Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
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On This Day: Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War in Europe. (1756)
On August 29, 1756: Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War in Europe. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve
On This Day: Later Yan is defeated by its former vassal Northern Wei at the Battle of Canhe... (395)
On December 8, 395: Later Yan is defeated by its former vassal Northern Wei at the Battle of Canhe Slope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: World War II: The Soviet counter-offensive at Voronezh begins. (1943)
On January 15, 1943: World War II: The Soviet counter-offensive at Voronezh begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: Thomas Nast publishes a political cartoon symbolizing the Democratic Party with... (1870)
On January 15, 1870: Thomas Nast publishes a political cartoon symbolizing the Democratic Party with a donkey ("A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion") for Harper's Weekly. This historical event can se
On This Day: Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, President Richard Nixon... (1973)
On January 15, 1973: Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Nigerian Civil War: Biafran rebels surrender following an unsuccessful 32-month... (1970)
On January 15, 1970: Nigerian Civil War: Biafran rebels surrender following an unsuccessful 32-month fight for independence from Nigeria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: American Civil War: In Kentucky, Union soldiers ambush and mortally wound... (1865)
On May 10, 1865: American Civil War: In Kentucky, Union soldiers ambush and mortally wound Confederate raider William Quantrill, who lingers until his death on June 6. This historical event can serve
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: American forces battle and defeat the British and... (1779)
On August 29, 1779: American Revolutionary War: American forces battle and defeat the British and Iroquois forces at the Battle of Newtown. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina falls to the Union, thus... (1865)
On January 15, 1865: American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina falls to the Union, thus cutting off the last major seaport of the Confederacy. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Pope John Paul II receives a delegation from the Polish trade union Solidarity... (1981)
On January 15, 1981: Pope John Paul II receives a delegation from the Polish trade union Solidarity at the Vatican led by Lech WaΕΔsa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Chinese Civil War: The Communist forces take over Tianjin from the Nationalist... (1949)
On January 15, 1949: Chinese Civil War: The Communist forces take over Tianjin from the Nationalist government. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: The Alvor Agreement is signed, ending the Angolan War of Independence and giving... (1975)
On January 15, 1975: The Alvor Agreement is signed, ending the Angolan War of Independence and giving Angola independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Greek War of Independence: Demetrios Ypsilantis is elected president of the... (1822)
On January 15, 1822: Greek War of Independence: Demetrios Ypsilantis is elected president of the legislative assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: Nationalists and Republicans both withdraw after suffering... (1937)
On January 15, 1937: Spanish Civil War: Nationalists and Republicans both withdraw after suffering heavy losses, ending the Second Battle of the Corunna Road. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Hatshepsut dies at the age of 50 and is buried in the Valley of the Kings. (1458 BC)
On January 16, 1458 BC: Hatshepsut dies at the age of 50 and is buried in the Valley of the Kings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab... (2016)
On January 15, 2016: The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab Islamic insurgents in El-Adde, Somalia. An estimated 150 Kenyan soldiers are killed in the battle. This
On This Day: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman... (27 BC)
On January 16, 27 BC: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Saint Marcellus's flood kills at least 25,000 people on the shores of the North... (1362)
On January 16, 1362: Saint Marcellus's flood kills at least 25,000 people on the shores of the North Sea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: General Siyaj K'ak' conquers Tikal, enlarging the domain of King Spearthrower... (378)
On January 16, 378: General Siyaj K'ak' conquers Tikal, enlarging the domain of King Spearthrower Owl of TeotihuacΓ‘n. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: Elizabeth II, in her capacity as Queen of Australia, signs letters patent... (1991)
On January 15, 1991: Elizabeth II, in her capacity as Queen of Australia, signs letters patent allowing Australia to become the first Commonwealth realm to institute its own Victoria Cross in its hono
On This Day: Gothic War: The Ostrogoths, under King Totila, conquer Rome after a long siege,... (550)
On January 16, 550: Gothic War: The Ostrogoths, under King Totila, conquer Rome after a long siege, by bribing the Isaurian garrison. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Crusades: The Council of Nablus is held, establishing the earliest surviving... (1120)
On January 16, 1120: Crusades: The Council of Nablus is held, establishing the earliest surviving written laws of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Edward I permits his mother Eleanor of Provence to expel the Jews from the towns... (1275)
On January 16, 1275: Edward I permits his mother Eleanor of Provence to expel the Jews from the towns Worcester, Marlborough, Cambridge and Gloucester. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
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