Baptist Illustrations
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On This Day: American Civil War: Florida becomes the third state to secede from the Union. (1861)
On January 10, 1861: American Civil War: Florida becomes the third state to secede from the Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On This Day: League of Nations Covenant automatically enters into force after the Treaty of... (1920)
On January 10, 1920: League of Nations Covenant automatically enters into force after the Treaty of Versailles is ratified by Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Time Warner is formed by the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications. (1990)
On January 10, 1990: Time Warner is formed by the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Stephen III of Moldavia defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vaslui. (1475)
On January 10, 1475: Stephen III of Moldavia defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vaslui. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: American Civil War: The three-day Battle of Arkansas Post concludes as General... (1863)
On January 11, 1863: American Civil War: The three-day Battle of Arkansas Post concludes as General John McClernand and Admiral David Dixon Porter capture Fort Hindman and secure control over the Arka
On This Day: Crossair Flight 498, a Saab 340 aircraft, crashes in Niederhasli, Switzerland,... (2000)
On January 10, 2000: Crossair Flight 498, a Saab 340 aircraft, crashes in Niederhasli, Switzerland, after taking off from Zurich Airport, killing 13 people. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: North Korea withdraws from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear... (2003)
On January 10, 2003: North Korea withdraws from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, making it the first state to withdraw from the treaty. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Taiping Rebellion: Hong Xiuquan proclaims the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, starting... (1851)
On January 11, 1851: Taiping Rebellion: Hong Xiuquan proclaims the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, starting the Jintian Uprising. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: American Civil War: Alabama secedes from the United States. (1861)
On January 11, 1861: American Civil War: Alabama secedes from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. C
On This Day: Arauco War: A Spanish army is defeated by local Mapuche-Huilliches as it tries... (1654)
On January 11, 1654: Arauco War: A Spanish army is defeated by local Mapuche-Huilliches as it tries to cross Bueno River in Southern Chile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia becomes King of Bohemia. (1158)
On January 11, 1158: Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia becomes King of Bohemia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Tashkent Declaration, a peace agreement between India and Pakistan signed that... (1966)
On January 10, 1966: Tashkent Declaration, a peace agreement between India and Pakistan signed that resolved the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Louis B. Mayer, head of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), announces the... (1927)
On January 11, 1927: Louis B. Mayer, head of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), announces the creation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, at a banquet in Los Angeles, California.
On This Day: Czechoslovakia is peacefully dissolved in what is dubbed by media as the Velvet... (1992)
On December 31, 1992: Czechoslovakia is peacefully dissolved in what is dubbed by media as the Velvet Divorce, resulting in the creation of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. This historical
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: The Siege of Paris ends in French defeat and an armistice. (1871)
On January 28, 1871: Franco-Prussian War: The Siege of Paris ends in French defeat and an armistice. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a
On This Day: The Anglo-Zulu War begins. (1879)
On January 11, 1879: The Anglo-Zulu 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 a
On This Day: American Civil War: CSS Alabama encounters and sinks the USS Hatteras off... (1863)
On January 11, 1863: American Civil War: CSS Alabama encounters and sinks the USS Hatteras off Galveston Lighthouse in Texas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs as a result of sabotage. (1917)
On January 11, 1917: The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs as a result of sabotage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Benjamin Ward is appointed New York City Police Department's first ever African... (1983)
On December 31, 1983: Benjamin Ward is appointed New York City Police Department's first ever African American police commissioner. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Occupation of the Ruhr: Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to... (1923)
On January 11, 1923: Occupation of the Ruhr: Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to force Germany to make its World War I reparation payments. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: The First Chechen War: The Russian Ground Forces begin a New Year's storming of... (1994)
On December 31, 1994: The First Chechen War: The Russian Ground Forces begin a New Year's storming of Grozny. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation an
On This Day: Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking ends after seven days with the release of... (1999)
On December 31, 1999: Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking ends after seven days with the release of 190 survivors at Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the... (1996)
On January 11, 1996: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour. This historical event c
On This Day: Cold War: Marshall Plan: In a speech at Harvard University, the United States... (1947)
On June 5, 1947: Cold War: Marshall Plan: In a speech at Harvard University, the United States Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe. This historical event can