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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 November 1, 1861: American Civil War: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appoints George B. McClellan as the commander of the Union Army, replacing General Winfield Scott. This historical event can se
On November 1, 1981: Antigua and Barbuda gains independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consid
On November 2, 1899: The Boers begin their 118-day siege of British-held Ladysmith during the Second Boer War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On November 2, 1912: Bulgaria defeats the Ottoman Empire in the Battle of Lule Burgas, the bloodiest battle of the First Balkan War, which opens her way to Constantinople. This historical event can s
On November 1, 1943: World War II: The 3rd Marine Division, United States Marines, landing on Bougainville in the Solomon Islands, secures a beachhead, leading that night to a naval clash at the Battl
On November 2, 1917: The Military Revolutionary Committee of the Petrograd Soviet, in charge of preparation and carrying out the Russian Revolution, holds its first meeting. This historical event can
On November 2, 1914: World War I: The Russian Empire declares war on the Ottoman Empire and the Dardanelles is subsequently closed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On November 2, 1983: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill creating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On November 3, 1492: Peace of Etaples between Henry VII of England and Charles VIII of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On November 3, 1090: The Rouen Riot, an attempt by English king William Rufus to take possession of Rouen, the capital city of his brother Robert, duke of Normandy, fails. This historical event can s
On November 3, 1903: With the encouragement of the United States, Panama separates from Colombia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the
On November 3, 1942: World War II: The Koli Point action begins during the Guadalcanal campaign and ends on November 12. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
On November 2, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: Nikita Khrushchev meets with leaders of other Communist countries to seek their advice on the situation in Hungary, selecting János Kádár as the country's ne
On November 3, 1848: A greatly revised Dutch constitution, which transfers much authority from the king to his parliament and ministers, is proclaimed. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On November 28, 1899: The Second Boer War: A British column is engaged by Boer forces at the Battle of Modder River; although the Boers withdraw, the British suffer heavy casualties. This historical
On November 2, 1967: Vietnam War: US President Lyndon B. Johnson and "The Wise Men" conclude that the American people should be given more optimistic reports on the progress of the war. This historic
On November 2, 2022: A peace agreement is signed between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, ending the Tigray War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On November 3, 1918: The German Revolution of 1918-19 begins when 40,000 sailors take over the port in Kiel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On November 3, 1929: The Gwangju Student Independence Movement occurred. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On February 4, 1810: Napoleonic Wars: Britain seizes Guadeloupe. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
On November 2, 1959: The first section of the M1 motorway, the first inter-urban motorway in the United Kingdom, is opened between the present junctions 5 and 18, along with the M10 motorway and M45 m
On November 3, 1908: William Howard Taft is elected the 27th President of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. C
On November 27, 1863: American Civil War: Battle of Mine Run: Union forces under General George Meade take up positions against troops led by Confederate General Robert E. Lee. This historical event
On November 28, 1627: The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Navy has its greatest and last naval victory in the Battle of Oliwa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h