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 International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for... (2002)
On July 1, 2002: The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Smoking in England is banned in all public indoor spaces. (2007)
On July 1, 2007: Smoking in England is banned in all public indoor spaces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On This Day: Merger Treaty: The European Community is formally created out of a merger... (1967)
On July 1, 1967: Merger Treaty: The European Community is formally created out of a merger between the Common Market, the European Coal and Steel Community, and the European Atomic Energy Commission.
On This Day: Independence of Rwanda and Burundi. (1962)
On July 1, 1962: Independence of Rwanda and Burundi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental... (1775)
On July 3, 1775: American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somaliland) gains its... (1960)
On July 1, 1960: The Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somaliland) gains its independence from Italy. Concurrently, it unites as scheduled with the five-day-old State of Somaliland (th
On This Day: World War I: U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs the Knox-Porter Resolution... (1921)
On July 2, 1921: World War I: U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs the Knox-Porter Resolution formally ending the war between the United States and Germany. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. (1991)
On July 1, 1991: Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: Ghana becomes a republic and Kwame Nkrumah becomes its first President as Queen... (1960)
On July 1, 1960: Ghana becomes a republic and Kwame Nkrumah becomes its first President as Queen Elizabeth II ceases to be its head of state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Battle of Adrianople: Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. (324)
On July 3, 324: Battle of Adrianople: Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: The Aden Emergency: The Battle of the Crater in which the British Argyll and... (1967)
On July 3, 1967: The Aden Emergency: The Battle of the Crater in which the British Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders retake the Crater district following the Arab Police mutiny. This historical event
On This Day: Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that... (987)
On July 3, 987: Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that would rule France until the French Revolution in 1792. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, massacre 360... (1778)
On July 3, 1778: American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, massacre 360 Patriot soldiers during the Battle of Wyoming. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: War of 1812: American forces capture Fort Erie from British troops in Upper... (1814)
On July 3, 1814: War of 1812: American forces capture Fort Erie from British troops in Upper Canada. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: The United States Air Force begins Operation Looking Glass, and over the next 30... (1961)
On February 3, 1961: The United States Air Force begins Operation Looking Glass, and over the next 30 years, a "Doomsday Plane" is always in the air, with the capability of taking direct control of th
On This Day: A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American... (1898)
On July 3, 1898: A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: Pactum Sicardi, a peace treaty between the Principality of Benevento and the... (836)
On July 4, 836: Pactum Sicardi, a peace treaty between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples, is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pu
On This Day: World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to... (1940)
On July 3, 1940: World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to ensure that it will not fall under German control. Of the four French battleships present, one is sunk, t
On This Day: Austro-Prussian War is decided at the Battle of Königgrätz, enabling Prussia to... (1866)
On July 3, 1866: Austro-Prussian War is decided at the Battle of Königgrätz, enabling Prussia to exclude Austria from German affairs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over... (1988)
On July 3, 1988: United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: US forces under George Clark capture Kaskaskia... (1778)
On July 4, 1778: American Revolutionary War: US forces under George Clark capture Kaskaskia during the Illinois campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: The "Indian Independence Bill" is presented before the British House of Commons,... (1947)
On July 4, 1947: The "Indian Independence Bill" is presented before the British House of Commons, proposing the independence of the Provinces of British India into two sovereign countries: India and P
On This Day: The Treaty of Lancaster, in which the Iroquois cede lands between the Allegheny... (1744)
On July 4, 1744: The Treaty of Lancaster, in which the Iroquois cede lands between the Allegheny Mountains and the Ohio River to the British colonies, was signed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This hist
On This Day: World War I: Germany declares war on Romania. (1916)
On August 28, 1916: World War I: Germany declares war on Romania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i