Wesleyan/Methodist Illustrations
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On This Day: American Civil War: Union General Ambrose Burnside assumes command of the Army... (1862)
On November 9, 1862: American Civil War: Union General Ambrose Burnside assumes command of the Army of the Potomac, after George B. McClellan is removed. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: In the Battle of Fishdam Ford a force of British and... (1780)
On November 9, 1780: American Revolutionary War: In the Battle of Fishdam Ford a force of British and Loyalist troops fail in a surprise attack against the South Carolina Patriot militia under Brigadi
On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler orders the deportation of Danish Jews. (1943)
On September 18, 1943: World War II: Adolf Hitler orders the deportation of Danish Jews. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: A major earthquake strikes Zagreb and destroys many buildings, including Zagreb... (1880)
On November 9, 1880: A major earthquake strikes Zagreb and destroys many buildings, including Zagreb Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. (1887)
On November 9, 1887: The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Cons
On This Day: Warsaw is awarded the Virtuti Militari by the Polish government-in-exile. (1940)
On November 9, 1940: Warsaw is awarded the Virtuti Militari by the Polish government-in-exile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: The Tartu Peace Treaty is signed between Estonia and Russia. (1920)
On February 2, 1920: The Tartu Peace Treaty is signed between Estonia and Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consi
On This Day: Cambodia gains independence from France. (1953)
On November 9, 1953: Cambodia gains independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preach
On This Day: Cold War: Fall of the Berlin Wall: East Germany opens checkpoints in the Berlin... (1989)
On November 9, 1989: Cold War: Fall of the Berlin Wall: East Germany opens checkpoints in the Berlin Wall, allowing its citizens to travel to West Berlin. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Cold War: Nuclear false alarm: The NORAD computers and the Alternate National... (1979)
On November 9, 1979: Cold War: Nuclear false alarm: The NORAD computers and the Alternate National Military Command Center in Fort Ritchie, Maryland, detect a purported massive Soviet nuclear strike.
On This Day: World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi... (1939)
On September 18, 1939: World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi propaganda. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java,... (1293)
On November 10, 1293: Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java, taking the throne name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of the Heligoland Bight, the first major air battle of... (1939)
On December 18, 1939: World War II: The Battle of the Heligoland Bight, the first major air battle of the war, takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God
On This Day: The Great Swamp Fight, a pivotal battle in King Philip's War, gives the English... (1675)
On December 19, 1675: The Great Swamp Fight, a pivotal battle in King Philip's War, gives the English settlers a bitterly won victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd... (1921)
On September 18, 1921: Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd el-Krim proclaim the Republic of the Rif, in rebellion against the Sultan of Morocco and the Spani
On This Day: Cardinal Jacques Fournier, a Cistercian monk, is elected Pope Benedict XII. (1334)
On December 20, 1334: Cardinal Jacques Fournier, a Cistercian monk, is elected Pope Benedict XII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve
On This Day: The Indian National Congress promulgates the Purna Swaraj (the Declaration of... (1929)
On December 19, 1929: The Indian National Congress promulgates the Purna Swaraj (the Declaration of the Independence of India). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Major Henry Wirz, the superintendent of a prison camp in Andersonville, Georgia,... (1865)
On November 10, 1865: Major Henry Wirz, the superintendent of a prison camp in Andersonville, Georgia, is hanged, becoming one of only three American Civil War soldiers executed for war crimes. This
On This Day: The siege of Mantua ends after eight months when Count Dagobert Sigmund von... (1797)
On February 2, 1797: The siege of Mantua ends after eight months when Count Dagobert Sigmund von Wurmser surrenders the fortress of Mantua to Napoleon Bonaparte. The fall of Mantua secures French cont
On This Day: World War II: Germany invades Vichy France following French Admiral François... (1942)
On November 10, 1942: World War II: Germany invades Vichy France following French Admiral François Darlan's agreement to an armistice with the Allies in North Africa. This historical event can serve
On This Day: Armenia and Azerbaijan sign a ceasefire agreement, ending the Second... (2020)
On November 10, 2020: Armenia and Azerbaijan sign a ceasefire agreement, ending the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, and prompting protests in Armenia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: At Carnuntum, Emperor emeritus Diocletian confers with Galerius, Augustus of the... (308)
On November 11, 308: At Carnuntum, Emperor emeritus Diocletian confers with Galerius, Augustus of the East, and Maximianus, the recently returned former Augustus of the West, in an attempt to end the
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga begins between Confederate and... (1863)
On September 18, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga begins between Confederate and Union forces. It involves the second highest amount of casualties for any American Civil War battle
On This Day: French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed. (1759)
On September 18, 1759: French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even