Today in History - March 24

A special thanks to Wikipedia.com for following historical information. The sermons I have chosen from Sermonaudio.com

1409 - The Council of Pisa convenes, in an attempt to heal the Western Schism (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

1. Three Exhortations from Church History, by Matthew Trewella
2. Papel Schism and Decline of Empire, by Matt Marino

1584 - Sir Walter Raleigh is granted a patent to colonize Virginia (Source)

The following is from Spurgeon's sermon notes on the Martyrdom of Sir Walter Raleigh for his Savior, our Lord Jesus:

"When Sir Walter Raleigh had laid his head upon the block, says an eloquent divine, he was asked by the executioner whether it lay aright. Whereupon, with the calmness of a hero and the faith of a Christian, he returned an answer, the power of which we shall all feel when our head is tossing and turning on death's uneasy pillow: 'It matters little, my friend, how the head lies providing the heart is right.'" from Steel as quoted in Spurgeon's Sermon Notes

1603 – James VI of Scotland is proclaimed King James I of England and Ireland, upon the death of Elizabeth I.

Recommended sermons and podcasts: James VI of Scotland, by Dr. Phil Stringer [Text: 2 Timothy 3; Hebrews 4]

1663 – The Province of Carolina is granted by charter to eight Lords Proprietor in reward for their assistance in restoring Charles II of England to the throne.

Recommended sermons and podcasts: The Restoration of Tyranny: Charles II, by Joe Morecraft III