Anabaptist/Mennonite Illustrations
Radical discipleship, pacifism, believer's baptism.
Key question: “How does this call us to follow Jesus in daily life?”
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On This Day: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. after a march to... (1982)
On November 13, 1982: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. after a march to its site by thousands of Vietnam War veterans. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: The Crown of St. Stephen (also known as the Holy Crown of Hungary) goes on... (1978)
On January 31, 1978: The Crown of St. Stephen (also known as the Holy Crown of Hungary) goes on public display after being returned to Hungary from the United States, where it was held after World War
On This Day: World War II: The last German formations withdraw from Finland to Norway. The... (1945)
On April 27, 1945: World War II: The last German formations withdraw from Finland to Norway. The Lapland War and thus, World War II in Finland, comes to an end and the Raising the Flag on the Three-Co
On This Day: American Civil War: Texas secedes from the United States and joins the... (1861)
On February 1, 1861: American Civil War: Texas secedes from the United States and joins the Confederacy a week later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: Sue Gray, a senior civil servant in the United Kingdom, publishes an initial... (2022)
On January 31, 2022: Sue Gray, a senior civil servant in the United Kingdom, publishes an initial version of her report on the Downing Street Partygate controversy. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River vehicle tunnel... (1927)
On November 13, 1927: The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River vehicle tunnel linking New Jersey to New York City. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Islamic State operatives carry out a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in... (2015)
On November 13, 2015: Islamic State operatives carry out a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris, including suicide bombings, mass shootings and a hostage crisis. The terrorists kill 130 pe
On This Day: The teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by... (1327)
On February 1, 1327: The teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: United Nations Security Council Resolution 90 relating to the Korean War is... (1951)
On January 31, 1951: United Nations Security Council Resolution 90 relating to the Korean War is adopted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
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: A North Sea flood causes over 1,800 deaths in the Netherlands and over 300 in... (1953)
On January 31, 1953: A North Sea flood causes over 1,800 deaths in the Netherlands and over 300 in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: The Winter Soldier Investigation, organized by the Vietnam Veterans Against the... (1971)
On January 31, 1971: The Winter Soldier Investigation, organized by the Vietnam Veterans Against the War to publicize alleged war crimes and atrocities by Americans and allies in Vietnam, begins in De
On This Day: A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas indicts former Enron chief financial... (2002)
On October 31, 2002: A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas indicts former Enron chief financial officer Andrew Fastow on 78 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy and obstruction of justi
On This Day: Vietnam War: Viet Cong guerrillas attack the United States embassy in Saigon,... (1968)
On January 31, 1968: Vietnam War: Viet Cong guerrillas attack the United States embassy in Saigon, and other attacks, in the early morning hours, later grouped together as the Tet Offensive. This his
On This Day: Bulgaria and Romania sign the Treaty of Accession 2005 to join the European... (2005)
On April 25, 2005: Bulgaria and Romania sign the Treaty of Accession 2005 to join the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a
On This Day: Cold War: Space Race: The Explorer 1, the first successful American satellite,... (1958)
On January 31, 1958: Cold War: Space Race: The Explorer 1, the first successful American satellite, detects the Van Allen radiation belt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Cold War: Yugoslavia's new constitution, modeling that of the Soviet Union,... (1946)
On January 31, 1946: Cold War: Yugoslavia's new constitution, modeling that of the Soviet Union, establishes six constituent republics (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia a
On This Day: World War I: Prime Minister of Australia Billy Hughes is expelled from the Labor... (1916)
On November 13, 1916: World War I: Prime Minister of Australia Billy Hughes is expelled from the Labor Party over his support for conscription. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: At the Battle of Smoliani, French Marshals Victor and Oudinot... (1812)
On November 14, 1812: Napoleonic Wars: At the Battle of Smoliani, French Marshals Victor and Oudinot are defeated by the Russians under General Peter Wittgenstein. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Cold War: Igor Gouzenko, a Soviet Union embassy clerk, defects to Canada,... (1945)
On September 5, 1945: Cold War: Igor Gouzenko, a Soviet Union embassy clerk, defects to Canada, exposing Soviet espionage in North America, signalling the beginning of the Cold War. This historical e
On This Day: King Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares... (1863)
On November 18, 1863: King Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares Schleswig to be part of Denmark. This is seen by the German Confederation as a violation of the London
On This Day: Suez Crisis: The Suez Canal is reopened following the introduction of UNEF... (1957)
On April 24, 1957: Suez Crisis: The Suez Canal is reopened following the introduction of UNEF peacekeepers to the region. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the p
On This Day: Aeroflot Flight 2723 crashes into the Caspian Sea off the Absheron Peninsula,... (1966)
On April 23, 1966: Aeroflot Flight 2723 crashes into the Caspian Sea off the Absheron Peninsula, killing 33 people. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call
On This Day: World War I: First Battle of the Marne begins. Northeast of Paris, the French... (1914)
On September 5, 1914: World War I: First Battle of the Marne begins. Northeast of Paris, the French attack and defeat German forces who are advancing on the capital. This historical event can serve a