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On March 3, 2005: James Roszko murders four Royal Canadian Mounted Police constables during a drug bust at his property in Rochfort Bridge, Alberta, then commits suicide. This is the deadliest peace-time incident for the RCMP since 1885 and the North-West Rebellion.
On March 3, 1878: The Russo-Turkish War ends with Bulgaria regaining its independence from the Ottoman Empire according to the Treaty of San Stefano. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
On January 6, 1641: Arauco War: The first Parliament of Quillín is celebrated, putting a temporary hold on hostilities between Mapuches and Spanish in Chile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On March 12, 1993: North Korea announces that it will withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and refuses to allow inspectors access to its nuclear sites. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
On August 24, 1970: Vietnam War protesters bomb Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, leading to an international manhunt for the perpetrators. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On November 16, 1272: While travelling during the Ninth Crusade, Prince Edward becomes King of England upon Henry III of England's death, but he will not return to England for nearly two years to assume the throne.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, peace.
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.
Breckinridge pursue them to Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. 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 November 25, 1596: The Cudgel War begins in Finland (at the time part of Sweden), when peasants rebel against the imposition of taxes by the nobility. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On November 10, 1967: The Nauru Independence Act 1967 passed the Parliament of Australia, giving independence to the UN Trust Territory of Nauru with effect from 31 January 1968. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
On January 18, 1993: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is officially observed for the first time in all 50 US states. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
On January 28, 1077: Walk to Canossa: The excommunication of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, is lifted after he humbles himself before Pope Gregory VII at Canossa in Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
On September 18, 1950: Korean War: U.S. Eighth Army and United Nations forces break out of the Pusan Perimeter in southeast Korea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
President Ronald Reagan declares the Space Shuttle to be operational. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On December 29, 1860: The launch of HMS Warrior, with her combination of screw propeller, iron hull and iron armour, renders all previous warships obsolete. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On December 30, 1816: The Treaty of St. Louis between the United States and the united Ottawa, Ojibwa, and Potawatomi Indian tribes is proclaimed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
On July 10, 1997: Miguel Ángel Blanco, a member of Partido Popular (Spain), is kidnapped (and later murdered) in the Basque city of Ermua by ETA members, sparking widespread protests. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...