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On This Day: Rhode Island becomes the first American colony to renounce allegiance to King... (1776) - Illustration on leadership | IllustrateTheWord

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On This Day: Rhode Island becomes the first American colony to renounce allegiance to King... (1776)

Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.041 words

On May 4, 1776: Rhode Island becomes the first American colony to renounce allegiance to King George III.

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

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