Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations
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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 cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in... (2004)
On July 4, 2004: The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of free
On This Day: Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, is killed in a firefight during the Gaza war (2024)
On October 16, 2024: Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas, is killed in a firefight during the Gaza war This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
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: American Revolutionary War: General George Washington and the Continental Army... (1776)
On December 25, 1776: American Revolutionary War: General George Washington and the Continental Army cross the Delaware River at night to attack Hessian forces serving Great Britain at Trenton, New Je
On This Day: Kurt Eisner overthrows the Wittelsbach dynasty in the Kingdom of Bavaria. (1918)
On November 7, 1918: Kurt Eisner overthrows the Wittelsbach dynasty in the Kingdom of Bavaria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: French king Louis XIII is crowned in Reims Cathedral. (1610)
On October 17, 1610: French king Louis XIII is crowned in Reims Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On This Day: King Leopold II of Belgium establishes the Congo as a personal possession. (1885)
On February 5, 1885: King Leopold II of Belgium establishes the Congo as a personal possession. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact
On This Day: World War II: Santo Tomas Internment Camp is liberated from Japanese authority. (1945)
On February 4, 1945: World War II: Santo Tomas Internment Camp is liberated from Japanese authority. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and li
On This Day: The post-war legal processes against Philippe Pétain begin. (1945)
On July 23, 1945: The post-war legal processes against Philippe Pétain begin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
On This Day: Henry Kissinger and Lê Đức Thọ are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. (1973)
On October 16, 1973: Henry Kissinger and Lê Đức Thọ are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
On This Day: World War II: The Yalta Conference between the "Big Three" (Churchill,... (1945)
On February 4, 1945: World War II: The Yalta Conference between the "Big Three" (Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin) opens at the Livadia Palace in the Crimea. This historical event can serve as a powe
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: Ottoman-Timurid Wars: Battle of Ankara: Timur, ruler of Timurid Empire, defeats... (1402)
On July 28, 1402: Ottoman-Timurid Wars: Battle of Ankara: Timur, ruler of Timurid Empire, defeats forces of the Ottoman Empire sultan Bayezid I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is arrested in London on a murder... (1998)
On October 16, 1998: Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is arrested in London on a murder extradition warrant. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at... (1777)
On October 17, 1777: American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga, New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: Dagobert I is crowned King of the Franks. (629)
On October 18, 629: Dagobert I is crowned King of the Franks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: Ladejarl-Fairhair succession wars: Battle of Stiklestad: King Olaf II fights and... (1030)
On July 29, 1030: Ladejarl-Fairhair succession wars: Battle of Stiklestad: King Olaf II fights and dies trying to regain his Norwegian throne from the Danes. This historical event can serve as a powe
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: William Howard Taft and Porfirio Díaz hold the first summit between a U.S. and a... (1909)
On October 16, 1909: William Howard Taft and Porfirio Díaz hold the first summit between a U.S. and a Mexican president. They narrowly escape assassination. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: The Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English... (1388)
On August 5, 1388: The Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English in Northern England, is fought near Otterburn. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
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