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: Battle of Andernach: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, crushes a rebellion against his... (939)
On October 2, 939: Battle of Andernach: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, crushes a rebellion against his rule, by a coalition of Eberhard of Franconia and other Frankish dukes. This historical event can s
On This Day: Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District... (2012)
On August 22, 2012: Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District result in more than 52 deaths. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: San Agustin Church in Manila is officially completed; it is the oldest church... (1607)
On January 19, 1607: San Agustin Church in Manila is officially completed; it is the oldest church still standing in the Philippines. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The Italo-Turkish War sees the first use of an airplane in combat when an... (1911)
On October 23, 1911: The Italo-Turkish War sees the first use of an airplane in combat when an Italian pilot makes a reconnaissance flight. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: An independence referendum, later declared illegal by the Constitutional Court... (2017)
On October 1, 2017: An independence referendum, later declared illegal by the Constitutional Court of Spain, takes place in Catalonia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the... (2009)
On October 1, 2009: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the House of Lords. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: Nicaraguan Revolution: The FSLN seizes the National Congress of Nicaragua, along... (1978)
On August 22, 1978: Nicaraguan Revolution: The FSLN seizes the National Congress of Nicaragua, along with over a thousand hostages. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Pope John Paul II begins his first pastoral visit to the United States. (1979)
On October 1, 1979: Pope John Paul II begins his first pastoral visit to the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On This Day: Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. (1960)
On October 1, 1960: Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it w
On This Day: The Battle of Tagliacozzo: The army of Prince Conradin is nearly destroyed by... (1268)
On August 23, 1268: The Battle of Tagliacozzo: The army of Prince Conradin is nearly destroyed by Charles of Anjou, ending Hohenstaufen control over the Kingdom of Sicily and leaving the Angevins in c
On This Day: Pope Pius IV reopens the Council of Trent for its third and final session. (1562)
On January 18, 1562: Pope Pius IV reopens the Council of Trent for its third and final session. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. (1943)
On October 1, 1943: World War II: After the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops enter the city. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Andhra State is formed, consisting of a Telugu-speaking area carved out of... (1953)
On October 1, 1953: Andhra State is formed, consisting of a Telugu-speaking area carved out of India's Madras State. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: Iceland is the first nation in the world to recognize the independence of the... (1991)
On August 22, 1991: Iceland is the first nation in the world to recognize the independence of the Baltic states. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fr
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia... (1936)
On October 1, 1936: Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia dissolves itself, handing control of Catalan defence militias over to the Generalitat. This historica
On This Day: The George Washington Bridge in the United States is opened, linking New Jersey... (1931)
On October 1, 1931: The George Washington Bridge in the United States is opened, linking New Jersey and New York. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: The District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment is passed by the U.S. Congress,... (1978)
On August 22, 1978: The District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment is passed by the U.S. Congress, although it is never ratified by a sufficient number of states. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: The first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. (1943)
On January 18, 1943: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: The first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discover
On This Day: World War I: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force captures Damascus. (1918)
On October 1, 1918: World War I: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force captures Damascus. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histor
On This Day: The city of Tampere, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by... (1779)
On October 1, 1779: The city of Tampere, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by King Gustav III of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: The Act of Union joining England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great... (1707)
On May 1, 1707: The Act of Union joining England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain takes effect. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: Pope John XIII is consecrated. (965)
On October 1, 965: Pope John XIII is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: Hurricane Matthew becomes a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest... (2016)
On September 30, 2016: Hurricane Matthew becomes a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest hurricane to form in the Caribbean Sea since 2007. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: The Queen Charlotte earthquake is Canada's strongest since the 1700 Cascadia... (1949)
On August 22, 1949: The Queen Charlotte earthquake is Canada's strongest since the 1700 Cascadia earthquake. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a