Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations
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On This Day: A peace treaty ends the Jin-Song wars. (1142)
On October 11, 1142: A peace treaty ends the Jin-Song wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when prea
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
On This Day: World War I: The First Battle of Passchendaele takes place resulting in the... (1917)
On October 12, 1917: World War I: The First Battle of Passchendaele takes place resulting in the largest single-day loss of life in New Zealand history. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: A group of early Japanese Christians are killed by the new government of Japan... (1597)
On February 5, 1597: A group of early Japanese Christians are killed by the new government of Japan for being seen as a threat to Japanese society. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: The Symbionese Liberation Army kidnaps Patty Hearst in Berkeley, California. (1974)
On February 4, 1974: The Symbionese Liberation Army kidnaps Patty Hearst in Berkeley, California. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liber
On This Day: The New Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, one of the largest and... (1852)
On February 5, 1852: The New Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, opens to the public. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
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: Mutiny on Royal Netherlands Navy warship HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën off the coast... (1933)
On February 5, 1933: Mutiny on Royal Netherlands Navy warship HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën off the coast of Sumatra, Dutch East Indies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Facebook, a mainstream online social networking site, is founded by Mark... (2004)
On February 4, 2004: Facebook, a mainstream online social networking site, is founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: Croatian nobles elect Ferdinand I, Archduke of Austria as King of Croatia in the... (1527)
On January 1, 1527: Croatian nobles elect Ferdinand I, Archduke of Austria as King of Croatia in the 1527 election in Cetin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: The European Court of Justice's ruling in Van Gend en Loos v Nederlandse... (1963)
On February 5, 1963: The European Court of Justice's ruling in Van Gend en Loos v Nederlandse Administratie der Belastingen establishes the principle of direct effect, one of the most important, if no
On This Day: World War II: General Douglas MacArthur returns to Manila. (1945)
On February 5, 1945: World War II: General Douglas MacArthur returns to Manila. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Co
On This Day: Michael VIII Palaiologos is proclaimed co-emperor of the Empire of Nicaea with... (1259)
On January 1, 1259: Michael VIII Palaiologos is proclaimed co-emperor of the Empire of Nicaea with his ward John IV Laskaris. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: War of 1812: The United States Revenue Marine attempts to defend the cutter... (1814)
On October 10, 1814: War of 1812: The United States Revenue Marine attempts to defend the cutter Eagle from the Royal Navy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: Grand Prince Stephen I of Hungary is named the first King of Hungary by Pope... (1001)
On January 1, 1001: Grand Prince Stephen I of Hungary is named the first King of Hungary by Pope Sylvester II (probable). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
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 United Tribes of New Zealand are established with the signature of the... (1835)
On October 28, 1835: The United Tribes of New Zealand are established with the signature of the Declaration of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
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: American Revolutionary War: Burning of Norfolk - Norfolk, Virginia, is burned to... (1776)
On January 1, 1776: American Revolutionary War: Burning of Norfolk - Norfolk, Virginia, is burned to the ground by combined Royal Navy and Continental Army action. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom is proclaimed Empress of India. (1877)
On January 1, 1877: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom is proclaimed Empress of India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consi
On This Day: The hymn that becomes known as "Amazing Grace", previously titled "1 Chronicles... (1773)
On January 1, 1773: The hymn that becomes known as "Amazing Grace", previously titled "1 Chronicles 17:16-17, Faith's Review and Expectation", is first used to accompany a sermon led by John Newton in
On This Day: The MPLA government of Angola and UNITA rebels sign a peace treaty ending the... (2002)
On April 4, 2002: The MPLA government of Angola and UNITA rebels sign a peace treaty ending the Angolan Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
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