Anabaptist/Mennonite Illustrations
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On This Day: Indonesian National Revolution: The Dutch military captures Yogyakarta, the... (1948)
On December 20, 1948: Indonesian National Revolution: The Dutch military captures Yogyakarta, the temporary capital of the newly formed Republic of Indonesia. This historical event can serve as a pow
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Italy and the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes sign the Treaty of Rapallo. (1920)
On November 12, 1920: Italy and the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes sign the Treaty of Rapallo. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal between Japanese and American forces... (1942)
On November 12, 1942: World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal between Japanese and American forces begins near Guadalcanal. The battle lasts for three days and ends with an American victory. This h
On This Day: A team of rock climbers led by Warren Harding completes the first ascent of The... (1958)
On November 12, 1958: A team of rock climbers led by Warren Harding completes the first ascent of The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
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: 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: Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-74 to deliver the Mir Docking Module to... (1995)
On November 12, 1995: Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-74 to deliver the Mir Docking Module to the Russian space station Mir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
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
On This Day: War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats a British and Native Canadian... (1813)
On October 5, 1813: War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats a British and Native Canadian force threatening Detroit. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: The Nez Perce War in the northwestern United States comes to an end. (1877)
On October 5, 1877: The Nez Perce War in the northwestern United States comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: Battle of Alnwick: in an English victory over the Scots, Malcolm III of... (1093)
On November 13, 1093: Battle of Alnwick: in an English victory over the Scots, Malcolm III of Scotland, and his son Edward, are killed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Jefferson Glenn begins: The United States 101st Airborne... (1970)
On September 5, 1970: Vietnam War: Operation Jefferson Glenn begins: The United States 101st Airborne Division and the South Vietnamese 1st Infantry Division initiate a new operation in Thừa Thiên-Huế
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Patriot revolutionary forces under Gen. Richard... (1775)
On November 13, 1775: American Revolutionary War: Patriot revolutionary forces under Gen. Richard Montgomery occupy Montreal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
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: 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: Fire and sinking of SS Yarmouth Castle, 87 dead. (1965)
On November 13, 1965: Fire and sinking of SS Yarmouth Castle, 87 dead. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when
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: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western... (1600)
On August 23, 1600: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western Japanese clans loyal to Toyotomi Hideyori, leading to the destruction of Gifu Castle and serving as