Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
Key question: “How does this affirm individual conscience and congregational discernment?”
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On This Day: The Peruvian Navy is established during the War of Independence. (1821)
On October 8, 1821: The Peruvian Navy is established during the War of Independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consid
On This Day: War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of... (1879)
On October 8, 1879: War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of Angamos. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: World War II: Germany annexes western Poland. (1939)
On October 8, 1939: World War II: Germany annexes western Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97 knots... (1978)
On October 8, 1978: Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97 knots at Blowering Dam, Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned kings of the Franks. (768)
On October 9, 768: Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned kings of the Franks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony after religious and... (1635)
On October 9, 1635: Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony after religious and policy disagreements. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Timur of Samarkand captures and sacks the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, taking... (1386)
On November 21, 1386: Timur of Samarkand captures and sacks the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, taking King Bagrat V of Georgia captive. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: War of 1812: In a naval engagement on Lake Erie, American forces capture two... (1812)
On October 9, 1812: War of 1812: In a naval engagement on Lake Erie, American forces capture two British ships: HMS Detroit and HMS Caledonia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: Guayaquil declares independence from Spain. (1820)
On October 9, 1820: Guayaquil declares independence from Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: The Cook Islands become a territory of the United Kingdom. (1900)
On October 9, 1900: The Cook Islands become a territory of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: The Finnish Parliament elects Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse as King of... (1918)
On October 9, 1918: The Finnish Parliament elects Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse as King of Finland, but he never accedes to the throne due to Germany's defeat in World War I. This historical even
On This Day: Vietnam War: the Republic of Korea Army commits the Binh Tai Massacre. (1966)
On October 9, 1966: Vietnam War: the Republic of Korea Army commits the Binh Tai Massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: The Battle of Karbala marks the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali. (680)
On October 10, 680: The Battle of Karbala marks the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice. Consider using
On This Day: War of 1812: The United States Revenue Marine attempts to defend the cutter... (1814)
On October 10, 1814: War of 1812: The United States Revenue Marine attempts to defend the cutter Eagle from the Royal Navy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
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: The Outer Space Treaty comes into force. (1967)
On October 10, 1967: The Outer Space Treaty comes into force. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty comes into effect. (1963)
On October 10, 1963: The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty comes into effect. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us
On This Day: King Crimson releases their debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King. (1969)
On October 10, 1969: King Crimson releases their debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact
On This Day: Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can... (1877)
On November 21, 1877: Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record and play sound. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's
On This Day: A peace treaty ends the Jin-Song wars. (1142)
On October 11, 1142: A peace treaty ends the Jin-Song wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: The peerage and clergy restrict the authority of English kings with the... (1311)
On October 11, 1311: The peerage and clergy restrict the authority of English kings with the Ordinances of 1311. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: In Washington, D.C., the Daughters of the American Revolution is founded. (1890)
On October 11, 1890: In Washington, D.C., the Daughters of the American Revolution is founded. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: An Azerbaijani MI-8 helicopter carrying 19 peacekeeping mission team with... (1991)
On November 20, 1991: An Azerbaijani MI-8 helicopter carrying 19 peacekeeping mission team with officials and journalists from Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan is shot down by Armenian military force
On This Day: World War II: The end of fighting in the Battle of Hill 170 during the Burma... (1945)
On January 31, 1945: World War II: The end of fighting in the Battle of Hill 170 during the Burma Campaign, in which the British 3 Commando Brigade repulsed a Japanese counterattack on their positions