Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations
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On This Day: The Austro-Hungarian battleship SMS Szent István sinks off the Croatian coast... (1918)
On June 10, 1918: The Austro-Hungarian battleship SMS Szent István sinks off the Croatian coast after being torpedoed by an Italian MAS motorboat; the event is recorded by camera from a nearby vessel.
On This Day: Ethernet specifications are published by Xerox working with Intel and Digital... (1980)
On September 30, 1980: Ethernet specifications are published by Xerox working with Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana. (1966)
On September 30, 1966: Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and li
On This Day: Chaco War ends: A truce is called between Bolivia and Paraguay who had been... (1935)
On June 10, 1935: Chaco War ends: A truce is called between Bolivia and Paraguay who had been fighting since 1932. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian force under Field Marshal Stepan Fyodorovich... (1757)
On August 30, 1757: Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian force under Field Marshal Stepan Fyodorovich Apraksin beats a smaller Prussian force commanded by Field Marshal Hans von Lehwaldt, during the Se
On This Day: World War II: The Babi Yar massacre comes to an end. (1941)
On September 30, 1941: World War II: The Babi Yar massacre comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: World War I: Radoje Ljutovac becomes the first soldier in history to shoot down... (1915)
On September 30, 1915: World War I: Radoje Ljutovac becomes the first soldier in history to shoot down an enemy aircraft with ground-to-air fire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Spanish-American War: In the Battle of Guantánamo Bay, U.S. Marines begin the... (1898)
On June 10, 1898: Spanish-American War: In the Battle of Guantánamo Bay, U.S. Marines begin the American invasion of Spanish-held Cuba. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: War of the Austrian Succession: France and Spain defeat Sardinia at the Battle... (1744)
On September 30, 1744: War of the Austrian Succession: France and Spain defeat Sardinia at the Battle of Madonna dell'Olmo, but soon have to withdraw from Sardinia. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: John Roberts is confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States. (2005)
On September 29, 2005: John Roberts is confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousne
On This Day: Swedish War of Liberation: Swedish troops defeat a Danish force in the Battle of... (1521)
On April 29, 1521: Swedish War of Liberation: Swedish troops defeat a Danish force in the Battle of Västerås. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freed
On This Day: England's Long Parliament passes the "Vote of No Addresses", breaking off... (1648)
On January 17, 1648: England's Long Parliament passes the "Vote of No Addresses", breaking off negotiations with King Charles I and thereby setting the scene for the second phase of the English Civil
On This Day: During the French Wars of Religion, Henry IV of France declares war on Spain. (1595)
On January 17, 1595: During the French Wars of Religion, Henry IV of France declares war on Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On This Day: A group of Modoc warriors defeats the United States Army in the First Battle of... (1873)
On January 17, 1873: A group of Modoc warriors defeats the United States Army in the First Battle of the Stronghold, part of the Modoc War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Battle of Morlaix is fought in the Hundred Years' War. (1342)
On September 30, 1342: Battle of Morlaix is fought in the Hundred Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
On This Day: Henry IV is proclaimed king of England. (1399)
On September 30, 1399: Henry IV is proclaimed king of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: Battle of the Standard between Scotland and England. (1138)
On August 22, 1138: Battle of the Standard between Scotland and England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: Japan establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after... (1972)
On September 29, 1972: Japan establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after breaking official ties with the Republic of China. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Last day of the Battle of Boquerón between Paraguay and Bolivia during the Chaco... (1932)
On September 29, 1932: Last day of the Battle of Boquerón between Paraguay and Bolivia during the Chaco War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: French Revolution: Following the arrests of Girondin leaders, the Jacobins gain... (1793)
On June 10, 1793: French Revolution: Following the arrests of Girondin leaders, the Jacobins gain control of the Committee of Public Safety installing the revolutionary dictatorship. This historical
On This Day: Space Race: Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5 perform the first-ever docking... (1969)
On January 16, 1969: Space Race: Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5 perform the first-ever docking of crewed spacecraft in orbit, the first-ever transfer of crew from one space vehicle to another,
On This Day: World War I: The Hindenburg Line is broken by an Allied attack. (1918)
On September 29, 1918: World War I: The Hindenburg Line is broken by an Allied attack. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: World War I: Germany's Supreme Army Command tells Kaiser Wilhelm II and... (1918)
On September 29, 1918: World War I: Germany's Supreme Army Command tells Kaiser Wilhelm II and Imperial Chancellor Georg Michaelis to open negotiations for an armistice to end the war. This historic
On This Day: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gains its independence from the United Kingdom. (1979)
On October 27, 1979: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gains its independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and l