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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 February 12, 1946: African American United States Army veteran Isaac Woodard is severely beaten by a South Carolina police officer to the point where he loses his vision in both eyes. The incident
On February 10, 1814: Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Champaubert ends in French victory over the Russians and the Prussians. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On September 26, 1493: Pope Alexander VI issues the papal bull Dudum siquidem to the Spanish, extending the grant of new lands he made them in Inter caetera. This historical event can serve as a powe
On September 27, 1331: The Battle of Płowce is fought, between the Kingdom of Poland and the Teutonic Order. The Poles are defeated but their leaders escape capture. This historical event can serve a
On September 27, 1605: The armies of Sweden are defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On September 28, 1322: Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor, defeats Frederick I of Austria in the Battle of Mühldorf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On November 8, 1919: Eichenfeld massacre: Members of the Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine murder 136 Mennonite colonists at Jaskyowo, initiating a series of massacres that resulted in the death
On September 28, 1844: Oscar I of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On September 28, 1821: The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is drafted. It will be made public on 13 October. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On September 28, 1944: World War II: Soviet Army troops liberate Klooga concentration camp in Estonia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On September 29, 1911: Italy declares war on the Ottoman Empire, In this war , Italy gains Libya which ends Ottoman rule in North Africa . This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On September 29, 1864: The Treaty of Lisbon defines the boundaries between Spain and Portugal and abolishes the Couto Misto microstate. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On September 29, 1848: The Battle of Pákozd is a stalemate between Hungarian and Croatian forces and is the first battle of the Hungarian Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On February 10, 1763: French and Indian War: The Treaty of Paris ends the war and France cedes Quebec to Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pur
On July 6, 1779: Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On July 31, 1423: Hundred Years' War: Battle of Cravant: A Franco-Scottish army is defeated by the Anglo-Burgundians at Cravant on the banks of the river Yonne. This historical event can serve as a p
On July 31, 1997: FedEx Express Flight 14 crashes at Newark International Airport, injuring five. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve
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
On February 10, 1947: The Paris Peace Treaties are signed by Italy, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Finland and the Allies of World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On November 18, 2012: Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria becomes the 118th Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the en
On October 25, 1973: Egypt and Israel accept United Nations Security Council Resolution 339. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On March 19, 1944: World War II: The German army occupies Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On November 7, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The Madrid Defense Council is formed to coordinate the Defense of Madrid against nationalist forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus