Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations
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On This Day: American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United... (1777)
On September 27, 1777: American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States for one day after Congress evacuates Philadelphia. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: The "Miracle of the Sun" is witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova... (1917)
On October 13, 1917: The "Miracle of the Sun" is witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova da Iria in Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: After the brief Gollub War, the Teutonic Knights sign the Treaty of Melno with... (1422)
On September 27, 1422: After the brief Gollub War, the Teutonic Knights sign the Treaty of Melno with Poland and Lithuania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Bayinnaung, who would go on to assemble the largest empire in the history of... (1554)
On January 12, 1554: Bayinnaung, who would go on to assemble the largest empire in the history of Southeast Asia, is crowned King of Burma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: World War II: As part of Operation Thunderclap, 1,000 B-17s of the Eighth Air... (1945)
On February 3, 1945: World War II: As part of Operation Thunderclap, 1,000 B-17s of the Eighth Air Force bomb Berlin, a raid which kills between 2,500 and 3,000 and dehouses another 120,000. This his
On This Day: Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim... (1964)
On January 12, 1964: Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim a republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Cold War: While tied to its pier in Polyarny, the Soviet submarine B-37 is... (1962)
On January 11, 1962: Cold War: While tied to its pier in Polyarny, the Soviet submarine B-37 is destroyed when fire breaks out in its torpedo compartment. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened. (1986)
On January 11, 1986: The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian Civil War. (1970)
On January 12, 1970: Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider u
On This Day: War of the First Coalition: Napoleon wins a victory against Austrian forces at... (1796)
On May 10, 1796: War of the First Coalition: Napoleon wins a victory against Austrian forces at Lodi bridge over the Adda River in Italy. The Austrians lose some 2,000 men. This historical event can
On This Day: World War II: Japanese forces capture Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Federated... (1942)
On January 11, 1942: World War II: Japanese forces capture Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Federated Malay States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On This Day: Occupation of the Ruhr: Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to... (1923)
On January 11, 1923: Occupation of the Ruhr: Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to force Germany to make its World War I reparation payments. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Following the death of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus at Eboracum (modern... (211)
On February 4, 211: Following the death of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus at Eboracum (modern York, England) while preparing to lead a campaign against the Caledonians, the empire is left in the
On This Day: The First Chechen War: The Russian Ground Forces begin a New Year's storming of... (1994)
On December 31, 1994: The First Chechen War: The Russian Ground Forces begin a New Year's storming of Grozny. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation an
On This Day: The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the... (1943)
On January 11, 1943: The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the Sino-American New Equal Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: American Civil War: CSS Alabama encounters and sinks the USS Hatteras off... (1863)
On January 11, 1863: American Civil War: CSS Alabama encounters and sinks the USS Hatteras off Galveston Lighthouse in Texas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs as a result of sabotage. (1917)
On January 11, 1917: The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs as a result of sabotage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the... (1964)
On January 11, 1964: Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the landmark report Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the Publi
On This Day: The Anglo-Zulu War begins. (1879)
On January 11, 1879: The Anglo-Zulu War begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching a
On This Day: Pakistan suggests a six-point agenda with Kashmir after the Indo-Pakistani war... (1966)
On February 2, 1966: Pakistan suggests a six-point agenda with Kashmir after the Indo-Pakistani war of 1965. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking ends after seven days with the release of... (1999)
On December 31, 1999: Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking ends after seven days with the release of 190 survivors at Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the... (1996)
On January 11, 1996: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour. This historical event c
On This Day: World War II: The United States and the Philippine Commonwealth begin a... (1945)
On February 3, 1945: World War II: The United States and the Philippine Commonwealth begin a month-long battle to retake Manila from Japan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Benjamin Ward is appointed New York City Police Department's first ever African... (1983)
On December 31, 1983: Benjamin Ward is appointed New York City Police Department's first ever African American police commissioner. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a