Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
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On This Day: Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected... (1521)
On August 23, 1521: Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature
On This Day: Battle of Cassel: French troops stop an uprising of Flemish farmers. (1328)
On August 23, 1328: Battle of Cassel: French troops stop an uprising of Flemish farmers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: Seven Years' War: The British capture Manila from Spain and occupy it. (1762)
On October 6, 1762: Seven Years' War: The British capture Manila from Spain and occupy it. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: Revolution of 1934: The President of the autonomous government of Catalonia,... (1934)
On October 6, 1934: Revolution of 1934: The President of the autonomous government of Catalonia, LluΓs Companys, proclaims the Catalan State with the support of the Worker's Alliance. This historical
On This Day: King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands... (1763)
On October 7, 1763: King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlements. This historical event can
On This Day: The Battle of Chaldiran ends with a decisive victory for the Sultan Selim I,... (1514)
On August 23, 1514: The Battle of Chaldiran ends with a decisive victory for the Sultan Selim I, Ottoman Empire, over the Shah Ismail I, founder of the Safavid dynasty. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Ladislaus the Posthumous is crowned king of Bohemia in Prague. (1453)
On October 28, 1453: Ladislaus the Posthumous is crowned king of Bohemia in Prague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On This Day: The Nez Perce War in the northwestern United States comes to an end. (1877)
On October 5, 1877: The Nez Perce War in the northwestern United States comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: World War I: Japan declares war on Germany. (1914)
On August 23, 1914: World War I: Japan declares war on Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
On This Day: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin... (1914)
On August 23, 1914: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin their Great Retreat before the German Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: French Wars of Religion: Mob violence against thousands of Huguenots in Paris... (1572)
On August 23, 1572: French Wars of Religion: Mob violence against thousands of Huguenots in Paris results in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking... (1864)
On August 23, 1864: American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking Confederate dominance of all ports on the Gulf of Mexico except Galveston, Texas. This historical e
On This Day: The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of... (1898)
On August 23, 1898: The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily. (1130)
On December 25, 1130: Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On This Day: Long Turkish War: Wallachian prince Michael the Brave confronts the Ottoman army... (1595)
On August 23, 1595: Long Turkish War: Wallachian prince Michael the Brave confronts the Ottoman army in the Battle of CΔlugΔreni and achieves a tactical victory. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First... (1839)
On August 23, 1839: The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First Opium War with Qing China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Coronation of Mieszko II Lambert as king of Poland. (1025)
On December 25, 1025: Coronation of Mieszko II Lambert as king of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it wh
On This Day: World War II: Kharkiv is liberated by the Soviet Red Army for the second time... (1943)
On August 23, 1943: World War II: Kharkiv is liberated by the Soviet Red Army for the second time after the Battle of Kursk. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: World War II: Beginning of the Battle of Stalingrad. (1942)
On August 23, 1942: World War II: Beginning of the Battle of Stalingrad. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: The French legislature abolishes slavery throughout all territories of the... (1794)
On February 4, 1794: The French legislature abolishes slavery throughout all territories of the French First Republic. It would be reestablished in the French West Indies in 1802. This historical eve
On This Day: Northwest Indian War: General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and a 300 man detachment... (1793)
On December 25, 1793: Northwest Indian War: General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and a 300 man detachment identify the site of St. Clair's 1791 defeat by the large number of unburied human remains at modern Fo
On This Day: John Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr... (1555)
On February 4, 1555: John Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr under Mary I of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats a British and Native Canadian... (1813)
On October 5, 1813: War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats a British and Native Canadian force threatening Detroit. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of... (1775)
On August 23, 1775: American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St James's stating that the American colonies have proceeded to a state of open a