Prosperity Gospel Illustrations
Faith for blessing, positive confession, abundant life.
Key question: “How does this promise God's blessing and abundance?”
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On This Day: Russia defeats Ottoman Turkey in the Battle of Sarikamish during the Caucasus... (1915)
On January 17, 1915: Russia defeats Ottoman Turkey in the Battle of Sarikamish during the Caucasus Campaign of World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: A group of Modoc warriors defeats the United States Army in the First Battle of... (1873)
On January 17, 1873: A group of Modoc warriors defeats the United States Army in the First Battle of the Stronghold, part of the Modoc War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Titus ends the siege of Jerusalem after destroying Herod's Temple. (70)
On August 30, 70: Titus ends the siege of Jerusalem after destroying Herod's Temple. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adver
On This Day: Mexican War of Independence: In the Battle of Calderón Bridge, a heavily... (1811)
On January 17, 1811: Mexican War of Independence: In the Battle of Calderón Bridge, a heavily outnumbered Spanish force of 6,000 troops defeats nearly 100,000 Mexican revolutionaries. This historical
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: American Revolutionary War: Battle of Cowpens: Continental troops under... (1781)
On January 17, 1781: American Revolutionary War: Battle of Cowpens: Continental troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan defeat British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton at the bat
On This Day: A British force defeats a large Dervish army at the Battle of Abu Klea in the... (1885)
On January 17, 1885: A British force defeats a large Dervish army at the Battle of Abu Klea in the Sudan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: The Second Ormonde Peace creates an alliance between the Irish Royalists and... (1649)
On January 17, 1649: The Second Ormonde Peace creates an alliance between the Irish Royalists and Confederates during the War of the Three Kingdoms. The coalition was then decisively defeated during t
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: During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa... (1992)
On January 17, 1992: During a visit to South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologizes for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II. This historical event can serv
On This Day: U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers a televised farewell address to the... (1961)
On January 17, 1961: U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers a televised farewell address to the nation three days before leaving office, in which he warns against the accumulation of power by th
On This Day: Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, results in... (2010)
On January 17, 2010: Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, results in at least 200 deaths. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the en
On This Day: United Nations Security Council Resolution 79 relating to arms control is... (1950)
On January 17, 1950: United Nations Security Council Resolution 79 relating to arms control is adopted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: World War II: Greek submarine Papanikolis captures the 200-ton sailing vessel... (1943)
On January 17, 1943: World War II: Greek submarine Papanikolis captures the 200-ton sailing vessel Agios Stefanos and mans her with part of her crew. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: World War II: Allied forces launch the first of four assaults on Monte Cassino... (1944)
On January 17, 1944: World War II: Allied forces launch the first of four assaults on Monte Cassino with the intention of breaking through the Winter Line and seizing Rome, an effort that would ultima
On This Day: World War II: The Vistula-Oder Offensive forces German troops out of Warsaw. (1945)
On January 17, 1945: World War II: The Vistula-Oder Offensive forces German troops out of Warsaw. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve
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: World War II: Liberation of Kraków, Poland by the Red Army. (1945)
On January 18, 1945: World War II: Liberation of Kraków, Poland by the Red Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider u
On This Day: World War II: British troops launch a general counter-offensive against Italian... (1941)
On January 18, 1941: World War II: British troops launch a general counter-offensive against Italian East Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Pope Pius IV reopens the Council of Trent for its third and final session. (1562)
On January 18, 1562: Pope Pius IV reopens the Council of Trent for its third and final session. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: The first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. (1943)
On January 18, 1943: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: The first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discover
On This Day: King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV,... (1486)
On January 18, 1486: King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV, uniting the House of Lancaster and the House of York. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: First Balkan War: A Greek flotilla defeats the Ottoman Navy in the Naval Battle... (1913)
On January 18, 1913: First Balkan War: A Greek flotilla defeats the Ottoman Navy in the Naval Battle of Lemnos, securing the islands of the Northern Aegean Sea for Greece. This historical event can s
On This Day: Second Nagorno-Karabakh War: An armistice agreement is signed by Armenia,... (2020)
On November 9, 2020: Second Nagorno-Karabakh War: An armistice agreement is signed by Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursu