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On May 14, 1608: The Protestant Union, a coalition of Protestant German states, is founded to defend the rights, land and safety of each member against the Catholic Church and Catholic German states. This historical event can serve as a...
Ten state forces die with 28 injured in gun battles ending with ten insurgents killed. 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 25, 1915: The National Protection War breaks out against the Empire of China, as military leaders Cai E and Tang Jiyao proclaim the independence of Yunnan and begin a campaign to restore the Republic.
That evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles, they are awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Richard Nixon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider...
On November 12, 1938: Nazi Germany issues the Decree on the Elimination of Jews from Economic Life prohibiting Jews from selling goods and services or working in a trade, totally segregating Jews from the German economy.
On June 21, 1768: James Otis Jr. offends the King and Parliament in a speech to the Massachusetts General Court. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On September 8, 1655: Warsaw falls without resistance to a small force under the command of Charles X Gustav of Sweden during The Deluge, making it the first time the city is captured by a foreign army.
On July 20, 1951: King Abdullah I of Jordan is assassinated by a Palestinian while attending Friday prayers in Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using...
Augustine during Queen Anne's War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On October 21, 2011: Iraq War: President Barack Obama announces that the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq will be complete by the end of the year. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On October 12, 1970: Vietnam War: Vietnamization continues as President Richard Nixon announces that the United States will withdraw 40,000 more troops before Christmas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, forgiveness, redemption.
On November 24, 2016: The government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army sign a revised peace deal, bringing an end to the country's more than 50-year-long civil war. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
On November 27, 1965: Vietnam War: The Pentagon tells U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson that if planned operations are to succeed, the number of American troops in Vietnam has to be increased from 120,000 to 400,000.
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 22, 1999: Just after taking off from London Stansted Airport, Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 crashes into Hatfield Forest near Great Hallingbury, killing all four people on board. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On January 20, 2001: President of the Philippines Joseph Estrada is ousted in a nonviolent four-day revolution, and is succeeded by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On December 24, 1913: The Italian Hall disaster in Calumet, Michigan results in the deaths of 73 striking workers families at a Christmas party participants (including 59 children) when someone falsely yells "fire". This historical event can serve as a...