Prosperity Gospel Illustrations
Faith for blessing, positive confession, abundant life.
Key question: โHow does this promise God's blessing and abundance?โ
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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: Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States... (2011)
On October 21, 2011: Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq will be complete by the end of the year. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Bolivia declares war on Chile, and Chile declares war on Peru, starting the War... (1879)
On April 5, 1879: Bolivia declares war on Chile, and Chile declares war on Peru, starting the War of the Pacific. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: North Korea launches its controversial Kwangmyลngsลng-2 satellite. The satellite... (2009)
On April 5, 2009: North Korea launches its controversial Kwangmyลngsลng-2 satellite. The satellite passed over mainland Japan, which prompted an immediate reaction from the United Nations Security Cou
On This Day: Carrie, the first novel by American author Stephen King, is published for the... (1974)
On April 5, 1974: Carrie, the first novel by American author Stephen King, is published for the first time with a print run of 30,000 copies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira. (1739)
On October 22, 1739: The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Con
On This Day: Spain declares war on Morocco. (1859)
On October 22, 1859: Spain declares war on Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: World War II: In the second firestorm raid on Germany, the British Royal Air... (1943)
On October 22, 1943: World War II: In the second firestorm raid on Germany, the British Royal Air Force conducts an air raid on the town of Kassel, killing 10,000 and rendering 150,000 homeless. This
On This Day: James Ussher's purported creation date of the world according to the Bible. (4004 BC)
On October 23, 4004 BC: James Ussher's purported creation date of the world according to the Bible. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fait
On This Day: The Synodus Palmaris, called by Gothic king Theoderic, absolves Pope Symmachus... (502)
On October 23, 502: The Synodus Palmaris, called by Gothic king Theoderic, absolves Pope Symmachus of all charges, thus ending the schism of Antipope Laurentius. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The First Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain convenes. (1707)
On October 23, 1707: The First Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain convenes. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Westport is the last significant engagement... (1864)
On October 23, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Westport is the last significant engagement west of the Mississippi River, ending in a Union victory. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: First Balkan War: The Battle of Kumanovo between the Serbian and Ottoman armies... (1912)
On October 23, 1912: First Balkan War: The Battle of Kumanovo between the Serbian and Ottoman armies begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. (1944)
On October 23, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker, a US bombing campaign against North Vietnam... (1972)
On October 23, 1972: Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker, a US bombing campaign against North Vietnam in response to its Easter Offensive, ends after five months. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: A gunfight breaks out between police officers and members of a religious cult in... (1982)
On October 23, 1982: A gunfight breaks out between police officers and members of a religious cult in Arizona. The shootout leaves two cultists dead and dozens of cultists and police officers injured.
On This Day: Second Chechen War: Chechen separatist terrorists seize the House of Culture... (2002)
On October 23, 2002: Second Chechen War: Chechen separatist terrorists seize the House of Culture theater in Moscow and take approximately 700 theater-goers hostage. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: During the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, the Flag of the... (1777)
On September 3, 1777: American Revolutionary War: During the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, the Flag of the United States is flown in battle for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: Peter III of Aragon becomes the King of Sicily. (1282)
On September 4, 1282: Peter III of Aragon becomes the King of Sicily. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when p
On This Day: In the Second Battle of Bedriacum, troops loyal to Vespasian defeat those of... (69)
On October 24, 69: In the Second Battle of Bedriacum, troops loyal to Vespasian defeat those of Emperor Vitellius. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: After defeating the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut and assassinating the... (1260)
On October 24, 1260: After defeating the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut and assassinating the previous Mamluk sultan, Qutuz, Baybars ascends to the Egyptian throne as the fourth sultan of the Maml
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: Largo Caballero forms a war cabinet to direct the republican... (1936)
On September 4, 1936: Spanish Civil War: Largo Caballero forms a war cabinet to direct the republican war effort. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: The Peace of Westphalia is signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War and... (1648)
On October 24, 1648: The Peace of Westphalia is signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War and the Eighty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: The Great Famine of Europe becomes so dire that even the king of England has... (1315)
On August 11, 1315: The Great Famine of Europe becomes so dire that even the king of England has difficulties buying bread for himself and his entourage. This historical event can serve as a powerful