Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
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On This Day: Battle of North Point: an American detachment halts the British land advance to... (1814)
On September 12, 1814: Battle of North Point: an American detachment halts the British land advance to Baltimore in the War of 1812. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. (1573)
On July 13, 1573: Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: World War II: First day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge during the Guadalcanal... (1942)
On September 12, 1942: World War II: First day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge during the Guadalcanal Campaign. U.S. Marines protecting Henderson Field are attacked by Imperial Japanese Army troops. T
On This Day: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes... (913)
On June 6, 913: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes nominal ruler of the Byzantine Empire under the regency of a seven-man council headed by Patriarch Nich
On This Day: World War II: The liberation of Yugoslavia from Axis occupation continues.... (1944)
On September 12, 1944: World War II: The liberation of Yugoslavia from Axis occupation continues. Bajina Baลกta in western Serbia is among the liberated cities. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: The Bosnian War begins. (1992)
On April 6, 1992: The Bosnian War begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about h
On This Day: Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean... (1779)
On July 6, 1779: Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: Jack Kilby demonstrates the first working integrated circuit while working at... (1958)
On September 12, 1958: Jack Kilby demonstrates the first working integrated circuit while working at Texas Instruments. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica; it turns towards Mexico's Yucatรกn... (1988)
On September 12, 1988: Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica; it turns towards Mexico's Yucatรกn Peninsula two days later, causing an estimated $5ย billion in damage. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana. (1966)
On May 26, 1966: British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when
On This Day: The two German states and the Four Powers sign the Treaty on the Final... (1990)
On September 12, 1990: The two German states and the Four Powers sign the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany in Moscow, paving the way for German reunification. This historical ev
On This Day: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks,... (1953)
On July 26, 1953: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks, thus beginning the Cuban Revolution. The movement took the name of the date: 26th of July Movement This
On This Day: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. (1993)
On September 12, 1993: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it w
On This Day: War of Jenkins' Ear: A British squadron wins a tactical victory over a Spanish... (1748)
On October 12, 1748: War of Jenkins' Ear: A British squadron wins a tactical victory over a Spanish squadron off Havana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
On This Day: Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia and President Edward Akufo-Addo of Ghana are... (1972)
On January 13, 1972: Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia and President Edward Akufo-Addo of Ghana are ousted in a bloodless military coup by Colonel Ignatius Kutu Acheampong. This historical event can s
On This Day: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several... (2014)
On September 12, 2014: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several injured, in the Church run by Nigeria's, T. B. Joshua. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories... (585 BC)
On September 13, 585 BC: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, king of Rome, celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Sabines, and the surrender of Collatia. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern... (2020)
On April 22, 2020: Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne while speaking to a speeding driver, marking the largest loss of police lives in Vi
On This Day: Battle of Tangier: a Portuguese expeditionary force initiates a failed attempt... (1437)
On September 13, 1437: Battle of Tangier: a Portuguese expeditionary force initiates a failed attempt to seize the Moroccan citadel of Tangier. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: The First Battle of Cannanore commences, seeing the first use of the naval line... (1501)
On December 31, 1501: The First Battle of Cannanore commences, seeing the first use of the naval line of battle.[citation needed] This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. (1916)
On December 30, 1916: The last coronation in Hungary is performed for King Charles IV and Queen Zita. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. (1813)
On December 30, 1813: War of 1812: British soldiers burn Buffalo, New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
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
On This Day: A plebiscite in Saarland shows that 90.3% of those voting wish to no more being... (1935)
On January 13, 1935: A plebiscite in Saarland shows that 90.3% of those voting wish to no more being a "region occupied and governed by the United Kingdom and France". This historical event can serve