Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
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On This Day: Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry... (1992)
On June 25, 1992: Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry Extended Duration Orbiter hardware. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British... (1843)
On June 26, 1843: Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based... (1944)
On June 26, 1944: World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based on faulty information, leading to 35 civilian deaths. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Osuchy in Osuchy, Poland, one of the largest battles... (1944)
On June 26, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Osuchy in Osuchy, Poland, one of the largest battles between Nazi Germany and Polish resistance forces, ends with the defeat of the latter. This historic
On This Day: World War II: Under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an... (1940)
On June 26, 1940: World War II: Under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Romania requiring it to cede Bessarabia and the northern part of Bukovina. This historical
On This Day: William IV becomes king of Britain and Hanover following the death without... (1830)
On June 26, 1830: William IV becomes king of Britain and Hanover following the death without surviving legitimate issue of his older brother George IV. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They... (1917)
On June 26, 1917: World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They will first enter combat in the Battle of Hamel on July 4. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the... (1944)
On June 27, 1944: World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the Japanese by British Chindits, supported by the Chinese. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: World War II: In the course of Operation Achse, German troops begin their... (1943)
On September 10, 1943: World War II: In the course of Operation Achse, German troops begin their occupation of Rome. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav... (1991)
On June 27, 1991: Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian... (1905)
On June 27, 1905: During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. (1950)
On June 27, 1950: The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
On This Day: American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of... (1864)
On June 27, 1864: American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum... (1844)
On June 27, 1844: Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum Smith, are killed by a mob at the Carthage, Illinois jail. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: World War II: German forces capture Banská Bystrica during Slovak National... (1944)
On October 27, 1944: World War II: German forces capture Banská Bystrica during Slovak National Uprising thus bringing it to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation... (1941)
On June 27, 1941: World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation Barbarossa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the... (1778)
On June 28, 1778: American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse resulting in standstill and British withdrawal under cover of darkness.
On This Day: The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party issues its "Resolution on... (1981)
On June 27, 1981: The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party issues its "Resolution on Certain Questions in the History of Our Party Since the Founding of the People's Republic of China", la
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and... (1776)
On June 28, 1776: American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hanged for mutiny and sedition. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of... (2017)
On June 27, 2017: A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of Ukrainian organizations and counterparts with Ukrainian connections around the globe. This historical ev
On This Day: Edward, Earl of March, is crowned King Edward IV of England. (1461)
On June 28, 1461: Edward, Earl of March, is crowned King Edward IV of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch. (1098)
On June 28, 1098: Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human dis
On This Day: A French force heavily defeats a much larger Neapolitan and Spanish army at the... (1495)
On June 28, 1495: A French force heavily defeats a much larger Neapolitan and Spanish army at the battle of Seminara, leading to the creation of the Tercios by Gonzalo de Córdoba. This historical eve
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