Anabaptist/Mennonite Illustrations
Radical discipleship, pacifism, believer's baptism.
Key question: โHow does this call us to follow Jesus in daily life?โ
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On This Day: The name Pakistan is coined by Choudhry Rahmat Ali Khan and is accepted by... (1933)
On January 28, 1933: The name Pakistan is coined by Choudhry Rahmat Ali Khan and is accepted by Indian Muslims who then thereby adopted it further for the Pakistan Movement seeking independence. This
On This Day: Cardinal Robert of Geneva is elected as Pope Clement VII, beginning the Papal... (1378)
On September 20, 1378: Cardinal Robert of Geneva is elected as Pope Clement VII, beginning the Papal schism. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan sign... (1960)
On September 19, 1960: Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan sign the Indus Waters Treaty for the control and management of the Indus, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlej a
On This Day: Georgian-Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Basian the Kingdom of Georgia defeats the... (1202)
On July 27, 1202: Georgian-Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Basian the Kingdom of Georgia defeats the Sultanate of Rum. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: The leaking oil well in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is sealed. (2010)
On September 19, 2010: The leaking oil well in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is sealed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On This Day: Saint Kitts and Nevis gains its independence. (1983)
On September 19, 1983: Saint Kitts and Nevis gains its independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when
On This Day: Pope Honorius III issues the bull Vineae Domini custodes in which he approves... (1225)
On June 10, 1225: Pope Honorius III issues the bull Vineae Domini custodes in which he approves the mission of Dominican friars to Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: The Swiss Anabaptist Movement is founded when Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, George... (1525)
On January 21, 1525: The Swiss Anabaptist Movement is founded when Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, George Blaurock, and about a dozen others baptize each other in the home of Manz's mother in Zรผrich, break
On This Day: The Council of Europe is founded following a speech by Winston Churchill at the... (1946)
On September 19, 1946: The Council of Europe is founded following a speech by Winston Churchill at the University of Zurich. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: World War II: Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz... (1940)
On September 19, 1940: World War II: Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz concentration camp to gather and smuggle out information for the resistance movement. This historical
On This Day: Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of... (1965)
On June 9, 1965: Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of ฤแปng Xoร i, one of the largest battles in the war. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: The siege of Paris begins. The city held out for over four... (1870)
On September 19, 1870: Franco-Prussian War: The siege of Paris begins. The city held out for over four months before surrendering. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: French-Dutch victory against the Russians and British... (1799)
On September 19, 1799: French Revolutionary Wars: French-Dutch victory against the Russians and British in the Battle of Bergen. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty. (1999)
On June 9, 1999: Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On This Day: Finnish Civil War: A group of Red Guards hangs a red lantern atop the tower of... (1918)
On January 26, 1918: Finnish Civil War: A group of Red Guards hangs a red lantern atop the tower of Helsinki Workers' Hall to symbolically mark the start of the war. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory... (1777)
On September 19, 1777: American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory over the Continental Army in the First Battle of Saratoga. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Two security personnel, 17 worshippers in a mosque, and 13 militants are killed... (2015)
On September 18, 2015: Two security personnel, 17 worshippers in a mosque, and 13 militants are killed during a Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan attack on a Pakistan Air Force base on the outskirts of Peshaw
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Brandy Station in Virginia, the largest... (1863)
On June 9, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Brandy Station in Virginia, the largest cavalry battle on American soil, ends Confederate cavalry dominance in the eastern theater. This historical
On This Day: Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%. (2014)
On September 18, 2014: Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libe
On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler orders the deportation of Danish Jews. (1943)
On September 18, 1943: World War II: Adolf Hitler orders the deportation of Danish Jews. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: World War I: Brazil declares war on the Central Powers. (1917)
On October 26, 1917: World War I: Brazil declares war on the Central Powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: World War II: Germany begins the evacuation of 1.8ย million people from East... (1945)
On January 20, 1945: World War II: Germany begins the evacuation of 1.8ย million people from East Prussia, a task which will take nearly two months. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi... (1939)
On September 18, 1939: World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi propaganda. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd... (1921)
On September 18, 1921: Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd el-Krim proclaim the Republic of the Rif, in rebellion against the Sultan of Morocco and the Spani