Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
Key question: βHow does this affirm individual conscience and congregational discernment?β
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On This Day: A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the... (1945)
On October 5, 1945: A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the gates of the Warner Brothers studio. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Clyde Edward Pangborn and Hugh Herndon,Jr. make the first nonstop flight across... (1931)
On October 5, 1931: Clyde Edward Pangborn and Hugh Herndon,Jr. make the first nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean in the plane Miss Veedol. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Cimbrian War: Defeat at the Battle of Arausio of the Roman army of the... (105 BC)
On October 6, 105 BC: Cimbrian War: Defeat at the Battle of Arausio of the Roman army of the mid-Republic This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
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: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from... (1789)
On October 6, 1789: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from Versailles to the Tuileries Palace. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: World War I: Entente forces land in Thessaloniki, to open the Macedonian front... (1915)
On October 6, 1915: World War I: Entente forces land in Thessaloniki, to open the Macedonian front against the Central Powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Finnish Civil War: The Suinula massacre, which changes the nature of the war in... (1918)
On January 31, 1918: Finnish Civil War: The Suinula massacre, which changes the nature of the war in a more hostile direction, takes place in Kangasala. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Kock is the final combat of the September Campaign... (1939)
On October 6, 1939: World War II: The Battle of Kock is the final combat of the September Campaign in Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: Premier Hua Guofeng arrests the Gang of Four, ending the Cultural Revolution in... (1976)
On October 6, 1976: Premier Hua Guofeng arrests the Gang of Four, ending the Cultural Revolution in China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House. (1979)
On October 6, 1979: Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. C
On This Day: The United States Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Associate... (2018)
On October 6, 2018: The United States Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Associate Justice, ending a contentious confirmation process. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Venetian-Genoese wars: The Genoese fleet under a French admiral is defeated by a... (1403)
On October 7, 1403: Venetian-Genoese wars: The Genoese fleet under a French admiral is defeated by a Venetian fleet at the Battle of Modon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope... (1477)
On October 7, 1477: Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope Sixtus IV in February the same year. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
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: King Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares... (1863)
On November 18, 1863: King Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares Schleswig to be part of Denmark. This is seen by the German Confederation as a violation of the London
On This Day: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. (1840)
On October 7, 1840: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: LΓ©on Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air... (1870)
On October 7, 1870: Franco-Prussian War: LΓ©on Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air balloon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. (1950)
On October 7, 1950: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider u
On This Day: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not... (1987)
On October 7, 1987: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not internationally recognized. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t
On This Day: The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert... (2001)
On October 7, 2001: The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert operations on the ground, starting the longest war in American history. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins. (451)
On October 8, 451: The first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it
On This Day: Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. (1075)
On October 8, 1075: Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachi
On This Day: Mladen II Ε ubiΔ of Bribir is deposed as the Croatian Ban after the Battle of... (1322)
On October 8, 1322: Mladen II Ε ubiΔ of Bribir is deposed as the Croatian Ban after the Battle of Bliska. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's tenure as the governor of California began. (2003)
On November 17, 2003: Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's tenure as the governor of California began. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact