Historical Examples

On This Day: Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn... (1945)

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

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On This Day: World War II: German troops occupy Corsica and Kosovo-Metohija ending the... (1943)

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.

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Universaljusticeleadership

On This Day: American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares... (1961)

On May 21, 1961: American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares martial law in an attempt to restore order after race riots break out. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.

On This Day: Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-64. (1994)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.

Universaldiscovery

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On This Day: The Chinese Communist Party is founded by Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, with the... (1921)

On July 1, 1921: The Chinese Communist Party is founded by Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, with the help of the Far Eastern Bureau of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (Bolsheviks), who seized power in Russia after the 1917...

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On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Kettle Creek is fought in Georgia. (1779)

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.

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On This Day: United States and Japan sign the Harris Treaty. (1858)

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: American Revolutionary War: American forces under the command of General George... (1777)

On January 2, 1777: American Revolutionary War: American forces under the command of General George Washington repulse a British attack led by General Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of the Assunpink Creek near Trenton, New Jersey.

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On This Day: The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria... (1794)

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.

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On This Day: Cold War: Negotiators from the Soviet Union and the United States meet in... (1969)

On November 17, 1969: Cold War: Negotiators from the Soviet Union and the United States meet in Helsinki, Finland to begin SALT I negotiations aimed at limiting the number of strategic weapons on both sides.

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Universaljusticeleadership

On This Day: Martin Luther King Jr. receives the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial... (1964)

On October 14, 1964: Martin Luther King Jr. receives the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Consider using it when preaching about justice, leadership, peace.

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On This Day: Antigua and Barbuda gains independence from the United Kingdom. (1981)

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

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On This Day: Erwadi fire incident: Twenty-eight mentally ill persons tied to a chain are... (2001)

On August 6, 2001: Erwadi fire incident: Twenty-eight mentally ill persons tied to a chain are burnt to death at a faith based institution at Erwadi, Tamil Nadu. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the...

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On This Day: Norman Rockwell published Freedom from Want in The Saturday Evening Post with a... (1943)

On March 6, 1943: Norman Rockwell published Freedom from Want in The Saturday Evening Post with a matching essay by Carlos Bulosan as part of the Four Freedoms series. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...

Universalfreedom

On This Day: The Disruption in Edinburgh of the Free Church of Scotland from the Church of... (1843)

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

Universalfreedomfaith

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On This Day: World War II: Audie Murphy displays valor and bravery in action for which he... (1945)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider using it when preaching about courage.

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On This Day: Ming general Wu Sangui forms an alliance with the invading Manchus and opens the... (1644)

On May 25, 1644: Ming general Wu Sangui forms an alliance with the invading Manchus and opens the gates of the Great Wall of China at Shanhaiguan pass, letting the Manchus through towards the capital Beijing.

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On This Day: American Civil War: The first Northern prisoners arrive at the Confederate... (1864)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.

Universaldiscovery

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On This Day: The Greek Presidential Guard is established as the royal escort by King George... (1868)

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

Universalleadership

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On This Day: First Balkan War: The Battle of Kumanovo concludes with the Serbian victory... (1912)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.

Universaldiscovery

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On This Day: Northwest Indian War: The Western Confederacy of American Indians wins a major... (1791)

On November 4, 1791: Northwest Indian War: The Western Confederacy of American Indians wins a major victory over the United States in the Battle of the Wabash. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...

On This Day: During the Anglo-Iraqi War, British troops take Fallujah. (1941)

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.

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On This Day: The Council of Pisa convenes, in an attempt to heal the Western Schism. (1409)

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.

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