Historical Examples

On This Day: Catholic Church sexual abuse cases: The Diocese of Dallas agrees to pay... (1998)

On July 10, 1998: Catholic Church sexual abuse cases: The Diocese of Dallas agrees to pay $23.4 million to nine former altar boys who claim they were sexually abused by Rudolph Kos, a former priest.

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On This Day: Emperor Decius orders everyone in the Roman Empire (except Jews) to make... (250)

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, sacrifice.

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On This Day: Sudan achieves independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom. (1956)

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.

On This Day: The Empire of Japan and Qing China declare war on each other after a week of... (1894)

On August 1, 1894: The Empire of Japan and Qing China declare war on each other after a week of fighting over Korea, formally inaugurating the First Sino-Japanese War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.

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On This Day: The United States, UK, Japan, and Russia sign the North Pacific Fur Seal... (1911)

On July 7, 1911: The United States, UK, Japan, and Russia sign the North Pacific Fur Seal Convention of 1911 banning open-water seal hunting, the first international treaty to address wildlife preservation issues.

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On This Day: Peninsular War: French troops engage British-Portuguese forces in the Battle of... (1812)

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: Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected... (1521)

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: Great Northern War: King Charles XII of Sweden dies during a siege of the... (1718)

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: Over two hundred thousand people march in Caracas towards the presidential... (2002)

On April 11, 2002: Over two hundred thousand people march in Caracas towards the presidential palace to demand the resignation of President Hugo Chávez. Nineteen protesters are killed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: Saudia Flight 163, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar burns after making an emergency... (1980)

On August 19, 1980: Saudia Flight 163, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar burns after making an emergency landing at Riyadh International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing 301 people. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

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On This Day: Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off on STS-95 with 77-year-old John Glenn on... (1998)

On October 29, 1998: Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off on STS-95 with 77-year-old John Glenn on board, making him the oldest person to go into space at that time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: The Papal conclave of 1846 elects Pope Pius IX, beginning the longest reign in... (1846)

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: Fall of Acre, the end of Crusader presence in the Holy Land. (1291)

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 Battle of Kharda is fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of... (1795)

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: An explosion at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza kills hundreds of Palestinians... (2023)

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: Latvian forces defeat the West Russian Volunteer Army at Riga in the Latvian War... (1919)

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: Coronation of Alexander III as King of Scots. (1249)

On July 13, 1249: Coronation of Alexander III as King of Scots. 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 First Balkan War begins when Montenegro declares war against the Ottoman... (1912)

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: Battle of Dornach: The Swiss decisively defeat the army of Maximilian I, Holy... (1499)

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: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and... (1797)

On January 13, 1797: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and two British frigates off the coast of Brittany ends with the French vessel running aground, resulting in over 900 deaths.

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On This Day: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Freedom of Information Act into... (1966)

On July 4, 1966: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Freedom of Information Act into United States law. The act went into effect the next year. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.

On This Day: King Narai nominates Phetracha as regent, leading to the revolution of 1688 in... (1688)

On May 10, 1688: King Narai nominates Phetracha as regent, leading to the revolution of 1688 in which Phetracha becomes king of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.

On This Day: World War I: The American entry into World War I begins when diplomatic... (1917)

On February 3, 1917: World War I: The American entry into World War I begins when diplomatic relations with Germany are severed due to its unrestricted submarine warfare. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...

On This Day: World War II: Battle of Savo Island: Allied naval forces protecting their... (1942)

On August 9, 1942: World War II: Battle of Savo Island: Allied naval forces protecting their amphibious forces during the initial stages of the Battle of Guadalcanal are surprised and defeated by an Imperial Japanese Navy cruiser force.