Thursday, April 4, 2019

Today in History - April 4

1768 - In London, Philip Astley stages the first modern circus (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

The Circus Driven Church, by Evangelist E. A. Johnston [Text: Ezekiel (Audio)]

1841 - William Henry Harrison dies of pneumonia, becoming the first President of the United States to die in office, and setting the record for the briefest administration. Vice President John Tyler succeeds Harrison as President (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

The Two Best Presidents: Tyler and Cleaveland, Contra Mundum, by Historian Bill Potter

1964: The Beatles occupy the top five positions on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Michael Jackson - Are The Beatles Bigger Than Jesus? by Pastor Kevin
Rock Musicians: Wizards With Familiar Spirits, by Pastor Jason Cooley

The text for Pastor Cooley's sermon is Leviticus 19 (Audio)

The following is a 5 part, 10-hour "Rockumentary on Rock and Roll. It is a must-see for every Christian!

They Sold Their Soul for Rock and Roll, Part 1
They Sold Their Soul for Rock and Roll, Part 2
They Sold Their Soul for Rock and Roll, Part 3
They Sold Their Soul for Rock and Roll, Part 4
They Sold Their Soul for Rock and Roll, Part 5 Swanson

How I Found Christ?

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