twenty year old Daunte Wright is shot and killed in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota... (2021)
On April 11, 2021: Twenty year old Daunte Wright is shot and killed in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota by officer Kimberly Potter, sparking protests in the city, when the officer mistakes her pistol for he
On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler's designated successor, Hermann Göring, sends him a... (1945)
On April 23, 1945: World War II: Adolf Hitler's designated successor, Hermann Göring, sends him a telegram asking permission to take leadership of Nazi Germany. Martin Bormann and Joseph Goebbels advi
On This Day: Theta Xi fraternity is founded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the only... (1864)
On April 29, 1864: Theta Xi fraternity is founded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the only fraternity to be founded during the American Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Over two hundred thousand people march in Caracas towards the presidential... (2002)
On April 11, 2002: Over two hundred thousand people march in Caracas towards the presidential palace to demand the resignation of President Hugo Chávez. Nineteen protesters are killed. This historica
On This Day: President Abraham Lincoln calls for 75,000 militiamen to quell the insurrection... (1861)
On April 15, 1861: President Abraham Lincoln calls for 75,000 militiamen to quell the insurrection that soon became the American Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: U.S. President William McKinley signs a joint resolution to Congress for... (1898)
On April 20, 1898: U.S. President William McKinley signs a joint resolution to Congress for declaration of war against Spain, beginning the Spanish-American War. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Riots in Los Angeles begin, following the acquittal of police officers charged... (1992)
On April 29, 1992: Riots in Los Angeles begin, following the acquittal of police officers charged with excessive force in the beating of Rodney King. Over the next three days 63 people are killed and
On This Day: The government of Sudan signs an accord with the Sudan Liberation Army. (2006)
On May 5, 2006: The government of Sudan signs an accord with the Sudan Liberation Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Con
On This Day: The British ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departs on her maiden voyage to New... (1969)
On May 2, 1969: The British ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departs on her maiden voyage to New York City. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like co
On This Day: Neapolitan War: Joachim Murat, King of Naples, is defeated by the Austrians at... (1815)
On May 3, 1815: Neapolitan War: Joachim Murat, King of Naples, is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Tolentino, the decisive engagement of the war. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: Washington, D.C. is incorporated as a city after Congress abolishes the Board of... (1802)
On May 3, 1802: Washington, D.C. is incorporated as a city after Congress abolishes the Board of Commissioners, the District's founding government. The "City of Washington" is given a mayor-council fo
On This Day: Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes after takeoff from Douala International Airport... (2007)
On May 5, 2007: Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes after takeoff from Douala International Airport in Douala, Cameroon, killing all 114 aboard, making it the deadliest aircraft disaster in Cameroon. Th
On This Day: The International Military Tribunal for the Far East begins in Tokyo with... (1946)
On May 5, 1946: The International Military Tribunal for the Far East begins in Tokyo with twenty-eight Japanese military and government officials accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Th
On This Day: Alitalia Flight 112 crashes into Mount Longa near Palermo, Sicily, killing all... (1972)
On May 5, 1972: Alitalia Flight 112 crashes into Mount Longa near Palermo, Sicily, killing all 115 aboard, making it the deadliest single-aircraft disaster in Italy. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: Construction begins on the Grand Palace, the royal residence of the King of Siam... (1782)
On May 6, 1782: Construction begins on the Grand Palace, the royal residence of the King of Siam in Bangkok, at the command of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: England and Portugal formally ratify their alliance with the signing of the... (1386)
On May 9, 1386: England and Portugal formally ratify their alliance with the signing of the Treaty of Windsor, making it the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world which is still in force. This hist
On This Day: Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon announces his order to place naval... (1972)
On May 8, 1972: Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon announces his order to place naval mines in major North Vietnamese ports in order to stem the flow of weapons and other goods to that nation.
On This Day: The 2025 papal conclave elects Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, taking the name... (2025)
On May 8, 2025: The 2025 papal conclave elects Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, taking the name Leo XIV as the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy abdicates and is succeeded by Umberto II. (1946)
On May 9, 1946: King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy abdicates and is succeeded by Umberto II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Co
On This Day: South Vietnamese soldiers under the Roman Catholic President Ngo Dinh Diem open... (1963)
On May 8, 1963: South Vietnamese soldiers under the Roman Catholic President Ngo Dinh Diem open fire on Buddhists defying a ban on the flying of the Buddhist flag on Vesak, killing nine and sparking t
On This Day: King Authari marries Theodelinda, daughter of the Bavarian duke Garibald I. A... (589)
On May 15, 589: King Authari marries Theodelinda, daughter of the Bavarian duke Garibald I. A Catholic, she has great influence among the Lombard nobility. This historical event can serve as a powerf