Pentecostal/Charismatic Illustrations
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On This Day: Using crossbows, Song dynasty troops soundly defeat a war elephant corps of the... (971)
On January 23, 971: Using crossbows, Song dynasty troops soundly defeat a war elephant corps of the Southern Han at Shao. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: Elizabeth Blackwell is awarded her M.D. by the Geneva Medical College of Geneva,... (1849)
On January 23, 1849: Elizabeth Blackwell is awarded her M.D. by the Geneva Medical College of Geneva, New York, becoming the United States' first female doctor. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Liberation Day tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump announces sweeping worldwide... (2025)
On April 2, 2025: Liberation Day tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump announces sweeping worldwide tariffs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom
On This Day: Second Anglo-Maratha War: The Battle of Assaye is fought between the British... (1803)
On September 23, 1803: Second Anglo-Maratha War: The Battle of Assaye is fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Georgian-Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Basian the Kingdom of Georgia defeats the... (1202)
On July 27, 1202: Georgian-Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Basian the Kingdom of Georgia defeats the Sultanate of Rum. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: American Civil War: The largest in a series of Southern bread riots occurs in... (1863)
On April 2, 1863: American Civil War: The largest in a series of Southern bread riots occurs in Richmond, Virginia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On This Day: King Philip II of Spain issues cedula, ordering a halt to colonizing efforts in... (1561)
On September 23, 1561: King Philip II of Spain issues cedula, ordering a halt to colonizing efforts in Florida. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: Pope Honorius III issues the bull Vineae Domini custodes in which he approves... (1225)
On June 10, 1225: Pope Honorius III issues the bull Vineae Domini custodes in which he approves the mission of Dominican friars to Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: The current Emley Moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure... (1971)
On January 21, 1971: The current Emley Moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom, begins transmitting UHF broadcasts. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: The Battle of Kherlen is the second significant victory over Ming dynasty China... (1409)
On September 23, 1409: The Battle of Kherlen is the second significant victory over Ming dynasty China by the Mongols since 1368. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Discovery of the chemical elements: Sir William Crookes announces his discovery... (1861)
On March 30, 1861: Discovery of the chemical elements: Sir William Crookes announces his discovery of thallium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation
On This Day: Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of... (1965)
On June 9, 1965: Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of ฤแปng Xoร i, one of the largest battles in the war. This historical event can serv
On This Day: A bright flash, resembling the detonation of a nuclear weapon, is observed near... (1979)
On September 22, 1979: A bright flash, resembling the detonation of a nuclear weapon, is observed near the Prince Edward Islands. Its cause is never determined. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ends... (1965)
On September 22, 1965: The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ends after the United Nations calls for a ceasefire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty. (1999)
On June 9, 1999: Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On This Day: The Ashantis defeat British forces in the Gold Coast during the First... (1824)
On January 21, 1824: The Ashantis defeat British forces in the Gold Coast during the First Anglo-Ashanti War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation a
On This Day: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last... (1849)
On January 22, 1849: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last Sikh defenders of Multan, Punjab, surrender. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Lord Randolph Churchill makes a speech in Ulster in opposition to the Irish Home... (1885)
On September 22, 1885: Lord Randolph Churchill makes a speech in Ulster in opposition to the Irish Home Rule movement. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the endu
On This Day: Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution. (1776)
On September 22, 1776: Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Brandy Station in Virginia, the largest... (1863)
On June 9, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Brandy Station in Virginia, the largest cavalry battle on American soil, ends Confederate cavalry dominance in the eastern theater. This historical
On This Day: An Aragonese cavalry force defeats a superior Castilian cavalry force in the... (1359)
On September 22, 1359: An Aragonese cavalry force defeats a superior Castilian cavalry force in the Battle of Araviana during the War of the Two Peters. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War I: Brazil declares war on the Central Powers. (1917)
On October 26, 1917: World War I: Brazil declares war on the Central Powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: Vietnam War, Battle of Khe Sanh: One of the most publicized and controversial... (1968)
On January 21, 1968: Vietnam War, Battle of Khe Sanh: One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: St. Olaf's Church, a stone church from the 16th century in Tyrvรครค, Finland, is... (1997)
On September 21, 1997: St. Olaf's Church, a stone church from the 16th century in Tyrvรครค, Finland, is burnt down by a burglar. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about