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: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. (2006)
On June 5, 2006: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation
On This Day: Tropical Storm Allison makes landfall on the upper-Texas coastline as a strong... (2001)
On June 5, 2001: Tropical Storm Allison makes landfall on the upper-Texas coastline as a strong tropical storm and dumps large amounts of rain over Houston. The storm causes $5.5 billion in damages, m
On This Day: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes... (913)
On June 6, 913: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes nominal ruler of the Byzantine Empire under the regency of a seven-man council headed by Patriarch Nich
On This Day: Swedish regent Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden and, marking a symbolic end... (1523)
On June 6, 1523: Swedish regent Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden and, marking a symbolic end to the Kalmar Union, 6 June is designated the country's national day. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks,... (1953)
On July 26, 1953: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks, thus beginning the Cuban Revolution. The movement took the name of the date: 26th of July Movement This
On This Day: World War II: HMS Vestal is the last British Royal Navy ship to be sunk in the... (1945)
On July 26, 1945: World War II: HMS Vestal is the last British Royal Navy ship to be sunk in the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily. (1130)
On December 25, 1130: Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On This Day: World War I: The Fifth Battle of Ypres begins. (1918)
On September 28, 1918: World War I: The Fifth Battle of Ypres begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usi
On This Day: The Bohemian King Frederick I flees Prague to Wroclaw one day after the defeat... (1620)
On November 9, 1620: The Bohemian King Frederick I flees Prague to Wroclaw one day after the defeat of his troops in the Battle of White Mountain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Charles Lindbergh makes his Des Moines speech accusing the British, Jews and... (1941)
On September 11, 1941: Charles Lindbergh makes his Des Moines speech accusing the British, Jews and FDR's administration of conspiring for war with Germany. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: Odoacer, chieftain of the Germanic tribes (Herulic - Scirian foederati), is... (476)
On August 23, 476: Odoacer, chieftain of the Germanic tribes (Herulic - Scirian foederati), is proclaimed rex Italiae ("King of Italy") by his troops. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the first visit of a pope to... (1968)
On August 22, 1968: Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the first visit of a pope to Latin America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Cer ends as the first Allied victory in the war. (1914)
On August 24, 1914: World War I: The Battle of Cer ends as the first Allied victory in the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discov
On This Day: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River... (1782)
On August 23, 1782: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River settlements on the Mosquito Coast from the Spanish. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama Roy Moore is suspended after... (2003)
On August 22, 2003: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama Roy Moore is suspended after refusing to comply with a federal court order to remove a rock inscribed with the Ten Commandments from t
On This Day: Shooting of a Māori by an English sailor results in the opening of the Wanganui... (1847)
On April 16, 1847: Shooting of a Māori by an English sailor results in the opening of the Wanganui Campaign of the New Zealand Wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to... (2003)
On April 16, 2003: The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursu
On This Day: Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré... (2006)
On August 22, 2006: Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré conjecture in mathematics but refuses to accept the medal. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Siege of Jerusalem: The city surrenders to the Khwarazmiyya, ending Christian... (1244)
On August 23, 1244: Siege of Jerusalem: The city surrenders to the Khwarazmiyya, ending Christian control of the Jerusalem for the next 672 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Cold War: The Gaither Report calls for more American missiles and fallout... (1957)
On November 7, 1957: Cold War: The Gaither Report calls for more American missiles and fallout shelters. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western... (1600)
On August 23, 1600: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western Japanese clans loyal to Toyotomi Hideyori, leading to the destruction of Gifu Castle and serving as
On This Day: William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy is crowned king of England, at... (1066)
On December 25, 1066: William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy is crowned king of England, at Westminster Abbey, London. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: World War I: The Third Battle of Gaza ends, with British forces capturing Gaza... (1917)
On November 7, 1917: World War I: The Third Battle of Gaza ends, with British forces capturing Gaza from the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: War of the Spanish Succession: The French under Marshal Villars win a decisive... (1712)
On July 24, 1712: War of the Spanish Succession: The French under Marshal Villars win a decisive victory over Eugene of Savoy at Denain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat