Anabaptist/Mennonite Illustrations
Radical discipleship, pacifism, believer's baptism.
Key question: βHow does this call us to follow Jesus in daily life?β
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On This Day: The King Fahd Causeway is officially opened in the Persian Gulf. (1986)
On November 25, 1986: The King Fahd Causeway is officially opened in the Persian Gulf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Conside
On This Day: The Battle of Berezina begins during Napoleon's retreat from Russia. (1812)
On November 26, 1812: The Battle of Berezina begins during Napoleon's retreat from Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: The Manchester Guardian publishes the 1916 secret Sykes-Picot Agreement between... (1917)
On November 26, 1917: The Manchester Guardian publishes the 1916 secret Sykes-Picot Agreement between the United Kingdom and France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Battle of Papudo: A Spanish navy schooner is defeated by a Chilean corvette... (1865)
On November 26, 1865: Battle of Papudo: A Spanish navy schooner is defeated by a Chilean corvette north of ValparaΓso, Chile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: World War II: The Hull note is given to the Japanese ambassador, demanding that... (1941)
On November 26, 1941: World War II: The Hull note is given to the Japanese ambassador, demanding that Japan withdraw from China and French Indochina, in return for which the United States would lift e
On This Day: World War II: HMT Rohna is sunk by the Luftwaffe in an air attack in the... (1943)
On November 26, 1943: World War II: HMT Rohna is sunk by the Luftwaffe in an air attack in the Mediterranean north of BΓ©jaΓ―a, Algeria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
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: Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the... (1998)
On November 26, 1998: Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Republic of Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, now out of service, docks in Dubai. (2008)
On November 26, 2008: The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, now out of service, docks in Dubai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. C
On This Day: Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. (1095)
On November 27, 1095: Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On This Day: Adoption of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. (1815)
On November 27, 1815: Adoption of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former MP S. Sivamaharajah... (2006)
On August 20, 2006: Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former MP S. Sivamaharajah is shot dead at his home in Tellippalai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: American Indian Wars: Battle of Washita River: United States Army Lieutenant... (1868)
On November 27, 1868: American Indian Wars: Battle of Washita River: United States Army Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer leads an attack on Cheyenne living on reservation land. This histori
On This Day: In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested... (1940)
On November 27, 1940: In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested King Carol II of Romania's aides and other political dissidents. This historical event can serve
On This Day: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to... (1945)
On November 27, 1945: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to send CARE Packages of food relief to Europe after World War II. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Battle of Dunkeld in Scotland. (1689)
On August 21, 1689: The Battle of Dunkeld in Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his... (587)
On November 28, 587: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his heir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges... (1785)
On November 28, 1785: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges Cherokee lands in what is now East Tennessee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Ka LΔ Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially... (1843)
On November 28, 1843: Ka LΔ Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially recognized by the United Kingdom and France as an independent nation. This historical event can serve
On This Day: American Civil War: In the Battle of Cane Hill, Union troops under General James... (1862)
On November 28, 1862: American Civil War: In the Battle of Cane Hill, Union troops under General James G. Blunt defeat General John Marmaduke's Confederates. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: Albania declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire. (1912)
On November 28, 1912: Albania declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider u
On This Day: Lady Astor is elected as a Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. She... (1919)
On November 28, 1919: Lady Astor is elected as a Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. She is the first woman to sit in the House of Commons. (Countess Markievicz, the first to be elected, r
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 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