Anabaptist/Mennonite Illustrations
Radical discipleship, pacifism, believer's baptism.
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On This Day: World War II: Soviet forces liberate the Łódź Ghetto. Of more than 200,000... (1945)
On January 19, 1945: World War II: Soviet forces liberate the Łódź Ghetto. Of more than 200,000 inhabitants in 1940, fewer than 900 had survived the Nazi occupation. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: Twelfth Council of Toledo: King Erwig of the Visigoths initiates a council in... (681)
On January 9, 681: Twelfth Council of Toledo: King Erwig of the Visigoths initiates a council in which he implements diverse measures against the Jews in Spain. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Jin-Song Wars: Invading Jurchen soldiers from the Jin dynasty besiege and sack... (1127)
On January 9, 1127: Jin-Song Wars: Invading Jurchen soldiers from the Jin dynasty besiege and sack Bianjing (Kaifeng), the capital of the Song dynasty of China, and abduct Emperor Qinzong of Song and
On This Day: Operation Auca: Five U.S. missionaries are killed by the Waorani of Ecuador... (1956)
On January 8, 1956: Operation Auca: Five U.S. missionaries are killed by the Waorani of Ecuador shortly after making first contact. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The nationally known image of the Black Nazarene in the Philippines was... (1787)
On January 9, 1787: The nationally known image of the Black Nazarene in the Philippines was transferred from what is now Rizal Park to its present shrine in the minor basilica of Quiapo Church. This i
On This Day: Treaty of Jassy between Russian and Ottoman Empire is signed, ending the... (1792)
On January 9, 1792: Treaty of Jassy between Russian and Ottoman Empire is signed, ending the Russo-Turkish War of 1787-92. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: The Free Software Foundation is founded. (1985)
On October 4, 1985: The Free Software Foundation is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: Bowing to international pressure, President of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto... (1972)
On January 8, 1972: Bowing to international pressure, President of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto releases Bengali leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from prison, who had been arrested after declaring the ind
On This Day: Ahmad Shah Durrani defeats the Marathas in the Battle of Barari Ghat. (1760)
On January 9, 1760: Ahmad Shah Durrani defeats the Marathas in the Battle of Barari Ghat. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States. (1964)
On January 8, 1964: President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impa
On This Day: British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduces an income tax of two... (1799)
On January 9, 1799: British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduces an income tax of two shillings to the pound to raise funds for Great Britain's war effort in the Napoleonic Wars. This h
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli concludes with an Ottoman Empire victory... (1916)
On January 9, 1916: World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli concludes with an Ottoman Empire victory when the last Allied forces are evacuated from the peninsula. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Rafa is fought near the Egyptian border with... (1917)
On January 9, 1917: World War I: The Battle of Rafa is fought near the Egyptian border with Palestine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process. (1839)
On January 9, 1839: The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human di
On This Day: Umberto I becomes King of Italy. (1878)
On January 9, 1878: Umberto I becomes King of Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about le
On This Day: Mississippi becomes the second state to secede from the Union before the... (1861)
On January 9, 1861: Mississippi becomes the second state to secede from the Union before the outbreak of the American Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson receives a state funeral and is interred in St... (1806)
On January 9, 1806: Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson receives a state funeral and is interred in St Paul's Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: The Portuguese prince Pedro I of Brazil decides to stay in Brazil against the... (1822)
On January 9, 1822: The Portuguese prince Pedro I of Brazil decides to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portuguese King João VI, beginning the Brazilian independence process. This historical
On This Day: American Civil War: "Star of the West" incident occurs near Charleston, South... (1861)
On January 9, 1861: American Civil War: "Star of the West" incident occurs near Charleston, South Carolina. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throu
On This Day: Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signalling the start of civil war. (49 BC)
On January 10, 49 BC: Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signalling the start of civil war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: World War II: The Sixth United States Army begins the invasion of Lingayen Gulf. (1945)
On January 9, 1945: World War II: The Sixth United States Army begins the invasion of Lingayen Gulf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: Ukrainian War of Independence: The All-Ukrainian Central Executive Committee... (1920)
On January 9, 1920: Ukrainian War of Independence: The All-Ukrainian Central Executive Committee outlaws the Makhnovshchina by decree, igniting the Bolshevik-Makhnovist conflict. This historical even
On This Day: The Sudan People's Liberation Movement and the Government of Sudan sign the... (2005)
On January 9, 2005: The Sudan People's Liberation Movement and the Government of Sudan sign the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to end the Second Sudanese Civil War. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The first wave of the Egyptian revolution begins throughout the country, marked... (2011)
On January 25, 2011: The first wave of the Egyptian revolution begins throughout the country, marked by street demonstrations, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, riots, labour strikes, and violent c