Progressive Christianity Illustrations
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On This Day: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) captured the cities of... (2012)
On July 22, 2012: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) captured the cities of Serê Kaniyê and Dirbêsiyê, during clashes with pro-government forces in Al-Hasakah. This historical even
On This Day: Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the... (1964)
On January 11, 1964: Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the landmark report Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the Publi
On This Day: Scanian War: Denmark-Norway captures the harbor town of Marstrand from Sweden. (1677)
On July 23, 1677: Scanian War: Denmark-Norway captures the harbor town of Marstrand from Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Jacobite risings: Battle of Glen Shiel. (1719)
On June 10, 1719: Jacobite risings: Battle of Glen Shiel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when p
On This Day: NASA announces discovery of Kepler-452b by the Kepler space telescope. (2015)
On July 23, 2015: NASA announces discovery of Kepler-452b by the Kepler space telescope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Co
On This Day: Japan completes its last reparation to the Philippines for war crimes committed... (1976)
On July 22, 1976: Japan completes its last reparation to the Philippines for war crimes committed during imperial Japan's conquest of the country in the Second World War. This historical event can se
On This Day: First Barbary War: Yusuf Karamanli signs a treaty ending the hostilities between... (1805)
On June 10, 1805: First Barbary War: Yusuf Karamanli signs a treaty ending the hostilities between Tripolitania and the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Mary, Queen of Scots, is forced to abdicate and be replaced by her one-year-old... (1567)
On July 24, 1567: Mary, Queen of Scots, is forced to abdicate and be replaced by her one-year-old son James VI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: General Siyaj K'ak' conquers Tikal, enlarging the domain of King Spearthrower... (378)
On January 16, 378: General Siyaj K'ak' conquers Tikal, enlarging the domain of King Spearthrower Owl of Teotihuacán. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: Lorrin A. Thurston, along with the Citizens' Committee of Public Safety, led the... (1893)
On January 17, 1893: Lorrin A. Thurston, along with the Citizens' Committee of Public Safety, led the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the government of Queen Liliʻuokalani. This historical eve
On This Day: Crown Prince Harald of Norway becomes King Harald V, following the death of his... (1991)
On January 17, 1991: Crown Prince Harald of Norway becomes King Harald V, following the death of his father, King Olav V. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On This Day: Members of the Mukti Bahini lay down their arms to the government of the newly... (1972)
On January 18, 1972: Members of the Mukti Bahini lay down their arms to the government of the newly independent Bangladesh, a month after winning the war against the occupying Pakistan Army. This his
On This Day: War of the First Coalition: Napoleon wins a victory against Austrian forces at... (1796)
On May 10, 1796: War of the First Coalition: Napoleon wins a victory against Austrian forces at Lodi bridge over the Adda River in Italy. The Austrians lose some 2,000 men. This historical event can
On This Day: Grossaktion Warsaw: The systematic deportation of Jews from the Warsaw ghetto... (1942)
On July 22, 1942: Grossaktion Warsaw: The systematic deportation of Jews from the Warsaw ghetto begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: World War II: Military resistance to the German occupation of Norway ends. (1940)
On June 10, 1940: World War II: Military resistance to the German occupation of Norway ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tri
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The Popular Executive Committee of Valencia takes power in... (1936)
On July 22, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The Popular Executive Committee of Valencia takes power in the Valencian Community. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
On This Day: Rif War: The Spanish Army suffers its worst military defeat in modern times to... (1921)
On July 22, 1921: Rif War: The Spanish Army suffers its worst military defeat in modern times to the Berbers of the Rif region of Spanish Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: An explosion kills 17 people and injures at least 46 at a hotel in Peshawar,... (2009)
On June 9, 2009: An explosion kills 17 people and injures at least 46 at a hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: July Crisis: Austria-Hungary issues a series of demands in an ultimatum to the... (1914)
On July 23, 1914: July Crisis: Austria-Hungary issues a series of demands in an ultimatum to the Kingdom of Serbia demanding Serbia to allow the Austrians to determine who assassinated Archduke Franz
On This Day: The United Kingdom signs the Sand River Convention with the South African... (1852)
On January 17, 1852: The United Kingdom signs the Sand River Convention with the South African Republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i
On This Day: New Deal: The United States Senate votes down President Franklin D. Roosevelt's... (1937)
On July 22, 1937: New Deal: The United States Senate votes down President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proposal to add more justices to the Supreme Court of the United States. This historical event can se
On This Day: World War II: Ninety-nine civilians are hanged from lampposts and balconies by... (1944)
On June 9, 1944: World War II: Ninety-nine civilians are hanged from lampposts and balconies by German troops in Tulle, France, in reprisal for maquisards attacks. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Iraq War: Members of 101st Airborne of the United States, aided by Special... (2003)
On July 22, 2003: Iraq War: Members of 101st Airborne of the United States, aided by Special Forces, attack a compound in Iraq, killing Saddam Hussein's sons Uday and Qusay, along with Mustapha Hussei
On This Day: Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 becomes law in the United Kingdom. (1919)
On December 23, 1919: Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 becomes law in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac