On This Day: Aleksei Chirikov sights land in Southeast Alaska. He sends men ashore in a... (1741)

On July 15, 1741: Aleksei Chirikov sights land in Southeast Alaska. He sends men ashore in a longboat, making them the first Europeans to visit Alaska.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, discovery.