Wesleyan/Methodist Illustrations
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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: Greco-Turkish War: The First Battle of İnönü, the first battle of the war,... (1921)
On January 9, 1921: Greco-Turkish War: The First Battle of İnönü, the first battle of the war, begins near Eskişehir in Anatolia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
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: Battle of Pliska: Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I is killed and his heir... (811)
On July 26, 811: Battle of Pliska: Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I is killed and his heir Staurakios is seriously wounded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: First day of the three-day Battle of Dervenakia, between the Ottoman Empire... (1822)
On July 26, 1822: First day of the three-day Battle of Dervenakia, between the Ottoman Empire force led by Mahmud Dramali Pasha and the Greek Revolutionary force led by Theodoros Kolokotronis. This h
On This Day: Rout of an alliance of Christian troops from Navarre and Léon against the... (920)
On July 26, 920: Rout of an alliance of Christian troops from Navarre and Léon against the Muslims at the Battle of Valdejunquera. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000... (1897)
On July 26, 1897: Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000 to begin a siege of the British garrison in the Malakand Agency of the North West Frontier Province of
On This Day: Edward George Honey proposes the idea of a moment of silence to commemorate the... (1919)
On May 8, 1919: Edward George Honey proposes the idea of a moment of silence to commemorate the Armistice of 11 November 1918 which ended World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle... (1364)
On July 28, 1364: Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle of Cascina. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr