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Faith for blessing, positive confession, abundant life.
Key question: “How does this promise God's blessing and abundance?”
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On May 21, 1939: The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On May 8, 1450: Kentishmen revolt against King Henry VI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching abou
On May 9, 1980: In Florida, United States, Liberian freighter MV Summit Venture collides with the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay, making a 430-meter (1,400 ft) section of the southbound span co
On May 10, 1865: American Civil War: In Kentucky, Union soldiers ambush and mortally wound Confederate raider William Quantrill, who lingers until his death on June 6. This historical event can serve
On May 8, 1360: Treaty of Brétigny drafted between King Edward III of England and King John II of France (the Good). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On May 8, 1788: King Louis XVI of France attempts to impose the reforms of Étienne Charles de Loménie de Brienne by abolishing the parlements. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On May 8, 1942: World War II: The German 11th Army begins Operation Trappenjagd (Bustard Hunt) and destroys the bridgehead of the three Soviet armies defending the Kerch Peninsula. This historical ev
On May 9, 1992: Armenian forces capture Shusha, marking a major turning point in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On May 8, 589: Reccared I opens the Third Council of Toledo, marking the entry of Visigothic Spain into the Catholic Church. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On May 8, 1846: Mexican-American War: American forces led by Zachary Taylor defeat a Mexican force north of the Rio Grande in the first major battle of the war. This historical event can serve as a p
On May 8, 1902: In Martinique, Mount Pelée erupts, destroying the town of Saint-Pierre and killing over 30,000 people. Only a handful of residents survive the blast. This historical event can serve a
On May 9, 1955: Cold War: West Germany joins NATO. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachin
On May 8, 1942: World War II: Gunners of the Ceylon Garrison Artillery on Horsburgh Island in the Cocos Islands rebel in the Cocos Islands Mutiny. Their mutiny is crushed and three of them are execute
On May 8, 1941: World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches a bombing raid on Nottingham and Derby. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compass
On May 10, 1688: King Narai nominates Phetracha as regent, leading to the revolution of 1688 in which Phetracha becomes king of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On May 10, 1768: Rioting occurs in London after John Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article for The North Briton severely criticising King George III. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On May 8, 1919: Edward George Honey proposes the idea of a moment of silence to commemorate the Armistice of 11 November 1918 which ended World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On May 9, 2018: Barisan Nasional, the coalition that had governed Malaysia since the country's independence in 1957, suffer an historic defeat in the 2018 Malaysian general election. This historical
On May 10, 1775: American Revolutionary War: The Second Continental Congress takes place in Philadelphia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On May 10, 1775: American Revolutionary War: A small Colonial militia led by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold captures Fort Ticonderoga. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On May 10, 1857: Indian Rebellion of 1857: In India, the first war of Independence begins. Sepoys mutiny against their commanding officers at Meerut. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On May 10, 1837: Panic of 1837: New York City banks suspend the payment of specie, triggering a national banking crisis and an economic depression whose severity was not surpassed until the Great Depr
On May 10, 1922: The United States annexes the Kingman Reef. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching
On November 28, 1914: World War I: Following a war-induced closure in July, the New York Stock Exchange re-opens for bond trading. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab