Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations
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On This Day: Smoking in England is banned in all public indoor spaces. (2007)
On July 1, 2007: Smoking in England is banned in all public indoor spaces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On This Day: Merger Treaty: The European Community is formally created out of a merger... (1967)
On July 1, 1967: Merger Treaty: The European Community is formally created out of a merger between the Common Market, the European Coal and Steel Community, and the European Atomic Energy Commission.
On This Day: Independence of Rwanda and Burundi. (1962)
On July 1, 1962: Independence of Rwanda and Burundi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental... (1775)
On July 3, 1775: American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somaliland) gains its... (1960)
On July 1, 1960: The Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somaliland) gains its independence from Italy. Concurrently, it unites as scheduled with the five-day-old State of Somaliland (th
On This Day: World War I: U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs the Knox-Porter Resolution... (1921)
On July 2, 1921: World War I: U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs the Knox-Porter Resolution formally ending the war between the United States and Germany. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Chief Kintpuash and companions are hanged for their part in the Modoc War of... (1873)
On October 3, 1873: Chief Kintpuash and companions are hanged for their part in the Modoc War of northern California. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: Charles I raises his standard in Nottingham, which marks the beginning of the... (1642)
On August 22, 1642: Charles I raises his standard in Nottingham, which marks the beginning of the English Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, President Richard Nixon... (1973)
On January 15, 1973: Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: American Civil War: The two-day Second Battle of Corinth begins as Confederate... (1862)
On October 3, 1862: American Civil War: The two-day Second Battle of Corinth begins as Confederate forces under General Earl Van Dorn attack Union defenses led by General William Rosecrans around Cori
On This Day: The Treaty of Niลก is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the... (1739)
On October 3, 1739: The Treaty of Niลก is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the Russian-Turkish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of
On This Day: Lebanese Civil War: The first troops of a multinational force lands in Beirut to... (1982)
On August 21, 1982: Lebanese Civil War: The first troops of a multinational force lands in Beirut to oversee the Palestine Liberation Organization's withdrawal from Lebanon. This historical event can
On This Day: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S.... (1996)
On October 2, 1996: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S. President Bill Clinton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of
On This Day: Guinea declares its independence from France. (1958)
On October 2, 1958: Guinea declares its independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead... (1922)
On August 22, 1922: Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead in an ambush during the Irish Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Thomas Nast publishes a political cartoon symbolizing the Democratic Party with... (1870)
On January 15, 1870: Thomas Nast publishes a political cartoon symbolizing the Democratic Party with a donkey ("A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion") for Harper's Weekly. This historical event can se
On This Day: Nigerian Civil War: Biafran rebels surrender following an unsuccessful 32-month... (1970)
On January 15, 1970: Nigerian Civil War: Biafran rebels surrender following an unsuccessful 32-month fight for independence from Nigeria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom... (1870)
On October 2, 1870: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom of Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: James Anderson Jr. posthumously receives the first Medal of Honor to be awarded... (1968)
On August 21, 1968: James Anderson Jr. posthumously receives the first Medal of Honor to be awarded to an African American U.S. Marine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Later Yan is defeated by its former vassal Northern Wei at the Battle of Canhe... (395)
On December 8, 395: Later Yan is defeated by its former vassal Northern Wei at the Battle of Canhe Slope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification. (1789)
On October 2, 1789: The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice an
On This Day: Russo-Kazan Wars: Russian troops enter Kazan. (1552)
On October 2, 1552: Russo-Kazan Wars: Russian troops enter Kazan. 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: Beatrix is inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands following the abdication of... (1980)
On April 30, 1980: Beatrix is inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands following the abdication of Juliana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: World War II: The Soviet counter-offensive at Voronezh begins. (1943)
On January 15, 1943: World War II: The Soviet counter-offensive at Voronezh begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history