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Historical Examples

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

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On This Day: Syrian civil war: The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) and Syrian National Army (SNA)... (2018)

On March 24, 2018: Syrian civil war: The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) and Syrian National Army (SNA) take full control of Afrin District, marking the end of the Afrin offensive. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

Universalleadership

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On This Day: The anti-royalist Union of Valencia attacks the Jews of Murviedro on the pretext... (1348)

On November 1, 1348: The anti-royalist Union of Valencia attacks the Jews of Murviedro on the pretext that they are serfs of the King of Valencia and thus "royalists". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

Universalleadership

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On This Day: Ratifications exchanged in London for the first London Naval Treaty go into... (1930)

On October 27, 1930: Ratifications exchanged in London for the first London Naval Treaty go into effect immediately, further limiting the expensive naval arms race among its five signatories. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...

Universalpeacediscovery

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On This Day: War on Terror: In the first such act since World War II, US President George W.... (2001)

Bush signs an executive order allowing military tribunals against foreigners suspected of connections to terrorist acts or planned acts on the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.

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On This Day: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" as conditions for... (1918)

On January 8, 1918: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces his "Fourteen Points" as conditions for ending World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.

Universalleadership

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On This Day: The Huguenot King Henry III of Navarre marries the Catholic Margaret of Valois,... (1572)

On August 18, 1572: The Huguenot King Henry III of Navarre marries the Catholic Margaret of Valois, ostensibly to reconcile the feuding Protestants and Catholics of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

Universalleadershippeace

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On This Day: American Civil War: Delaware votes not to secede from the United States. (1861)

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.

Universalhistory

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On This Day: Vietnam War: American General William Westmoreland tells news reporters: "I am... (1967)

On November 21, 1967: Vietnam War: American General William Westmoreland tells news reporters: "I am absolutely certain that whereas in 1965 the enemy was winning, today he is certainly losing." This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

Universalhistory

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On This Day: Bonus Army: Around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States... (1932)

Senate considers a bill that would give them certain benefits. 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.

Universalhistory

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On This Day: The United States lifts economic sanctions imposed on Libya 18 years previously,... (2004)

On April 24, 2004: The United States lifts economic sanctions imposed on Libya 18 years previously, as a reward for its cooperation in eliminating weapons of mass destruction. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...

Universalhistory

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On This Day: World War I: Germany declares war against France, while Romania declares its... (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.

Universalhistory

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On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announces the sixth War Loan... (1944)

On November 19, 1944: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announces the sixth War Loan Drive, aimed at selling US$14 billion in war bonds to help pay for the war effort. This historical event can serve as a...

Universalleadership

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On This Day: The city of Tyre falls to the Venetian Crusade after a siege of nineteen weeks. (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.

Universalhistory

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On This Day: American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with... (1863)

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.

Universalhistory

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On This Day: American Civil War: Confederate forces evacuate Battery Wagner and Morris Island... (1863)

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.

Universalhistory

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On This Day: Rodrigo de Borja is elected as Head of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope... (1492)

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, leadership.

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On This Day: The USSR vetoes a United Nations Security Council Resolution deploring the... (1983)

On September 12, 1983: The USSR vetoes a United Nations Security Council Resolution deploring the Soviet destruction of Korean Air Lines Flight 007. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

Universalhistory

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On This Day: Six-Day War: The Khartoum Resolution is issued at the Arab Summit, and eight... (1967)

On September 1, 1967: Six-Day War: The Khartoum Resolution is issued at the Arab Summit, and eight countries adopt the "three 'no's against Israel". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.

Universalhistory

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On This Day: Two Austrian army corps in Bavaria are defeated by a First French Empire army... (1809)

On April 20, 1809: Two Austrian army corps in Bavaria are defeated by a First French Empire army led by Napoleon at the Battle of Abensberg on the second day of a four-day campaign that ended in a French victory.

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On This Day: World War II: Thousands of civilians in German-occupied Serbia are murdered in... (1941)

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: Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on an international science mission. (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.

Universaldiscovery

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On This Day: American Civil War: Confederates commanded by Brig. Gen. John B. Floyd attack... (1862)

On February 15, 1862: American Civil War: Confederates commanded by Brig. Floyd attack General Ulysses S. Grant's Union forces besieging Fort Donelson in Tennessee. Unable to break the fort's encirclement, the Confederates surrender the following day.

Universalhistory

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On This Day: Maginulfo is elected Antipope Sylvester IV in opposition to Pope Paschal II. (1105)

On November 18, 1105: Maginulfo is elected Antipope Sylvester IV in opposition to Pope Paschal II. 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: Brunei becomes independent of the United Kingdom. (1984)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, leadership.

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