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: Vietnam War: As part of Vietnamization, U.S. President Richard Nixon sets... (1971)
On November 12, 1971: Vietnam War: As part of Vietnamization, U.S. President Richard Nixon sets February 1, 1972 as the deadline for the removal of another 45,000 American troops from Vietnam. This h
On This Day: Vietnam War: Independent investigative journalist Seymour Hersh breaks the story... (1969)
On November 12, 1969: Vietnam War: Independent investigative journalist Seymour Hersh breaks the story of the My Lai Massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-74 to deliver the Mir Docking Module to... (1995)
On November 12, 1995: Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-74 to deliver the Mir Docking Module to the Russian space station Mir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: World War I: First Battle of the Marne begins. Northeast of Paris, the French... (1914)
On September 5, 1914: World War I: First Battle of the Marne begins. Northeast of Paris, the French attack and defeat German forces who are advancing on the capital. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: War of 1812: The Siege of Fort Wayne begins when Chief Winamac's forces attack... (1812)
On September 5, 1812: War of 1812: The Siege of Fort Wayne begins when Chief Winamac's forces attack two soldiers returning from the fort's outhouses. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Iraq War: In Nasiriyah, Iraq, at least 23 people, among them the first Italian... (2003)
On November 12, 2003: Iraq War: In Nasiriyah, Iraq, at least 23 people, among them the first Italian casualties of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, are killed in a suicide bomb attack on an Italian police b
On This Day: Battle of Alnwick: in an English victory over the Scots, Malcolm III of... (1093)
On November 13, 1093: Battle of Alnwick: in an English victory over the Scots, Malcolm III of Scotland, and his son Edward, are killed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Jefferson Glenn begins: The United States 101st Airborne... (1970)
On September 5, 1970: Vietnam War: Operation Jefferson Glenn begins: The United States 101st Airborne Division and the South Vietnamese 1st Infantry Division initiate a new operation in Thα»«a ThiΓͺn-HuαΊΏ
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Patriot revolutionary forces under Gen. Richard... (1775)
On November 13, 1775: American Revolutionary War: Patriot revolutionary forces under Gen. Richard Montgomery occupy Montreal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: World War I: Prime Minister of Australia Billy Hughes is expelled from the Labor... (1916)
On November 13, 1916: World War I: Prime Minister of Australia Billy Hughes is expelled from the Labor Party over his support for conscription. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River vehicle tunnel... (1927)
On November 13, 1927: The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River vehicle tunnel linking New Jersey to New York City. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Fire and sinking of SS Yarmouth Castle, 87 dead. (1965)
On November 13, 1965: Fire and sinking of SS Yarmouth Castle, 87 dead. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when
On This Day: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. after a march to... (1982)
On November 13, 1982: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. after a march to its site by thousands of Vietnam War veterans. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Islamic State operatives carry out a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in... (2015)
On November 13, 2015: Islamic State operatives carry out a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris, including suicide bombings, mass shootings and a hostage crisis. The terrorists kill 130 pe
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
On This Day: The British Broadcasting Company begins radio service in the United Kingdom. (1922)
On November 14, 1922: The British Broadcasting Company begins radio service in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: Aviator Eugene Burton Ely performs the first takeoff from a ship in Hampton... (1910)
On November 14, 1910: Aviator Eugene Burton Ely performs the first takeoff from a ship in Hampton Roads, Virginia, taking off from a makeshift deck on the USS Birmingham in a Curtiss pusher. This his
On This Day: Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Army soldiers slaughter 158 civilians. (1990)
On September 5, 1990: Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Army soldiers slaughter 158 civilians. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Astronomers discover Sedna, a distant trans-Neptunian dwarf planet. (2003)
On November 14, 2003: Astronomers discover Sedna, a distant trans-Neptunian dwarf planet. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. C
On This Day: Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. (655)
On November 15, 655: Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: After 16 months of debate the Continental Congress... (1777)
On November 15, 1777: American Revolutionary War: After 16 months of debate the Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: A slave revolt in the Cherokee Nation commences. (1842)
On November 15, 1842: A slave revolt in the Cherokee Nation commences. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider
On This Day: Bohemia is granted freedom of religion through the Letter of Majesty by the Holy... (1609)
On July 9, 1609: Bohemia is granted freedom of religion through the Letter of Majesty by the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique. (1992)
On October 4, 1992: The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken worl