Historical Examples

On This Day: The Central Intelligence Agency releases documents under the Freedom of... (1977)

On July 20, 1977: The Central Intelligence Agency releases documents under the Freedom of Information Act revealing it had engaged in mind-control experiments. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.

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On This Day: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers his Four Freedoms speech... (1941)

On January 6, 1941: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers his Four Freedoms speech in the State of the Union address. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider...

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On This Day: FedEx Express Flight 14 crashes at Newark International Airport, injuring five. (1997)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.

On This Day: American Revolutionary War: A combined Franco-American assault on British... (1779)

On October 9, 1779: American Revolutionary War: A combined Franco-American assault on British defenses during the Siege of Savannah is repulsed with heavy casualties. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: Six-Day War: Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria. (1967)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.

On This Day: During a British House of Commons debate, Labour MP Tam Dalyell poses what would... (1977)

On November 14, 1977: During a British House of Commons debate, Labour MP Tam Dalyell poses what would become known as the West Lothian question, referring to issues related to devolution in the United Kingdom.

On This Day: Vietnam War: Vietnamization: The United States Army turns over the massive Long... (1972)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.

On This Day: War of the 2nd Coalition: French troops defeat Austro-Russian forces, leading to... (1799)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.

On This Day: World War II: The Yalta Conference between the "Big Three" (Churchill,... (1945)

On February 4, 1945: World War II: The Yalta Conference between the "Big Three" (Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin) opens at the Livadia Palace in the Crimea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history.

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On This Day: Battle of Plassey: Three thousand British troops under Robert Clive defeat a... (1757)

On June 23, 1757: Battle of Plassey: Three thousand British troops under Robert Clive defeat a 50,000-strong Indian army under Siraj ud-Daulah at Plassey. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: Mary, Queen of Scots, goes on trial for conspiracy against Queen Elizabeth I of... (1586)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.

On This Day: Second Chechen War: Chechen separatists ambush Russian paramilitary forces in... (2000)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.

On This Day: Duke Frederick of Schleswig-Holstein and King John of Denmark attempt to subdue... (1500)

On February 17, 1500: Duke Frederick of Schleswig-Holstein and King John of Denmark attempt to subdue the peasantry of Dithmarschen, Denmark, in the Battle of Hemmingstedt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: The Kingdom of Poland is proclaimed by the Act of 5th November of the emperors... (1916)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.

On This Day: Indian troops, partly aided by Mukti Bahini (Bengali guerrillas), defeat the... (1971)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider using it when preaching about compassion.

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On This Day: Signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ends the War of the Austrian... (1748)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.

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On This Day: Battle of Tucapel: Mapuche rebels under Lautaro defeat the Spanish conquistadors... (1553)

On December 25, 1553: Battle of Tucapel: Mapuche rebels under Lautaro defeat the Spanish conquistadors and executes the governor of Chile, Pedro de Valdivia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse... (1971)

On June 17, 1971: U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse "America's public enemy number one", starting the War on drugs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Irish nationalist leader John Edward Redmond calls for revolt against British... (1900)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.

On This Day: The Greco-Turkish War effectively ends with Turkish victory over the Greeks in... (1922)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.

On This Day: Cornwallis Valley Railway begins operation between Kentville and Kingsport, Nova... (1890)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.

On This Day: The CND peace symbol is displayed in public for the first time in London. (1958)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace, discovery.

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On This Day: The Treaty of London is signed, ending the First Balkan War; Albania becomes an... (1913)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, peace, discovery.

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On This Day: The Council of Basel suspends Pope Eugene IV. (1438)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.