Historical Examples

On This Day: Gulf War: Ground troops cross the Saudi Arabian border and enter Iraq, thus... (1991)

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 Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony, led by governor John Carver, sign a peace... (1621)

On March 22, 1621: The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony, led by governor John Carver, sign a peace treaty with Massasoit, sachem of the Wampanoags; Squanto serves as an interpreter between the two sides. This historical event can serve as a...

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On This Day: Treaty of Paris between Napoleon and Frederick William III of Prussia against... (1812)

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: World War II: Neuengamme concentration camp near Hamburg is liberated by the... (1945)

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

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On This Day: French Revolution: The Revolutionary Tribunal is suppressed. (1795)

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.

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On This Day: World War II: About 3,000 inmates from the Stutthof concentration camp are... (1945)

On January 31, 1945: World War II: About 3,000 inmates from the Stutthof concentration camp are forcibly marched into the Baltic Sea at Palmnicken (now Yantarny, Russia) and executed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...

On This Day: World War II: The Soviet Red Army and Yugoslav Partisans liberate Belgrade. (1944)

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

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On This Day: World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. (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.

On This Day: El Mozote massacre: Armed forces in El Salvador kill an estimated 900 civilians... (1981)

On December 11, 1981: El Mozote massacre: Armed forces in El Salvador kill an estimated 900 civilians in an anti-guerrilla campaign during the Salvadoran Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: Up to 50 people are killed and another 100 injured in two militant suicide... (2010)

On April 5, 2010: Up to 50 people are killed and another 100 injured in two militant suicide bombings and attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan: the first on an Awami National Party rally in Timergara; the second on the U.S.

On This Day: Revolution of 1934: The President of the autonomous government of Catalonia,... (1934)

On October 6, 1934: Revolution of 1934: The President of the autonomous government of Catalonia, Lluís Companys, proclaims the Catalan State with the support of the Worker's Alliance. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

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On This Day: Vikings raid the abbey at Lindisfarne in Northumbria, commonly accepted as the... (793)

On June 8, 793: Vikings raid the abbey at Lindisfarne in Northumbria, commonly accepted as the beginning of Norse activity in the British Isles. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others.

On This Day: British scientist Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen gas, corroborating the prior... (1774)

On August 1, 1774: British scientist Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen gas, corroborating the prior discovery of this element by German-Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.

On This Day: Korean War: After four days, the No Gun Ri Massacre ends when the US Army 7th... (1950)

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: French and Spanish forces lift the Great Siege of... (1783)

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: The Treaty of Rapallo, pursuant to which Germany and the Soviet Union... (1922)

On April 16, 1922: The Treaty of Rapallo, pursuant to which Germany and the Soviet Union re-establish diplomatic relations, is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, peace.

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On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Babylift, a mass evacuation of children in the closing... (1975)

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: First Balkan War: The Battle of Kirk Kilisse concludes with a Bulgarian 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.

On This Day: Jacques Cartier is the first European to reach Prince Edward Island. (1534)

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

On This Day: First Balkan War: The Battle of Lemnos begins; Greek admiral Pavlos... (1913)

On January 5, 1913: First Balkan War: The Battle of Lemnos begins; Greek admiral Pavlos Kountouriotis forces the Turkish fleet to retreat to its base within the Dardanelles, from which it did not venture for the rest of the war.

On This Day: Five-time Argentine Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio is kidnapped by... (1958)

On February 23, 1958: Five-time Argentine Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio is kidnapped by rebels involved in the Cuban Revolution, on the eve of the Cuban Grand Prix. He was released the following day after the race.

On This Day: World War I: Russia opens the Brusilov Offensive with an artillery barrage of... (1916)

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: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Madrid Conference commences in an effort... (1991)

On October 30, 1991: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Madrid Conference commences in an effort to revive peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.

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