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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 May 29, 1328: Philip VI is crowned King of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On August 29, 1871: Emperor Meiji orders the abolition of the han system and the establishment of prefectures as local centers of administration. (Traditional Japanese date: July 14, 1871). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
On September 22, 2013: At least 75 people are killed in a suicide bombing at a Christian church in Peshawar, Pakistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider...
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.
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.
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 October 11, 1614: The New Netherland Company applies to the States General of the Netherlands for exclusive trading rights in what is now the northeastern United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.
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.
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.
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 June 17, 1794: Foundation of Anglo-Corsican Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On May 21, 1951: The opening of the Ninth Street Show, otherwise known as the 9th Street Art Exhibition: A gathering of a number of notable artists, and the stepping-out of the post war New York avant-garde, collectively known as the New York School.
Lee addresses his troops for the last time. 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.
2, destroying both aircraft during a photo shoot near Edwards Air Force Base. Walker, a NASA test pilot, and Carl Cross, a United States Air Force test pilot, are both killed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On November 26, 1939: Shelling of Mainila: The Soviet Army orchestrates an incident which is used to justify the start of the Winter War with Finland four days later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
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 September 29, 1227: Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, is excommunicated by Pope Gregory IX for his failure to participate in the Crusades during the Investiture Controversy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
(Date is Old Style; the date in the New Style modern calendar is 19 December.) 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.
It assumes the sovereignty and enacts a series of revolutionary mesures which will lead to the Catalan Republic. 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 April 8, 1968: BOAC Flight 712 catches fire shortly after takeoff. As a result of her actions in the accident, Barbara Jane Harrison is awarded a posthumous George Cross, the only GC awarded to a woman in peacetime.