Anabaptist/Mennonite Illustrations
Radical discipleship, pacifism, believer's baptism.
Key question: “How does this call us to follow Jesus in daily life?”
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On This Day: A bomb explodes at the home of Harry T. Moore and Harriette V. S. Moore, early... (1951)
On December 25, 1951: A bomb explodes at the home of Harry T. Moore and Harriette V. S. Moore, early leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, killing Harry instantly and fatally wounding Harriette. This
On This Day: The Soviet Union conducts its final above-ground nuclear weapon test, in... (1962)
On December 25, 1962: The Soviet Union conducts its final above-ground nuclear weapon test, in anticipation of the 1963 Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Berengar I is elected as king of Italy by the lords of Lombardy. He is crowned... (887)
On December 26, 887: Berengar I is elected as king of Italy by the lords of Lombardy. He is crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy at Pavia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy defeats the British Royal Navy, preventing them... (1810)
On August 27, 1810: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy defeats the British Royal Navy, preventing them from taking the harbour of Grand Port on Île de France. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: Japanese invasion of Taiwan: Battle of Baguashan: The Empire of Japan decisively... (1895)
On August 27, 1895: Japanese invasion of Taiwan: Battle of Baguashan: The Empire of Japan decisively defeats a smaller Formosan army at Changhua, crippling the short-lived Republic of Formosa and lead
On This Day: Second Battle of Wissembourg: France defeats Austria. (1793)
On December 26, 1793: Second Battle of Wissembourg: France defeats Austria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, regent for the infant King James VI of... (1570)
On January 23, 1570: James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, regent for the infant King James VI of Scotland, is assassinated by firearm, the first recorded instance of such. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Wolfe Tone's United Irish and French forces clash with the British Army in the... (1798)
On August 27, 1798: Wolfe Tone's United Irish and French forces clash with the British Army in the Battle of Castlebar, part of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, resulting in the creation of the French pup
On This Day: In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle. (1881)
On April 16, 1881: In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: American Civil War: The Trent Affair: Confederate diplomatic envoys James Murray... (1861)
On December 26, 1861: American Civil War: The Trent Affair: Confederate diplomatic envoys James Murray Mason and John Slidell are freed by the United States government, thus easing tensions between th
On This Day: The first Afrikaans Bible is introduced during a Bible Festival in Bloemfontein. (1933)
On August 27, 1933: The first Afrikaans Bible is introduced during a Bible Festival in Bloemfontein. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fai
On This Day: World War II: Aerial bombardment by the Luftwaffe razes to the ground the... (1943)
On August 27, 1943: World War II: Aerial bombardment by the Luftwaffe razes to the ground the village of Vorizia in Crete. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: World War I: The Kingdom of Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering... (1916)
On August 27, 1916: World War I: The Kingdom of Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering the war as one of the Allied nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The Communist Party of the Philippines is established by Jose Maria Sison,... (1968)
On December 26, 1968: The Communist Party of the Philippines is established by Jose Maria Sison, breaking away from the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas-1930. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: Orange Revolution: The final run-off election in Ukraine is held under heavy... (2004)
On December 26, 2004: Orange Revolution: The final run-off election in Ukraine is held under heavy international scrutiny. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: Portugal and England sign the Methuen Treaty which allows Portugal to export... (1703)
On December 27, 1703: Portugal and England sign the Methuen Treaty which allows Portugal to export wines to England on favorable trade terms. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Winter War: Finland holds off a Soviet attack in the Battle of Kelja. (1939)
On December 27, 1939: Winter War: Finland holds off a Soviet attack in the Battle of Kelja. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: Protestant paramilitary leader Billy Wright is assassinated in Northern Ireland,... (1997)
On December 27, 1997: Protestant paramilitary leader Billy Wright is assassinated in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: The Marathas defeat the Adilshahi forces in the Battle of Kolhapur. (1659)
On December 28, 1659: The Marathas defeat the Adilshahi forces in the Battle of Kolhapur. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and... (1768)
On December 28, 1768: King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and established Thonburi as a capital. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Spain recognizes the independence of Mexico with the signing of the Santa... (1836)
On December 28, 1836: Spain recognizes the independence of Mexico with the signing of the Santa María-Calatrava Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gif
On This Day: The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of... (1991)
On August 27, 1991: The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t
On This Day: In the Battle of the Zab, the Abbasid rebels defeat the Umayyad Caliphate,... (750)
On January 25, 750: In the Battle of the Zab, the Abbasid rebels defeat the Umayyad Caliphate, leading to the overthrow of the dynasty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Second Boer War: The Battle of Spion Kop between the forces of the South African... (1900)
On January 23, 1900: Second Boer War: The Battle of Spion Kop between the forces of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State and British forces ends in a British defeat. This historical e