Progressive Christianity Illustrations
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On This Day: Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of... (1973)
On July 11, 1973: Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. This historical event can
On This Day: King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at... (1543)
On July 12, 1543: King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at Hampton Court Palace. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published, in the United States. (1960)
On July 11, 1960: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published, in the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact
On This Day: The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes... (1920)
On July 12, 1920: The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain... (1940)
On July 11, 1940: World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Human spaceflight: Gemini 10 is launched from Cape Kennedy on a 70-hour mission... (1966)
On July 18, 1966: Human spaceflight: Gemini 10 is launched from Cape Kennedy on a 70-hour mission that includes docking with an orbiting Agena target vehicle. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is... (1913)
On July 12, 1913: Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of... (927)
On July 12, 927: King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of Bamburgh and King Owain of the Cumbrians accepted the overlordship of King Æthelstan of England, leading to s
On This Day: Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the... (1191)
On July 12, 1191: Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: The Ostrog Bible, one of the early printed Bibles in a Slavic language, is... (1580)
On July 12, 1580: The Ostrog Bible, one of the early printed Bibles in a Slavic language, is published. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of
On This Day: Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of... (1691)
On July 12, 1691: Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. (1975)
On July 12, 1975: São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using
On This Day: Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform... (1335)
On July 12, 1335: Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about renewa
On This Day: Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. (1967)
On July 12, 1967: Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preach
On This Day: Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in... (2012)
On July 12, 2012: Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun... (1913)
On July 12, 1913: The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French... (1854)
On July 13, 1854: In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of... (1943)
On July 12, 1943: World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. (1977)
On July 13, 1977: Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300... (1917)
On July 12, 1917: The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Coronation of Alexander III as King of Scots. (1249)
On July 13, 1249: Coronation of Alexander III as King of Scots. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing... (1787)
On July 13, 1787: The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new sta
On This Day: English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl... (1643)
On July 13, 1643: English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, commanding the Royalist forces, heavily defeats the Parliamentarian forces led by Sir Wil
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