Progressive Christianity Illustrations
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On This Day: World War II: Due to setbacks in the Battle of Britain and approaching autumn... (1940)
On September 17, 1940: World War II: Due to setbacks in the Battle of Britain and approaching autumn weather, Hitler postpones Operation Sea Lion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On This Day: The Battle of Chawinda is fought between Pakistan and India. (1965)
On September 17, 1965: The Battle of Chawinda is fought between Pakistan and India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history...
On This Day: The French Directory, a five-man revolutionary government, is created. (1795)
On November 2, 1795: The French Directory, a five-man revolutionary government, is created. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Co...
On This Day: The Ottoman Empire signs the Treaty of Adrianople with Russia, thus ending the... (1829)
On September 14, 1829: The Ottoman Empire signs the Treaty of Adrianople with Russia, thus ending the Russo-Turkish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pu...
On This Day: The Second Battle of Athenry takes place near Athenry during the Bruce campaign... (1316)
On August 10, 1316: The Second Battle of Athenry takes place near Athenry during the Bruce campaign in Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t...
On This Day: In California, designer Howard Hughes performs the maiden (and only) flight of... (1947)
On November 2, 1947: In California, designer Howard Hughes performs the maiden (and only) flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules (also known as the "Spruce Goose"), the largest fixed-wing aircraft ever built until Scaled Composites rolled out their Stratolaunch in May 2017....
On This Day: Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn... (1945)
On October 30, 1945: Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the baseball color line. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu...
On This Day: Union of Brittany and France: The Duchy of Brittany is absorbed into the Kingdom... (1532)
On August 13, 1532: Union of Brittany and France: The Duchy of Brittany is absorbed into the Kingdom of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi...
On This Day: King Saud of Saudi Arabia is deposed by a family coup, and replaced by his... (1964)
On November 2, 1964: King Saud of Saudi Arabia is deposed by a family coup, and replaced by his half-brother Faisal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead...
On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many... (1956)
On November 3, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many members of banned non-Communist parties participate. János Kádár and Ferenc Münnich form a counter-gover...
On This Day: Constantine the Great decisively defeats Licinius in the Battle of Chrysopolis,... (324)
On September 18, 324: Constantine the Great decisively defeats Licinius in the Battle of Chrysopolis, establishing Constantine's sole control over the Roman Empire. This historical event can serve as...
On This Day: The Democratic Republic of Yemen unsuccessfully attempts to secede from the... (1994)
On May 21, 1994: The Democratic Republic of Yemen unsuccessfully attempts to secede from the Republic of Yemen; a war breaks out. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo...
On This Day: The People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps (Then known as the PLAAF... (1950)
On September 17, 1950: The People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps (Then known as the PLAAF 1st Ground Forces Brigade) is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...
On This Day: Arab-Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the... (637)
On October 30, 637: Arab-Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of the Iron Bridge. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how ...
On This Day: World War II: The Siege of Calais ends with the surrender of the British and... (1940)
On May 26, 1940: World War II: The Siege of Calais ends with the surrender of the British and French garrison. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th...
On This Day: A solar eclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist... (585 BC)
On May 28, 585 BC: A solar eclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Cyaxares in the Battle of the Eclipse, leading to a truce. This is one...
On This Day: The Revolution of the Ganhadores begins in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. (1857)
On June 1, 1857: The Revolution of the Ganhadores begins in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histor...
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of New Market, Virginia: Students from the Virginia... (1864)
On May 15, 1864: American Civil War: Battle of New Market, Virginia: Students from the Virginia Military Institute fight alongside the Confederate army to force Union General Franz Sigel out of the Shenandoah Valley....
On This Day: At least 75 people are killed in a suicide bombing at a Christian church in... (2013)
On September 22, 2013: At least 75 people are killed in a suicide bombing at a Christian church in Peshawar, Pakistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the endu...
On This Day: American Civil War: John Bell Hood begins the Franklin-Nashville Campaign in an... (1864)
On September 18, 1864: American Civil War: John Bell Hood begins the Franklin-Nashville Campaign in an unsuccessful attempt to draw William Tecumseh Sherman back out of Georgia. This historical event...
On This Day: The House of Commons of the United Kingdom passes the Home Rule Bill for... (1914)
On May 25, 1914: The House of Commons of the United Kingdom passes the Home Rule Bill for devolution in Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh...
On This Day: Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope) is released... (1977)
On May 25, 1977: Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope) is released in US theaters. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about hope in the mi...
On This Day: First Taranaki War: The Battle of Waireka begins. (1860)
On March 28, 1860: First Taranaki War: The Battle of Waireka begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when...
On This Day: Twenty-four people are killed when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes in Winton,... (1966)
On September 22, 1966: Twenty-four people are killed when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes in Winton, Queensland, Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly...