This Weekend in History - March 27 & March 28

 March 27

1625 - Charles I becomes King of England, Scotland and Ireland as well as claiming the title King of France (Source)

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)

1814 - War of 1812: in central Alabama, U.S. forces under General Andrew Jackson defeat the Creek at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

War of 1812 - Commemorating 200 Years, by Pastor Kevin Swanson (2012)
The Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner, by James Walker

1886 - Geronimo, Apache warrior, surrenders to the U.S. Army, ending the main phase of the Apache Wars (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

America's Sins Against the Indians, by Pastor Kevin Swanson

The Truth About Cortez and Columbus (The Systematic Destruction of America), by Pastor Kent Black

Why Americans Don't Like the Pilgrims Anymore - Thankful for the Pilgrims, by Pastor Kevin Swanson

Nikita Krushchev  becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

95 Years Ago, The USSR Was Formed. Let's Look at the Numbers - dailycaller.com

We Must Never Forget the 100 Million Victims Of Communism - dailysignal.com
The Deadly Double Standards of Communism vs. Fascism - townhall.com

Recommended video:

Complete History of the USSR Set to the Melody of Tetris

March 28

AD 37: Roman emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, bestowed on him by the Senate (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

The Bad End of Tyrants and the Justice of God, by Matthew Trewhella [Text: Judges 9:32-57]

1854 - Crimean War: France and Britain declare war on Russia (Source)

Recommended podcasts:

Florence Nightengale, by BJU Students and Faculty 

1862 - American Civil War:  In the Battle of Glorieta Pass, Union forces stop the Confederate invasion of the New Mexico Territory. The battle began on March 26 (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Would George Washington have Succeeded from the Union with Robert E. Lee? by Christian Historian Bill Potter