Historical Examples

On This Day: The Battle of Cartagena de Indias ends in a Spanish victory and the British... (1741)

On May 20, 1741: The Battle of Cartagena de Indias ends in a Spanish victory and the British begin withdrawal towards Jamaica with substantial losses. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

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On This Day: Russo-Polish War (1654-67): The Russian army enters the capital of the Grand... (1655)

On July 31, 1655: Russo-Polish War (1654-67): The Russian army enters the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, which it holds for six years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

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On This Day: Battle of Sisak: Allied Christian troops defeat the Ottomans. (1593)

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.

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On This Day: Juan Carlos is declared King of Spain following the death of Francisco Franco. (1975)

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: A clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in the Philippines kills 44 members of... (2015)

On January 25, 2015: A clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in the Philippines kills 44 members of Special Action Force (SAF), at least 18 from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and five from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.

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On This Day: The Treaty of Paris is signed, ending the Crimean War. (1856)

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 Southeast Asia Treaty Organization disbands. (1977)

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: Michael the Syrian, one of the most important Syriac historians, is consecrated... (1166)

On October 18, 1166: Michael the Syrian, one of the most important Syriac historians, is consecrated as Syriac Orthodox Patriarch at the Mor Bar Sauma Monastery. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: Shrigley abduction: 15-year old Ellen Turner is abducted by Edward Gibbon... (1826)

On March 7, 1826: Shrigley abduction: 15-year old Ellen Turner is abducted by Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a future figure in the establishment of colonies in South Australia and New Zealand. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

On This Day: The League of Nations bans foreign national "volunteers" in the Spanish Civil... (1937)

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: HMT Rohna is sunk by the Luftwaffe in an air attack in the... (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.

On This Day: World War II: General Douglas MacArthur returns to Manila. (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: The Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade breach the walls of Constantinople and enter... (1204)

On April 12, 1204: The Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade breach the walls of Constantinople and enter the city, which they completely occupy the following day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: World War II: Italian troops conquer Sidi Barrani. (1940)

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: Mississippi formally ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States... (1995)

On March 16, 1995: Mississippi formally ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, becoming the last state to approve the abolition of slavery. The Thirteenth Amendment was officially ratified in 1865. This historical event can serve as a...

On This Day: The Battle of Culloden is fought between the French-supported Jacobites and the... (1746)

On April 16, 1746: The Battle of Culloden is fought between the French-supported Jacobites and the British Hanoverian forces commanded by William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, in Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...

On This Day: American Indian Wars: After almost 30 years of fighting, Apache leader Geronimo,... (1886)

On September 4, 1886: American Indian Wars: After almost 30 years of fighting, Apache leader Geronimo, with his remaining warriors, surrenders to General Nelson Miles in Arizona. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Ladislaus the Posthumous is crowned king of Bohemia in Prague. (1453)

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: John Smith is elected council president of Jamestown, Virginia. (1608)

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: Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution. (1980)

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: A bomb explodes at the home of Harry T. Moore and Harriette V. S. Moore, early... (1951)

On December 25, 1951: A bomb explodes at the home of Harry T. Moore and Harriette V. Moore, early leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, killing Harry instantly and fatally wounding Harriette. This historical event can serve as a powerful...

On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: Japan declares Nanking capital of a new Chinese puppet... (1940)

On March 30, 1940: Second Sino-Japanese War: Japan declares Nanking capital of a new Chinese puppet government, nominally controlled by Wang Jingwei. 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: A First Crusade army led by Bohemond of Taranto wins a major battle against the... (1098)

On February 9, 1098: A First Crusade army led by Bohemond of Taranto wins a major battle against the Seljuq emir Ridwan of Aleppo during the siege of Antioch This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.

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