Anglican/Episcopal Illustrations
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On This Day: The Slavery Abolition Act passes in the British House of Commons, initiating the... (1833)
On July 22, 1833: The Slavery Abolition Act passes in the British House of Commons, initiating the gradual abolition of slavery in most parts of the British Empire. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Vietnam War, Battle of Khe Sanh: One of the most publicized and controversial... (1968)
On January 21, 1968: Vietnam War, Battle of Khe Sanh: One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: The U.S. Congress passes the Spooner Act, authorizing President Theodore... (1902)
On June 28, 1902: The U.S. Congress passes the Spooner Act, authorizing President Theodore Roosevelt to acquire rights from Colombia for the Panama Canal. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: The Soham murder trial ends at the Old Bailey in London, with Ian Huntley found... (2003)
On December 17, 2003: The Soham murder trial ends at the Old Bailey in London, with Ian Huntley found guilty of two counts of murder. His girlfriend, Maxine Carr, is found guilty of perverting the co
On This Day: The current Emley Moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure... (1971)
On January 21, 1971: The current Emley Moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom, begins transmitting UHF broadcasts. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last... (1849)
On January 22, 1849: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last Sikh defenders of Multan, Punjab, surrender. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The Acts of Union 1707 are agreed upon by commissioners from the Kingdom of... (1706)
On July 22, 1706: The Acts of Union 1707 are agreed upon by commissioners from the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, which, when passed by each country's Parliament, leads to the creatio
On This Day: Peninsular War: The Siege of Zaragoza begins. (1808)
On December 20, 1808: Peninsular War: The Siege of Zaragoza begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On This Day: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival,... (1743)
On May 12, 1743: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival, Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Cardiff is proclaimed the capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. (1955)
On December 20, 1955: Cardiff is proclaimed the capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside
On This Day: Sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz: In Poland's worst peacetime maritime disaster,... (1993)
On January 14, 1993: Sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz: In Poland's worst peacetime maritime disaster, ferry MS Jan Heweliusz sinks off the coast of Rügen, drowning 55 passengers and crew; nine crew-mem
On This Day: World War II: Japanese air forces bomb Calcutta, India. (1942)
On December 20, 1942: World War II: Japanese air forces bomb Calcutta, India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
On This Day: United Kingdom and Nepal formally sign an agreement of friendship, called the... (1923)
On December 21, 1923: United Kingdom and Nepal formally sign an agreement of friendship, called the Nepal-Britain Treaty of 1923, which superseded the Treaty of Sugauli signed in 1816. This historica
On This Day: Captain America Comics #1, containing the first appearance of the superhero... (1940)
On December 20, 1940: Captain America Comics #1, containing the first appearance of the superhero Captain America, is published. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: A French force attempting to dislodge a small British... (1798)
On May 7, 1798: French Revolutionary Wars: A French force attempting to dislodge a small British garrison on the Îles Saint-Marcouf is repulsed with heavy losses. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The First Battle of Cannanore commences, seeing the first use of the naval line... (1501)
On December 31, 1501: The First Battle of Cannanore commences, seeing the first use of the naval line of battle.[citation needed] This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. (1916)
On December 30, 1916: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. (1813)
On December 30, 1813: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: Russo-Turkish War (1877-78): Battle of Philippopolis: Captain Aleksandr Burago... (1878)
On January 16, 1878: Russo-Turkish War (1877-78): Battle of Philippopolis: Captain Aleksandr Burago with a squadron of Russian Imperial army dragoons liberates Plovdiv from Ottoman rule. This histori
On This Day: The Sierra Leone Civil War is declared over. (2002)
On January 18, 2002: The Sierra Leone Civil War is declared over. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm. (1720)
On January 21, 1720: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it
On This Day: Ibn Saud takes the title of King of Nejd. (1927)
On January 27, 1927: Ibn Saud takes the title of King of Nejd. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom. (1895)
On January 12, 1895: The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh
On This Day: King David Hotel bombing: A Zionist underground organisation, the Irgun, bombs... (1946)
On July 22, 1946: King David Hotel bombing: A Zionist underground organisation, the Irgun, bombs the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, site of the civil administration and military headquarters for Manda