A special thanks to Wikipedia.com for following historical information. The sermons I have chosen from Sermonaudio.com
1595 - During the French Wars of Religion, Henry IV of France declares war on Spain (Source)
Recommended sermons and podcasts: The Colonial Wars of America and Providential Significance, by Historian Bill Potter
I think it was Oliver Cromwell who said: "You need not hope in order to undertake, and you need not succeed in order to persevere." The following sermons and podcasts are on Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War:
- Oliver Cromwell: Saint, Soldier, Statesmen, by Dr. Alan Cairns (Text: Hebrews 8)
- Oliver Cromwell, by Dr. Peter Hammond
- Oliver Cromwell and His Russet-Coated Heroes, by Bill Potter
- The Life and Labors of Oliver Cromwell, by Rev. Colin Mercer
- Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of England, by Rev. Ian Goligher (Text: 1 Samuel 18:12)
1877 - Capital punishment in the United States resumes after a ten year hiatus, as convicted murderer Gary Gilmore is executed by firing squad (Source)
Recommended sermons and podcasts:
- Witches, Vampires, Serial Killers and Death - Standard Reading Fare for 10-Year-Olds, by Pastor Kevin SwansonDahmer - Evolutionist, Cannibal, Or Christian? Interview With the Pastor Who Baptized Jeffrey Dahmer, by Pastor Kevin Swanson
"Wherever the Gospel is preached, the most wicked of men and women are made to sit at the Savior's feet, clothed and in their right minds."