Prosperity Gospel Illustrations
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On This Day: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. (1944)
On February 15, 1944: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Co
On This Day: After an eight-year conflict, Baldwin III of Jerusalem wins sole control of the... (1152)
On April 20, 1152: After an eight-year conflict, Baldwin III of Jerusalem wins sole control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern... (2020)
On April 22, 2020: Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne while speaking to a speeding driver, marking the largest loss of police lives in Vi
On This Day: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London,... (1611)
On May 2, 1611: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated. (1927)
On May 4, 1927: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider u
On This Day: War of Jenkins' Ear: A British squadron wins a tactical victory over a Spanish... (1748)
On October 12, 1748: War of Jenkins' Ear: A British squadron wins a tactical victory over a Spanish squadron off Havana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and... (1797)
On January 13, 1797: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and two British frigates off the coast of Brittany ends with the French vessel running aground, resulti
On This Day: In Manchester, New Hampshire, fourteen-year-old Pamela Mason is murdered. Edward... (1964)
On January 13, 1964: In Manchester, New Hampshire, fourteen-year-old Pamela Mason is murdered. Edward Coolidge is tried and convicted of the crime, but the conviction is set aside by the landmark Four
On This Day: British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana. (1966)
On May 26, 1966: British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when
On This Day: Gulf War: Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province. (1990)
On August 28, 1990: Gulf War: Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
On This Day: Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the... (1948)
On June 9, 1948: Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the UNESCO. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and... (1861)
On January 19, 1861: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama in declaring secession from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: World War I: An armistice between Russia and the Central Powers is signed. (1917)
On December 15, 1917: World War I: An armistice between Russia and the Central Powers is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a brok
On This Day: World War II: a single-engine UC-64A Norseman aeroplane carrying United States... (1944)
On December 15, 1944: World War II: a single-engine UC-64A Norseman aeroplane carrying United States Army Air Forces Major Glenn Miller is lost in a flight over the English Channel. This historical e
On This Day: Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political... (1989)
On December 15, 1989: Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights relating the abolition of capital punishment is adopted. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: German strategic bombing during World War I: German zeppelins bomb the towns of... (1915)
On January 19, 1915: German strategic bombing during World War I: German zeppelins bomb the towns of Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn in the United Kingdom killing at least 20 people, in the first major
On This Day: Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, stricken with paralysis. She dies... (1901)
On January 19, 1901: Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, stricken with paralysis. She dies three days later at the age of 81. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: American Revolution: Boston Tea Party: Members of the Sons of Liberty disguised... (1773)
On December 16, 1773: American Revolution: Boston Tea Party: Members of the Sons of Liberty disguised as Mohawk Indians dump hundreds of crates of tea into Boston harbor as a protest against the Tea A
On This Day: Korean War: President Truman relieves Douglas MacArthur of the command of... (1951)
On April 11, 1951: Korean War: President Truman relieves Douglas MacArthur of the command of American forces in Korea and Japan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Great Trek: Battle of Blood River: Voortrekkers led by Andries Pretorius and... (1838)
On December 16, 1838: Great Trek: Battle of Blood River: Voortrekkers led by Andries Pretorius and Sarel Cilliers defeat Zulu impis, led by Dambuza (Nzobo) and Ndlela kaSompisi in what is today KwaZul
On This Day: Thirteen Years' War: the beginning of the Battle for Kneiphof. (1455)
On April 13, 1455: Thirteen Years' War: the beginning of the Battle for Kneiphof. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Nashville ends as the Union Army of the... (1864)
On December 16, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Nashville ends as the Union Army of the Cumberland under General George H. Thomas routs and destroys the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Gen
On This Day: Lajos Kossuth presents the Hungarian Declaration of Independence in a closed... (1849)
On April 13, 1849: Lajos Kossuth presents the Hungarian Declaration of Independence in a closed session of the National Assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a... (1789)
On September 29, 1789: The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a