Historical Examples

On This Day: Hundred Years' War: Henry VI of England is crowned King of France at Notre Dame... (1431)

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: American Civil War: Sherman's March to the Sea: Union cavalry forces defeat... (1864)

On December 4, 1864: American Civil War: Sherman's March to the Sea: Union cavalry forces defeat Confederate cavalry in the Battle of Waynesboro, Georgia, opening the way for General William T. Sherman's army to approach the coast.

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On This Day: Members of Parliament met at the House of Lords to discuss the United Kingdom's... (2019)

On October 19, 2019: Members of Parliament met at the House of Lords to discuss the United Kingdom's Brexit deal, this was the first Saturday sitting in Parliament since 3 April 1982 during the Falklands War.

On This Day: India's central banking institution, the Reserve Bank of India, is formed. (1935)

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: Pope Paul VI ordains some 350 priests in St. Peter's Square in the largest... (1975)

On June 29, 1975: Pope Paul VI ordains some 350 priests in St. Peter's Square in the largest ordination in history This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: Seven Years' War: British forces begin the Siege of Havana and temporarily... (1762)

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: American Civil War: The Battle of Sailor's Creek: Confederate General Robert E.... (1865)

Lee's Army of Northern Virginia fights and loses its last major battle while in retreat from Richmond, Virginia, during the Appomattox Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

On This Day: The Mechanics' Institution is established in Manchester, England at the... (1824)

On April 7, 1824: The Mechanics' Institution is established in Manchester, England at the Bridgewater Arms hotel, as part of a national movement for the education of working men.

On This Day: Queen Anne's War: James Moore, Governor of the Province of Carolina, abandons... (1702)

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 blast in Iran's Shahid Modarres missile base leads to the death of 17 of the... (2011)

On November 12, 2011: A blast in Iran's Shahid Modarres missile base leads to the death of 17 of the Revolutionary Guards members, including Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, a key figure in Iran's missile program.

On This Day: War of 1812: Battle of Crysler's Farm: British and Canadian forces defeat a... (1813)

On November 11, 1813: War of 1812: Battle of Crysler's Farm: British and Canadian forces defeat a larger American force, causing the Americans to abandon their Saint Lawrence campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...

On This Day: William Jennings Bryan resigns as Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of State over a... (1915)

On June 9, 1915: William Jennings Bryan resigns as Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of State over a disagreement regarding the United States' handling of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world's first full-length animated feature,... (1937)

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: Hundred Years' War: On the second day of the Battle of Jargeau, Joan of Arc... (1429)

On June 12, 1429: Hundred Years' War: On the second day of the Battle of Jargeau, Joan of Arc leads the French army in their capture of the city and the English commander, William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk.

On This Day: Hundred Years' War: Three months after the Battle of Castillon, England loses... (1453)

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 First Chechen War: The Russian Ground Forces begin a New Year's storming of... (1994)

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: Seven Years' War: Battle of Krefeld: British, Hanoverian, and Prussian forces... (1758)

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 Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania makes a record-breaking westbound crossing of... (1909)

On September 30, 1909: The Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania makes a record-breaking westbound crossing of the Atlantic, that will not be bettered for 20 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

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On This Day: In the United States, Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s home... (1956)

On January 30, 1956: In the United States, Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s home is bombed in retaliation for the Montgomery bus boycott. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.

On This Day: Titus ends the siege of Jerusalem after destroying Herod's Temple. (70)

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.

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On This Day: In their campaign for women's voting rights, hundreds of suffragettes march to... (1910)

Several are beaten by police, newspaper attention embarrasses the authorities, and the march is dubbed Black Friday. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Consider using it when preaching about justice, human-rights.

On This Day: Pontiac's War: Battle of Bushy Run: British forces led by Henry Bouquet defeat... (1763)

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: Around 30 civilians are executed by Friedrich Schubert's... (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: Battle of Lagos: Naval battle during the Seven Years' War between Great Britain... (1759)

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.