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Radical discipleship, pacifism, believer's baptism.
Key question: “How does this call us to follow Jesus in daily life?”
16492 illustrations found
On January 20, 1921: The first Constitution of Turkey is adopted, making fundamental changes in the source and exercise of sovereignty by consecrating the principle of national sovereignty. This hist
On January 21, 1525: The Swiss Anabaptist Movement is founded when Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, George Blaurock, and about a dozen others baptize each other in the home of Manz's mother in Zürich, break
On October 23, 1911: The Italo-Turkish War sees the first use of an airplane in combat when an Italian pilot makes a reconnaissance flight. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On January 20, 1991: Sudan's government imposes Islamic law nationwide, worsening the civil war between the country's Muslim north and Christian south. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On January 21, 1535: Following the Affair of the Placards, the French king leads an anti-Protestant procession through Paris. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On October 23, 2011: The Libyan National Transitional Council deems the Libyan Civil War over. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On January 9, 1941: World War II: First flight of the Avro Lancaster. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it whe
On October 23, 1983: Lebanese Civil War: The U.S. Marines Corps barracks in Beirut is hit by a truck bomb, killing 241 U.S. military personnel. A French Army barracks in Lebanon is also hit that same
On January 20, 2018: A group of four or five gunmen attack The Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, sparking a 12-hour battle. The attack kills 40 people and injures many others. This histo
On January 21, 1919: A revolutionary Irish parliament is founded and declares the independence of the Irish Republic. One of the first engagements of the Irish War of Independence takes place. This h
On January 12, 1528: Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, having already reigned since his election in June 1523. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On January 21, 1908: New York City passes the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to smoke in public, only to have the measure vetoed by the mayor. This historical event can serve as a po
On January 21, 1824: The Ashantis defeat British forces in the Gold Coast during the First Anglo-Ashanti War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation a
On January 21, 1971: The current Emley Moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom, begins transmitting UHF broadcasts. This historical event can serve as a p
On November 16, 1988: The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic declares that Estonia is "sovereign" but stops short of declaring independence. This historical event can serve as a
On January 22, 1879: The Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War results in a Zulu victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On January 22, 1555: The Ava Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in what is now Myanmar. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On January 22, 1517: The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Egypt at the Battle of Ridaniya. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On January 21, 1999: War on Drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United States Coast Guard intercepts a ship with over 4,300 kilograms (9,500 lb) of cocaine on board. This
On January 22, 1905: Bloody Sunday in Saint Petersburg, beginning of the 1905 revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On January 22, 1901: Edward VII is proclaimed King of the United Kingdom after the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On January 22, 871: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the Danelaw Vikings at Basing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On September 29, 1789: The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On September 29, 1990: Construction of the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (better known as Washington National Cathedral) is completed in Washington, D.C. This historical event can se