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: The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures... (1517)
On January 22, 1517: The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Egypt at the Battle of Ridaniya. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: War on Drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United... (1999)
On January 21, 1999: War on Drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United States Coast Guard intercepts a ship with over 4,300 kilograms (9,500 lb) of cocaine on board. This
On This Day: Bloody Sunday in Saint Petersburg, beginning of the 1905 revolution. (1905)
On January 22, 1905: Bloody Sunday in Saint Petersburg, beginning of the 1905 revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: Edward VII is proclaimed King of the United Kingdom after the death of his... (1901)
On January 22, 1901: Edward VII is proclaimed King of the United Kingdom after the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the... (871)
On January 22, 871: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the Danelaw Vikings at Basing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: The Élysée Treaty of cooperation between France and West Germany is signed by... (1963)
On January 22, 1963: The Élysée Treaty of cooperation between France and West Germany is signed by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: The Battle of Rorke's Drift, also during the Anglo-Zulu War and just some 15 km... (1879)
On January 22, 1879: The Battle of Rorke's Drift, also during the Anglo-Zulu War and just some 15 km (9.3 mi) away from Isandlwana, results in a British victory. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Signing of the Paris Peace Accords which ends the Cambodian-Vietnamese War. (1991)
On October 23, 1991: Signing of the Paris Peace Accords which ends the Cambodian-Vietnamese War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a brok
On This Day: Ramsay MacDonald becomes the first Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. (1924)
On January 22, 1924: Ramsay MacDonald becomes the first Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: World War II: Australian and American forces defeat Japanese army and navy units... (1943)
On January 22, 1943: World War II: Australian and American forces defeat Japanese army and navy units in the bitterly fought Battle of Buna-Gona. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: War against the Islamic State: Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana... (2017)
On October 23, 2017: War against the Islamic State: Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana declares the end of the Siege of Marawi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Using crossbows, Song dynasty troops soundly defeat a war elephant corps of the... (971)
On January 23, 971: Using crossbows, Song dynasty troops soundly defeat a war elephant corps of the Southern Han at Shao. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons are burned alive by... (1999)
On January 22, 1999: Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons are burned alive by radical Hindus while sleeping in their car in Eastern India. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: World War II: British and Commonwealth troops capture Tobruk from Italian forces... (1941)
On January 22, 1941: World War II: British and Commonwealth troops capture Tobruk from Italian forces during Operation Compass. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: World War II: The Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio and... (1944)
On January 22, 1944: World War II: The Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio and Nettuno, Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: The space shuttle Discovery launches on STS-42 carrying... (1992)
On January 22, 1992: Space Shuttle program: The space shuttle Discovery launches on STS-42 carrying Dr. Roberta Bondar, who becomes the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist in space. This h
On This Day: American entry into World War I: President Woodrow Wilson of the still-neutral... (1917)
On January 22, 1917: American entry into World War I: President Woodrow Wilson of the still-neutral United States calls for "peace without victory" in Europe. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: World War II: Troops of the British Eighth Army capture Tripoli in Libya from... (1943)
On January 23, 1943: World War II: Troops of the British Eighth Army capture Tripoli in Libya from the German-Italian Panzer Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Second Boer War: The Battle of Spion Kop between the forces of the South African... (1900)
On January 23, 1900: Second Boer War: The Battle of Spion Kop between the forces of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State and British forces ends in a British defeat. This historical e
On This Day: The St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a royal charter by Queen... (1899)
On April 18, 1899: The St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and it
On This Day: The episcopal seat is moved from Nousiainen to Koroinen (located near the... (1229)
On January 23, 1229: The episcopal seat is moved from Nousiainen to Koroinen (located near the current centre of Turku) by the permission of Pope Gregory IX. The date is starting to be considered as t
On This Day: The Deccan Sultanates defeat Rama Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire at the Battle... (1565)
On January 23, 1565: The Deccan Sultanates defeat Rama Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire at the Battle of Talikota, resulting in over 100,000 casualties and the destruction of the capital Vijayanagara.
On This Day: King Mswati III of Swaziland announces that his country's name will change to... (2018)
On April 18, 2018: King Mswati III of Swaziland announces that his country's name will change to Eswatini. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collide in mid-air over... (2022)
On November 12, 2022: A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collide in mid-air over Dallas Executive Airport during an airshow, killing six. This historical event can serve as a pow