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: World War II: French Resistance coup in Algiers, in which 400 civilian French... (1942)
On November 8, 1942: World War II: French Resistance coup in Algiers, in which 400 civilian French patriots neutralize Vichyist XIXth Army Corps after 15 hours of fighting, and arrest several Vichyist
On This Day: Former Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke becomes the first African... (1966)
On November 8, 1966: Former Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke becomes the first African American elected to the United States Senate since Reconstruction. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: Republican Revolution: On the night of the 1994 United States midterm elections,... (1994)
On November 8, 1994: Republican Revolution: On the night of the 1994 United States midterm elections, Republicans make historic electoral gains by securing massive majorities in both houses of Congres
On This Day: Premiere performance of The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in Saint... (1892)
On December 18, 1892: Premiere performance of The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: The Treaty of Aberconwy, a humiliating settlement forced on Llywelyn ap Gruffudd... (1277)
On November 9, 1277: The Treaty of Aberconwy, a humiliating settlement forced on Llywelyn ap Gruffudd by King Edward I of England, brings a temporary end to the Welsh Wars. This historical event can
On This Day: Trần Duệ Tông succeeds his brother Trần Nghệ Tông as King of Vietnam. (1372)
On November 9, 1372: Trần Duệ Tông succeeds his brother Trần Nghệ Tông as King of Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Con
On This Day: American Civil War: Union General Ambrose Burnside assumes command of the Army... (1862)
On November 9, 1862: American Civil War: Union General Ambrose Burnside assumes command of the Army of the Potomac, after George B. McClellan is removed. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: In the Battle of Fishdam Ford a force of British and... (1780)
On November 9, 1780: American Revolutionary War: In the Battle of Fishdam Ford a force of British and Loyalist troops fail in a surprise attack against the South Carolina Patriot militia under Brigadi
On This Day: Spain, France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Seville. (1729)
On November 9, 1729: Spain, France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Seville. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consid
On This Day: A major earthquake strikes Zagreb and destroys many buildings, including Zagreb... (1880)
On November 9, 1880: A major earthquake strikes Zagreb and destroys many buildings, including Zagreb Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. (1887)
On November 9, 1887: The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Cons
On This Day: Warsaw is awarded the Virtuti Militari by the Polish government-in-exile. (1940)
On November 9, 1940: Warsaw is awarded the Virtuti Militari by the Polish government-in-exile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Japanese prime minister Eisaku Satō becomes the first post-World War II sitting... (1965)
On August 19, 1965: Japanese prime minister Eisaku Satō becomes the first post-World War II sitting prime minister to visit Okinawa Prefecture. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Cambodia gains independence from France. (1953)
On November 9, 1953: Cambodia gains independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preach
On This Day: Cold War: Fall of the Berlin Wall: East Germany opens checkpoints in the Berlin... (1989)
On November 9, 1989: Cold War: Fall of the Berlin Wall: East Germany opens checkpoints in the Berlin Wall, allowing its citizens to travel to West Berlin. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Cold War: Nuclear false alarm: The NORAD computers and the Alternate National... (1979)
On November 9, 1979: Cold War: Nuclear false alarm: The NORAD computers and the Alternate National Military Command Center in Fort Ritchie, Maryland, detect a purported massive Soviet nuclear strike.
On This Day: Capital punishment in the United Kingdom, already abolished for murder, is... (1998)
On November 9, 1998: Capital punishment in the United Kingdom, already abolished for murder, is completely abolished for all remaining capital offences. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java,... (1293)
On November 10, 1293: Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java, taking the throne name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of the Heligoland Bight, the first major air battle of... (1939)
On December 18, 1939: World War II: The Battle of the Heligoland Bight, the first major air battle of the war, takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God
On This Day: The Great Swamp Fight, a pivotal battle in King Philip's War, gives the English... (1675)
On December 19, 1675: The Great Swamp Fight, a pivotal battle in King Philip's War, gives the English settlers a bitterly won victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Third Anglo-Dutch War: As provided in the Treaty of Westminster, Netherlands... (1674)
On November 10, 1674: Third Anglo-Dutch War: As provided in the Treaty of Westminster, Netherlands cedes New Netherland to England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Cardinal Jacques Fournier, a Cistercian monk, is elected Pope Benedict XII. (1334)
On December 20, 1334: Cardinal Jacques Fournier, a Cistercian monk, is elected Pope Benedict XII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve
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
On This Day: Syrian civil war: The Battle of Ras al-Ayn resumes between the People's... (2013)
On July 16, 2013: Syrian civil war: The Battle of Ras al-Ayn resumes between the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Islamist forces, beginning the Rojava-Islamist conflict. This historical event can