Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
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On This Day: The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the... (1943)
On January 11, 1943: The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the Sino-American New Equal Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the... (1964)
On January 11, 1964: Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the landmark report Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the Publi
On This Day: The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened. (1986)
On January 11, 1986: The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Cold War: While tied to its pier in Polyarny, the Soviet submarine B-37 is... (1962)
On January 11, 1962: Cold War: While tied to its pier in Polyarny, the Soviet submarine B-37 is destroyed when fire breaks out in its torpedo compartment. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Bayinnaung, who would go on to assemble the largest empire in the history of... (1554)
On January 12, 1554: Bayinnaung, who would go on to assemble the largest empire in the history of Southeast Asia, is crowned King of Burma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim... (1964)
On January 12, 1964: Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim a republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian Civil War. (1970)
On January 12, 1970: Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider u
On This Day: World War II: The Red Army begins the Vistula-Oder Offensive. (1945)
On January 12, 1945: World War II: The Red Army begins the Vistula-Oder Offensive. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: The United Nations Security Council votes 11-1 to allow the Palestine Liberation... (1976)
On January 12, 1976: The United Nations Security Council votes 11-1 to allow the Palestine Liberation Organization to participate in a Security Council debate (without voting rights). This historical
On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Chopper, the first American combat mission and first... (1962)
On January 12, 1962: Vietnam War: Operation Chopper, the first American combat mission and first American helicopter assault in the war, takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
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: John Rennie's scheme to defend St Mary's Church, Reculver, founded in 669, from... (1808)
On January 12, 1808: John Rennie's scheme to defend St Mary's Church, Reculver, founded in 669, from coastal erosion is abandoned in favour of demolition, despite the church being an exemplar of Anglo
On This Day: World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National... (1942)
On January 12, 1942: World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National War Labor Board. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann become the first German aviators to earn the... (1916)
On January 12, 1916: Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann become the first German aviators to earn the Pour le Mérite, receive the German Empire's highest military award, for achieving eight aerial victor
On This Day: Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of American... (1991)
On January 12, 1991: Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of American military force to drive Iraq out of Kuwait. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. (2004)
On January 12, 2004: The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion
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: Dr. William Brydon, an assistant surgeon in the British East India Company Army... (1842)
On January 13, 1842: Dr. William Brydon, an assistant surgeon in the British East India Company Army during the First Anglo-Afghan War, becomes famous for being the sole survivor of an army of 4,500 m
On This Day: Second Anglo-Sikh War: Battle of Chillianwala: British forces retreat from the... (1849)
On January 13, 1849: Second Anglo-Sikh War: Battle of Chillianwala: British forces retreat from the Sikhs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: Sicut Dudum, forbidding the enslavement by the Spanish of the Guanche natives in... (1435)
On January 13, 1435: Sicut Dudum, forbidding the enslavement by the Spanish of the Guanche natives in Canary Islands who had converted, or were converting to, Christianity, is promulgated by Pope Euge
On This Day: Nicolas Jean Hugon de Bassville, representative of Revolutionary France, is... (1793)
On January 13, 1793: Nicolas Jean Hugon de Bassville, representative of Revolutionary France, is lynched by a mob in Rome. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: War of 1812: British troops capture Fort Peter in St. Marys, Georgia, the only... (1815)
On January 13, 1815: War of 1812: British troops capture Fort Peter in St. Marys, Georgia, the only battle of the war to take place in the state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The Battle of Guningtou in the Taiwan Strait begins. (1949)
On October 25, 1949: The Battle of Guningtou in the Taiwan Strait begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
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