Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
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On This Day: World War II: Japan begins Operation Ke, the successful operation to evacuate... (1943)
On January 14, 1943: World War II: Japan begins Operation Ke, the successful operation to evacuate its forces from Guadalcanal during the Guadalcanal campaign. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Chicago Seven defendant David Dellinger, antiwar activist Bradford Lyttle, Civil... (1996)
On August 28, 1996: Chicago Seven defendant David Dellinger, antiwar activist Bradford Lyttle, Civil Rights Movement historian Randy Kryn, and eight others are arrested by the Federal Protective Servi
On This Day: The Independent Labour Party of the United Kingdom holds its first meeting. (1893)
On January 13, 1893: The Independent Labour Party of the United Kingdom holds its first meeting. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libera
On This Day: U.S. Marines land in Honolulu, Hawaii from the USS Boston to prevent the queen... (1893)
On January 13, 1893: U.S. Marines land in Honolulu, Hawaii from the USS Boston to prevent the queen from abrogating the Bayonet Constitution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
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: 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
On This Day: World War II: First use of an aircraft ejection seat by a German test pilot in a... (1942)
On January 13, 1942: World War II: First use of an aircraft ejection seat by a German test pilot in a Heinkel He 280 jet fighter. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Treaty of Kiel: Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to Charles... (1814)
On January 14, 1814: Treaty of Kiel: Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to Charles XIII of Sweden in return for Pomerania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-128. (2009)
On August 28, 2009: NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-128. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it w
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Ratification Day, United States: Congress ratifies... (1784)
On January 14, 1784: American Revolutionary War: Ratification Day, United States: Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: The Battle of Rivoli is fought with a decisive French victory by Napoleon... (1797)
On January 14, 1797: The Battle of Rivoli is fought with a decisive French victory by Napoleon Bonaparte, marking the beginning of the end of the War of the First Coalition and the start of French heg
On This Day: Soviet Union troops attack Lithuanian independence supporters in Vilnius,... (1991)
On January 13, 1991: Soviet Union troops attack Lithuanian independence supporters in Vilnius, killing 14 people and wounding around 1,000 others. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: A false emergency alert warning of an impending missile strike in Hawaii causes... (2018)
On January 13, 2018: A false emergency alert warning of an impending missile strike in Hawaii causes widespread panic in the state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: The Third Battle of Panipat, the largest battle of the 18th century, is fought... (1761)
On January 14, 1761: The Third Battle of Panipat, the largest battle of the 18th century, is fought in India between the Afghan Durrani Empire under Ahmad Shah Durrani, and the Maratha Empire under Sa
On This Day: During a trip to Syria, Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to enter a... (2001)
On May 6, 2001: During a trip to Syria, Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to enter a mosque. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human di
On This Day: A paper by David Brewster is read to the Royal Society, belatedly announcing his... (1818)
On January 15, 1818: A paper by David Brewster is read to the Royal Society, belatedly announcing his discovery of what we now call the biaxial class of doubly-refracting crystals. On the same day, Au
On This Day: Yemen declares an open war against the terrorist group al-Qaeda. (2010)
On January 14, 2010: Yemen declares an open war against the terrorist group al-Qaeda. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: War of 1812: American frigate USS President, commanded by Commodore Stephen... (1815)
On January 15, 1815: War of 1812: American frigate USS President, commanded by Commodore Stephen Decatur, is captured by a squadron of four British frigates. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: King Francis I of France gives Jean-François Roberval a commission to settle the... (1541)
On January 15, 1541: King Francis I of France gives Jean-François Roberval a commission to settle the province of New France (Canada) and provide for the spread of the "Holy Catholic faith". This his
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: New Connecticut (present-day Vermont) declares its... (1777)
On January 15, 1777: American Revolutionary War: New Connecticut (present-day Vermont) declares its independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of f
On This Day: Sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz: In Poland's worst peacetime maritime disaster,... (1993)
On January 14, 1993: Sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz: In Poland's worst peacetime maritime disaster, ferry MS Jan Heweliusz sinks off the coast of Rügen, drowning 55 passengers and crew; nine crew-mem
On This Day: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ascends the throne, the first Queen of Denmark... (1972)
On January 14, 1972: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ascends the throne, the first Queen of Denmark since 1412 and the first Danish monarch not named Frederik or Christian since 1513. This historical e
On This Day: World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill begin the Casablanca... (1943)
On January 14, 1943: World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill begin the Casablanca Conference to discuss strategy and study the next phase of the war. This historical event can serve
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