Today in History - June 14

1216 - First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester, abandoned by John, King of England, and soon conquers over half of the kingdom (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Magna Carta, Blackstone, Mayflower Compact, Part 1, by Mark Liddle

Magna Carta, Blackstone, Mayflower Compact, Part 2, by Mark Liddle

1645 - English Civil War: Battle fo Naseby: Twelve thousand Royalist forces are beaten by 15,000 Parliamentarian soldiers (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

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)

 1690 - King William III of Englan (William of Orange) lands in Ireland to confront the former King James II (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Glorious Revolution: William and Mary, by Joe Morecraft III

Glorious Revolution: William and Mary, by Joe Morecraft III

1966 - The Vatican announces the abolition of the Index LibrorumProhibitorum ("Index of prohibited books"), which was originally instituted in 1557 (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

The Pope, Chris Rice, and CCCU - Endorsing Nero's Program, by Pastor Kevin Swanson

Archbishop Cranmer and Williams: The Faithful Martyr and Comic Vicar, by Rev. Ian Brown

The Black Pope and His Murdermen: Exposing the Jesuits (Society of Jesus), by Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley