Monday, October 1, 2018

Today in History - October 1, 2018

1553: Coronation of Mary I (Bloody Mary) (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Bloody Mary, by Joe Morecraft III
Bloody Mary, by John Sawtelle
Treatise on Prayer by John Knox Dated 1553 - Queen Mary Feared His Prayers, by John Knox (1513-1572)


1903: Macedonia: Forty-Thousand reported homeless as severe famine approaches (Chronicle of the 20th)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Macedonia or Missed Opportunities, by Rev. Cairin Salt [Text: Acts 16:9,10]
God's Grace Producing Generous Giving, by Rev. Gerritt Eriks [Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5]

1918: British troops take Damascus, 7,000 Turkish prisoners (Chronicle of the 20th)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Changed on the Damascus Road, by Rev. John Woods [Text: Acts 9:6]
Paul's Vision of the Risen Lord on the Road to Damascus, by Rev. L.W. Bilkes [Text: I Corinthians 15:8]

1964: The Free Speech Movement is Launched on the campus of the University of Berkley, California (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Free Speech Shut Down, by Jim Schneider [Crosstalk America]
Why the Left (Wicked) Hates Free Speech- Universities Ban Free Speech,by Pastor Kevin Swanson (2017)

Recommended reading:

Conservatism in the People's Republic of Berkley - nationalreview.com

1969: Sweden: Olaf Palme elected leader of Social Democrat, in effect next Premier (Chronicle of the 20th)

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1972: New York: Freed POW says treatment says treatment in Hanoi camps was humane (Chronicle of the 20th)

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How I Found Christ?

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