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 Holocaust and World War II: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage... (1943)
On June 25, 1943: The Holocaust and World War II: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage an uprising against the Nazis. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. (1950)
On June 25, 1950: The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: World War II: United States Navy and British Royal Navy ships bombard Cherbourg... (1944)
On June 25, 1944: World War II: United States Navy and British Royal Navy ships bombard Cherbourg to support United States Army units engaged in the Battle of Cherbourg. This historical event can ser
On This Day: The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the... (1978)
On June 25, 1978: The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: War of the Roses: Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, and Edward, Earl of... (1460)
On June 26, 1460: War of the Roses: Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, and Edward, Earl of March, land in England with a rebel army and march on London. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: The breakup of Yugoslavia begins when Slovenia and Croatia declare their... (1991)
On June 25, 1991: The breakup of Yugoslavia begins when Slovenia and Croatia declare their independence from Yugoslavia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gi
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: Przemysł II crowned king of Poland, following Ducal period. The white eagle is... (1295)
On June 26, 1295: Przemysł II crowned king of Poland, following Ducal period. The white eagle is added to the Polish coat of arms. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: A combined force of Spanish, free blacks and allied Indians defeat a British... (1740)
On June 26, 1740: A combined force of Spanish, free blacks and allied Indians defeat a British garrison at the Siege of Fort Mose near St. Augustine during the War of Jenkins' Ear. This historical ev
On This Day: Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy... (2022)
On June 25, 2022: Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy fighting with the Russian capture of the city, leading to the Battle of Lysychansk. This historical even
On This Day: Russo-Japanese War: Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (1905)
On August 10, 1905: Russo-Japanese War: Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On This Day: Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry... (1992)
On June 25, 1992: Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry Extended Duration Orbiter hardware. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British... (1843)
On June 26, 1843: Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based... (1944)
On June 26, 1944: World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based on faulty information, leading to 35 civilian deaths. This historical event can serve as a powerful
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: World War II: Under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an... (1940)
On June 26, 1940: World War II: Under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Romania requiring it to cede Bessarabia and the northern part of Bukovina. This historical
On This Day: William IV becomes king of Britain and Hanover following the death without... (1830)
On June 26, 1830: William IV becomes king of Britain and Hanover following the death without surviving legitimate issue of his older brother George IV. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They... (1917)
On June 26, 1917: World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They will first enter combat in the Battle of Hamel on July 4. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the... (1944)
On June 27, 1944: World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the Japanese by British Chindits, supported by the Chinese. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: World War II: In the course of Operation Achse, German troops begin their... (1943)
On September 10, 1943: World War II: In the course of Operation Achse, German troops begin their occupation of Rome. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav... (1991)
On June 27, 1991: Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian... (1905)
On June 27, 1905: During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. (1950)
On June 27, 1950: The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
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