Wesleyan/Methodist Illustrations
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On This Day: A celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described as an aerial... (1561)
On April 14, 1561: A celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described as an aerial battle. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: Simón Bolívar declares the independence of Gran Colombia in Angostura (now... (1819)
On December 17, 1819: Simón Bolívar declares the independence of Gran Colombia in Angostura (now Ciudad Bolívar in Venezuela). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Ugyen Wangchuck is crowned first King of Bhutan. (1907)
On December 17, 1907: Ugyen Wangchuck is crowned first King of Bhutan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when
On This Day: Indian revolutionary Rajendra Lahiri is hanged in Gonda jail, Uttar Pradesh,... (1927)
On December 17, 1927: Indian revolutionary Rajendra Lahiri is hanged in Gonda jail, Uttar Pradesh, India, two days before the scheduled date. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The American Civil Rights Congress delivers "We Charge Genocide" to the United... (1951)
On December 17, 1951: The American Civil Rights Congress delivers "We Charge Genocide" to the United Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for j
On This Day: Romanian Revolution: Protests continue in Timișoara, Romania, with rioters... (1989)
On December 17, 1989: Romanian Revolution: Protests continue in Timișoara, Romania, with rioters breaking into the Romanian Communist Party's District Committee building and attempting to set it on fi
On This Day: Kenya declares independence from Great Britain. (1963)
On December 12, 1963: Kenya declares independence from Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it whe
On This Day: Sex work rights activists establish December 17 (or "D17") as International Day... (2003)
On December 17, 2003: Sex work rights activists establish December 17 (or "D17") as International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers to memorialize victims of a serial killer who targeted prostit
On This Day: The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving, marking the recent victory... (1777)
On December 18, 1777: The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving, marking the recent victory by the American rebels over British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga in October. This historical
On This Day: The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring... (2005)
On December 18, 2005: The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The Battle of Dreux takes place during the French Wars of Religion. (1562)
On December 19, 1562: The Battle of Dreux takes place during the French Wars of Religion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: Peninsular War: The Siege of Zaragoza begins. (1808)
On December 20, 1808: Peninsular War: The Siege of Zaragoza begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On This Day: Captain America Comics #1, containing the first appearance of the superhero... (1940)
On December 20, 1940: Captain America Comics #1, containing the first appearance of the superhero Captain America, is published. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: World War II: Japanese air forces bomb Calcutta, India. (1942)
On December 20, 1942: World War II: Japanese air forces bomb Calcutta, India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
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
On This Day: Vietnam War: The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, popularly known as... (1960)
On December 20, 1960: Vietnam War: The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, popularly known as the Viet Cong, is formally established in Tân Lập village, present day Tây Ninh province. This hi
On This Day: In the worst peacetime sea disaster, the passenger ferry Doña Paz sinks after... (1987)
On December 20, 1987: In the worst peacetime sea disaster, the passenger ferry Doña Paz sinks after colliding with the oil tanker MT Vector in the Tablas Strait of the Philippines, killing an estimate
On This Day: A gang of thieves steal £26.5 million worth of currency from the Donegall Square... (2004)
On December 20, 2004: A gang of thieves steal £26.5 million worth of currency from the Donegall Square West headquarters of Northern Bank in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, one of the large
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: In the Siege of Paris, Prussia wins the Battle of St.... (1871)
On January 19, 1871: Franco-Prussian War: In the Siege of Paris, Prussia wins the Battle of St. Quentin. Meanwhile, the French attempt to break the siege in the Battle of Buzenval will end unsuccessfu
On This Day: The Battle of Linuesa is fought in the context of the Spanish Reconquista... (1361)
On December 21, 1361: The Battle of Linuesa is fought in the context of the Spanish Reconquista between the forces of the Emirate of Granada and the combined army of the Kingdom of Castile and of Jaén
On This Day: United Kingdom and Nepal formally sign an agreement of friendship, called the... (1923)
On December 21, 1923: United Kingdom and Nepal formally sign an agreement of friendship, called the Nepal-Britain Treaty of 1923, which superseded the Treaty of Sugauli signed in 1816. This historica
On This Day: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world's first full-length animated feature,... (1937)
On December 21, 1937: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world's first full-length animated feature, premieres at the Carthay Circle Theatre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Ottoman wars in Europe: Siege of Belgrade: John Hunyadi, Regent of the Kingdom... (1456)
On July 22, 1456: Ottoman wars in Europe: Siege of Belgrade: John Hunyadi, Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, defeats Mehmet II of the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Berengar I is elected as king of Italy by the lords of Lombardy. He is crowned... (887)
On December 26, 887: Berengar I is elected as king of Italy by the lords of Lombardy. He is crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy at Pavia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu