Non-denominational Illustrations
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On This Day: The first duke of Brittany, Nominoe, defeats the Frankish king Charles the Bald... (845)
On November 22, 845: The first duke of Brittany, Nominoe, defeats the Frankish king Charles the Bald at the Battle of Ballon near Redon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: World War II: Cairo Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British... (1943)
On November 22, 1943: World War II: Cairo Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Chinese Premier Chiang Kai-shek meet in Cairo, Egypt, to discu
On This Day: Lebanon gains independence from France, nearly two years after it was first... (1943)
On November 22, 1943: Lebanon gains independence from France, nearly two years after it was first announced by the Free French government. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: The Max Headroom signal hijacking incident takes place, in which a pirate... (1987)
On November 22, 1987: The Max Headroom signal hijacking incident takes place, in which a pirate broadcast interrupts television broadcasts in Chicago. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: French and Poles defeat the Spanish at Battle of Tudela. (1808)
On November 23, 1808: French and Poles defeat the Spanish at Battle of Tudela. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Con
On This Day: King William III of the Netherlands dies without a male heir and a special law... (1890)
On November 23, 1890: King William III of the Netherlands dies without a male heir and a special law is passed to allow his daughter Princess Wilhelmina to succeed him. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States, signs the... (1921)
On November 23, 1921: Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States, signs the Willis-Campbell Act into law, prohibiting doctors from prescribing beer or liquor for medicinal purposes. This
On This Day: World War II: Romania becomes a signatory of the Tripartite Pact, officially... (1940)
On November 23, 1940: World War II: Romania becomes a signatory of the Tripartite Pact, officially joining the Axis powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: The Cocos Islands are transferred from the control of the United Kingdom to that... (1955)
On November 23, 1955: The Cocos Islands are transferred from the control of the United Kingdom to that of Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: Rose Revolution: Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze resigns following weeks... (2003)
On November 23, 2003: Rose Revolution: Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze resigns following weeks of mass protests over flawed elections. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, the largest religious building in... (2004)
On November 23, 2004: The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, the largest religious building in Georgia, is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the end
On This Day: Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending... (1790)
On October 22, 1790: Northwest Indian War: Native American forces defeat the United States, ending the Harmar Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts. (1850)
On October 23, 1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice a
On This Day: World War II: At the battle of Makin the USS Liscome Bay is torpedoed near... (1943)
On November 24, 1943: World War II: At the battle of Makin the USS Liscome Bay is torpedoed near Tarawa and sinks, killing 650 men. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: John Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr... (1555)
On February 4, 1555: John Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr under Mary I of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Five days after the general elections which resulted in a hung parliament,... (2022)
On November 24, 2022: Five days after the general elections which resulted in a hung parliament, opposition leader and former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim is officially named as the 10th prime
On This Day: King Minkhaung I becomes king of Ava. (1400)
On November 25, 1400: King Minkhaung I becomes king of Ava. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching a
On This Day: Elizabeth of York is crowned Queen of England. (1487)
On November 25, 1487: Elizabeth of York is crowned Queen of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: The Battle of Lens is the last major military confrontation of the Thirty Years'... (1648)
On August 20, 1648: The Battle of Lens is the last major military confrontation of the Thirty Years' War, contributing to the signing of the Peace of Westphalia in October that year. This historical
On This Day: The Cudgel War begins in Finland (at the time part of Sweden), when peasants... (1596)
On November 25, 1596: The Cudgel War begins in Finland (at the time part of Sweden), when peasants rebel against the imposition of taxes by the nobility. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control.... (1758)
On November 25, 1758: French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control. Later, Fort Pitt will be built nearby and grow into modern Pittsburgh. This historical event can
On This Day: Partitions of Poland: Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of independent... (1795)
On November 25, 1795: Partitions of Poland: Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of independent Poland, is forced to abdicate and is exiled to Russia. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: War of Jenkins' Ear: A British squadron wins a tactical victory over a Spanish... (1748)
On October 12, 1748: War of Jenkins' Ear: A British squadron wins a tactical victory over a Spanish squadron off Havana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
On This Day: First Balkan War: The day after the Battle of Sarantaporo, Greek troops liberate... (1912)
On October 11, 1912: First Balkan War: The day after the Battle of Sarantaporo, Greek troops liberate the city of Kozani. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the g