Historical Examples

On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: Two British frigates under Commodore Horatio Nelson... (1796)

On December 19, 1796: French Revolutionary Wars: Two British frigates under Commodore Horatio Nelson and two Spanish frigates under Commodore Don Jacobo Stuart engage in battle off the coast of Murcia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...

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Historical

On This Day: World War II: The Continuation War between the Soviet Union and Finland,... (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 International Military Tribunal for the Far East convenes and indicts former... (1946)

On April 29, 1946: The International Military Tribunal for the Far East convenes and indicts former Prime Minister of Japan Hideki Tojo and 28 former Japanese leaders for war crimes. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

On This Day: Treaty of San Germano is signed at San Germano between Holy Roman Emperor... (1230)

A Dominican named Guala is responsible for the negotiations. 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: Indonesian National Revolution: 96 Indonesian including I Gusti Ngurah Rai were... (1946)

On November 20, 1946: Indonesian National Revolution: 96 Indonesian including I Gusti Ngurah Rai were killed during the Battle of Margarana with Dutch forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: The Battle of Lincoln, at which Stephen, King of England is defeated and... (1141)

On February 2, 1141: The Battle of Lincoln, at which Stephen, King of England is defeated and captured by the allies of Empress Matilda. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: The Battle of Worringen ends the War of the Limburg Succession, with John I,... (1288)

On June 5, 1288: The Battle of Worringen ends the War of the Limburg Succession, with John I, Duke of Brabant, being one of the more important victors. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...

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 event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

On This Day: Pope Sergius IV becomes the 142nd pope, succeeding Pope John XVIII. (1009)

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: Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Offensive: Troops loyal to nationalist General... (1939)

On January 26, 1939: Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Offensive: Troops loyal to nationalist General Francisco Franco and aided by Italy take Barcelona. 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: Sergius III is elected pope, after coming out of retirement to take over the... (904)

On January 29, 904: Sergius III is elected pope, after coming out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed antipope Christopher. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over... (1889)

On May 11, 1889: An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over $28,000 and the award of two Medals of Honor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...

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On This Day: Convention Parliament: The Declaration of Right is embodied in the Bill of... (1689)

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, human-rights.

On This Day: The Suez Canal opens for the first time since the Six-Day War. (1975)

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

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On This Day: The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. (1913)

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 Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely... (1009)

On October 18, 1009: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who hacks the Church's foundations down to bedrock.

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On This Day: American Revolution: Samuel Huntington is elected President of the Continental... (1779)

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: King Ferdinand VI of Spain grants royal protection to the Beaterio de la... (1755)

On November 25, 1755: King Ferdinand VI of Spain grants royal protection to the Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus, now known as the Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary. This historical event can serve as a powerful...

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On This Day: French and Indian War: Kittanning Expedition. (1756)

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 Marathas defeat the Afghans in the Battle of Attock and capture the city. (1758)

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: Battle of Samugarh: decisive battle in the struggle for the throne during the... (1658)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations. Consider using it when preaching about perseverance.

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On This Day: Chlothar I is crowned King of the Franks. (558)

On December 23, 558: Chlothar I is crowned King of the Franks. 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 Battle of Kabul ends in a Taliban victory; an Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan... (1996)

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: A French and Italian fleet is defeated by a British squadron off the island of... (1811)

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.