Progressive Christianity Illustrations
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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...
On This Day: During the Great Depression, U.S. president Herbert Hoover orders the United... (1932)
On July 28, 1932: During the Great Depression, U.S. president Herbert Hoover orders the United States Army to forcibly evict the "Bonus Army" of World War I veterans gathered in Washington, D.C. This...
On This Day: United States and Japan sign the Harris Treaty. (1858)
On July 29, 1858: United States and Japan sign the Harris Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it whe...
On This Day: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. (1987)
On May 11, 1987: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve...
On This Day: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United... (1801)
On May 10, 1801: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation ...
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin...
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th...
On This Day: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes... (1721)
On May 8, 1721: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes the name Innocent XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On This Day: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. (1940)
On May 10, 1940: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events ...
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: The Battle of Bembezi took place and was the most decisive battle won by the... (1893)
On November 1, 1893: The Battle of Bembezi took place and was the most decisive battle won by the British in the First Matabele War of 1893. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...
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: Raniero is elected as Pope Paschal II, who would become deeply entangled in the... (1099)
On August 13, 1099: Raniero is elected as Pope Paschal II, who would become deeply entangled in the Investiture Controversy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho...
On This Day: World War II: Germany's Flensburg Government under Karl Dönitz is dissolved when... (1945)
On May 23, 1945: World War II: Germany's Flensburg Government under Karl Dönitz is dissolved when its members are arrested by British forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu...
On This Day: World War I: Tanks are used for the first time in battle, at the Battle of the... (1916)
On September 15, 1916: World War I: Tanks are used for the first time in battle, at the Battle of the Somme. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and...
On This Day: World War II: Paris is liberated by the Allies. (1944)
On August 25, 1944: World War II: Paris is liberated by the Allies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when ...
On This Day: Seven Years' War formally begins when Great Britain declares war on France. (1756)
On May 17, 1756: Seven Years' War formally begins when Great Britain declares war on France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o...
On This Day: In Hollywood, the first Academy Awards ceremony takes place. (1929)
On May 16, 1929: In Hollywood, the first Academy Awards ceremony takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider usin...
On This Day: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meet in Quebec as part of the... (1944)
On September 15, 1944: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meet in Quebec as part of the Octagon Conference to discuss strategy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat...
On This Day: Prelude to the 2008 financial crisis: Northern Rock bank experiences the first... (2007)
On September 14, 2007: Prelude to the 2008 financial crisis: Northern Rock bank experiences the first bank run in the United Kingdom in 150 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On This Day: Lahti, a city in Finland, is granted city rights by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia,... (1905)
On November 1, 1905: Lahti, a city in Finland, is granted city rights by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the last Grand Duke of Finland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ...
On This Day: Portuguese and Brazilian diplomats sign the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, which has... (1825)
On August 29, 1825: Portuguese and Brazilian diplomats sign the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, which has Portugal recognise Brazilian independence, formally ending the Brazilian War of Independence. The tr...
On This Day: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. (1791)
On May 15, 1791: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event...
On This Day: World War I: The German Empire declares war on the Russian Empire. (1914)
On August 1, 1914: World War I: The German Empire declares war on the Russian Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo...