Sermon Illustrations on Leadership
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On This Day: Future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln is issued a patent for an invention to... (1849)
On May 22, 1849: Future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln is issued a patent for an invention to lift boats, making him the only U.S. president to ever hold a patent. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Reconstruction Era: President Ulysses S. Grant signs the Amnesty Act into law,... (1872)
On May 22, 1872: Reconstruction Era: President Ulysses S. Grant signs the Amnesty Act into law, restoring full civil and political rights to all but about 500 Confederate sympathizers. This historica
On This Day: Dibbles Bridge coach crash near Grassington, in North Yorkshire, England, kills... (1975)
On May 27, 1975: Dibbles Bridge coach crash near Grassington, in North Yorkshire, England, kills 33 - the highest ever death toll in a road accident in the United Kingdom. This historical event can s
On This Day: The Deccan Queen is introduced as first intercity train between Bombay VT (Now... (1930)
On June 1, 1930: The Deccan Queen is introduced as first intercity train between Bombay VT (Now Mumbai CST) and Poona (Pune) to run on electric locomotives. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: Hundred Years' War: Battle of Sluys: The French fleet is almost completely... (1340)
On June 24, 1340: Hundred Years' War: Battle of Sluys: The French fleet is almost completely destroyed by the English fleet commanded personally by King Edward III. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Chuquisaca Revolution: Patriot revolt in Chuquisaca (modern-day Sucre) against... (1809)
On May 25, 1809: Chuquisaca Revolution: Patriot revolt in Chuquisaca (modern-day Sucre) against the Spanish Empire, sparking the Latin American wars of independence. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: Henry III becomes King of France. (1574)
On May 30, 1574: Henry III becomes King of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about lead
On This Day: English King Henry VIII commands his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, to leave the... (1540)
On June 24, 1540: English King Henry VIII commands his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, to leave the court. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: First Chechen War: Russian President Boris Yeltsin meets with Chechen rebels for... (1996)
On May 27, 1996: First Chechen War: Russian President Boris Yeltsin meets with Chechen rebels for the first time and negotiates a cease-fire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The United States Senate confirms the appointment of Louis Brandeis to the... (1916)
On June 1, 1916: The United States Senate confirms the appointment of Louis Brandeis to the United States Supreme Court, making him the first Jew to be an Associate Justice. This historical event can
On This Day: To avert a threatened strike during the Korean War, President Truman orders... (1950)
On August 25, 1950: To avert a threatened strike during the Korean War, President Truman orders Secretary of the Army Frank Pace to seize control of the nation's railroads. This historical event can
On This Day: Battle of Guinegate: French troops of King Louis XI were defeated by the... (1479)
On August 7, 1479: Battle of Guinegate: French troops of King Louis XI were defeated by the Burgundians led by Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Coalition forces, including the famous winged Hussars, led by Polish King John... (1683)
On September 11, 1683: Coalition forces, including the famous winged Hussars, led by Polish King John III Sobieski lift the siege laid by Ottoman forces ahead of the Battle of Vienna. This historical
On This Day: Region of Meฤimurje is captured by the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes... (1918)
On December 24, 1918: Region of Meฤimurje is captured by the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes from Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, is... (2014)
On August 9, 2014: Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, is shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer after reportedly assaulting the officer and attempting to
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Wilson's Creek: A mixed force of Confederate,... (1861)
On August 10, 1861: American Civil War: Battle of Wilson's Creek: A mixed force of Confederate, Missouri State Guard, and Arkansas State troops defeat outnumbered attacking Union forces in the southwe
On This Day: The Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania makes a record-breaking westbound crossing of... (1909)
On September 30, 1909: The Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania makes a record-breaking westbound crossing of the Atlantic, that will not be bettered for 20 years. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: In Brighton, United Kingdom, ABBA wins the 1974 edition of the Eurovision Song... (1974)
On April 6, 1974: In Brighton, United Kingdom, ABBA wins the 1974 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with "Waterloo", the first of a joint-record seven Swedish wins. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Winston Churchill resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid... (1955)
On April 7, 1955: Winston Churchill resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid indications of failing health. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the end
Prayer for Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Shepherd of shepherds, for those who lead Your peopleโ Carrying heavy burdens. Navigating impossible tensions. Exhausted by constant need. Be their strength when they're depleted. Be their wisdom wh
Confession and Self-Examination: Gregory the Great on Pastoral Self-Examination
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on Pastoral Self-Examination
Did You Know: Was the first president of the United States
Did you know? Who was the first president of the United States? Answer: George Washington This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical eve
Did You Know: Was the first President of the People's Republic of China
Did you know? Who was the first President of the People's Republic of China? Answer: Mao Zedong This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historic
Did You Know: Of these founding fathers of the United States of America later became president
Did you know? Which of these founding fathers of the United States of America later became president? Answer: James Monroe This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or