Anabaptist/Mennonite Illustrations
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On This Day: World War II: The Soviet Red Army enters Hungary. (1944)
On October 29, 1944: World War II: The Soviet Red Army enters Hungary. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider us
On This Day: Swedish War of Liberation: Swedish troops defeat a Danish force in the Battle of... (1521)
On April 29, 1521: Swedish War of Liberation: Swedish troops defeat a Danish force in the Battle of Västerås. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freed
On This Day: Battle of the Standard between Scotland and England. (1138)
On August 22, 1138: Battle of the Standard between Scotland and England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: Second Ottoman-Mamluk War: Mamluks fail to stop the Ottoman advance towards... (1516)
On October 28, 1516: Second Ottoman-Mamluk War: Mamluks fail to stop the Ottoman advance towards Egypt at the Battle of Yaunis Khan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: French Revolution: Following the arrests of Girondin leaders, the Jacobins gain... (1793)
On June 10, 1793: French Revolution: Following the arrests of Girondin leaders, the Jacobins gain control of the Committee of Public Safety installing the revolutionary dictatorship. This historical
On This Day: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gains its independence from the United Kingdom. (1979)
On October 27, 1979: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gains its independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and l
On This Day: World War II: Greece rejects Italy's ultimatum. Italy invades Greece through... (1940)
On October 28, 1940: World War II: Greece rejects Italy's ultimatum. Italy invades Greece through Albania a few hours later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen... (1775)
On October 27, 1775: King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies in his speech from the throne at the opening of Parliament. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) of Siam (modern day Thailand) is crowned. (1782)
On June 10, 1782: King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) of Siam (modern day Thailand) is crowned. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: Copenhagen is surrounded by the army of Frederick I of Denmark, as the city will... (1523)
On June 10, 1523: Copenhagen is surrounded by the army of Frederick I of Denmark, as the city will not recognise him as the successor of Christian II of Denmark. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Council of Trent: Pope Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the... (1539)
On June 10, 1539: Council of Trent: Pope Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bishops had traveling to Venice. This historical event can serve
On This Day: The lower town of Smyrna is captured by Latin Christians in response to Aydınid... (1344)
On October 28, 1344: The lower town of Smyrna is captured by Latin Christians in response to Aydınid piracy during the Smyrniote crusades. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a... (1941)
On September 4, 1941: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a United States warship, the USS Greer. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: World War II: William J. Murphy commands the first Royal Air Force attack on... (1939)
On September 4, 1939: World War II: William J. Murphy commands the first Royal Air Force attack on Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and
On This Day: Vietnam War October surprise: Citing progress with the Paris peace talks, US... (1968)
On October 31, 1968: Vietnam War October surprise: Citing progress with the Paris peace talks, US President Lyndon B. Johnson announces to the nation that he has ordered a complete cessation of "all a
On This Day: The Maastricht Treaty takes effect, formally establishing the European Union. (1993)
On November 1, 1993: The Maastricht Treaty takes effect, formally establishing the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: In Saint Petersburg, Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly built Catherine... (1756)
On July 30, 1756: In Saint Petersburg, Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly built Catherine Palace to Empress Elizabeth and her courtiers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Thirty Years' War: Battle of Záblatí, a turning point in the Bohemian Revolt. (1619)
On June 10, 1619: Thirty Years' War: Battle of Záblatí, a turning point in the Bohemian Revolt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: Jordan and Israel sign a peace treaty. (1994)
On October 26, 1994: Jordan and Israel sign a peace treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: Jacobite risings: Battle of Glen Shiel. (1719)
On June 10, 1719: Jacobite risings: Battle of Glen Shiel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when p
On This Day: First Barbary War: Yusuf Karamanli signs a treaty ending the hostilities between... (1805)
On June 10, 1805: First Barbary War: Yusuf Karamanli signs a treaty ending the hostilities between Tripolitania and the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: In the towns of Mosonmagyaróvár and Esztergom, Hungarian... (1956)
On October 26, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: In the towns of Mosonmagyaróvár and Esztergom, Hungarian secret police forces massacre civilians. As rebel strongholds in Budapest hold, fighting spreads thr
On This Day: The United States and Spain sign the Treaty of Madrid, which establishes the... (1795)
On October 27, 1795: The United States and Spain sign the Treaty of Madrid, which establishes the boundaries between Spanish colonies and the U.S. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: World War II: Military resistance to the German occupation of Norway ends. (1940)
On June 10, 1940: World War II: Military resistance to the German occupation of Norway ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tri