Progressive Christianity Illustrations
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On This Day: Kurt Eisner overthrows the Wittelsbach dynasty in the Kingdom of Bavaria. (1918)
On November 7, 1918: Kurt Eisner overthrows the Wittelsbach dynasty in the Kingdom of Bavaria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact....
On This Day: The post-war legal processes against Philippe Pétain begin. (1945)
On July 23, 1945: The post-war legal processes against Philippe Pétain begin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons...
On This Day: Vietnam War: Acting on optimistic reports that he had been given on November 13,... (1967)
On November 17, 1967: Vietnam War: Acting on optimistic reports that he had been given on November 13, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson tells the nation that, while much remained to be done, "We are i...
On This Day: Prince Carl of Denmark becomes King Haakon VII of Norway. (1905)
On November 18, 1905: Prince Carl of Denmark becomes King Haakon VII of Norway. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using...
On This Day: The Peace of Augsburg is signed by Emperor Charles V and the princes of the... (1555)
On September 25, 1555: The Peace of Augsburg is signed by Emperor Charles V and the princes of the Schmalkaldic League. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pur...
On This Day: Crown Prince Abdullah becomes the King of Jordan on the death of his father,... (1999)
On February 7, 1999: Crown Prince Abdullah becomes the King of Jordan on the death of his father, King Hussein. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi...
On This Day: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the... (954)
On November 12, 954: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the West Frankish Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go...
On This Day: A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the... (1993)
On November 11, 1993: A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i...
On This Day: Seventh Crusade: Crusaders engage Ayyubid forces in the Battle of Al Mansurah. (1250)
On February 8, 1250: Seventh Crusade: Crusaders engage Ayyubid forces in the Battle of Al Mansurah. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e...
On This Day: Zaian War: Berber tribesmen inflict the heaviest defeat of French forces in... (1914)
On November 13, 1914: Zaian War: Berber tribesmen inflict the heaviest defeat of French forces in Morocco at the Battle of El Herri. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ...
On This Day: World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murder nine thousand... (1941)
On November 14, 1941: World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murder nine thousand residents of the Słonim Ghetto in a single day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo...
On This Day: In the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada, the invading King of Norway,... (1066)
On September 25, 1066: In the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada, the invading King of Norway, is defeated by King Harold II of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i...
On This Day: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover... (1557)
On July 6, 1557: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually resulted in the loss of the city of Calais, the last English possession on the continent, and Mary I never seeing her husband again....
On This Day: World War II: Japan invades Singapore. (1942)
On February 8, 1942: World War II: Japan invades Singapore. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when...
On This Day: The Battle of Oulart Hill takes place in Wexford, Ireland; Irish rebel leaders... (1798)
On May 27, 1798: The Battle of Oulart Hill takes place in Wexford, Ireland; Irish rebel leaders defeat and kill a detachment of militia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat...
On This Day: Falklands War: the British Army defeats the Argentine Army at the Battle of... (1982)
On May 29, 1982: Falklands War: the British Army defeats the Argentine Army at the Battle of Goose Green. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through...
On This Day: Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of... (1313)
On November 9, 1313: Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of Gammelsdorf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t...
On This Day: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and Danish King Christian IV sign the Treaty of... (1629)
On May 22, 1629: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and Danish King Christian IV sign the Treaty of Lübeck ending Danish intervention in the Thirty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a power...
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: USS Nevada is sunk by an aerial torpedo after surviving hits from two atomic... (1948)
On July 31, 1948: USS Nevada is sunk by an aerial torpedo after surviving hits from two atomic bombs (as part of post-war tests) and being used for target practice by three other ships. This historic...
On This Day: World War II: Operation Deadlight ends after scuttling 121 of 154 captured... (1946)
On February 12, 1946: World War II: Operation Deadlight ends after scuttling 121 of 154 captured U-boats. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through...
On This Day: World War II: Operation Gomorrah: The Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg, Germany... (1943)
On July 28, 1943: World War II: Operation Gomorrah: The Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg, Germany causing a firestorm that kills 42,000 German civilians. This historical event can serve as a powerful se...
On This Day: The Battle of Płowce is fought, between the Kingdom of Poland and the Teutonic... (1331)
On September 27, 1331: The Battle of Płowce is fought, between the Kingdom of Poland and the Teutonic Order. The Poles are defeated but their leaders escape capture. This historical event can serve a...
On This Day: Philip II becomes King of Spain. (1556)
On January 16, 1556: Philip II becomes King of Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about l...