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: Adoption of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. (1815)
On November 27, 1815: Adoption of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former MP S. Sivamaharajah... (2006)
On August 20, 2006: Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former MP S. Sivamaharajah is shot dead at his home in Tellippalai. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: American Indian Wars: Battle of Washita River: United States Army Lieutenant... (1868)
On November 27, 1868: American Indian Wars: Battle of Washita River: United States Army Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer leads an attack on Cheyenne living on reservation land. This histori
On This Day: In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested... (1940)
On November 27, 1940: In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested King Carol II of Romania's aides and other political dissidents. This historical event can serve
On This Day: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to... (1945)
On November 27, 1945: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to send CARE Packages of food relief to Europe after World War II. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Battle of Dunkeld in Scotland. (1689)
On August 21, 1689: The Battle of Dunkeld in Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: World War II: German forces capture BanskΓ‘ Bystrica during Slovak National... (1944)
On October 27, 1944: World War II: German forces capture BanskΓ‘ Bystrica during Slovak National Uprising thus bringing it to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges... (1785)
On November 28, 1785: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges Cherokee lands in what is now East Tennessee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Ka LΔ Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially... (1843)
On November 28, 1843: Ka LΔ Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially recognized by the United Kingdom and France as an independent nation. This historical event can serve
On This Day: American Civil War: In the Battle of Cane Hill, Union troops under General James... (1862)
On November 28, 1862: American Civil War: In the Battle of Cane Hill, Union troops under General James G. Blunt defeat General John Marmaduke's Confederates. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: Albania declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire. (1912)
On November 28, 1912: Albania declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider u
On This Day: Lady Astor is elected as a Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. She... (1919)
On November 28, 1919: Lady Astor is elected as a Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. She is the first woman to sit in the House of Commons. (Countess Markievicz, the first to be elected, r
On This Day: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 4 probe toward Mars. (1964)
On November 28, 1964: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 4 probe toward Mars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: World War II: Tehran Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British... (1943)
On November 28, 1943: World War II: Tehran Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin meet in Tehran, Iran, to discuss
On This Day: Vietnam War: National Security Council members agree to recommend that U.S.... (1964)
On November 28, 1964: Vietnam War: National Security Council members agree to recommend that U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson adopt a plan for a two-stage escalation of bombing in North Vietnam. This
On This Day: The Cruise of the Kings, a royal cruise organised by the Queen Consort of... (1954)
On August 23, 1954: The Cruise of the Kings, a royal cruise organised by the Queen Consort of Greece, Frederica of Hanover, departs from Marseille, France. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: East Timor declares its independence from Portugal. (1975)
On November 28, 1975: East Timor declares its independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On This Day: The first successful adding machine in the United States is patented by William... (1888)
On August 21, 1888: The first successful adding machine in the United States is patented by William Seward Burroughs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's cre
On This Day: Iran-Iraq War: Operation Morvarid: The bulk of the Iraqi Navy is destroyed by... (1980)
On November 28, 1980: Iran-Iraq War: Operation Morvarid: The bulk of the Iraqi Navy is destroyed by the Iranian Navy in the Persian Gulf. (Commemorated in Iran as Navy Day.) This historical event can
On This Day: Pope Innocent III issues a bull declaring Magna Carta invalid. (1215)
On August 24, 1215: Pope Innocent III issues a bull declaring Magna Carta invalid. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: William Penn receives the area that is now the state of Delaware, and adds it to... (1682)
On August 24, 1682: William Penn receives the area that is now the state of Delaware, and adds it to his colony of Pennsylvania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: The Tang dynasty scores a decisive victory over their rival Xue Rengao at the... (618)
On November 29, 618: The Tang dynasty scores a decisive victory over their rival Xue Rengao at the Battle of Qianshuiyuan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
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 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