Historical Examples

On This Day: A pogrom takes place in Lwów (now Lviv); over three days, at least 50 Jews and... (1918)

On November 21, 1918: A pogrom takes place in Lwów (now Lviv); over three days, at least 50 Jews and 270 Ukrainian Christians are killed by Poles. 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: World War II: Capitulation of German garrison in Poznań. The city is liberated... (1945)

On February 23, 1945: World War II: Capitulation of German garrison in Poznań. The city is liberated by Soviet and Polish forces. 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: Kraków, in Poland, receives city rights. (1257)

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: Mexican Revolution: Francisco I. Madero issues the Plan de San Luis Potosí,... (1910)

On November 20, 1910: Mexican Revolution: Francisco I. Madero issues the Plan de San Luis Potosí, denouncing Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, calling for a revolution to overthrow the government of Mexico, effectively starting the Mexican Revolution.

On This Day: General election in the Irish Free State: The pro-Treaty Sinn Féin party wins a... (1922)

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.

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On This Day: King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden abdicates after a coup d'état. (1809)

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: World War II: In support of the Battle of Hürtgen Forest, the town of Düren is... (1944)

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: Haitian Revolution: Battle of Port-Républicain: British troops capture the... (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.

On This Day: World War II: At the battle of Makin the USS Liscome Bay is torpedoed near... (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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On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: János Kádár returns to Budapest in a Soviet armored... (1956)

On November 7, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: János Kádár returns to Budapest in a Soviet armored convoy, officially taking office as the next Hungarian leader. By this point, most armed resistance has been defeated. This historical event can serve as a...

On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Königsberg, in East Prussia, ends. (1945)

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: By the Adams-Onís Treaty, Spain sells Florida to the United States for five... (1819)

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: Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War: Joan of Arc liberates Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier. (1429)

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: Felipe Calderón, the President of Mexico, launches a military-led offensive to... (2006)

On December 11, 2006: Felipe Calderón, the President of Mexico, launches a military-led offensive to put down the drug cartel violence in the state of Michoacán. This effort is often regarded as the first event in the Mexican Drug War.

On This Day: World War II: Ocean Liner RMS Queen Mary accidentally rams and sinks... (1942)

On October 2, 1942: World War II: Ocean Liner RMS Queen Mary accidentally rams and sinks HMS Curacoa, killing over 300 crewmen aboard Curacoa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

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On This Day: Italy pardons Mehmet Ali Ağca, the Turkish gunman who tried to kill Pope John... (2000)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's mercy reflected in human acts of compassion. Consider using it when preaching about mercy, forgiveness.

On This Day: World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain... (1940)

Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. 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 White Star Line's RMS Olympic collides with the British warship HMS Hawke. (1911)

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 Indochina War - small French garrison at Đắk Đoa is overrun by the Viet... (1954)

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: Marshal F. S. López dies during the Battle of Cerro Corá thus marking the end of... (1870)

On March 1, 1870: Marshal F. López dies during the Battle of Cerro Corá thus marking the end of the Paraguayan War. 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: Citizens of Bogotá, New Granada declare independence from Spain. (1810)

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

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On This Day: North Korea launches its controversial Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 satellite. The satellite... (2009)

The satellite passed over mainland Japan, which prompted an immediate reaction from the United Nations Security Council, as well as participating states of Six-party talks. 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 Höchst takes place during the Thirty Years' War. (1622)

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 battleship USS Maine explodes and sinks in Havana harbor in Cuba, killing... (1898)

The disaster pushes the United States to declare war on Spain. 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.