Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations
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On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Königsberg, in East Prussia, ends. (1945)
On April 9, 1945: World War II: The Battle of Königsberg, in East Prussia, ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. C
On This Day: United Nations Security Council Resolution 90 relating to the Korean War is... (1951)
On January 31, 1951: United Nations Security Council Resolution 90 relating to the Korean War is adopted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: A North Sea flood causes over 1,800 deaths in the Netherlands and over 300 in... (1953)
On January 31, 1953: A North Sea flood causes over 1,800 deaths in the Netherlands and over 300 in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: NATO begins peacekeeping in Bosnia. (1995)
On December 20, 1995: NATO begins peacekeeping in Bosnia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preach
On This Day: The Winter Soldier Investigation, organized by the Vietnam Veterans Against the... (1971)
On January 31, 1971: The Winter Soldier Investigation, organized by the Vietnam Veterans Against the War to publicize alleged war crimes and atrocities by Americans and allies in Vietnam, begins in De
On This Day: Vietnam War: Viet Cong guerrillas attack the United States embassy in Saigon,... (1968)
On January 31, 1968: Vietnam War: Viet Cong guerrillas attack the United States embassy in Saigon, and other attacks, in the early morning hours, later grouped together as the Tet Offensive. This his
On This Day: The Zapatista Army of National Liberation is founded in Mexico. (1983)
On November 17, 1983: The Zapatista Army of National Liberation is founded in Mexico. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consi
On This Day: Bulgaria and Romania sign the Treaty of Accession 2005 to join the European... (2005)
On April 25, 2005: Bulgaria and Romania sign the Treaty of Accession 2005 to join the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a
On This Day: Cold War: Space Race: The Explorer 1, the first successful American satellite,... (1958)
On January 31, 1958: Cold War: Space Race: The Explorer 1, the first successful American satellite, detects the Van Allen radiation belt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Cold War: Yugoslavia's new constitution, modeling that of the Soviet Union,... (1946)
On January 31, 1946: Cold War: Yugoslavia's new constitution, modeling that of the Soviet Union, establishes six constituent republics (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia a
On This Day: Suez Crisis: The Suez Canal is reopened following the introduction of UNEF... (1957)
On April 24, 1957: Suez Crisis: The Suez Canal is reopened following the introduction of UNEF peacekeepers to the region. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the p
On This Day: Serbo-Bulgarian War: The decisive Battle of Slivnitsa begins. (1885)
On November 17, 1885: Serbo-Bulgarian War: The decisive Battle of Slivnitsa begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: Vietnam War: Lieutenant William Calley goes on trial for the My Lai Massacre. (1970)
On November 17, 1970: Vietnam War: Lieutenant William Calley goes on trial for the My Lai Massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: Aeroflot Flight 2723 crashes into the Caspian Sea off the Absheron Peninsula,... (1966)
On April 23, 1966: Aeroflot Flight 2723 crashes into the Caspian Sea off the Absheron Peninsula, killing 33 people. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call
On This Day: The United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance... (2020)
On January 31, 2020: The United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance with Article 50, after 47 years of being a member state. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: World War II: German field marshal Friedrich Paulus surrenders to the Soviets at... (1943)
On January 31, 1943: World War II: German field marshal Friedrich Paulus surrenders to the Soviets at Stalingrad, followed two days later by the remainder of his Sixth Army, ending one of the war's fi
On This Day: Finnish Civil War: The Suinula massacre, which changes the nature of the war in... (1918)
On January 31, 1918: Finnish Civil War: The Suinula massacre, which changes the nature of the war in a more hostile direction, takes place in Kangasala. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni... (1878)
On November 17, 1878: First assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy by anarchist Giovanni Passannante, who was armed with a dagger. The King survived with a slight wound in an arm. Prime Mini
On This Day: World War II: The end of fighting in the Battle of Hill 170 during the Burma... (1945)
On January 31, 1945: World War II: The end of fighting in the Battle of Hill 170 during the Burma Campaign, in which the British 3 Commando Brigade repulsed a Japanese counterattack on their positions
On This Day: A series of accidental collisions on a misty Scottish night leads to the loss of... (1918)
On January 31, 1918: A series of accidental collisions on a misty Scottish night leads to the loss of two Royal Navy submarines with over a hundred lives, and damage to another five British warships.
On This Day: World War II: Allied forces are defeated by the Japanese at the Battle of Malaya... (1942)
On January 31, 1942: World War II: Allied forces are defeated by the Japanese at the Battle of Malaya and retreat to Singapore. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: World War II: About 3,000 inmates from the Stutthof concentration camp are... (1945)
On January 31, 1945: World War II: About 3,000 inmates from the Stutthof concentration camp are forcibly marched into the Baltic Sea at Palmnicken (now Yantarny, Russia) and executed. This historical
On This Day: The old St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated by Pope Sylvester I. (326)
On November 18, 326: The old St. Peter's Basilica is consecrated by Pope Sylvester I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules 4-3 in Goodridge v. Department of... (2003)
On November 18, 2003: The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules 4-3 in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and gives the state l