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 Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English... (1388)
On August 5, 1388: The Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English in Northern England, is fought near Otterburn. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The European Court of Human Rights finds the United Kingdom's government guilty... (1978)
On January 18, 1978: The European Court of Human Rights finds the United Kingdom's government guilty of mistreating prisoners in Northern Ireland, but not guilty of torture. This historical event can
On This Day: Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais. (1808)
On September 14, 1808: Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais. 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: 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: Battle of Islandbridge: High King Niall Glรบndub is killed while leading an Irish... (919)
On September 14, 919: Battle of Islandbridge: High King Niall Glรบndub is killed while leading an Irish coalition against the Vikings of Uรญ รmair, led by King Sitric Cรกech. This historical event can s
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: The Normans defeat the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium. (1081)
On October 18, 1081: The Normans defeat the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
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: World War I: The Third Battle of Gaza ends, with British forces capturing Gaza... (1917)
On November 7, 1917: World War I: The Third Battle of Gaza ends, with British forces capturing Gaza from the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
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: Dagobert I is crowned King of the Franks. (629)
On October 18, 629: Dagobert I is crowned King of the Franks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: In Japan the fourth Battle of Kawanakajima is fought between the forces of... (1561)
On October 18, 1561: In Japan the fourth Battle of Kawanakajima is fought between the forces of Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen, resulting in a draw. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Cer ends as the first Allied victory in the war. (1914)
On August 24, 1914: World War I: The Battle of Cer ends as the first Allied victory in the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discov
On This Day: The Thirteen Years' War between Poland and the Teutonic Order ends with the... (1466)
On October 19, 1466: The Thirteen Years' War between Poland and the Teutonic Order ends with the Second Treaty of Thorn. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pu
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: World War II: The siege of Warsaw comes to an end. (1939)
On September 28, 1939: World War II: The siege of Warsaw comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: Former leader of the Haitian Revolution, Emperor Jacques I, is assassinated... (1806)
On October 17, 1806: Former leader of the Haitian Revolution, Emperor Jacques I, is assassinated after an oppressive rule. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On This Day: World War II: Montese, Italy, is liberated from Nazi forces. (1945)
On April 17, 1945: World War II: Montese, Italy, is liberated from Nazi forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider us
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: World War I: The Fifth Battle of Ypres begins. (1918)
On September 28, 1918: World War I: The Fifth Battle of Ypres begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usi
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: Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia declare war on the Ottoman Empire, joining... (1912)
On October 17, 1912: Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia declare war on the Ottoman Empire, joining Montenegro in the First Balkan War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about