Non-denominational Illustrations
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On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and... (1797)
On January 13, 1797: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and two British frigates off the coast of Brittany ends with the French vessel running aground, resulti
On This Day: In Manchester, New Hampshire, fourteen-year-old Pamela Mason is murdered. Edward... (1964)
On January 13, 1964: In Manchester, New Hampshire, fourteen-year-old Pamela Mason is murdered. Edward Coolidge is tried and convicted of the crime, but the conviction is set aside by the landmark Four
On This Day: British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana. (1966)
On May 26, 1966: British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when
On This Day: Gulf War: Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province. (1990)
On August 28, 1990: Gulf War: Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
On This Day: Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the... (1948)
On June 9, 1948: Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the UNESCO. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
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: World War I: An armistice between Russia and the Central Powers is signed. (1917)
On December 15, 1917: World War I: An armistice between Russia and the Central Powers is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a brok
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: 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: German strategic bombing during World War I: German zeppelins bomb the towns of... (1915)
On January 19, 1915: German strategic bombing during World War I: German zeppelins bomb the towns of Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn in the United Kingdom killing at least 20 people, in the first major
On This Day: Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, stricken with paralysis. She dies... (1901)
On January 19, 1901: Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, stricken with paralysis. She dies three days later at the age of 81. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
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 BaΕ‘ta in western Serbia is among the liberated cities. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: American Revolution: Boston Tea Party: Members of the Sons of Liberty disguised... (1773)
On December 16, 1773: American Revolution: Boston Tea Party: Members of the Sons of Liberty disguised as Mohawk Indians dump hundreds of crates of tea into Boston harbor as a protest against the Tea A
On This Day: United Nations Security Council Resolution 2397 against North Korea is... (2017)
On December 22, 2017: United Nations Security Council Resolution 2397 against North Korea is unanimously approved. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: Great Trek: Battle of Blood River: Voortrekkers led by Andries Pretorius and... (1838)
On December 16, 1838: Great Trek: Battle of Blood River: Voortrekkers led by Andries Pretorius and Sarel Cilliers defeat Zulu impis, led by Dambuza (Nzobo) and Ndlela kaSompisi in what is today KwaZul
On This Day: Thirteen Years' War: the beginning of the Battle for Kneiphof. (1455)
On April 13, 1455: Thirteen Years' War: the beginning of the Battle for Kneiphof. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Nashville ends as the Union Army of the... (1864)
On December 16, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Nashville ends as the Union Army of the Cumberland under General George H. Thomas routs and destroys the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Gen
On This Day: Lajos Kossuth presents the Hungarian Declaration of Independence in a closed... (1849)
On April 13, 1849: Lajos Kossuth presents the Hungarian Declaration of Independence in a closed session of the National Assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: World War II: Soviet and Bulgarian forces capture Vienna. (1945)
On April 13, 1945: World War II: Soviet and Bulgarian forces capture Vienna. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: United States Secretary of State James F. Byrnes announces that the U.S. will... (1946)
On September 6, 1946: United States Secretary of State James F. Byrnes announces that the U.S. will follow a policy of economic reconstruction in postwar Germany. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the... (546)
On December 17, 546: Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the Eastern Roman garrison. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: Pope Paul III excommunicates Henry VIII of England. (1538)
On December 17, 1538: Pope Paul III excommunicates Henry VIII of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: The strongest storm in the United Kingdom in 17 years kills 14 people and... (2007)
On January 18, 2007: The strongest storm in the United Kingdom in 17 years kills 14 people and Germany sees the worst storm since 1999 with 13 deaths. Cyclone Kyrill causes at least 44 deaths across 2