Wesleyan/Methodist Illustrations
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On This Day: Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the... (1948)
On June 9, 1948: Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the UNESCO. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: A Varig Boeing 707-323C freighter, flown by the same commander as Flight 820,... (1979)
On January 30, 1979: A Varig Boeing 707-323C freighter, flown by the same commander as Flight 820, disappears over the Pacific Ocean 30 minutes after taking off from Tokyo. This historical event can
On This Day: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and... (1861)
On January 19, 1861: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama in declaring secession from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in... (1945)
On January 30, 1945: World War II: The Wilhelm Gustloff, overfilled with German refugees, sinks in the Baltic Sea after being torpedoed by a Soviet submarine, killing approximately 9,500 people. This
On This Day: Gulf War: Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province. (1990)
On August 28, 1990: Gulf War: Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
On This Day: World War I: An armistice between Russia and the Central Powers is signed. (1917)
On December 15, 1917: World War I: An armistice between Russia and the Central Powers is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a brok
On This Day: World War I: The Second Battle of the Marne begins near the River Marne with a... (1918)
On July 15, 1918: World War I: The Second Battle of the Marne begins near the River Marne with a German attack. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana. (1966)
On May 26, 1966: British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when
On This Day: Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades. (314)
On January 31, 314: Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: In the United States, Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s home... (1956)
On January 30, 1956: In the United States, Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s home is bombed in retaliation for the Montgomery bus boycott. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: World War II: a single-engine UC-64A Norseman aeroplane carrying United States... (1944)
On December 15, 1944: World War II: a single-engine UC-64A Norseman aeroplane carrying United States Army Air Forces Major Glenn Miller is lost in a flight over the English Channel. This historical e
On This Day: Lajos Kossuth presents the Hungarian Declaration of Independence in a closed... (1849)
On April 13, 1849: Lajos Kossuth presents the Hungarian Declaration of Independence in a closed session of the National Assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: World War II: British troops launch a general counter-offensive against Italian... (1941)
On January 18, 1941: World War II: British troops launch a general counter-offensive against Italian East Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London,... (1611)
On May 2, 1611: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: World War II: Raid at Cabanatuan: One hundred and twenty-six American Rangers... (1945)
On January 30, 1945: World War II: Raid at Cabanatuan: One hundred and twenty-six American Rangers and Filipino resistance fighters liberate over 500 Allied prisoners from the Japanese-controlled Caba
On This Day: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated. (1927)
On May 4, 1927: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider u
On This Day: The original Lower Trenton Bridge (also called the Trenton Makes the World Takes... (1806)
On January 30, 1806: The original Lower Trenton Bridge (also called the Trenton Makes the World Takes Bridge), which spans the Delaware River between Morrisville, Pennsylvania and Trenton, New Jersey,
On This Day: Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern... (2020)
On April 22, 2020: Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne while speaking to a speeding driver, marking the largest loss of police lives in Vi
On This Day: War of Jenkins' Ear: A British squadron wins a tactical victory over a Spanish... (1748)
On October 12, 1748: War of Jenkins' Ear: A British squadron wins a tactical victory over a Spanish squadron off Havana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
On This Day: The George Cross is awarded "to the island fortress of Malta" by King George VI. (1942)
On April 15, 1942: The George Cross is awarded "to the island fortress of Malta" by King George VI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On This Day: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. (1944)
On February 15, 1944: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Co
On This Day: The Battle of Lena takes place between King Sverker II of Sweden and his rival,... (1208)
On January 31, 1208: The Battle of Lena takes place between King Sverker II of Sweden and his rival, Prince Eric, whose victory puts him on the throne as King Eric X of Sweden. This historical event
On This Day: After an eight-year conflict, Baldwin III of Jerusalem wins sole control of the... (1152)
On April 20, 1152: After an eight-year conflict, Baldwin III of Jerusalem wins sole control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and... (1797)
On January 13, 1797: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and two British frigates off the coast of Brittany ends with the French vessel running aground, resulti