Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
Key question: โHow does this affirm individual conscience and congregational discernment?โ
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On This Day: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop... (1939)
On August 23, 1939: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. In a secret protocol to the pact, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania are div
On This Day: The hymn that becomes known as "Amazing Grace", previously titled "1 Chronicles... (1773)
On January 1, 1773: The hymn that becomes known as "Amazing Grace", previously titled "1 Chronicles 17:16-17, Faith's Review and Expectation", is first used to accompany a sermon led by John Newton in
On This Day: The Lao Issara took control of Laos' government and reaffirmed the country's... (1945)
On October 12, 1945: The Lao Issara took control of Laos' government and reaffirmed the country's independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fre
On This Day: American Civil War: The Emancipation Proclamation takes effect in Confederate... (1863)
On January 1, 1863: American Civil War: The Emancipation Proclamation takes effect in Confederate territory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedo
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: The Treaty of Ripon is signed, ending the hostilities of the Second Bishops'... (1640)
On October 28, 1640: The Treaty of Ripon is signed, ending the hostilities of the Second Bishops' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in
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: In the Treaty of Salynas, Lithuania cedes Samogitia to the Teutonic Knights. (1398)
On October 12, 1398: In the Treaty of Salynas, Lithuania cedes Samogitia to the Teutonic Knights. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a bro
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: The Samogitians defeat the Livonian Brothers of the Sword in the Battle of... (1236)
On September 22, 1236: The Samogitians defeat the Livonian Brothers of the Sword in the Battle of Saule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
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: Flemish and Luxembourgish peasants launch the rebellion against French rule... (1798)
On October 12, 1798: Flemish and Luxembourgish peasants launch the rebellion against French rule known as the Peasants' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: World War II: The Axis occupation of Athens comes to an end. (1944)
On October 12, 1944: World War II: The Axis occupation of Athens comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: Iraq invades Iran, sparking the nearly eight year Iran-Iraq War. (1980)
On September 22, 1980: Iraq invades Iran, sparking the nearly eight year Iran-Iraq War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consid
On This Day: Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at the Battle of... (1322)
On October 14, 1322: Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at the Battle of Old Byland, forcing Edward to accept Scotland's independence. This historical event can serve as a
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: Karol Wojtyลa (later John Paul II) is made a cardinal by Pope Paul VI. (1967)
On June 26, 1967: Karol Wojtyลa (later John Paul II) is made a cardinal by Pope Paul VI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: First Balkan War: The day after the Battle of Sarantaporo, Greek troops liberate... (1912)
On October 11, 1912: First Balkan War: The day after the Battle of Sarantaporo, Greek troops liberate the city of Kozani. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the g
On This Day: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-48 to deploy the Upper Atmosphere... (1991)
On September 12, 1991: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-48 to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's
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: The Deluge: Khmelnytsky Uprising: The Battle of Berestechko ends with a Polish... (1651)
On June 30, 1651: The Deluge: Khmelnytsky Uprising: The Battle of Berestechko ends with a Polish victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
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 Cฤlugฤreni and achieves a tactical victory. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: World War II: Off Guadalcanal, United States Navy ships intercept and defeat a... (1942)
On October 11, 1942: World War II: Off Guadalcanal, United States Navy ships intercept and defeat a Japanese force. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor