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: Mursili II launches a campaign against the Kingdom of Azzi-Hayasa. (1312 BC)
On June 24, 1312 BC: Mursili II launches a campaign against the Kingdom of Azzi-Hayasa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consid...
On This Day: Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn... (1945)
On October 30, 1945: Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the baseball color line. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu...
On This Day: In Hollywood, the first Academy Awards ceremony takes place. (1929)
On May 16, 1929: In Hollywood, the first Academy Awards ceremony takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider usin...
On This Day: Battle of Arbedo between the duke of Milan and the Swiss cantons. (1422)
On June 30, 1422: Battle of Arbedo between the duke of Milan and the Swiss cantons. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history...
On This Day: Iraq War: In Fallujah, U.S. forces mistakenly shoot and kill eight Iraqi police... (2003)
On September 12, 2003: Iraq War: In Fallujah, U.S. forces mistakenly shoot and kill eight Iraqi police officers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works ...
On This Day: The Deluge: Khmelnytsky Uprising: The Battle of Berestechko ends with a Polish... (1651)
On June 30, 1651: The Deluge: Khmelnytsky Uprising: The Battle of Berestechko ends with a Polish victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through...
On This Day: World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium. (1940)
On May 17, 1940: World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using ...
On This Day: Battle of Rovine: The Wallachians defeat an invading Ottoman army. (1395)
On May 17, 1395: Battle of Rovine: The Wallachians defeat an invading Ottoman army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history...
On This Day: Anne of Denmark is crowned Queen of Scotland. (1590)
On May 17, 1590: Anne of Denmark is crowned Queen of Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin...
On This Day: Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago sign the Treaty of... (1973)
On July 4, 1973: Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago sign the Treaty of Chaguaramas in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago establishing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It replaces the C...
On This Day: The United Kingdom proclaims a protectorate over Tonga. (1900)
On May 18, 1900: The United Kingdom proclaims a protectorate over Tonga. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it whe...
On This Day: An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over... (1889)
On May 11, 1889: An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over $28,000 and the award of two Medals of Honor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust...
On This Day: Second Boer War: British troops relieve Mafeking. (1900)
On May 19, 1900: Second Boer War: British troops relieve Mafeking. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea...
On This Day: John II of Castile defeats the Infantes of Aragon at the First Battle of Olmedo. (1445)
On May 19, 1445: John II of Castile defeats the Infantes of Aragon at the First Battle of Olmedo. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human disc...
On This Day: The first American saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, is canonized by Pope Paul VI. (1975)
On September 14, 1975: The first American saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, is canonized by Pope Paul VI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human di...
On This Day: The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern... (1966)
On May 21, 1966: The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug...
On This Day: Kurt Eisner overthrows the Wittelsbach dynasty in the Kingdom of Bavaria. (1918)
On November 7, 1918: Kurt Eisner overthrows the Wittelsbach dynasty in the Kingdom of Bavaria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact....
On This Day: Anti-Jewish legislation in prewar Nazi Germany closes the last remaining Jewish... (1939)
On July 6, 1939: Anti-Jewish legislation in prewar Nazi Germany closes the last remaining Jewish enterprises. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr...
On This Day: Lawrence, Kansas is captured and burned by pro-slavery forces. (1856)
On May 21, 1856: Lawrence, Kansas is captured and burned by pro-slavery forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in G...
On This Day: The Ottoman Empire signs the Treaty of Adrianople with Russia, thus ending the... (1829)
On September 14, 1829: The Ottoman Empire signs the Treaty of Adrianople with Russia, thus ending the Russo-Turkish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pu...
On This Day: The Second Battle of Athenry takes place near Athenry during the Bruce campaign... (1316)
On August 10, 1316: The Second Battle of Athenry takes place near Athenry during the Bruce campaign in Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t...
On This Day: Margaret Thatcher holds her controversial Sermon on the Mound before the General... (1988)
On May 21, 1988: Margaret Thatcher holds her controversial Sermon on the Mound before the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
On This Day: Arab-Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the... (637)
On October 30, 637: Arab-Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of the Iron Bridge. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how ...
On This Day: Edward the Confessor's Romanesque monastic church at Westminster Abbey is... (1065)
On December 28, 1065: Edward the Confessor's Romanesque monastic church at Westminster Abbey is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring natur...