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: President Warren G. Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S.... (1921)
On October 21, 1921: President Warren G. Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president against lynching in the Deep South. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Iraq War: The interim government of Iraq calls for a 60-day state of emergency... (2004)
On November 7, 2004: Iraq War: The interim government of Iraq calls for a 60-day state of emergency as U.S. forces storm the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Charles Edward Stuart invades England with an army of approximately 5,000 that... (1745)
On November 8, 1745: Charles Edward Stuart invades England with an army of approximately 5,000 that would later participate in the Battle of Culloden. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam organizes a march... (1967)
On October 21, 1967: The National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam organizes a march of fifty thousand people from the Lincoln Memorial to the Pentagon. This historical event can serv
On This Day: In Lebanon, pro-Iran kidnappers claim to have abducted American writer Edward... (1986)
On October 21, 1986: In Lebanon, pro-Iran kidnappers claim to have abducted American writer Edward Tracy (he is released in August 1991). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: World War II: French Resistance coup in Algiers, in which 400 civilian French... (1942)
On November 8, 1942: World War II: French Resistance coup in Algiers, in which 400 civilian French patriots neutralize Vichyist XIXth Army Corps after 15 hours of fighting, and arrest several Vichyist
On This Day: Former Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke becomes the first African... (1966)
On November 8, 1966: Former Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke becomes the first African American elected to the United States Senate since Reconstruction. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: Republican Revolution: On the night of the 1994 United States midterm elections,... (1994)
On November 8, 1994: Republican Revolution: On the night of the 1994 United States midterm elections, Republicans make historic electoral gains by securing massive majorities in both houses of Congres
On This Day: Premiere performance of The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in Saint... (1892)
On December 18, 1892: Premiere performance of The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: The Treaty of Aberconwy, a humiliating settlement forced on Llywelyn ap Gruffudd... (1277)
On November 9, 1277: The Treaty of Aberconwy, a humiliating settlement forced on Llywelyn ap Gruffudd by King Edward I of England, brings a temporary end to the Welsh Wars. This historical event can
On This Day: Trần Duệ Tông succeeds his brother Trần Nghệ Tông as King of Vietnam. (1372)
On November 9, 1372: Trần Duệ Tông succeeds his brother Trần Nghệ Tông as King of Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Con
On This Day: American Civil War: Union General Ambrose Burnside assumes command of the Army... (1862)
On November 9, 1862: American Civil War: Union General Ambrose Burnside assumes command of the Army of the Potomac, after George B. McClellan is removed. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: In the Battle of Fishdam Ford a force of British and... (1780)
On November 9, 1780: American Revolutionary War: In the Battle of Fishdam Ford a force of British and Loyalist troops fail in a surprise attack against the South Carolina Patriot militia under Brigadi
On This Day: Spain, France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Seville. (1729)
On November 9, 1729: Spain, France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Seville. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consid
On This Day: A major earthquake strikes Zagreb and destroys many buildings, including Zagreb... (1880)
On November 9, 1880: A major earthquake strikes Zagreb and destroys many buildings, including Zagreb Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. (1887)
On November 9, 1887: The United States receives rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Cons
On This Day: Warsaw is awarded the Virtuti Militari by the Polish government-in-exile. (1940)
On November 9, 1940: Warsaw is awarded the Virtuti Militari by the Polish government-in-exile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Japanese prime minister Eisaku Satō becomes the first post-World War II sitting... (1965)
On August 19, 1965: Japanese prime minister Eisaku Satō becomes the first post-World War II sitting prime minister to visit Okinawa Prefecture. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Cambodia gains independence from France. (1953)
On November 9, 1953: Cambodia gains independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preach
On This Day: Cold War: Fall of the Berlin Wall: East Germany opens checkpoints in the Berlin... (1989)
On November 9, 1989: Cold War: Fall of the Berlin Wall: East Germany opens checkpoints in the Berlin Wall, allowing its citizens to travel to West Berlin. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Cold War: Nuclear false alarm: The NORAD computers and the Alternate National... (1979)
On November 9, 1979: Cold War: Nuclear false alarm: The NORAD computers and the Alternate National Military Command Center in Fort Ritchie, Maryland, detect a purported massive Soviet nuclear strike.
On This Day: Capital punishment in the United Kingdom, already abolished for murder, is... (1998)
On November 9, 1998: Capital punishment in the United Kingdom, already abolished for murder, is completely abolished for all remaining capital offences. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java,... (1293)
On November 10, 1293: Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java, taking the throne name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope. (816)
On October 5, 816: King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac