A special thanks to Wikipedia.org for following historical information. The sermons I have chosen from Sermonaudio.com
1512 – Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg
Recommended video: The Insanity of Luther, By RC Sproul
Quote by Martin Luther: "Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason - I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other - my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen." - Martin Luther (1483-1546) (in response to question of whether he will recant his writings against Roman Catholic Church in 1521)
1854 – Florence Nightingale and a staff of 38 nurses are sent to the Crimean War.
Recommended sermons and podcasts: Florence Nightengale, by BJU students and faculty
1867 – The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed by southern Great Plains Indian leaders. The treaty requires Native American Plains tribes to relocate to a reservation in the western Indian Territory.
Recommended sermons and podcasts:
- America's Sins Against the Indians, by Pastor Kevin Swanson
- Christian Nations - Least Racist Nations - Reparations for Previous Sins, by Pastor Kevin Swanson
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1921 – President Warren G. Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president against lynching in the Deep South.
Recommended sermons and podcasts: Warren G. Harding, by Mark H. Meyer
