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: Arab-Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the... (637)
On October 30, 637: Arab-Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of the Iron Bridge. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how ...
On This Day: The Democratic Republic of Yemen unsuccessfully attempts to secede from the... (1994)
On May 21, 1994: The Democratic Republic of Yemen unsuccessfully attempts to secede from the Republic of Yemen; a war breaks out. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo...
On This Day: The All Saints' Flood devastates the Dutch coast. (1570)
On November 1, 1570: The All Saints' Flood devastates the Dutch coast. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider us...
On This Day: American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares... (1961)
On May 21, 1961: American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares martial law in an attempt to restore order after race riots break out. This historical event can serv...
On This Day: Battle of Famars during the Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition. (1793)
On May 23, 1793: Battle of Famars during the Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human disc...
On This Day: Civil rights movement: A jury in Birmingham, Alabama, convicts former Ku Klux... (2002)
On May 22, 2002: Civil rights movement: A jury in Birmingham, Alabama, convicts former Ku Klux Klan member Bobby Frank Cherry of the 1963 murder of four girls in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing....
On This Day: The Battle of Bembezi took place and was the most decisive battle won by the... (1893)
On November 1, 1893: The Battle of Bembezi took place and was the most decisive battle won by the British in the First Matabele War of 1893. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...
On This Day: World War I: The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) departed by ship in a single... (1914)
On November 1, 1914: World War I: The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) departed by ship in a single convoy from Albany, Western Australia bound for Egypt. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
On This Day: Prelude to the 2008 financial crisis: Northern Rock bank experiences the first... (2007)
On September 14, 2007: Prelude to the 2008 financial crisis: Northern Rock bank experiences the first bank run in the United Kingdom in 150 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On This Day: Portuguese and Brazilian diplomats sign the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, which has... (1825)
On August 29, 1825: Portuguese and Brazilian diplomats sign the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, which has Portugal recognise Brazilian independence, formally ending the Brazilian War of Independence. The tr...
On This Day: World War I: Tanks are used for the first time in battle, at the Battle of the... (1916)
On September 15, 1916: World War I: Tanks are used for the first time in battle, at the Battle of the Somme. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and...
On This Day: World War I: Allied troops break through the Bulgarian defenses on the... (1918)
On September 15, 1918: World War I: Allied troops break through the Bulgarian defenses on the Macedonian front. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t...
On This Day: World War II: The German Tenth Army reports that it can no longer contain the... (1943)
On September 16, 1943: World War II: The German Tenth Army reports that it can no longer contain the Allied bridgehead around Salerno. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio...
On This Day: World War I: The Siege of Przemyśl (present-day Poland) begins. (1914)
On September 16, 1914: World War I: The Siege of Przemyśl (present-day Poland) begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist...
On This Day: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United... (1801)
On May 10, 1801: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation ...
On This Day: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. (1940)
On May 10, 1940: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events ...
On This Day: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival,... (1743)
On May 12, 1743: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival, Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo...
On This Day: The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of... (1966)
On May 16, 1966: The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl...
On This Day: The Second Battle of Athenry takes place near Athenry during the Bruce campaign... (1316)
On August 10, 1316: The Second Battle of Athenry takes place near Athenry during the Bruce campaign in Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t...
On This Day: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. (1987)
On May 11, 1987: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve...
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin...
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th...
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's... (1863)
On May 12, 1863: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's XVII Corps turn the left wing of Confederate General John C. Pemberton's defensive line on Fourteen Mile C...
On This Day: Peace between Sweden and Russia in the Finnish War; the territory that will... (1809)
On September 17, 1809: Peace between Sweden and Russia in the Finnish War; the territory that will become Finland is ceded to Russia by the Treaty of Fredrikshamn. This historical event can serve as ...