Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations
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On This Day: The Cook Islands become a territory of the United Kingdom. (1900)
On October 9, 1900: The Cook Islands become a territory of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: The Outer Space Treaty comes into force. (1967)
On October 10, 1967: The Outer Space Treaty comes into force. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: In Washington, D.C., the Daughters of the American Revolution is founded. (1890)
On October 11, 1890: In Washington, D.C., the Daughters of the American Revolution is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: World War II: Germany annexes western Poland. (1939)
On October 8, 1939: World War II: Germany annexes western Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of... (1879)
On October 8, 1879: War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of Angamos. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97ย knots... (1978)
On October 8, 1978: Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97ย knots at Blowering Dam, Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: The Treaty of Ried is signed between Bavaria and Austria. (1813)
On October 8, 1813: The Treaty of Ried is signed between Bavaria and Austria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider
On This Day: The Peruvian Navy is established during the War of Independence. (1821)
On October 8, 1821: The Peruvian Navy is established during the War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consid
On This Day: Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned kings of the Franks. (768)
On October 9, 768: Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned kings of the Franks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: The first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins. (451)
On October 8, 451: The first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it
On This Day: Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. (1075)
On October 8, 1075: Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not... (1987)
On October 7, 1987: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not internationally recognized. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t
On This Day: The National Protection War breaks out against the Empire of China, as military... (1915)
On December 25, 1915: The National Protection War breaks out against the Empire of China, as military leaders Cai E and Tang Jiyao proclaim the independence of Yunnan and begin a campaign to restore t
On This Day: The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert... (2001)
On October 7, 2001: The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert operations on the ground, starting the longest war in American history. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Mladen II ล ubiฤ of Bribir is deposed as the Croatian Ban after the Battle of... (1322)
On October 8, 1322: Mladen II ล ubiฤ of Bribir is deposed as the Croatian Ban after the Battle of Bliska. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony after religious and... (1635)
On October 9, 1635: Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony after religious and policy disagreements. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: Harbin, Manchuria, falls to Japan. (1932)
On February 4, 1932: Second Sino-Japanese War: Harbin, Manchuria, falls to Japan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: American Civil War: In Montgomery, Alabama, delegates from six breakaway U.S.... (1861)
On February 4, 1861: American Civil War: In Montgomery, Alabama, delegates from six breakaway U.S. states meet and initiate the process that would form the Confederate States of America on February 8.
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by... (1780)
On October 7, 1780: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by British major Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina, often regarded as t
On This Day: John Marshall is sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States. (1801)
On February 4, 1801: John Marshall is sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness
On This Day: The Philippine-American War begins when four Filipino soldiers enter the... (1899)
On February 4, 1899: The Philippine-American War begins when four Filipino soldiers enter the "American Zone" in Manila, igniting the Battle of Manila. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. (1840)
On October 7, 1840: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
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: Northwest Indian War: General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and a 300 man detachment... (1793)
On December 25, 1793: Northwest Indian War: General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and a 300 man detachment identify the site of St. Clair's 1791 defeat by the large number of unburied human remains at modern Fo