Historical Examples

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On This Day: The Portuguese prince Pedro I of Brazil decides to stay in Brazil against the... (1822)

On January 9, 1822: The Portuguese prince Pedro I of Brazil decides to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portuguese King João VI, beginning the Brazilian independence process. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

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On This Day: As part of Operation Animals, British SOE saboteurs destroy the railway bridge... (1943)

On January 21, 1943: As part of Operation Animals, British SOE saboteurs destroy the railway bridge over the Asopos River, and guerrillas of the Greek People's Liberation Army ambush and destroy a German convoy at the Battle of Sarantaporos.

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On This Day: World War II: Third day of bombing in Dresden. (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: Origins of the American Civil War: "Border Ruffians" from Missouri invade Kansas... (1855)

On March 30, 1855: Origins of the American Civil War: "Border Ruffians" from Missouri invade Kansas and force election of a pro-slavery legislature. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image.

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On This Day: In Colombia, Juan del Corral declares the independence of Antioquia. (1813)

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: Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space... (2006)

The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.

On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Amiens begins a string of almost continuous Allied... (1918)

On August 8, 1918: World War I: The Battle of Amiens begins a string of almost continuous Allied victories with a push through the German front lines (Hundred Days Offensive). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

On This Day: A revolution breaks out in Hungary, and the Habsburg rulers are compelled to... (1848)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about renewal and reformation in the life of the church. Consider using it when preaching about reformation.

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On This Day: The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles for the second time... (1920)

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, discovery.

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On This Day: Space Shuttle Program: The Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-85 from the... (1997)

On August 7, 1997: Space Shuttle Program: The Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-85 from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider...

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On This Day: King Haakon V moves the capital of Norway from Bergen to Oslo. (1314)

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 United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of... (1796)

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: Battle of Zlatoust: Battle between Bashkir and Tatar rebels and the government... (1708)

It is one of the events of the Bashkir rebellion of 1704-1711. 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: Chile becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty. (1955)

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: Aftermath of World War I: The Parliament of Poland establishes Silesian... (1920)

On July 15, 1920: Aftermath of World War I: The Parliament of Poland establishes Silesian Voivodeship before the Polish-German plebiscite. 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: Margaret Bondfield is appointed Minister of Labour. She is the first woman... (1929)

On June 8, 1929: Margaret Bondfield is appointed Minister of Labour. She is the first woman appointed to the Cabinet of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of the Crater: Union forces attempt to break... (1864)

On July 30, 1864: American Civil War: Battle of the Crater: Union forces attempt to break Confederate lines at Petersburg, Virginia by exploding a large bomb under their trenches. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...

On This Day: An Ustashe assassin kills King Alexander I of Yugoslavia and Louis Barthou,... (1934)

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 Treaty of Amiens is signed as a "Definitive Treaty of Peace" between France... (1802)

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

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On This Day: Battle of Jengland: Erispoe defeats Charles the Bald near the Breton town of... (851)

On August 22, 851: Battle of Jengland: Erispoe defeats Charles the Bald near the Breton town of Jengland, halting the expansion of West Francia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: Arab-Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the... (637)

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 strongest storm in the United Kingdom in 17 years kills 14 people and... (2007)

On January 18, 2007: The strongest storm in the United Kingdom in 17 years kills 14 people and Germany sees the worst storm since 1999 with 13 deaths. Cyclone Kyrill causes at least 44 deaths across 20 countries in Western Europe.

On This Day: Mikheil Saakashvili is elected President of Georgia following the November 2003... (2004)

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