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Historical Examples

9,198 illustrations — Lessons from history, biography, and world events

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On This Day: Pope Clement V imposes excommunication and interdiction on Venice, and a general... (1309)

On March 27, 1309: Pope Clement V imposes excommunication and interdiction on Venice, and a general prohibition of all commercial intercourse with Venice, which had seized Ferrara, a papal fiefdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

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On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: Nikita Khrushchev meets with leaders of other Communist... (1956)

On November 2, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: Nikita Khrushchev meets with leaders of other Communist countries to seek their advice on the situation in Hungary, selecting János Kádár as the country's next leader on the advice of Josip Broz Tito.

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On This Day: Minister of Internal Affairs Allan Highet announces that the national anthems of... (1977)

On November 21, 1977: Minister of Internal Affairs Allan Highet announces that the national anthems of New Zealand shall be the traditional anthem "God Save the Queen" and "God Defend New Zealand". This historical event can serve as a powerful...

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On This Day: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki... (1897)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider using it when preaching about courage, leadership.

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On This Day: War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of... (1745)

On June 16, 1745: War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress of Louisbourg in Louisbourg, New France (Old Style date). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...

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On This Day: The first Emmy Awards are presented in the United States; the venue is the... (1949)

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: American Revolutionary War: Light infantry of the Continental Army seize a... (1779)

On July 16, 1779: American Revolutionary War: Light infantry of the Continental Army seize a fortified British Army position in a midnight bayonet attack at the Battle of Stony Point. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

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On This Day: The Byzantine-Venetian War comes to an end. (1302)

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: Texas Revolution: Mexican troops attempt to disarm the people of Gonzales, but... (1835)

On October 2, 1835: Texas Revolution: Mexican troops attempt to disarm the people of Gonzales, but encounter stiff resistance from a hastily assembled militia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations.

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On This Day: 3 civilians killed by alleged supporters of the Palestine Liberation... (1985)

On September 25, 1985: 3 civilians killed by alleged supporters of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Larnaca yacht killings. 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: The Treaty of Sistova is signed, ending the Ottoman-Habsburg wars. (1791)

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: Flanders Campaign: France completes its conquest of the Austrian Netherlands at... (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.

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On This Day: Independence of Angola. (1975)

On November 11, 1975: Independence of Angola. 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: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River... (1782)

On August 23, 1782: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River settlements on the Mosquito Coast from the Spanish. 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: Via the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso, Spain cedes Louisiana to France, which... (1800)

On October 1, 1800: Via the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso, Spain cedes Louisiana to France, which would sell the land to the United States thirty months later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the...

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On This Day: World War II: Mostar is liberated by Yugoslav partisans (1945)

On February 14, 1945: World War II: Mostar is liberated by Yugoslav partisans 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: First Indochina War: Battle of Mang Yang Pass: Viet Minh troops belonging to the... (1954)

100 of France in An Khê. 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: United Irishmen Rebellion: Battle of Carlow begins; executions of suspected... (1798)

On May 25, 1798: United Irishmen Rebellion: Battle of Carlow begins; executions of suspected rebels at Carnew and at Dunlavin Green take place. 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: Pope Honorius II is consecrated, having been elected after the controversial... (1124)

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: Philippine-American War: Filipinos under Juan Cailles defeat Americans under... (1900)

Cheatham Jr. at Mabitac. 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: Mexican Revolution: Pancho Villa takes Zacatecas from Victoriano Huerta. (1914)

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: Finnish Civil War: The first serious battles take place between the Red Guards... (1918)

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: Kardam of Bulgaria defeats Byzantine Emperor Constantine VI at the Battle of... (792)

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: The Treaty of Singapore was signed by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, Hussein Shah... (1819)

On February 6, 1819: The Treaty of Singapore was signed by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, Hussein Shah of Johor, and Temenggong Abdul Rahman, and it is now recognised as the founding of modern Singapore.

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