Anabaptist/Mennonite Illustrations
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On This Day: Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor becomes king of Burgundy. (1032)
On February 2, 1032: Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor becomes king of Burgundy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Battle of Posada ends: Wallachian Voievode Basarab I defeats the Hungarian army... (1330)
On November 12, 1330: Battle of Posada ends: Wallachian Voievode Basarab I defeats the Hungarian army by ambush. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Battle of Lüneburg Heath: King Louis III of France is defeated by the Norse... (880)
On February 2, 880: Battle of Lüneburg Heath: King Louis III of France is defeated by the Norse Great Heathen Army at Lüneburg Heath in Saxony. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal court declares Warren Anderson, ex-CEO... (1992)
On February 1, 1992: The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal court declares Warren Anderson, ex-CEO of Union Carbide, a fugitive under Indian law for failing to appear in the Bhopal disaster case. Th
On This Day: First Balkan War: King George I of Greece makes a triumphal entry into... (1912)
On November 12, 1912: First Balkan War: King George I of Greece makes a triumphal entry into Thessaloniki after its liberation from 482 years of Ottoman rule. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Vietnam War: As part of Vietnamization, U.S. President Richard Nixon sets... (1971)
On November 12, 1971: Vietnam War: As part of Vietnamization, U.S. President Richard Nixon sets February 1, 1972 as the deadline for the removal of another 45,000 American troops from Vietnam. This h
On This Day: King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy,... (2005)
On February 1, 2005: King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy, becoming Chairman of the Councils of ministers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: World War II: U.S. Navy conducts Marshalls-Gilberts raids, the first offensive... (1942)
On February 1, 1942: World War II: U.S. Navy conducts Marshalls-Gilberts raids, the first offensive action by the United States against Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater. This historical event c
On This Day: War on drugs: The United Nations agrees upon and promulgates the United Nations... (1988)
On December 20, 1988: War on drugs: The United Nations agrees upon and promulgates the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, one of three maj
On This Day: The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York. (1796)
On February 1, 1796: The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Con
On This Day: Great Britain, defeated by Boers in key battles, names Lord Roberts commander of... (1900)
On February 1, 1900: Great Britain, defeated by Boers in key battles, names Lord Roberts commander of British forces in South Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Vietnam War: In a propaganda ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, three American... (1967)
On November 11, 1967: Vietnam War: In a propaganda ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, three American prisoners of war are released by the Viet Cong and turned over to "new left" antiwar activist Tom Ha
On This Day: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead... (1908)
On February 1, 1908: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead in Lisbon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist... (1924)
On February 1, 1924: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. (1835)
On February 1, 1835: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider usi
On This Day: Second Schleswig War: Prussian forces crossed the border into Schleswig,... (1864)
On February 1, 1864: Second Schleswig War: Prussian forces crossed the border into Schleswig, starting the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: Józef Piłsudski assumes supreme military power in Poland - symbolic first day of... (1918)
On November 11, 1918: Józef Piłsudski assumes supreme military power in Poland - symbolic first day of Polish independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Pope Benedict XVI becomes the longest-lived pope, 93 years, four months, 16... (2020)
On September 4, 2020: Pope Benedict XVI becomes the longest-lived pope, 93 years, four months, 16 days, surpassing Pope Leo XIII, who died in 1903. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Vietnam War: Independent investigative journalist Seymour Hersh breaks the story... (1969)
On November 12, 1969: Vietnam War: Independent investigative journalist Seymour Hersh breaks the story of the My Lai Massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The First Peace of Thorn is signed in Thorn (Toruń), Monastic State of the... (1411)
On February 1, 1411: The First Peace of Thorn is signed in Thorn (Toruń), Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights (Prussia). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: The Marathas defeat the Afghans in the Battle of Attock and capture the city. (1758)
On April 28, 1758: The Marathas defeat the Afghans in the Battle of Attock and capture the city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Abbasid general Ahmad ibn Kayghalagh leads a raid against the Byzantine Empire,... (906)
On October 22, 906: Abbasid general Ahmad ibn Kayghalagh leads a raid against the Byzantine Empire, taking 4,000-5,000 captives. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: France declares war on the United Kingdom and the... (1793)
On February 1, 1793: French Revolutionary Wars: France declares war on the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: War of 1812: In the Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a critical turning point... (1813)
On June 6, 1813: War of 1812: In the Battle of Stoney Creek, considered a critical turning point in the war, a British force of 700 under John Vincent defeats an American force twice its size under Wi