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John's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, faith.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On May 3, 1815: Neapolitan War: Joachim Murat, King of Naples, is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Tolentino, the decisive engagement of the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On May 8, 1846: Mexican-American War: American forces led by Zachary Taylor defeat a Mexican force north of the Rio Grande in the first major battle of the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On August 18, 1938: The Thousand Islands Bridge, connecting New York, United States, with Ontario, Canada, over the Saint Lawrence River, is dedicated by U.S. President Franklin D. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State come into existence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, peace.
On May 16, 1777: Continental Army officer Lachlan McIntosh fatally wounds Button Gwinnett, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, in a duel in Savannah, Georgia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
Great Physician, I'm afraid. Afraid of pain. Afraid of outcomes. Afraid of what comes next. But You are the God who holds life in Your hands, who numbers every breath, who is present in every hospital room. Guide the hands of the surgeons.
On August 5, 1944: World War II: The Nazis begin a week-long massacre of between 40,000 and 50,000 civilians and prisoners of war in Wola, Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On November 7, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The Madrid Defense Council is formed to coordinate the Defense of Madrid against nationalist forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On January 29, 1944: World War II: Approximately 38 people are killed and about a dozen injured when the Polish village of Koniuchy (present-day Kaniūkai, Lithuania) is attacked by Soviet partisan units.
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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
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 May 15, 1919: The Winnipeg general strike begins. By 11:00, almost the whole working population of Winnipeg had walked off the job. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...
On June 17, 1665: Battle of Montes Claros: Portugal definitively secured independence from Spain in the last battle of the Portuguese Restoration War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
On July 25, 1898: Spanish-American War: The American invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico begins, as United States Army troops under General Nelson A. Miles land and secure the port at Guánica. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On January 6, 1579: The Union of Arras unites the southern Netherlands under the Duke of Parma (Ottavio Farnese), governor in the name of King Philip II of Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On April 18, 1428: Peace of Ferrara between Republic of Venice, Duchy of Milan, Republic of Florence and House of Gonzaga: ending of the second campaign of the Wars in Lombardy fought until the Treaty of Lodi in 1454, which...
On August 2, 1897: Anglo-Afghan War: The Siege of Malakand ends when a relief column is able to reach the British garrison in the Malakand states. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, peace.
On April 28, 1625: A combined Spanish and Portuguese fleet of 52 ships commences the recapture of Bahia from the Dutch during the Dutch-Portuguese War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.