Non-denominational Illustrations
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On This Day: The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. (1950)
On June 27, 1950: The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
On This Day: American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of... (1864)
On June 27, 1864: American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum... (1844)
On June 27, 1844: Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum Smith, are killed by a mob at the Carthage, Illinois jail. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: The Battle of Berestechko between Poland and Ukraine starts. (1651)
On June 28, 1651: The Battle of Berestechko between Poland and Ukraine starts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Con
On This Day: World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation... (1941)
On June 27, 1941: World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation Barbarossa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the... (1778)
On June 28, 1778: American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse resulting in standstill and British withdrawal under cover of darkness.
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: American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and... (1776)
On June 28, 1776: American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hanged for mutiny and sedition. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of... (2017)
On June 27, 2017: A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of Ukrainian organizations and counterparts with Ukrainian connections around the globe. This historical ev
On This Day: Edward, Earl of March, is crowned King Edward IV of England. (1461)
On June 28, 1461: Edward, Earl of March, is crowned King Edward IV of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch. (1098)
On June 28, 1098: Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human dis
On This Day: A French force heavily defeats a much larger Neapolitan and Spanish army at the... (1495)
On June 28, 1495: A French force heavily defeats a much larger Neapolitan and Spanish army at the battle of Seminara, leading to the creation of the Tercios by Gonzalo de Córdoba. This historical eve
On This Day: Sengoku period of Japan: The combined forces of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu... (1575)
On June 28, 1575: Sengoku period of Japan: The combined forces of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu are victorious in the Battle of Nagashino. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Muhammed VI becomes the tenth Nasrid king of Granada after killing his... (1360)
On June 28, 1360: Muhammed VI becomes the tenth Nasrid king of Granada after killing his brother-in-law Ismail II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and... (1919)
On June 28, 1919: The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the... (1776)
On June 28, 1776: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: Serbian King Alexander I proclaims the new constitution of the Kingdom of Serbs,... (1921)
On June 28, 1921: Serbian King Alexander I proclaims the new constitution of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, known thereafter as the Vidovdan Constitution. This historical event can serve
On This Day: On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers... (1989)
On June 28, 1989: On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers the Gazimestan speech at the site of the historic battle. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430... (1904)
On June 28, 1904: The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430 kilometres (270 mi) northwest of Ireland. More than 635 people die during the sinking. This historical event c
On This Day: Cold War: The Tito-Stalin Split results in the expulsion of the League of... (1948)
On June 28, 1948: Cold War: The Tito-Stalin Split results in the expulsion of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia from the Cominform. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are... (1950)
On June 28, 1950: Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are executed in the Bodo League massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first... (1956)
On June 28, 1956: In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist government both in Poland and Europe. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th... (1950)
On June 28, 1950: Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's off
On This Day: Arauco War: A Spanish army is defeated by local Mapuche-Huilliches as it tries... (1654)
On January 11, 1654: Arauco War: A Spanish army is defeated by local Mapuche-Huilliches as it tries to cross Bueno River in Southern Chile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust