Progressive Christianity Illustrations
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On This Day: Ulrich of Augsburg is canonized as a saint. (993)
On July 4, 993: Ulrich of Augsburg is canonized as a saint. 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 Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the... (1811)
On July 5, 1811: The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence is adopted by a congress of the provinces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On This Day: Ottoman-Hungarian wars: The Siege of Nándorfehérvár (Belgrade) begins. (1456)
On July 4, 1456: Ottoman-Hungarian wars: The Siege of Nándorfehérvár (Belgrade) begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: Jan Hus is condemned by the assembly of the council in the Konstanz Cathedral as... (1415)
On July 6, 1415: Jan Hus is condemned by the assembly of the council in the Konstanz Cathedral as a heretic and sentenced to be burned at the stake. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Battle of Malplaquet: Great Britain, Netherlands, and Austria fight against... (1709)
On September 11, 1709: Battle of Malplaquet: Great Britain, Netherlands, and Austria fight against France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: The Battle of Klushino is fought between forces of the Polish-Lithuanian... (1610)
On July 4, 1610: The Battle of Klushino is fought between forces of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Russia during the Polish-Russian War, after which Polish troops entered Moscow. This histori
On This Day: Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and... (1879)
On July 4, 1879: Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and burned to the ground, ending the war and forcing King Cetshwayo to flee. This historical event can se
On This Day: Tutush, brother of Seljuk sultan Malik Shah, defeats Suleiman ibn Qutalmish, the... (1086)
On June 5, 1086: Tutush, brother of Seljuk sultan Malik Shah, defeats Suleiman ibn Qutalmish, the Turkish ruler of Anatolia in the battle of Ain Salm. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Hamel, a successful attack by the Australian Corps... (1918)
On July 4, 1918: World War I: The Battle of Hamel, a successful attack by the Australian Corps against German positions near the town of Le Hamel on the Western Front. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Richard III and Anne Neville are crowned King and Queen of England. (1483)
On July 6, 1483: Richard III and Anne Neville are crowned King and Queen of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider
On This Day: American Civil War: Siege of Vicksburg: The Confederate army in Vicksburg,... (1863)
On July 4, 1863: American Civil War: Siege of Vicksburg: The Confederate army in Vicksburg, Mississippi surrenders to Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant after 47 days of siege, contributing to the Un
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Kursk, the largest full-scale battle in history and... (1943)
On July 4, 1943: World War II: The Battle of Kursk, the largest full-scale battle in history and the world's largest tank battle, begins in the village of Prokhorovka. This historical event can serve
On This Day: After 381 years of near-continuous colonial rule by various powers, the... (1946)
On July 4, 1946: After 381 years of near-continuous colonial rule by various powers, the Philippines attains full independence from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: World War II: The Burning of the Riga synagogues: The Great Choral Synagogue in... (1941)
On July 4, 1941: World War II: The Burning of the Riga synagogues: The Great Choral Synagogue in German-occupied Riga is burnt with 300 Jews locked in the basement. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: A massive heat wave strikes the northeastern United States, killing 380 people... (1911)
On July 4, 1911: A massive heat wave strikes the northeastern United States, killing 380 people in eleven days and breaking temperature records in several cities. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: World War II: The 250-day Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimea ends when the city... (1942)
On July 4, 1942: World War II: The 250-day Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimea ends when the city falls to Axis forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. (1967)
On July 6, 1967: Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: The Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-105 to the... (2001)
On August 10, 2001: Space Shuttle program: The Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-105 to the International Space Station, carrying the astronauts of Expedition 3 to replace the crew of Expedit
On This Day: World War II: The United States Fifth Army captures Rome, although much of the... (1944)
On June 4, 1944: World War II: The United States Fifth Army captures Rome, although much of the German Fourteenth Army is able to withdraw to the north. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions... (1988)
On July 6, 1988: The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions and fires. One hundred sixty-seven oil workers are killed, making it the world's worst offshore oil disas
On This Day: The Battle of Larga between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire takes... (1770)
On July 7, 1770: The Battle of Larga between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: Spanish conquistadores defeat a larger Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba. (1520)
On July 7, 1520: Spanish conquistadores defeat a larger Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. (1575)
On July 7, 1575: The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassio
On This Day: King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen... (1775)
On October 27, 1775: King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies in his speech from the throne at the opening of Parliament. This historical event can serve as a