Sermon Illustrations on Persecution
46 illustrations found
On This Day: Following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in his home compound, India's... (1948)
On January 30, 1948: Following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in his home compound, India's prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, broadcasts to the nation, saying "The light has gone out of our lives
On This Day: John Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr... (1555)
On February 4, 1555: John Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr under Mary I of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Battle of Karbala marks the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali. (680)
On October 10, 680: The Battle of Karbala marks the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice. Consider using
On This Day: The Holocaust: In the United Kingdom, leading clergymen and political figures... (1942)
On October 29, 1942: The Holocaust: In the United Kingdom, leading clergymen and political figures hold a public meeting to register outrage over Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews. This historical e
On This Day: Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the... (1523)
On July 1, 1523: Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the stake by Roman Catholic authorities in Brussels. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Colombo Town Guard officer Henry Pedris is executed in British Ceylon for... (1915)
On July 7, 1915: Colombo Town Guard officer Henry Pedris is executed in British Ceylon for allegedly inciting persecution of Muslims. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Five people attempt to set themselves on fire in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, an... (2001)
On January 23, 2001: Five people attempt to set themselves on fire in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, an act that many people later claim is staged by the Chinese Communist Party to frame Falun Gong and t
On This Day: The Edict of Torda prohibits the persecution of individuals on religious grounds... (1568)
On January 28, 1568: The Edict of Torda prohibits the persecution of individuals on religious grounds in John Sigismund Zápolya's Eastern Hungarian Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: Twenty-one Lebanese nationalists are executed in Martyrs' Square, Beirut by... (1916)
On May 6, 1916: Twenty-one Lebanese nationalists are executed in Martyrs' Square, Beirut by Djemal Pasha. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true s
On This Day: One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in... (1984)
On May 6, 1984: One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in Seoul. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice
On This Day: Rioting occurs in London after John Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article... (1768)
On May 10, 1768: Rioting occurs in London after John Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article for The North Briton severely criticising King George III. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: The Chinese Communist Party begins a persecution campaign against Falun Gong,... (1999)
On July 20, 1999: The Chinese Communist Party begins a persecution campaign against Falun Gong, arresting thousands nationwide. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Pope Fabian is martyred during the Decian persecution. (250)
On January 20, 250: Pope Fabian is martyred during the Decian persecution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice. Consider using it whe
On This Day: The Manchester Martyrs are hanged in Manchester, England, for killing a police... (1867)
On November 23, 1867: The Manchester Martyrs are hanged in Manchester, England, for killing a police officer while freeing two Irish Republican Brotherhood members from custody. This historical event
On This Day: Translation of the relics of martyr Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, Prince of the... (938)
On March 4, 938: Translation of the relics of martyr Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, Prince of the Czechs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true s
On This Day: Severianus, Bishop of Scythopolis, is martyred in Palestine. (452 or 453)
On February 21, 452 or 453: Severianus, Bishop of Scythopolis, is martyred in Palestine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice. Conside
On This Day: Martyrdom of Saint Adrian of Nicomedia. (306)
On March 4, 306: Martyrdom of Saint Adrian of Nicomedia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice. Consider using it when preaching about
On This Day: Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, is arrested and imprisoned on charges of... (1536)
On May 2, 1536: Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, is arrested and imprisoned on charges of adultery, incest, treason and witchcraft. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: 50 Christians are executed in Edo, Japan, during the Great Martyrdom of Edo. (1623)
On December 4, 1623: 50 Christians are executed in Edo, Japan, during the Great Martyrdom of Edo. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith
On This Day: The 16 Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne are executed ten days prior to the end of... (1794)
On July 17, 1794: The 16 Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne are executed ten days prior to the end of the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Pope Pius XII canonises Dominic Savio, who was 14 years old at the time of his... (1954)
On June 12, 1954: Pope Pius XII canonises Dominic Savio, who was 14 years old at the time of his death, as a saint, making him at the time the youngest unmartyred saint in the Roman Catholic Church. I
On This Day: Fifty-five Christians are executed in Nagasaki during the Great Genna Martyrdom. (1622)
On September 10, 1622: Fifty-five Christians are executed in Nagasaki during the Great Genna Martyrdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of
On This Day: Pope John Paul II canonizes 117 Vietnamese Martyrs. (1988)
On June 19, 1988: Pope John Paul II canonizes 117 Vietnamese Martyrs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice. Consider using it when pre
On This Day: Martyrs' Day: Several Panamanian youths try to raise the Panamanian flag in the... (1964)
On January 9, 1964: Martyrs' Day: Several Panamanian youths try to raise the Panamanian flag in the U.S.-controlled Panama Canal Zone, leading to fighting between U.S. military and Panamanian civilian