Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
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On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: A British fleet led by Lord Nelson defeats a combined French... (1805)
On October 21, 1805: Napoleonic Wars: A British fleet led by Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Villeneuve in the Battle of Trafalgar. This historical event can ser
On This Day: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki... (1897)
On September 11, 1897: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of the Kaffa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
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: 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 Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed by southern Great Plains Indian leaders. The... (1867)
On October 21, 1867: The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed by southern Great Plains Indian leaders. The treaty requires Native American Plains tribes to relocate to a reservation in the western Indian T
On This Day: France annexes the Kingdom of Piedmont. (1802)
On September 11, 1802: France annexes the Kingdom of Piedmont. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
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: 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: A Seljuk Turkish army successfully fights off the People's Crusade at the Battle... (1096)
On October 21, 1096: A Seljuk Turkish army successfully fights off the People's Crusade at the Battle of Civetot. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Charles Lindbergh makes his Des Moines speech accusing the British, Jews and... (1941)
On September 11, 1941: Charles Lindbergh makes his Des Moines speech accusing the British, Jews and FDR's administration of conspiring for war with Germany. This historical event can serve as a power
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: Sixty-five days after being exiled by the Emperor Maxentius to Sicily, Pope... (310)
On October 21, 310: Sixty-five days after being exiled by the Emperor Maxentius to Sicily, Pope Eusebius dies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: Battle of Marathon: The conventionally accepted date for the Battle of Marathon.... (490 BC)
On September 12, 490 BC: Battle of Marathon: The conventionally accepted date for the Battle of Marathon. The Athenians and their Plataean allies defeat the first Persian invasion force of Greece. Th
On This Day: World War II: The Kragujevac massacre against Serbian men and boys takes place. (1941)
On October 21, 1941: World War II: The Kragujevac massacre against Serbian men and boys takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: Carrie, the first novel by American author Stephen King, is published for the... (1974)
On April 5, 1974: Carrie, the first novel by American author Stephen King, is published for the first time with a print run of 30,000 copies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
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: Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica; it turns towards Mexico's Yucatรกn... (1988)
On September 12, 1988: Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica; it turns towards Mexico's Yucatรกn Peninsula two days later, causing an estimated $5ย billion in damage. This historical event can serve as
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: Chile and Bolivia sign the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, delimiting the border... (1904)
On October 20, 1904: Chile and Bolivia sign the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, delimiting the border between the two countries. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
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: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several... (2014)
On September 12, 2014: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several injured, in the Church run by Nigeria's, T. B. Joshua. This historical event can serve as a powerful
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: American general Douglas MacArthur fulfills his promise to return to the... (1944)
On October 20, 1944: American general Douglas MacArthur fulfills his promise to return to the Philippines when he comes ashore during the Battle of Leyte. This historical event can serve as a powerfu