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 Black July anti-Tamil riots begin in Sri Lanka, killing between 400 and... (1983)
On July 24, 1983: The Black July anti-Tamil riots begin in Sri Lanka, killing between 400 and 3,000. Black July is generally regarded as the beginning of the Sri Lankan Civil War. This historical eve
On This Day: The naval Battle of Algeciras takes place in the context of the Spanish... (1278)
On July 25, 1278: The naval Battle of Algeciras takes place in the context of the Spanish Reconquista resulting in a victory for the Emirate of Granada and the Maranid Dynasty over the Kingdom of Cast
On This Day: Spanish-American War: The American invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico begins,... (1898)
On July 25, 1898: Spanish-American War: The American invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico begins, as United States Army troops under General Nelson A. Miles land and secure the port at Guánica. This
On This Day: The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the... (864)
On July 25, 864: The Edict of Pistres of Charles the Bald orders defensive measures against the Vikings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and i
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: 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: Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a numerically superior Ottoman army under Mustafa... (1799)
On July 25, 1799: Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a numerically superior Ottoman army under Mustafa Pasha at the Battle of Abukir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after defeating... (2019)
On July 24, 2019: Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after defeating Jeremy Hunt in a leadership contest, succeeding Theresa May. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: Benito Mussolini is forced out of office by the King (encouraged... (1943)
On July 25, 1943: World War II: Benito Mussolini is forced out of office by the King (encouraged by the Grand Council of Fascism) and is replaced by Pietro Badoglio. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The war's last action, the Siege of Cuddalore, is... (1783)
On July 25, 1783: American Revolutionary War: The war's last action, the Siege of Cuddalore, is ended by a preliminary peace agreement. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The Saint James Church massacre occurs in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa. (1993)
On July 25, 1993: The Saint James Church massacre occurs in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith t
On This Day: Louis Blériot makes the first flight across the English Channel in a... (1909)
On July 25, 1909: Louis Blériot makes the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air machine from Calais to Dover, England, United Kingdom in 37 minutes. This historical event can
On This Day: French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara... (1759)
On July 25, 1759: French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese... (1894)
On July 25, 1894: The First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese warship. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human di
On This Day: Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating... (1969)
On July 25, 1969: Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating that the United States now expects its Asian allies to take care of their own military defense. This is
On This Day: Cold War: In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an... (1961)
On July 25, 1961: Cold War: In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an attack on NATO. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: World War II: Operation Spring near Caen is one of the bloodiest days for the... (1944)
On July 25, 1944: World War II: Operation Spring near Caen is one of the bloodiest days for the First Canadian Army during the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Israel and Jordan sign the Washington Declaration, that formally ends the state... (1994)
On July 25, 1994: Israel and Jordan sign the Washington Declaration, that formally ends the state of war that had existed between the nations since 1948. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: In accord with the Egypt-Israel peace treaty, Israel begins its withdrawal from... (1979)
On July 25, 1979: In accord with the Egypt-Israel peace treaty, Israel begins its withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the purs
On This Day: French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces... (1758)
On July 26, 1758: French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces defeating the French and taking control of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Krishnadevaraya ascends to the throne as Emperor of Vijayanagara, marking the... (1509)
On July 26, 1509: Krishnadevaraya ascends to the throne as Emperor of Vijayanagara, marking the beginning of the regeneration of the Vijayanagara Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Plakkaat van Verlatinghe (Act of Abjuration): The northern Low Countries declare... (1581)
On July 26, 1581: Plakkaat van Verlatinghe (Act of Abjuration): The northern Low Countries declare their independence from the Spanish king, Philip II. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: Henry VII is recognized King of the Romans (Holy Roman Emperor) by Pope Clement... (1309)
On July 26, 1309: Henry VII is recognized King of the Romans (Holy Roman Emperor) by Pope Clement V. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: Mexican Revolution: Mexicali is captured by the Mexican Liberal Party, igniting... (1911)
On January 29, 1911: Mexican Revolution: Mexicali is captured by the Mexican Liberal Party, igniting the Magonista rebellion of 1911. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration