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 Battle of Oulart Hill takes place in Wexford, Ireland; Irish rebel leaders... (1798)
On May 27, 1798: The Battle of Oulart Hill takes place in Wexford, Ireland; Irish rebel leaders defeat and kill a detachment of militia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat...
On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims an "unlimited... (1941)
On May 27, 1941: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims an "unlimited national emergency". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh...
On This Day: World War II: Operation Market Garden results in the liberation of Eindhoven. (1944)
On September 18, 1944: World War II: Operation Market Garden results in the liberation of Eindhoven. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and li...
On This Day: A stampede at Shiloh Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, leads to the death... (1902)
On September 19, 1902: A stampede at Shiloh Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, leads to the death of 115 attendees. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the end...
On This Day: A solar eclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist... (585 BC)
On May 28, 585 BC: A solar eclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Cyaxares in the Battle of the Eclipse, leading to a truce. This is one...
On This Day: Battle of Legnano: The Lombard League defeats Emperor Frederick I. (1176)
On May 29, 1176: Battle of Legnano: The Lombard League defeats Emperor Frederick I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history...
On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many... (1956)
On November 3, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many members of banned non-Communist parties participate. János Kádár and Ferenc Münnich form a counter-gover...
On This Day: World War II: One thousand British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne,... (1942)
On May 30, 1942: World War II: One thousand British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne, Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug...
On This Day: Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British... (1902)
On May 31, 1902: Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursu...
On This Day: Battle of Poitiers: An English army under the command of Edward the Black Prince... (1356)
On September 19, 1356: Battle of Poitiers: An English army under the command of Edward the Black Prince defeats a French army and captures King John II. This historical event can serve as a powerful ...
On This Day: World War I: France and the British Empire declare war on the Ottoman Empire. (1914)
On November 5, 1914: World War I: France and the British Empire declare war on the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev...
On This Day: The arrival at Plymouth of Tāwhiao, King of Maoris, to claim the protection of... (1884)
On May 31, 1884: The arrival at Plymouth of Tāwhiao, King of Maoris, to claim the protection of Queen Victoria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi...
On This Day: War of 1812: U.S. President James Madison asks the Congress to declare war on... (1812)
On June 1, 1812: War of 1812: U.S. President James Madison asks the Congress to declare war on the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader...
On This Day: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty comes into effect. (1988)
On June 1, 1988: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty comes into effect. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consid...
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Hürtgen Forest begins. It will become the... (1944)
On September 19, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Hürtgen Forest begins. It will become the second-longest individual battle that the U.S. Army has ever fought. This historical event can serve as a ...
On This Day: The American Association for the Advancement of Science is created. (1848)
On September 20, 1848: The American Association for the Advancement of Science is created. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. ...
On This Day: Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma. (1854)
On September 20, 1854: Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ...
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Crete ends as Crete capitulates to Germany. (1941)
On June 1, 1941: World War II: The Battle of Crete ends as Crete capitulates to Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi...
On This Day: Pope Alexander VII appoints François de Laval vicar apostolic in New France. (1658)
On June 3, 1658: Pope Alexander VII appoints François de Laval vicar apostolic in New France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events ...
On This Day: King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his... (1802)
On June 4, 1802: King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia abdicates his throne in favor of his brother, Victor Emmanuel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead...
On This Day: LGBT rights activist Zak Kostopoulos is beaten to death on a busy street in... (2018)
On September 21, 2018: LGBT rights activist Zak Kostopoulos is beaten to death on a busy street in Athens This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness....
On This Day: American Civil War: The Second Battle of Petersburg begins. (1864)
On June 15, 1864: American Civil War: The Second Battle of Petersburg begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons...
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: Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais. (1808)
On September 14, 1808: Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi...