Progressive Christianity Illustrations
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On This Day: The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is held at... (2022)
On September 19, 2022: The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is held at Westminster Abbey, London. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl...
On This Day: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty comes into effect. (1988)
On June 1, 1988: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty comes into effect. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consid...
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: The Treaty of Ryswick is signed by France, England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire... (1697)
On September 20, 1697: The Treaty of Ryswick is signed by France, England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire and the Dutch Republic, ending the Nine Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerf...
On This Day: The American Association for the Advancement of Science is created. (1848)
On September 20, 1848: The American Association for the Advancement of Science is created. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. ...
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 Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. (1656)
On July 28, 1656: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it ...
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: 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 Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of... (1966)
On May 16, 1966: The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl...
On This Day: Pope Alexander VII appoints François de Laval vicar apostolic in New France. (1658)
On June 3, 1658: Pope Alexander VII appoints François de Laval vicar apostolic in New France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events ...
On This Day: American Civil War: The Second Battle of Petersburg begins. (1864)
On June 15, 1864: American Civil War: The Second Battle of Petersburg begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons...
On This Day: Cyprus Convention: The Ottoman Empire cedes Cyprus to the United Kingdom but... (1878)
On June 4, 1878: Cyprus Convention: The Ottoman Empire cedes Cyprus to the United Kingdom but retains nominal title. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead...
On This Day: King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his... (1802)
On June 4, 1802: King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his brother, Victor Emmanuel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead...
On This Day: Bishop John Coleridge Patteson, first bishop of Melanesia, is martyred on... (1871)
On September 20, 1871: Bishop John Coleridge Patteson, first bishop of Melanesia, is martyred on Nukapu, now in the Solomon Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ...
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: 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: The Cullinan Diamond is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday. (1907)
On November 9, 1907: The Cullinan Diamond is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Con...
On This Day: Armenia gains independence from the Soviet Union. (1991)
On September 21, 1991: Armenia gains independence from the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it ...
On This Day: LGBT rights activist Zak Kostopoulos is beaten to death on a busy street in... (2018)
On September 21, 2018: LGBT rights activist Zak Kostopoulos is beaten to death on a busy street in Athens This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness....
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: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Army withdraws from the Battle of... (1937)
On November 9, 1937: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Army withdraws from the Battle of Shanghai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th...
On This Day: World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium. (1940)
On May 17, 1940: World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using ...
On This Day: The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom. (1895)
On January 12, 1895: The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh...