Non-denominational Illustrations
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On This Day: Coronation of Mieszko II Lambert as king of Poland. (1025)
On December 25, 1025: Coronation of Mieszko II Lambert as king of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh
On This Day: The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First... (1839)
On August 23, 1839: The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First Opium War with Qing China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: The Austro-Prussian War ends with the Treaty of Prague. (1866)
On August 23, 1866: The Austro-Prussian War ends with the Treaty of Prague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us
On This Day: Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily. (1130)
On December 25, 1130: Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On This Day: The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of... (1898)
On August 23, 1898: The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking... (1864)
On August 23, 1864: American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking Confederate dominance of all ports on the Gulf of Mexico except Galveston, Texas. This historical e
On This Day: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop... (1939)
On August 23, 1939: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. In a secret protocol to the pact, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania are div
On This Day: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin... (1914)
On August 23, 1914: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin their Great Retreat before the German Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: The Uspenski Cathedral, designed by Aleksey Gornostayev, is inaugurated in... (1868)
On October 25, 1868: The Uspenski Cathedral, designed by Aleksey Gornostayev, is inaugurated in Helsinki, Finland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: Tvrtko I is crowned the first king of Bosnia. (1377)
On October 26, 1377: Tvrtko I is crowned the first king of Bosnia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: World War I: Japan declares war on Germany. (1914)
On August 23, 1914: World War I: Japan declares war on Germany. 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: Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected... (1521)
On August 23, 1521: Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature
On This Day: Battle of Cassel: French troops stop an uprising of Flemish farmers. (1328)
On August 23, 1328: Battle of Cassel: French troops stop an uprising of Flemish farmers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: The Battle of Chaldiran ends with a decisive victory for the Sultan Selim I,... (1514)
On August 23, 1514: The Battle of Chaldiran ends with a decisive victory for the Sultan Selim I, Ottoman Empire, over the Shah Ismail I, founder of the Safavid dynasty. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Ladislaus the Posthumous is crowned king of Bohemia in Prague. (1453)
On October 28, 1453: Ladislaus the Posthumous is crowned king of Bohemia in Prague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On This Day: French Wars of Religion: Mob violence against thousands of Huguenots in Paris... (1572)
On August 23, 1572: French Wars of Religion: Mob violence against thousands of Huguenots in Paris results in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Long Turkish War: Wallachian prince Michael the Brave confronts the Ottoman army... (1595)
On August 23, 1595: Long Turkish War: Wallachian prince Michael the Brave confronts the Ottoman army in the Battle of Călugăreni and achieves a tactical victory. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of... (1775)
On August 23, 1775: American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St James's stating that the American colonies have proceeded to a state of open a
On This Day: Friso-Hollandic Wars: Frisians defeat Holland in the Battle of Warns. (1345)
On September 26, 1345: Friso-Hollandic Wars: Frisians defeat Holland in the Battle of Warns. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: World War II: German forces capture Banská Bystrica during Slovak National... (1944)
On October 27, 1944: World War II: German forces capture Banská Bystrica during Slovak National Uprising thus bringing it to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: At the Battle of Großbeeren, the Prussians under Von Bülow repulse the French... (1813)
On August 23, 1813: At the Battle of Großbeeren, the Prussians under Von Bülow repulse the French army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton. (1628)
On August 23, 1628: George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: Battle of Sobota: The Swedish Empire led by Charles X Gustav defeats the... (1655)
On August 23, 1655: Battle of Sobota: The Swedish Empire led by Charles X Gustav defeats the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western... (1600)
On August 23, 1600: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western Japanese clans loyal to Toyotomi Hideyori, leading to the destruction of Gifu Castle and serving as