Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations
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On This Day: The Battle of Largs is fought between Norwegians and Scots. (1263)
On October 2, 1263: The Battle of Largs is fought between Norwegians and Scots. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Co
On This Day: Battle of Andernach: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, crushes a rebellion against his... (939)
On October 2, 939: Battle of Andernach: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, crushes a rebellion against his rule, by a coalition of Eberhard of Franconia and other Frankish dukes. This historical event can s
On This Day: Crusader-Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt... (1153)
On August 22, 1153: Crusader-Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt to an army of crusaders, Templars, and Hospitallers led by King Baldwin III of Jerusalem. This hist
On This Day: An independence referendum, later declared illegal by the Constitutional Court... (2017)
On October 1, 2017: An independence referendum, later declared illegal by the Constitutional Court of Spain, takes place in Catalonia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the... (2009)
On October 1, 2009: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the House of Lords. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: World War II: Fascist Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom,... (1940)
On June 10, 1940: World War II: Fascist Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom, beginning an invasion of southern France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Peninsular War: The British defeat the French at the Battle of La Coruña. (1809)
On January 16, 1809: Peninsular War: The British defeat the French at the Battle of La Coruña. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Bigod's Rebellion, an armed insurrection attempting to resist the English... (1537)
On January 16, 1537: Bigod's Rebellion, an armed insurrection attempting to resist the English Reformation, begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering
On This Day: Pope John Paul II begins his first pastoral visit to the United States. (1979)
On October 1, 1979: Pope John Paul II begins his first pastoral visit to the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On This Day: Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. (1960)
On October 1, 1960: Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it w
On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt denounces Italy's actions in... (1940)
On June 10, 1940: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt denounces Italy's actions in his "Stab in the Back" speech at the graduation ceremonies of the University of Virginia. This histor
On This Day: World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. (1943)
On October 1, 1943: World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Andhra State is formed, consisting of a Telugu-speaking area carved out of... (1953)
On October 1, 1953: Andhra State is formed, consisting of a Telugu-speaking area carved out of India's Madras State. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: World War II: The Lidice massacre is perpetrated as a reprisal for the... (1942)
On June 10, 1942: World War II: The Lidice massacre is perpetrated as a reprisal for the assassination of Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: Edward I permits his mother Eleanor of Provence to expel the Jews from the towns... (1275)
On January 16, 1275: Edward I permits his mother Eleanor of Provence to expel the Jews from the towns Worcester, Marlborough, Cambridge and Gloucester. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia... (1936)
On October 1, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia dissolves itself, handing control of Catalan defence militias over to the Generalitat. This historica
On This Day: The George Washington Bridge in the United States is opened, linking New Jersey... (1931)
On October 1, 1931: The George Washington Bridge in the United States is opened, linking New Jersey and New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Brice's Crossroads: Confederate troops under... (1864)
On June 10, 1864: American Civil War: Battle of Brice's Crossroads: Confederate troops under Nathan Bedford Forrest defeat a much larger Union force led by General Samuel D. Sturgis in Mississippi. T
On This Day: World War I: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force captures Damascus. (1918)
On October 1, 1918: World War I: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force captures Damascus. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histor
On This Day: The city of Tampere, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by... (1779)
On October 1, 1779: The city of Tampere, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by King Gustav III of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: Cold War: Ronald Reagan suspends construction of the new U.S. Embassy in Moscow... (1988)
On October 27, 1988: Cold War: Ronald Reagan suspends construction of the new U.S. Embassy in Moscow due to Soviet listening devices in the building structure. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: US Airways Flight 1549 ditches safely in the Hudson River after the plane... (2009)
On January 15, 2009: US Airways Flight 1549 ditches safely in the Hudson River after the plane collides with birds less than two minutes after take-off. This becomes known as "The Miracle on the Hudso
On This Day: Pope John XIII is consecrated. (965)
On October 1, 965: Pope John XIII is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: Hurricane Matthew becomes a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest... (2016)
On September 30, 2016: Hurricane Matthew becomes a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest hurricane to form in the Caribbean Sea since 2007. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo