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10,054 illustrations — Lessons from history, biography, and world events
On June 3, 1863: American Civil War: Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia begin marching to invade the North for a second time, starting the Gettysburg campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
On August 30, 1962: Japan conducts a test of the NAMC YS-11, its first aircraft since World War II and its only successful commercial aircraft from before or after the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
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.
On February 26, 1266: Battle of Benevento: An army led by Charles, Count of Anjou, defeats a combined German and Sicilian force led by Manfred, King of Sicily. Manfred is killed in the battle and Pope Clement IV invests Charles...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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 showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider using it when preaching about compassion.
On November 4, 1354: War of the Straits: The Genoese fleet under Paganino Doria defeats and captures the entire Venetian fleet under Niccolò Pisani at the Battle of Sapienza. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, discovery, hope.
On May 8, 1972: Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon announces his order to place naval mines in major North Vietnamese ports in order to stem the flow of weapons and other goods to that nation.
American and South Korean units abandon their attempt to capture the "Iron Triangle". 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 May 15, 1940: World War II: The Battle of the Netherlands: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation. This historical event can serve as a...
On March 1, 1974: Watergate scandal: Seven are indicted for their role in the Watergate break-in and charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.
On April 28, 1503: The Battle of Cerignola is fought. It is noted as one of the first European battles in history won by small arms fire using gunpowder. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On November 11, 1967: Vietnam War: In a propaganda ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, three American prisoners of war are released by the Viet Cong and turned over to "new left" antiwar activist Tom Hayden.
On January 28, 1909: United States troops leave Cuba, with the exception of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, after being there since the Spanish-American War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of 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.
On May 28, 2004: The Iraqi Governing Council chooses Ayad Allawi, a longtime anti-Saddam Hussein exile, as prime minister of Iraq's interim government. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. 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 how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
Britain accepts Philip V as King of Spain, while Philip renounces any claim to the French throne. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, peace.
On April 20, 1914: Nineteen men, women, and children participating in a strike are killed in the Ludlow Massacre during the Colorado Coalfield War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On April 12, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Fort Pillow: Confederate forces kill most of the African American soldiers that surrendered at Fort Pillow, Tennessee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
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