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 United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on membership of the... (1975)
On June 5, 1975: The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on membership of the European Economic Community (EEC). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk,... (1708)
On September 11, 1708: Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the Great Northern War. The army is defeated nine months later in the Batt
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: Two police officers and a Brink's armored car guard are killed during an armed... (1981)
On October 20, 1981: Two police officers and a Brink's armored car guard are killed during an armed robbery carried out by members of the Black Liberation Army and Weather Underground in Nanuet, New Y
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: A Seljuk Turkish army successfully fights off the People's Crusade at the Battle... (1096)
On October 21, 1096: A Seljuk Turkish army successfully fights off the People's Crusade at the Battle of Civetot. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
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: World War II: The first kamikaze attack damages HMAS Australia as the Battle of... (1944)
On October 21, 1944: World War II: The first kamikaze attack damages HMAS Australia as the Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's c
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: The Battle of Ilava: The Hungarians defeat the Hussite army. (1431)
On November 9, 1431: The Battle of Ilava: The Hungarians defeat the Hussite army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
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: Moshe Dayan resigns from the Israeli government because of strong disagreements... (1979)
On October 21, 1979: Moshe Dayan resigns from the Israeli government because of strong disagreements with Prime Minister Menachem Begin over policy towards the Arabs. This historical event can serve
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: The Jaffna hospital massacre is carried out by Indian peacekeeping forces in Sri... (1987)
On October 21, 1987: The Jaffna hospital massacre is carried out by Indian peacekeeping forces in Sri Lanka, killing 70 Tamil patients, doctors and nurses. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: World War II: Germany invades Vichy France following French Admiral François... (1942)
On November 10, 1942: World War II: Germany invades Vichy France following French Admiral François Darlan's agreement to an armistice with the Allies in North Africa. This historical event can serve
On This Day: At Carnuntum, Emperor emeritus Diocletian confers with Galerius, Augustus of the... (308)
On November 11, 308: At Carnuntum, Emperor emeritus Diocletian confers with Galerius, Augustus of the East, and Maximianus, the recently returned former Augustus of the West, in an attempt to end the
On This Day: Battle of the Chesapeake in the American Revolutionary War: The British Navy is... (1781)
On September 5, 1781: Battle of the Chesapeake in the American Revolutionary War: The British Navy is repelled by the French Navy, contributing to the British surrender at Yorktown. This historical e
On This Day: Battle of Sobota: The Swedish Empire led by Charles X Gustav defeats the... (1655)
On August 23, 1655: Battle of Sobota: The Swedish Empire led by Charles X Gustav defeats the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
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: Treaty of Gulistan: The Russo-Persian War of 1804-1813 comes to a close with the... (1813)
On October 24, 1813: Treaty of Gulistan: The Russo-Persian War of 1804-1813 comes to a close with the signing of the Treaty of Gulistan, under which terms Qajar Iran agrees to cede the bulk of its Cau
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: First Balkan War: The Battle of Kirk Kilisse concludes with a Bulgarian victory... (1912)
On October 24, 1912: First Balkan War: The Battle of Kirk Kilisse concludes with a Bulgarian victory against the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: The Indian National Congress promulgates the Purna Swaraj (the Declaration of... (1929)
On December 19, 1929: The Indian National Congress promulgates the Purna Swaraj (the Declaration of the Independence of India). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about