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: Battle of Tangier: a Portuguese expeditionary force initiates a failed attempt... (1437)
On September 13, 1437: Battle of Tangier: a Portuguese expeditionary force initiates a failed attempt to seize the Moroccan citadel of Tangier. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Mexican-American War: Six teenage military cadets known as Niños Héroes die... (1847)
On September 13, 1847: Mexican-American War: Six teenage military cadets known as Niños Héroes die defending Chapultepec Castle in the Battle of Chapultepec. American troops under General Winfield Sco
On This Day: John Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr... (1555)
On February 4, 1555: John Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr under Mary I of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Philippine-American War begins when four Filipino soldiers enter the... (1899)
On February 4, 1899: The Philippine-American War begins when four Filipino soldiers enter the "American Zone" in Manila, igniting the Battle of Manila. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several... (2014)
On September 12, 2014: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several injured, in the Church run by Nigeria's, T. B. Joshua. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: Santo Tomas Internment Camp is liberated from Japanese authority. (1945)
On February 4, 1945: World War II: Santo Tomas Internment Camp is liberated from Japanese authority. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and li
On This Day: John Marshall is sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States. (1801)
On February 4, 1801: John Marshall is sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness
On This Day: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. (1993)
On September 12, 1993: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it w
On This Day: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories... (585 BC)
On September 13, 585 BC: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Sabines, and the surrender of Collatia. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Anglo-Egyptian War: The Battle of Tel el-Kebir is fought. (1882)
On September 13, 1882: Anglo-Egyptian War: The Battle of Tel el-Kebir is fought. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. C
On This Day: World War II: Kharkiv is liberated by the Soviet Red Army for the second time... (1943)
On August 23, 1943: World War II: Kharkiv is liberated by the Soviet Red Army for the second time after the Battle of Kursk. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: World War II: Beginning of the Battle of Stalingrad. (1942)
On August 23, 1942: World War II: Beginning of the Battle of Stalingrad. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: Jack Kilby demonstrates the first working integrated circuit while working at... (1958)
On September 12, 1958: Jack Kilby demonstrates the first working integrated circuit while working at Texas Instruments. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: The French legislature abolishes slavery throughout all territories of the... (1794)
On February 4, 1794: The French legislature abolishes slavery throughout all territories of the French First Republic. It would be reestablished in the French West Indies in 1802. This historical eve
On This Day: Coronation of Mieszko II Lambert as king of Poland. (1025)
On December 25, 1025: Coronation of Mieszko II Lambert as king of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh
On This Day: World War II: The liberation of Yugoslavia from Axis occupation continues.... (1944)
On September 12, 1944: World War II: The liberation of Yugoslavia from Axis occupation continues. Bajina Bašta in western Serbia is among the liberated cities. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica; it turns towards Mexico's Yucatán... (1988)
On September 12, 1988: Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica; it turns towards Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula two days later, causing an estimated $5 billion in damage. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Battle of Marathon: The conventionally accepted date for the Battle of Marathon.... (490 BC)
On September 12, 490 BC: Battle of Marathon: The conventionally accepted date for the Battle of Marathon. The Athenians and their Plataean allies defeat the first Persian invasion force of Greece. Th
On This Day: The Austro-Prussian War ends with the Treaty of Prague. (1866)
On August 23, 1866: The Austro-Prussian War ends with the Treaty of Prague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us
On This Day: Battle of North Point: an American detachment halts the British land advance to... (1814)
On September 12, 1814: Battle of North Point: an American detachment halts the British land advance to Baltimore in the War of 1812. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Northwest Indian War: General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and a 300 man detachment... (1793)
On December 25, 1793: Northwest Indian War: General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and a 300 man detachment identify the site of St. Clair's 1791 defeat by the large number of unburied human remains at modern Fo
On This Day: The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First... (1839)
On August 23, 1839: The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First Opium War with Qing China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: King Leopold II of Belgium establishes the Congo as a personal possession. (1885)
On February 5, 1885: King Leopold II of Belgium establishes the Congo as a personal possession. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact
On This Day: World War II: First day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge during the Guadalcanal... (1942)
On September 12, 1942: World War II: First day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge during the Guadalcanal Campaign. U.S. Marines protecting Henderson Field are attacked by Imperial Japanese Army troops. T