Non-denominational Illustrations
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On This Day: World War I: Brussels is captured during the German invasion of Belgium. (1914)
On August 20, 1914: World War I: Brussels is captured during the German invasion of Belgium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Romania begins with a major Soviet Union offensive. (1944)
On August 20, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Romania begins with a major Soviet Union offensive. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: State funeral of John F. Kennedy; after lying in state at the United States... (1963)
On November 25, 1963: State funeral of John F. Kennedy; after lying in state at the United States Capitol, a Requiem Mass takes place at Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle and the President is burie
On This Day: The King Fahd Causeway is officially opened in the Persian Gulf. (1986)
On November 25, 1986: The King Fahd Causeway is officially opened in the Persian Gulf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside
On This Day: The Battle of Berezina begins during Napoleon's retreat from Russia. (1812)
On November 26, 1812: The Battle of Berezina begins during Napoleon's retreat from Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: The Manchester Guardian publishes the 1916 secret Sykes-Picot Agreement between... (1917)
On November 26, 1917: The Manchester Guardian publishes the 1916 secret Sykes-Picot Agreement between the United Kingdom and France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on... (1987)
On October 11, 1987: The AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: World War II: The Hull note is given to the Japanese ambassador, demanding that... (1941)
On November 26, 1941: World War II: The Hull note is given to the Japanese ambassador, demanding that Japan withdraw from China and French Indochina, in return for which the United States would lift e
On This Day: World War II: HMT Rohna is sunk by the Luftwaffe in an air attack in the... (1943)
On November 26, 1943: World War II: HMT Rohna is sunk by the Luftwaffe in an air attack in the Mediterranean north of Béjaïa, Algeria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Vietnam War: United States Air Force helicopter pilot James P. Fleming rescues... (1968)
On November 26, 1968: Vietnam War: United States Air Force helicopter pilot James P. Fleming rescues an Army Special Forces unit pinned down by Viet Cong fire. He is later awarded the Medal of Honor.
On This Day: Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the... (1998)
On November 26, 1998: Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Republic of Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, now out of service, docks in Dubai. (2008)
On November 26, 2008: The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, now out of service, docks in Dubai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. C
On This Day: Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. (1095)
On November 27, 1095: Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On This Day: Adoption of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. (1815)
On November 27, 1815: Adoption of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former MP S. Sivamaharajah... (2006)
On August 20, 2006: Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former MP S. Sivamaharajah is shot dead at his home in Tellippalai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: American Indian Wars: Battle of Washita River: United States Army Lieutenant... (1868)
On November 27, 1868: American Indian Wars: Battle of Washita River: United States Army Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer leads an attack on Cheyenne living on reservation land. This histori
On This Day: In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested... (1940)
On November 27, 1940: In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested King Carol II of Romania's aides and other political dissidents. This historical event can serve
On This Day: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to... (1945)
On November 27, 1945: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to send CARE Packages of food relief to Europe after World War II. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Battle of Dunkeld in Scotland. (1689)
On August 21, 1689: The Battle of Dunkeld in Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his... (587)
On November 28, 587: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his heir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges... (1785)
On November 28, 1785: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges Cherokee lands in what is now East Tennessee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Ka Lā Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially... (1843)
On November 28, 1843: Ka Lā Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially recognized by the United Kingdom and France as an independent nation. This historical event can serve
On This Day: World War II: Off Guadalcanal, United States Navy ships intercept and defeat a... (1942)
On October 11, 1942: World War II: Off Guadalcanal, United States Navy ships intercept and defeat a Japanese force. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
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