Historical Examples

On This Day: France and England agree to the Truce of Leulinghem, inaugurating a 13-year... (1389)

On July 18, 1389: France and England agree to the Truce of Leulinghem, inaugurating a 13-year peace, the longest period of sustained peace during the Hundred Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the...

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Historical

On This Day: France grants independence to Djibouti. (1977)

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: The Emigration of Christians from the Crimea in 1778 begins. (1778)

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: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Empire of Japan formally surrenders to China. (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: NATO begins peacekeeping in Bosnia. (1995)

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: American Civil War: The Battle of Jonesborough, alongside the overall Atlanta... (1864)

On September 1, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Jonesborough, alongside the overall Atlanta campaign, culminates in a Union victory for General William T. Sherman as Confederate General John Bell Hood orders the evacuation of Atlanta.

On This Day: William III of Orange sets out a second time from Hellevoetsluis in the... (1688)

On November 1, 1688: William III of Orange sets out a second time from Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands to seize the crowns of England, Scotland and Ireland from King James II of England during the Glorious Revolution.

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On This Day: American Temperance crusader Carrie Nation begins her campaign of vandalizing... (1899)

On June 7, 1899: American Temperance crusader Carrie Nation begins her campaign of vandalizing alcohol-serving establishments by destroying the inventory in a saloon in Kiowa, Kansas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: The Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope... (1649)

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: In Sylacauga, Alabama, United States, the Hodges meteorite crashes through a... (1954)

On November 30, 1954: In Sylacauga, Alabama, United States, the Hodges meteorite crashes through a roof and hits a woman taking an afternoon nap; this is the only documented case in the Western Hemisphere of a human being hit by a rock from space.

On This Day: The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen... (1939)

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: After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran... (498)

On November 22, 498: After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Palace, while Laurentius is elected Pope in Santa Maria Maggiore. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...

On This Day: Queen Victoria opens The Great Exhibition at The Crystal Palace in London. (1851)

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: World War II: Italian forces begin the invasion of British Somaliland. (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.

On This Day: Berengar I is elected as king of Italy by the lords of Lombardy. He is crowned... (887)

On December 26, 887: Berengar I is elected as king of Italy by the lords of Lombardy. He is crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy at Pavia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Battle of Megido - the first battle to have been recorded in what is accepted as... (1457 BC)

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 Civil War: Atlanta is evacuated on orders of Union General William... (1864)

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: Isabella I issues an edict outlawing Islam in the Crown of Castile, forcing... (1502)

On February 12, 1502: Isabella I issues an edict outlawing Islam in the Crown of Castile, forcing virtually all her Muslim subjects to convert to Christianity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history.

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On This Day: The Confederation Bridge opens, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New... (1997)

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 Kingdom annexes the Transvaal. (1877)

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: World War II: RAF Fauld explosion: An explosion at a Royal Air Force ammunition... (1944)

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: Treaty of Tientsin is signed to end the Sino-French War, with China eventually... (1885)

On June 9, 1885: Treaty of Tientsin is signed to end the Sino-French War, with China eventually giving up Tonkin and Annam - most of present-day Vietnam - to France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...

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On This Day: World War II: Baedeker Blitz: German bombers hit Exeter, Bath and York in... (1942)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider using it when preaching about compassion.

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On This Day: Battle of Eisenach: An invading Hungarian force defeats an East Frankish army... (908)

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.