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 Kellogg-Briand Pact, renouncing war as an instrument of foreign policy, goes... (1929)
On July 24, 1929: The Kellogg-Briand Pact, renouncing war as an instrument of foreign policy, goes into effect (it is first signed in Paris on August 27, 1928, by most leading world powers). This his
On This Day: World War II: Ninety-nine civilians are hanged from lampposts and balconies by... (1944)
On June 9, 1944: World War II: Ninety-nine civilians are hanged from lampposts and balconies by German troops in Tulle, France, in reprisal for maquisards attacks. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The Treaty of Lausanne, settling the boundaries of modern Turkey, is signed in... (1923)
On July 24, 1923: The Treaty of Lausanne, settling the boundaries of modern Turkey, is signed in Switzerland by Greece, Bulgaria and other countries that fought in World War I. This historical event
On This Day: Dummer's War begins along the Maine-Massachusetts border. (1722)
On July 25, 1722: Dummer's War begins along the Maine-Massachusetts border. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: First Balkan War: The Ottomans lose the cities of Thessaloniki and Skopje. (1912)
On October 26, 1912: First Balkan War: The Ottomans lose the cities of Thessaloniki and Skopje. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discov
On This Day: Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Prince Louis, later King Louis VII of France, at... (1137)
On July 25, 1137: Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Prince Louis, later King Louis VII of France, at the Cathedral of Saint-André in Bordeaux. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV,... (1486)
On January 18, 1486: King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV, uniting the House of Lancaster and the House of York. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: World War I: The Paris Peace Conference opens in Versailles, France. (1919)
On January 18, 1919: World War I: The Paris Peace Conference opens in Versailles, France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken worl
On This Day: World War II: Operation Gomorrah begins: British and Canadian aeroplanes bomb... (1943)
On July 24, 1943: World War II: Operation Gomorrah begins: British and Canadian aeroplanes bomb Hamburg by night, and American planes bomb the city by day. By the end of the operation in November, 9,0
On This Day: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all... (1978)
On June 9, 1978: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: The Battle of Molinella: The first battle in Italy in which firearms are used... (1467)
On July 25, 1467: The Battle of Molinella: The first battle in Italy in which firearms are used extensively. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and
On This Day: Reconstruction: Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to... (1866)
On July 24, 1866: Reconstruction: Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to Congress following the American Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Georgian-Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Basian the Kingdom of Georgia defeats the... (1202)
On July 27, 1202: Georgian-Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Basian the Kingdom of Georgia defeats the Sultanate of Rum. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: End of a four-day-long Libyan-Egyptian War. (1977)
On July 24, 1977: End of a four-day-long Libyan-Egyptian War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it wh
On This Day: Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian force under Field Marshal Stepan Fyodorovich... (1757)
On August 30, 1757: Battle of Gross-Jägersdorf: Russian force under Field Marshal Stepan Fyodorovich Apraksin beats a smaller Prussian force commanded by Field Marshal Hans von Lehwaldt, during the Se
On This Day: Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Halidon Hill: The English win a... (1333)
On July 19, 1333: Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Halidon Hill: The English win a decisive victory over the Scots. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Pope Honorius III issues the bull Vineae Domini custodes in which he approves... (1225)
On June 10, 1225: Pope Honorius III issues the bull Vineae Domini custodes in which he approves the mission of Dominican friars to Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. (1132)
On July 24, 1132: Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the city of Girkê... (2012)
On July 24, 2012: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the city of Girkê Legê. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of... (1965)
On June 9, 1965: Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of Đồng Xoài, one of the largest battles in the war. This historical event can serv
On This Day: The English ship Sea Venture, en route to Virginia, is deliberately driven... (1609)
On July 25, 1609: The English ship Sea Venture, en route to Virginia, is deliberately driven ashore during a storm at Bermuda to prevent its sinking; the survivors go on to found a new colony there.
On This Day: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: The first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. (1943)
On January 18, 1943: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: The first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discover
On This Day: Wilhelm I of Germany is proclaimed Kaiser Wilhelm in the Hall of Mirrors of the... (1871)
On January 18, 1871: Wilhelm I of Germany is proclaimed Kaiser Wilhelm in the Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles (France) towards the end of the Franco-Prussian War. Wilhelm already had the t
On This Day: The Italian Duchy of Mirandola surrenders to the Pope. (1511)
On January 19, 1511: The Italian Duchy of Mirandola surrenders to the Pope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid