Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Today in History - July 4, 2018

1054: A Supernova called SN 1054 is seen by Chinese Song Dynasty, Arab, and possibly Amerindian observers near the star Zeta Tauri. For several months it remains bright enough to be seen during the day. Its remnants form the Crab Nebula (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

The Scism of 1054, by Dr. James White

1187: Battle of Hittin (Tiberias): Saladin defeats Reinoud of Chatillon (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Second Crusade and Saladin, by Dr. Paul Ferguson
Church History: The Crusades, by Matt Powell

1776: America declares independence from Great Britain (source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

The True Meaning of Christian Freedom, by Pastor John MacArthur
Does America Have a Reason to Celebrate? by Dr. Ronnie Wolf
The Founding Fathers and the Constitution, by Pastor Kevin Swanson
Independence Day Message, by Dr. Carl McIntire (1906-2002) [Note: This sermon was preached on the fourth of July, 1960!]

How I Found Christ?

 How I Found Christ? by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)