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 United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance... (2020)
On January 31, 2020: The United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance with Article 50, after 47 years of being a member state. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: World War II: German field marshal Friedrich Paulus surrenders to the Soviets at... (1943)
On January 31, 1943: World War II: German field marshal Friedrich Paulus surrenders to the Soviets at Stalingrad, followed two days later by the remainder of his Sixth Army, ending one of the war's fi
On This Day: Israeli-Palestinian conflict: An independent State of Palestine is proclaimed by... (1988)
On November 15, 1988: Israeli-Palestinian conflict: An independent State of Palestine is proclaimed by the Palestinian National Council. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Finnish Civil War: The Suinula massacre, which changes the nature of the war in... (1918)
On January 31, 1918: Finnish Civil War: The Suinula massacre, which changes the nature of the war in a more hostile direction, takes place in Kangasala. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: The end of fighting in the Battle of Hill 170 during the Burma... (1945)
On January 31, 1945: World War II: The end of fighting in the Battle of Hill 170 during the Burma Campaign, in which the British 3 Commando Brigade repulsed a Japanese counterattack on their positions
On This Day: A series of accidental collisions on a misty Scottish night leads to the loss of... (1918)
On January 31, 1918: A series of accidental collisions on a misty Scottish night leads to the loss of two Royal Navy submarines with over a hundred lives, and damage to another five British warships.
On This Day: World War II: Allied forces are defeated by the Japanese at the Battle of Malaya... (1942)
On January 31, 1942: World War II: Allied forces are defeated by the Japanese at the Battle of Malaya and retreat to Singapore. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
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 Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was killed at the Battle of Lützen during the... (1632)
On November 16, 1632: King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was killed at the Battle of Lützen during the Thirty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: World War II: About 3,000 inmates from the Stutthof concentration camp are... (1945)
On January 31, 1945: World War II: About 3,000 inmates from the Stutthof concentration camp are forcibly marched into the Baltic Sea at Palmnicken (now Yantarny, Russia) and executed. This historical
On This Day: World War II: During the Anzio campaign, the 1st Ranger Battalion (Darby's... (1944)
On January 31, 1944: World War II: During the Anzio campaign, the 1st Ranger Battalion (Darby's Rangers) is destroyed behind enemy lines in a heavily outnumbered encounter at Battle of Cisterna, Italy
On This Day: Eduskunta declares itself the supreme state power of Finland, prompting its... (1917)
On November 15, 1917: Eduskunta declares itself the supreme state power of Finland, prompting its declaration of independence and secession from Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Battle of George Square takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, during a campaign... (1919)
On January 31, 1919: The Battle of George Square takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, during a campaign for shorter working hours. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: World War II: American forces land on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the... (1944)
On January 31, 1944: World War II: American forces land on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the Japanese-held Marshall Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Guadalcanal ends in a decisive Allied victory. (1942)
On November 15, 1942: World War II: The Battle of Guadalcanal ends in a decisive Allied victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution... (1945)
On January 31, 1945: US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution of an American soldier since the Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: History of Portugal: The first attempt at a Portuguese republican revolution... (1891)
On January 31, 1891: History of Portugal: The first attempt at a Portuguese republican revolution breaks out in the northern city of Porto. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: The Paris Agreement is signed, an agreement to help fight global warming. (2016)
On April 22, 2016: The Paris Agreement is signed, an agreement to help fight global warming. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: The Treaty of Lyon ends the Italian War, confirming French domination of... (1504)
On January 31, 1504: The Treaty of Lyon ends the Italian War, confirming French domination of northern Italy, while Spain receives the Kingdom of Naples. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Vietnam War: Easter Offensive: American forces begin sustained air strikes and... (1972)
On April 6, 1972: Vietnam War: Easter Offensive: American forces begin sustained air strikes and naval bombardments. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Iva Toguri D'Aquino, a Japanese American who broadcast under the name Orphan... (1945)
On September 5, 1945: Iva Toguri D'Aquino, a Japanese American who broadcast under the name Orphan Annie during World War II, is arrested in Yokohama by U.S. military authorities amid widespread specu
On This Day: Eighty Years' War and Anglo-Spanish War: The Battle of Gembloux is a victory for... (1578)
On January 31, 1578: Eighty Years' War and Anglo-Spanish War: The Battle of Gembloux is a victory for Spanish forces led by Don John of Austria over a rebel army of Dutch, Flemish, English, Scottish,
On This Day: American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment... (1865)
On January 31, 1865: American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, abolishing slavery, and submits it to the states for ratification
On This Day: Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. (655)
On November 15, 655: Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even