Non-denominational Illustrations
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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: 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: 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: World War II: a single-engine UC-64A Norseman aeroplane carrying United States... (1944)
On December 15, 1944: World War II: a single-engine UC-64A Norseman aeroplane carrying United States Army Air Forces Major Glenn Miller is lost in a flight over the English Channel. This historical e
On This Day: Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political... (1989)
On December 15, 1989: Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights relating the abolition of capital punishment is adopted. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, having already reigned since his... (1528)
On January 12, 1528: Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, having already reigned since his election in June 1523. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and... (1861)
On January 19, 1861: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama in declaring secession from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Jack Kilby demonstrates the first working integrated circuit while working at... (1958)
On September 12, 1958: Jack Kilby demonstrates the first working integrated circuit while working at Texas Instruments. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: War in Afghanistan: The UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms... (2002)
On January 16, 2002: War in Afghanistan: The UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms embargo and the freezing of assets of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the remaining members of the Talib
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: The Allied Control Council, the military occupation governing body of Germany,... (1945)
On June 5, 1945: The Allied Control Council, the military occupation governing body of Germany, formally takes power. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: By the Coonan Cross Oath, the Eastern Church in India cuts itself off from... (1653)
On January 3, 1653: By the Coonan Cross Oath, the Eastern Church in India cuts itself off from colonial Portuguese tutelage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British... (1900)
On January 5, 1900: Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British rule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the... (1811)
On July 5, 1811: The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the provinces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On This Day: World War II: Attack on Aruba, first World War II German shots fired on a land... (1942)
On February 16, 1942: World War II: Attack on Aruba, first World War II German shots fired on a land based object in the Americas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: World War II: After a one-month siege, German troops occupy Warsaw. (1939)
On October 1, 1939: World War II: After a one-month siege, German troops occupy Warsaw. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: The Livonian Order is defeated in the Battle of Aizkraukle by the Grand Duchy of... (1279)
On March 5, 1279: The Livonian Order is defeated in the Battle of Aizkraukle by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: During the Nanking Massacre, the Nanking Safety Zone... (1938)
On February 18, 1938: Second Sino-Japanese War: During the Nanking Massacre, the Nanking Safety Zone International Committee is renamed "Nanking International Rescue Committee", and the safety zone in
On This Day: Vietnam War: Two dissident Republic of Vietnam Air Force pilots bomb the... (1962)
On February 27, 1962: Vietnam War: Two dissident Republic of Vietnam Air Force pilots bomb the Independence Palace in Saigon in a failed attempt to assassinate South Vietnam President Ngô Đình Diệm.
On This Day: World War II: The liberation of Yugoslavia from Axis occupation continues.... (1944)
On September 12, 1944: World War II: The liberation of Yugoslavia from Axis occupation continues. Bajina Bašta in western Serbia is among the liberated cities. This historical event can serve as a po