Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
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On This Day: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. (2006)
On June 5, 2006: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation
On This Day: World War II: RAF bombing raid on Darmstadt and the following firestorm kill... (1944)
On September 11, 1944: World War II: RAF bombing raid on Darmstadt and the following firestorm kill 11,500. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like
On This Day: Charles Lindbergh makes his Des Moines speech accusing the British, Jews and... (1941)
On September 11, 1941: Charles Lindbergh makes his Des Moines speech accusing the British, Jews and FDR's administration of conspiring for war with Germany. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on membership of the... (1975)
On June 5, 1975: The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on membership of the European Economic Community (EEC). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The Soviet Union and Japan sign a Joint Declaration, officially ending the state... (1956)
On October 19, 1956: The Soviet Union and Japan sign a Joint Declaration, officially ending the state of war between the two countries that had existed since August 1945. This historical event can se
On This Day: Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti reveals to the Italian parliament the... (1990)
On October 24, 1990: Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti reveals to the Italian parliament the existence of Gladio, the Italian NATO force formed in 1956, intended to be activated in the event of
On This Day: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki... (1897)
On September 11, 1897: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of the Kaffa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Christiana Resistance: Escaped slaves led by William Parker fight off and kill a... (1851)
On September 11, 1851: Christiana Resistance: Escaped slaves led by William Parker fight off and kill a slave owner who, with a federal marshal and an armed party, sought to seize three of his former
On This Day: The Allied Control Council, the military occupation governing body of Germany,... (1945)
On June 5, 1945: The Allied Control Council, the military occupation governing body of Germany, formally takes power. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: An expedition led by Isidro Barradas at Tampico, sent by the Spanish crown to... (1829)
On September 11, 1829: An expedition led by Isidro Barradas at Tampico, sent by the Spanish crown to retake Mexico, surrenders at the Battle of Tampico, marking the effective end of Spain's resistance
On This Day: France annexes the Kingdom of Piedmont. (1802)
On September 11, 1802: France annexes the Kingdom of Piedmont. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: World War II: More than 1,000 British bombers drop 5,000 tons of bombs on German... (1944)
On June 5, 1944: World War II: More than 1,000 British bombers drop 5,000 tons of bombs on German gun batteries on the Normandy coast in preparation for D-Day. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: The "Miracle of the Sun" is witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova... (1917)
On October 13, 1917: The "Miracle of the Sun" is witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova da Iria in Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: Siege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia,... (1714)
On September 11, 1714: Siege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia, surrenders to Spanish and French Bourbon armies in the War of the Catalans, the last phase of the W
On This Day: Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk,... (1708)
On September 11, 1708: Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the Great Northern War. The army is defeated nine months later in the Batt
On This Day: World War II: Four thousand Chongqing residents are asphyxiated in a bomb... (1941)
On June 5, 1941: World War II: Four thousand Chongqing residents are asphyxiated in a bomb shelter during the Bombing of Chongqing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The Battle of Ilava: The Hungarians defeat the Hussite army. (1431)
On November 9, 1431: The Battle of Ilava: The Hungarians defeat the Hussite army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: The Bohemian King Frederick I flees Prague to Wroclaw one day after the defeat... (1620)
On November 9, 1620: The Bohemian King Frederick I flees Prague to Wroclaw one day after the defeat of his troops in the Battle of White Mountain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The Six-Day War begins: Israel launches surprise strikes against Egyptian... (1967)
On June 5, 1967: The Six-Day War begins: Israel launches surprise strikes against Egyptian air-fields in response to the mobilisation of Egyptian forces on the Israeli border. This historical event c
On This Day: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is sentenced to death for treason, on the grounds... (1547)
On January 13, 1547: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is sentenced to death for treason, on the grounds of having quartered his arms to make them similar to those of the King, Henry VIII of England. Thi
On This Day: Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. (1979)
On October 17, 1979: Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: British troops attack and capture Chatterton Hill... (1776)
On October 28, 1776: American Revolutionary War: British troops attack and capture Chatterton Hill from the Continental Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: The Palermo rising takes place in Sicily against the Bourbon Kingdom of the Two... (1848)
On January 12, 1848: The Palermo rising takes place in Sicily against the Bourbon Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: The 173rd Airborne is ambushed by over 1,200 Viet Cong in Operation Hump during... (1965)
On November 8, 1965: The 173rd Airborne is ambushed by over 1,200 Viet Cong in Operation Hump during the Vietnam War, while the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment fight one of the first set-piec