A special thanks to Wikipedia.org for following historical information. The sermons I have chosen from Sermonaudio.com
70 – Siege of Jerusalem: Titus and his Roman legions breach the Second Wall of Jerusalem. Jewish defenders retreat to the First Wall. The Romans build a circumvallation, cutting down all trees within fifteen kilometres (9.3 mi).
Recommended sermon: When Jesus Went to Jerusalem in 70 A.D., by Joe Morecraft III [Text: Luke 17:20-37]
1536 – King Henry VIII of England marries Jane Seymour, a lady-in-waiting to his first two wives.
Recommended sermons and podcasts:
- The English New Testament and the Court of Rome, by Matthew McMahon
- While Henry VIII Reigned, by Rev. Malcolm Watts
- Henry VIII and Puritanism, by Joe Morecraft III
- Henry VIII, Persecutor, Edward VI, Reformer, by Joe Morecraft, III
- The Biggest Change Since Henry VIII Took the Church from the Pope, by Dr. Alan Cairns
1642 – From this date all honors granted by Charles I of England are retroactively annulled by Parliament.
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)
