Historical Examples

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On This Day: John Murray (also known as Lord Dunmore), the Royal Governor of the Colony of... (1775)

On November 7, 1775: John Murray (also known as Lord Dunmore), the Royal Governor of the Colony of Virginia, starts the first mass emancipation of slaves in North America by issuing Lord Dunmore's Offer of Emancipation, which offers freedom to...

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On This Day: Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the... (546)

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: In accordance with the Treaty of Rome, Fiume becomes annexed as part of Italy. (1924)

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: The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is approved by the... (1789)

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: Massacre of Glencoe: Almost 80 Macdonalds at Glen Coe, Scotland are killed early... (1692)

On February 13, 1692: Massacre of Glencoe: Almost 80 Macdonalds at Glen Coe, Scotland are killed early in the morning for not promptly pledging allegiance to the new king, William of Orange. This historical event can serve as a powerful...

On This Day: The Troubles: Bloody Friday: The Provisional IRA detonate 22 bombs in central... (1972)

On July 21, 1972: The Troubles: Bloody Friday: The Provisional IRA detonate 22 bombs in central Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom in the space of 80 minutes, killing nine and injuring 130. This historical event can serve as a powerful...

On This Day: World War I: The use of poison gas in World War I escalates when chlorine gas is... (1915)

On April 22, 1915: World War I: The use of poison gas in World War I escalates when chlorine gas is released as a chemical weapon in the Second Battle of Ypres.

On This Day: Constitutionalist revolution in Lisbon, Portugal. (1820)

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: Syrian civil war: Five hundred members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are... (2017)

On March 22, 2017: Syrian civil war: Five hundred members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are airlifted south of the Euphrates by United States Air Force helicopters, beginning the Battle of Tabqa.

On This Day: Following the Wounded Knee Massacre, the United States Army and Lakota warriors... (1890)

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 Civil War: The Battle of Chickasaw Bayou begins as Union General... (1862)

Sherman starts landing his troops in an attempt to advance on Vicksburg, Mississippi. 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 Civil War: Robert E. Lee resigns his commission in the United States... (1861)

On April 20, 1861: American Civil War: Robert E. Lee resigns his commission in the United States Army in order to command the forces of the state of Virginia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...

On This Day: Vietnam War: U.S. president Richard Nixon makes an unscheduled visit to South... (1969)

On July 30, 1969: Vietnam War: U.S. president Richard Nixon makes an unscheduled visit to South Vietnam and meets with President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu and U.S. military commanders. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: World War II: the Channel Islands are liberated from Nazi occupation. (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: The Coronation of Louis XVI in Reims, the last coronation before the French... (1775)

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: King Henry III lays the first stone of the Pont Neuf (New Bridge), the oldest... (1578)

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

On This Day: The nine regicides who signed the death warrant of Charles I of England are... (1660)

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 I: Bapaume taken by the New Zealand Division in the Hundred Days... (1918)

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: Cold War: Twelve nations sign the North Atlantic Treaty creating the North... (1949)

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: Sverre is crowned King of Norway, leading to his excommunication by the Catholic... (1194)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith, leadership.

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On This Day: Second Ottoman-Mamluk War: Mamluks fail to stop the Ottoman advance towards... (1516)

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 Civil War: The First Battle of Kernstown, Virginia, marks the start of... (1862)

Although a Confederate defeat, the engagement distracts Federal efforts to capture Richmond. 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: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, unsuccessfully rebels against Queen... (1601)

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 British Secretary of State for War, John Profumo, resigns in a sex scandal... (1963)

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.