Non-denominational Illustrations
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On This Day: World War II: Soviet Army troops liberate Klooga concentration camp in Estonia. (1944)
On September 28, 1944: World War II: Soviet Army troops liberate Klooga concentration camp in Estonia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On This Day: The Treaty of Lisbon defines the boundaries between Spain and Portugal and... (1864)
On September 29, 1864: The Treaty of Lisbon defines the boundaries between Spain and Portugal and abolishes the Couto Misto microstate. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Cold War: Albania leaves the Warsaw Pact. (1968)
On September 13, 1968: Cold War: Albania leaves the Warsaw Pact. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
On This Day: Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd of 20,000 West Berliners on Sunday, in... (1964)
On September 13, 1964: Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd of 20,000 West Berliners on Sunday, in Waldbühne. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks,... (1953)
On July 26, 1953: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks, thus beginning the Cuban Revolution. The movement took the name of the date: 26th of July Movement This
On This Day: The final act of the Greco-Turkish War, the Great Fire of Smyrna, commences. (1922)
On September 13, 1922: The final act of the Greco-Turkish War, the Great Fire of Smyrna, commences. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: Anglo-Egyptian War: The Battle of Tel el-Kebir is fought. (1882)
On September 13, 1882: Anglo-Egyptian War: The Battle of Tel el-Kebir is fought. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. C
On This Day: Swedish regent Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden and, marking a symbolic end... (1523)
On June 6, 1523: Swedish regent Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden and, marking a symbolic end to the Kalmar Union, 6 June is designated the country's national day. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Oscar I of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Sweden. (1844)
On September 28, 1844: Oscar I of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On This Day: Mexican-American War: Six teenage military cadets known as Niños Héroes die... (1847)
On September 13, 1847: Mexican-American War: Six teenage military cadets known as Niños Héroes die defending Chapultepec Castle in the Battle of Chapultepec. American troops under General Winfield Sco
On This Day: Great Britain, Austria and the Kingdom of Sardinia sign the Treaty of Worms. (1743)
On September 13, 1743: Great Britain, Austria and the Kingdom of Sardinia sign the Treaty of Worms. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On This Day: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes... (913)
On June 6, 913: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes nominal ruler of the Byzantine Empire under the regency of a seven-man council headed by Patriarch Nich
On This Day: Battle of Tangier: a Portuguese expeditionary force initiates a failed attempt... (1437)
On September 13, 1437: Battle of Tangier: a Portuguese expeditionary force initiates a failed attempt to seize the Moroccan citadel of Tangier. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories... (585 BC)
On September 13, 585 BC: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Sabines, and the surrender of Collatia. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Tropical Storm Allison makes landfall on the upper-Texas coastline as a strong... (2001)
On June 5, 2001: Tropical Storm Allison makes landfall on the upper-Texas coastline as a strong tropical storm and dumps large amounts of rain over Houston. The storm causes $5.5 billion in damages, m
On This Day: The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is drafted. It will be... (1821)
On September 28, 1821: The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is drafted. It will be made public on 13 October. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Battle of Pákozd is a stalemate between Hungarian and Croatian forces and is... (1848)
On September 29, 1848: The Battle of Pákozd is a stalemate between Hungarian and Croatian forces and is the first battle of the Hungarian Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several... (2014)
On September 12, 2014: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several injured, in the Church run by Nigeria's, T. B. Joshua. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. (1993)
On September 12, 1993: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it w
On This Day: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. (2006)
On June 5, 2006: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation
On This Day: The two German states and the Four Powers sign the Treaty on the Final... (1990)
On September 12, 1990: The two German states and the Four Powers sign the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany in Moscow, paving the way for German reunification. This historical ev
On This Day: Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica; it turns towards Mexico's Yucatán... (1988)
On September 12, 1988: Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica; it turns towards Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula two days later, causing an estimated $5 billion in damage. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on membership of the... (1975)
On June 5, 1975: The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on membership of the European Economic Community (EEC). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The armies of Sweden are defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the... (1605)
On September 27, 1605: The armies of Sweden are defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G