Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
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On This Day: Muhammed VI becomes the tenth Nasrid king of Granada after killing his... (1360)
On June 28, 1360: Muhammed VI becomes the tenth Nasrid king of Granada after killing his brother-in-law Ismail II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On This Day: The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and... (1919)
On June 28, 1919: The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the... (1776)
On June 28, 1776: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: Serbian King Alexander I proclaims the new constitution of the Kingdom of Serbs,... (1921)
On June 28, 1921: Serbian King Alexander I proclaims the new constitution of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, known thereafter as the Vidovdan Constitution. This historical event can serve
On This Day: On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers... (1989)
On June 28, 1989: On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers the Gazimestan speech at the site of the historic battle. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430... (1904)
On June 28, 1904: The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430 kilometres (270 mi) northwest of Ireland. More than 635 people die during the sinking. This historical event c
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: Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are... (1950)
On June 28, 1950: Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are executed in the Bodo League massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first... (1956)
On June 28, 1956: In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist government both in Poland and Europe. This historical event can ser
On This Day: Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th... (1950)
On June 28, 1950: Korean War: Packed with its own refugees fleeing Seoul and leaving their 5th Division stranded, South Korean forces blow up the Hangang Bridge in an attempt to slow North Korea's off
On This Day: Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights... (1969)
On June 28, 1969: Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice
On This Day: A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and... (1170)
On June 29, 1170: A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and structures such as the Krak des Chevaliers and the cathedral of St. Peter in Antioch. This historica
On This Day: Indonesian National Revolution: The Netherlands officially recognizes Indonesian... (1949)
On December 27, 1949: Indonesian National Revolution: The Netherlands officially recognizes Indonesian independence. End of the Dutch East Indies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Raymond of Poitiers is defeated and killed at the Battle of Inab by Nur ad-Din... (1149)
On June 29, 1149: Raymond of Poitiers is defeated and killed at the Battle of Inab by Nur ad-Din Zangi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the... (2004)
On June 28, 2004: Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the Coalition Provisional Authority, ending the U.S.-led rule of that nation. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Sverre is crowned King of Norway, leading to his excommunication by the Catholic... (1194)
On June 29, 1194: Sverre is crowned King of Norway, leading to his excommunication by the Catholic Church and civil war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the en
On This Day: France annexes Tahiti, renaming the independent Kingdom of Tahiti as... (1880)
On June 29, 1880: France annexes Tahiti, renaming the independent Kingdom of Tahiti as "Etablissements de français de l'Océanie". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: At the Battle of Konotop the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky defeat the... (1659)
On June 29, 1659: At the Battle of Konotop the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky defeat the Russians led by Prince Trubetskoy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Autocephaly officially granted by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople... (1850)
On June 29, 1850: Autocephaly officially granted by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople to the Church of Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization disbands. (1977)
On June 30, 1977: The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization disbands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it wh
On This Day: Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea. (1950)
On June 29, 1950: Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the... (1523)
On July 1, 1523: Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the stake by Roman Catholic authorities in Brussels. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: U.S. President Warren G. Harding appoints former President William Howard Taft... (1921)
On June 30, 1921: U.S. President Warren G. Harding appoints former President William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
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