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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 October 22, 1859: Spain declares war on Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachi
On January 11, 1961: Throgs Neck Bridge over the East River, linking New York City's boroughs of The Bronx and Queens, opens to road traffic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On October 22, 1943: World War II: In the second firestorm raid on Germany, the British Royal Air Force conducts an air raid on the town of Kassel, killing 10,000 and rendering 150,000 homeless. This
On October 29, 1918: The German High Seas Fleet is incapacitated when sailors mutiny, an action which would trigger the German Revolution of 1918-19. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On June 28, 1914: Causes of World War I: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie are assassinated in Sarajevo, beginning the July Crisis and providing the casus belli of World War I.
On October 23, 4004 BC: James Ussher's purported creation date of the world according to the Bible. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fait
On October 23, 502: The Synodus Palmaris, called by Gothic king Theoderic, absolves Pope Symmachus of all charges, thus ending the schism of Antipope Laurentius. This historical event can serve as a
On October 30, 1864: Second War of Schleswig: The Treaty of Vienna is signed, by which Denmark relinquishes one province each to Prussia and Austria. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On October 23, 1707: The First Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain convenes. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On January 12, 1895: The National Trust is founded in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh
On October 23, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Westport is the last significant engagement west of the Mississippi River, ending in a Union victory. This historical event can serve as a power
On June 29, 1644: Charles I of England defeats a Parliamentarian detachment at the Battle of Cropredy Bridge. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On October 23, 1912: First Balkan War: The Battle of Kumanovo between the Serbian and Ottoman armies begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and
On November 7, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The Madrid Defense Council is formed to coordinate the Defense of Madrid against nationalist forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On October 23, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On July 4, 1973: Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago sign the Treaty of Chaguaramas in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago establishing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It replaces the C
On October 23, 1972: Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker, a US bombing campaign against North Vietnam in response to its Easter Offensive, ends after five months. This historical event can serve as a p
On July 28, 1932: During the Great Depression, U.S. president Herbert Hoover orders the United States Army to forcibly evict the "Bonus Army" of World War I veterans gathered in Washington, D.C. This
On October 23, 1982: A gunfight breaks out between police officers and members of a religious cult in Arizona. The shootout leaves two cultists dead and dozens of cultists and police officers injured.
On July 2, 1776: American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great Britain, although the wording of the formal Declaration of Independence
On October 23, 2002: Second Chechen War: Chechen separatist terrorists seize the House of Culture theater in Moscow and take approximately 700 theater-goers hostage. This historical event can serve a
On July 2, 1644: English Civil War: Battle of Marston Moor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when
On November 4, 1791: Northwest Indian War: The Western Confederacy of American Indians wins a major victory over the United States in the Battle of the Wabash. This historical event can serve as a po
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