Progressive Christianity Illustrations
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On This Day: World War II: The Moscow Armistice between Finland and the Soviet Union is... (1944)
On September 19, 1944: World War II: The Moscow Armistice between Finland and the Soviet Union is signed, which officially ended the Continuation War. This historical event can serve as a powerful se...
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Hürtgen Forest begins. It will become the... (1944)
On September 19, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Hürtgen Forest begins. It will become the second-longest individual battle that the U.S. Army has ever fought. This historical event can serve as a ...
On This Day: Second Boer War: A Boer column defeats a British force at the Battle of Blood... (1901)
On September 17, 1901: Second Boer War: A Boer column defeats a British force at the Battle of Blood River Poort. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works...
On This Day: Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma. (1854)
On September 20, 1854: Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ...
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: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in... (1863)
On September 20, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in a Confederate victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h...
On This Day: Congress of Vienna opens to re-draw the European political map after the defeat... (1814)
On November 1, 1814: Congress of Vienna opens to re-draw the European political map after the defeat of France in the Napoleonic Wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio...
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: Pope Leo X threatens to excommunicate Martin Luther in Exsurge Domine. (1520)
On June 15, 1520: Pope Leo X threatens to excommunicate Martin Luther in Exsurge Domine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about renewal and reformation in the life of...
On This Day: Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration... (1946)
On September 20, 1946: Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration of independence of the Faroe Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...
On This Day: World War II: The Soviet invasion of Poland begins. (1939)
On September 17, 1939: World War II: The Soviet invasion of Poland begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Conside...
On This Day: A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the... (1897)
On June 16, 1897: A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a year later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On This Day: Eighty Years' War: A Spanish force led by the Marquis del Vasto successfully... (1586)
On September 22, 1586: Eighty Years' War: A Spanish force led by the Marquis del Vasto successfully fights its way past a joint English/Dutch ambush in the Battle of Zutphen. This historical event ca...
On This Day: The Samogitians defeat the Livonian Brothers of the Sword in the Battle of... (1236)
On September 22, 1236: The Samogitians defeat the Livonian Brothers of the Sword in the Battle of Saule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through ...
On This Day: Seabiscuit defeats War Admiral in an upset victory during a match race deemed... (1938)
On November 1, 1938: Seabiscuit defeats War Admiral in an upset victory during a match race deemed "the match of the century" in horse racing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill...
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 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: 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 Front de Libération Nationale fires the first shots of the Algerian War of... (1954)
On November 1, 1954: The Front de Libération Nationale fires the first shots of the Algerian War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of f...
On This Day: Mursili II launches a campaign against the Kingdom of Azzi-Hayasa. (1312 BC)
On June 24, 1312 BC: Mursili II launches a campaign against the Kingdom of Azzi-Hayasa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consid...
On This Day: The German High Seas Fleet is incapacitated when sailors mutiny, an action which... (1918)
On October 29, 1918: The German High Seas Fleet is incapacitated when sailors mutiny, an action which would trigger the German Revolution of 1918-19. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser...
On This Day: The Greek Army rebels (OS date: September 3) against the autocratic rule of king... (1843)
On September 13, 1843: The Greek Army rebels (OS date: September 3) against the autocratic rule of king Otto of Greece, demanding the granting of a constitution. This historical event can serve as a ...
On This Day: Thirty Years' War: The Peace of Prague is signed. (1635)
On May 30, 1635: Thirty Years' War: The Peace of Prague is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it wh...
On This Day: Aftermath of World War II: In Tokyo, the International Military Tribunal for the... (1948)
On November 12, 1948: Aftermath of World War II: In Tokyo, the International Military Tribunal for the Far East sentences seven Japanese military and government officials, including General Hideki Tojo, to death for their roles in World War II....