Non-denominational Illustrations
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On This Day: Croatian nobles elect Ferdinand I, Archduke of Austria as King of Croatia in the... (1527)
On January 1, 1527: Croatian nobles elect Ferdinand I, Archduke of Austria as King of Croatia in the 1527 election in Cetin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: Facebook, a mainstream online social networking site, is founded by Mark... (2004)
On February 4, 2004: Facebook, a mainstream online social networking site, is founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: World War II: The Second Philippine Republic, a puppet state of Japan, is... (1943)
On October 14, 1943: World War II: The Second Philippine Republic, a puppet state of Japan, is inaugurated with José P. Laurel as its president. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Mutiny on Royal Netherlands Navy warship HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën off the coast... (1933)
On February 5, 1933: Mutiny on Royal Netherlands Navy warship HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën off the coast of Sumatra, Dutch East Indies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Henry of Navarre abjures Catholicism at Tours and rejoins the Protestant forces... (1576)
On February 5, 1576: Henry of Navarre abjures Catholicism at Tours and rejoins the Protestant forces in the French Wars of Religion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War II: The British Indian Army and Imperial Japanese Army begin a series... (1945)
On February 4, 1945: World War II: The British Indian Army and Imperial Japanese Army begin a series of battles known as the Battle of Pokoku and Irrawaddy River operations. This historical event can
On This Day: The New Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, one of the largest and... (1852)
On February 5, 1852: The New Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, opens to the public. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: World War II: The United States Eighth Air Force loses 60 of 291 B-17 Flying... (1943)
On October 14, 1943: World War II: The United States Eighth Air Force loses 60 of 291 B-17 Flying Fortresses during the Second Raid on Schweinfurt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: The Symbionese Liberation Army kidnaps Patty Hearst in Berkeley, California. (1974)
On February 4, 1974: The Symbionese Liberation Army kidnaps Patty Hearst in Berkeley, California. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liber
On This Day: French President Charles de Gaulle calls for Algeria to be granted independence. (1962)
On February 5, 1962: French President Charles de Gaulle calls for Algeria to be granted independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and l
On This Day: A group of early Japanese Christians are killed by the new government of Japan... (1597)
On February 5, 1597: A group of early Japanese Christians are killed by the new government of Japan for being seen as a threat to Japanese society. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: General George Washington and the Continental Army... (1776)
On December 25, 1776: American Revolutionary War: General George Washington and the Continental Army cross the Delaware River at night to attack Hessian forces serving Great Britain at Trenton, New Je
On This Day: King Leopold II of Belgium establishes the Congo as a personal possession. (1885)
On February 5, 1885: King Leopold II of Belgium establishes the Congo as a personal possession. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact
On This Day: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom is proclaimed Empress of India. (1877)
On January 1, 1877: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom is proclaimed Empress of India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consi
On This Day: World War II: Santo Tomas Internment Camp is liberated from Japanese authority. (1945)
On February 4, 1945: World War II: Santo Tomas Internment Camp is liberated from Japanese authority. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and li
On This Day: World War II: The Yalta Conference between the "Big Three" (Churchill,... (1945)
On February 4, 1945: World War II: The Yalta Conference between the "Big Three" (Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin) opens at the Livadia Palace in the Crimea. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: The National Protection War breaks out against the Empire of China, as military... (1915)
On December 25, 1915: The National Protection War breaks out against the Empire of China, as military leaders Cai E and Tang Jiyao proclaim the independence of Yunnan and begin a campaign to restore t
On This Day: Cuban Revolution: Fulgencio Batista, dictator of Cuba, is overthrown by Fidel... (1959)
On January 1, 1959: Cuban Revolution: Fulgencio Batista, dictator of Cuba, is overthrown by Fidel Castro's forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: Harbin, Manchuria, falls to Japan. (1932)
On February 4, 1932: Second Sino-Japanese War: Harbin, Manchuria, falls to Japan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the... (1897)
On June 16, 1897: A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a year later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: World War II: Prisoners at Sobibor extermination camp covertly assassinate most... (1943)
On October 14, 1943: World War II: Prisoners at Sobibor extermination camp covertly assassinate most of the on-duty SS officers and then stage a mass breakout. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Eighty Years' War: A Spanish force led by the Marquis del Vasto successfully... (1586)
On September 22, 1586: Eighty Years' War: A Spanish force led by the Marquis del Vasto successfully fights its way past a joint English/Dutch ambush in the Battle of Zutphen. This historical event ca
On This Day: Battle of the Rhyndacus: The Latin emperor Henry of Flanders defeats the Nicaean... (1211)
On October 15, 1211: Battle of the Rhyndacus: The Latin emperor Henry of Flanders defeats the Nicaean emperor Theodore I Laskaris. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: American Civil War: In Montgomery, Alabama, delegates from six breakaway U.S.... (1861)
On February 4, 1861: American Civil War: In Montgomery, Alabama, delegates from six breakaway U.S. states meet and initiate the process that would form the Confederate States of America on February 8.