Prosperity Gospel Illustrations
Faith for blessing, positive confession, abundant life.
Key question: โHow does this promise God's blessing and abundance?โ
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On This Day: American Revolutionary War: American forces battle and defeat the British and... (1779)
On August 29, 1779: American Revolutionary War: American forces battle and defeat the British and Iroquois forces at the Battle of Newtown. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina falls to the Union, thus... (1865)
On January 15, 1865: American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina falls to the Union, thus cutting off the last major seaport of the Confederacy. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Pope John Paul II receives a delegation from the Polish trade union Solidarity... (1981)
On January 15, 1981: Pope John Paul II receives a delegation from the Polish trade union Solidarity at the Vatican led by Lech Waลฤsa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Chinese Civil War: The Communist forces take over Tianjin from the Nationalist... (1949)
On January 15, 1949: Chinese Civil War: The Communist forces take over Tianjin from the Nationalist government. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: The Alvor Agreement is signed, ending the Angolan War of Independence and giving... (1975)
On January 15, 1975: The Alvor Agreement is signed, ending the Angolan War of Independence and giving Angola independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Greek War of Independence: Demetrios Ypsilantis is elected president of the... (1822)
On January 15, 1822: Greek War of Independence: Demetrios Ypsilantis is elected president of the legislative assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: Nationalists and Republicans both withdraw after suffering... (1937)
On January 15, 1937: Spanish Civil War: Nationalists and Republicans both withdraw after suffering heavy losses, ending the Second Battle of the Corunna Road. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Hatshepsut dies at the age of 50 and is buried in the Valley of the Kings. (1458 BC)
On January 16, 1458 BC: Hatshepsut dies at the age of 50 and is buried in the Valley of the Kings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab... (2016)
On January 15, 2016: The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab Islamic insurgents in El-Adde, Somalia. An estimated 150 Kenyan soldiers are killed in the battle. This
On This Day: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman... (27 BC)
On January 16, 27 BC: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Saint Marcellus's flood kills at least 25,000 people on the shores of the North... (1362)
On January 16, 1362: Saint Marcellus's flood kills at least 25,000 people on the shores of the North Sea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
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 Teotihuacรกn. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: Elizabeth II, in her capacity as Queen of Australia, signs letters patent... (1991)
On January 15, 1991: Elizabeth II, in her capacity as Queen of Australia, signs letters patent allowing Australia to become the first Commonwealth realm to institute its own Victoria Cross in its hono
On This Day: Gothic War: The Ostrogoths, under King Totila, conquer Rome after a long siege,... (550)
On January 16, 550: Gothic War: The Ostrogoths, under King Totila, conquer Rome after a long siege, by bribing the Isaurian garrison. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Crusades: The Council of Nablus is held, establishing the earliest surviving... (1120)
On January 16, 1120: Crusades: The Council of Nablus is held, establishing the earliest surviving written laws of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Edward I permits his mother Eleanor of Provence to expel the Jews from the towns... (1275)
On January 16, 1275: Edward I permits his mother Eleanor of Provence to expel the Jews from the towns Worcester, Marlborough, Cambridge and Gloucester. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: US Airways Flight 1549 ditches safely in the Hudson River after the plane... (2009)
On January 15, 2009: US Airways Flight 1549 ditches safely in the Hudson River after the plane collides with birds less than two minutes after take-off. This becomes known as "The Miracle on the Hudso
On This Day: Westward expansion of the United States: John C. Frรฉmont is appointed Governor... (1847)
On January 16, 1847: Westward expansion of the United States: John C. Frรฉmont is appointed Governor of the new California Territory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Forces of the Maratha Empire are defeated by the Durrani Empire in the Battle of... (1757)
On January 16, 1757: Forces of the Maratha Empire are defeated by the Durrani Empire in the Battle of Narela. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: King Philip V of Spain promulgates the Nueva Planta decree of the Principality... (1716)
On January 16, 1716: King Philip V of Spain promulgates the Nueva Planta decree of the Principality of Catalonia, abolishing the Catalan institutions and its legal system, being replaced by those of t
On This Day: Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk is tried and found guilty of treason for his... (1572)
On January 16, 1572: Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk is tried and found guilty of treason for his part in the Ridolfi plot to restore Catholicism in England. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Battle of Cape St. Vincent. (1780)
On January 16, 1780: American Revolutionary War: Battle of Cape St. Vincent. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: Virginia enacts the Statute for Religious Freedom authored by Thomas Jefferson. (1786)
On January 16, 1786: Virginia enacts the Statute for Religious Freedom authored by Thomas Jefferson. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and li
On This Day: Tikhon is elected the Patriarch of Moscow and of the Russian Orthodox Church. (1917)
On November 5, 1917: Tikhon is elected the Patriarch of Moscow and of the Russian Orthodox Church. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith