Anglican/Episcopal Illustrations
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On This Day: World War II: The USS Tang (SS-306) sank in the Formosa Strait after being... (1944)
On October 24, 1944: World War II: The USS Tang (SS-306) sank in the Formosa Strait after being struck by its own torpedo, with 78 of its crew lost. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Aviator Eugene Burton Ely performs the first takeoff from a ship in Hampton... (1910)
On November 14, 1910: Aviator Eugene Burton Ely performs the first takeoff from a ship in Hampton Roads, Virginia, taking off from a makeshift deck on the USS Birmingham in a Curtiss pusher. This his
On This Day: Bohemia is granted freedom of religion through the Letter of Majesty by the Holy... (1609)
On July 9, 1609: Bohemia is granted freedom of religion through the Letter of Majesty by the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace... (1971)
On April 7, 1971: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace of Vietnamization. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: The first commercial nuclear power station is officially opened by Queen... (1956)
On October 17, 1956: The first commercial nuclear power station is officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in Sellafield, England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: The Normans defeat the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium. (1081)
On October 18, 1081: The Normans defeat the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: World War I: Prime Minister of Australia Billy Hughes is expelled from the Labor... (1916)
On November 13, 1916: World War I: Prime Minister of Australia Billy Hughes is expelled from the Labor Party over his support for conscription. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: World War II: The USS Kearny becomes the first U.S. Navy vessel to be torpedoed... (1941)
On October 17, 1941: World War II: The USS Kearny becomes the first U.S. Navy vessel to be torpedoed by a U-boat. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creatio
On This Day: Dagobert I is crowned King of the Franks. (629)
On October 18, 629: Dagobert I is crowned King of the Franks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River vehicle tunnel... (1927)
On November 13, 1927: The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River vehicle tunnel linking New Jersey to New York City. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Treaty of Campo Formio is signed between France and Austria, ending the War of... (1797)
On October 17, 1797: Treaty of Campo Formio is signed between France and Austria, ending the War of the First Coalition. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pu
On This Day: Former leader of the Haitian Revolution, Emperor Jacques I, is assassinated... (1806)
On October 17, 1806: Former leader of the Haitian Revolution, Emperor Jacques I, is assassinated after an oppressive rule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia declare war on the Ottoman Empire, joining... (1912)
On October 17, 1912: Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia declare war on the Ottoman Empire, joining Montenegro in the First Balkan War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Danes defeat the English in the Battle of Assandun. (1016)
On October 18, 1016: The Danes defeat the English in the Battle of Assandun. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Patriot revolutionary forces under Gen. Richard... (1775)
On November 13, 1775: American Revolutionary War: Patriot revolutionary forces under Gen. Richard Montgomery occupy Montreal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Fire and sinking of SS Yarmouth Castle, 87 dead. (1965)
On November 13, 1965: Fire and sinking of SS Yarmouth Castle, 87 dead. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when
On This Day: Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is arrested in London on a murder... (1998)
On October 16, 1998: Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is arrested in London on a murder extradition warrant. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, is killed in a firefight during the Gaza war (2024)
On October 16, 2024: Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, is killed in a firefight during the Gaza war This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: Iraq War: In Nasiriyah, Iraq, at least 23 people, among them the first Italian... (2003)
On November 12, 2003: Iraq War: In Nasiriyah, Iraq, at least 23 people, among them the first Italian casualties of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, are killed in a suicide bomb attack on an Italian police b
On This Day: Henry Kissinger and LΓͺ Δα»©c Thα» are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. (1973)
On October 16, 1973: Henry Kissinger and LΓͺ Δα»©c Thα» are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
On This Day: French king Louis XIII is crowned in Reims Cathedral. (1610)
On October 17, 1610: French king Louis XIII is crowned in Reims Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On This Day: Battle of Alnwick: in an English victory over the Scots, Malcolm III of... (1093)
On November 13, 1093: Battle of Alnwick: in an English victory over the Scots, Malcolm III of Scotland, and his son Edward, are killed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Kingston, Jamaica is rocked by the Rodney riots, inspired by the barring of... (1968)
On October 16, 1968: Kingston, Jamaica is rocked by the Rodney riots, inspired by the barring of Walter Rodney from the country. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at... (1777)
On October 17, 1777: American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga, New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G