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Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
Key question: “How does this affirm individual conscience and congregational discernment?”
16460 illustrations found
On January 25, 1704: The Apalachee massacre: A combined British and Muscogee force from the Province of Carolina destroys the main fortified mission of Ayubale, breaking Spain's hold on Spanish Florid
On January 25, 2011: The first wave of the Egyptian revolution begins throughout the country, marked by street demonstrations, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, riots, labour strikes, and violent c
On November 25, 1941: HMS Barham is sunk by a German torpedo during World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On April 19, 2005: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is elected to the papacy and becomes Pope Benedict XVI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On July 29, 923: Battle of Firenzuola: Lombard forces under King Rudolph II and Adalbert I, margrave of Ivrea, defeat the dethroned Emperor Berengar I of Italy at Firenzuola (Tuscany). This historica
On July 29, 2005: Astronomers announce their discovery of the dwarf planet Eris. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider u
On December 10, 1948: The Human Rights Convention is signed by the United Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. C
On October 25, 285 or 286: Execution of Saints Crispin and Crispinian during the reign of Diocletian, now the patron saints of leather workers, curriers, and shoemakers. This historical event can ser
On January 25, 1949: The first Emmy Awards are presented in the United States; the venue is the Hollywood Athletic Club. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's
On January 25, 1998: During a historic visit to Cuba, Pope John Paul II demands political reforms and the release of political prisoners while condemning US attempts to isolate the country. This hist
On January 25, 1980: Mother Teresa is honored with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On April 20, 1884: Pope Leo XIII publishes the encyclical Humanum genus, condemning Freemasonry. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libera
On January 26, 1699: For the first time, the Ottoman Empire permanently cedes territory to the Christian powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring n
On January 26, 1855: Point No Point Treaty is signed in Washington Territory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider
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 January 26, 1861: American Civil War: The state of Louisiana secedes from the Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On January 26, 1939: Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Offensive: Troops loyal to nationalist General Francisco Franco and aided by Italy take Barcelona. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On January 26, 1918: Finnish Civil War: A group of Red Guards hangs a red lantern atop the tower of Helsinki Workers' Hall to symbolically mark the start of the war. This historical event can serve a
On January 27, 1868: Boshin War: The Battle of Toba-Fushimi begins, between forces of the Tokugawa shogunate and pro-Imperial factions; it will end in defeat for the shogunate, and is a pivotal point
On January 27, 1759: Spanish forces clash with indigenous Huilliches of southern Chile in the battle of Río Bueno. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On January 26, 1945: World War II: Audie Murphy displays valor and bravery in action for which he will later be awarded the Medal of Honor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On January 27, 1776: American Revolutionary War: Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" arrives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On December 10, 1963: Zanzibar gains independence from the United Kingdom as a constitutional monarchy, under Sultan Jamshid bin Abdullah. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
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