Non-denominational Illustrations
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On This Day: World War II: In support of the Battle of Hürtgen Forest, the town of Düren is... (1944)
On November 16, 1944: World War II: In support of the Battle of Hürtgen Forest, the town of Düren is destroyed by Allied aircraft. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: The first cabinet of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir was formed in Iceland, making her... (2009)
On February 1, 2009: The first cabinet of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir was formed in Iceland, making her the country's first female prime minister and the world's first openly gay head of government. This
On This Day: World War II: Josef Terboven, Reichskommissar of German-occupied Norway,... (1942)
On February 1, 1942: World War II: Josef Terboven, Reichskommissar of German-occupied Norway, appoints Vidkun Quisling the Minister President of the National Government. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Israeli-Palestinian conflict: An independent State of Palestine is proclaimed by... (1988)
On November 15, 1988: Israeli-Palestinian conflict: An independent State of Palestine is proclaimed by the Palestinian National Council. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, the first... (962)
On February 2, 962: Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor in nearly 40 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor becomes king of Burgundy. (1032)
On February 2, 1032: Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor becomes king of Burgundy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was killed at the Battle of Lützen during the... (1632)
On November 16, 1632: King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was killed at the Battle of Lützen during the Thirty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: Battle of Lüneburg Heath: King Louis III of France is defeated by the Norse... (880)
On February 2, 880: Battle of Lüneburg Heath: King Louis III of France is defeated by the Norse Great Heathen Army at Lüneburg Heath in Saxony. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal court declares Warren Anderson, ex-CEO... (1992)
On February 1, 1992: The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal court declares Warren Anderson, ex-CEO of Union Carbide, a fugitive under Indian law for failing to appear in the Bhopal disaster case. Th
On This Day: King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy,... (2005)
On February 1, 2005: King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy, becoming Chairman of the Councils of ministers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: World War II: U.S. Navy conducts Marshalls-Gilberts raids, the first offensive... (1942)
On February 1, 1942: World War II: U.S. Navy conducts Marshalls-Gilberts raids, the first offensive action by the United States against Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater. This historical event c
On This Day: Iva Toguri D'Aquino, a Japanese American who broadcast under the name Orphan... (1945)
On September 5, 1945: Iva Toguri D'Aquino, a Japanese American who broadcast under the name Orphan Annie during World War II, is arrested in Yokohama by U.S. military authorities amid widespread specu
On This Day: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace... (1971)
On April 7, 1971: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace of Vietnamization. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York. (1796)
On February 1, 1796: The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Con
On This Day: Great Britain, defeated by Boers in key battles, names Lord Roberts commander of... (1900)
On February 1, 1900: Great Britain, defeated by Boers in key battles, names Lord Roberts commander of British forces in South Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Guadalcanal ends in a decisive Allied victory. (1942)
On November 15, 1942: World War II: The Battle of Guadalcanal ends in a decisive Allied victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead... (1908)
On February 1, 1908: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead in Lisbon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist... (1924)
On February 1, 1924: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: Vietnam War: Easter Offensive: American forces begin sustained air strikes and... (1972)
On April 6, 1972: Vietnam War: Easter Offensive: American forces begin sustained air strikes and naval bombardments. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. (1835)
On February 1, 1835: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider usi
On This Day: Second Schleswig War: Prussian forces crossed the border into Schleswig,... (1864)
On February 1, 1864: Second Schleswig War: Prussian forces crossed the border into Schleswig, starting the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The First Peace of Thorn is signed in Thorn (Toruń), Monastic State of the... (1411)
On February 1, 1411: The First Peace of Thorn is signed in Thorn (Toruń), Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights (Prussia). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: The Marathas defeat the Afghans in the Battle of Attock and capture the city. (1758)
On April 28, 1758: The Marathas defeat the Afghans in the Battle of Attock and capture the city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Eduskunta declares itself the supreme state power of Finland, prompting its... (1917)
On November 15, 1917: Eduskunta declares itself the supreme state power of Finland, prompting its declaration of independence and secession from Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful