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: New York City passes the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to... (1908)
On January 21, 1908: New York City passes the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to smoke in public, only to have the measure vetoed by the mayor. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Ethernet specifications are published by Xerox working with Intel and Digital... (1980)
On September 30, 1980: Ethernet specifications are published by Xerox working with Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana. (1966)
On September 30, 1966: Bechuanaland declares its independence, and becomes the Republic of Botswana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and li
On This Day: The Battle of Bosworth Field occurs; King Richard III of England's death in... (1485)
On August 22, 1485: The Battle of Bosworth Field occurs; King Richard III of England's death in battle marks the end of the reigning Plantagenet dynasty and the beginning of the Tudors under Henry VII
On This Day: World War II: The Babi Yar massacre comes to an end. (1941)
On September 30, 1941: World War II: The Babi Yar massacre comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: World War I: Radoje Ljutovac becomes the first soldier in history to shoot down... (1915)
On September 30, 1915: World War I: Radoje Ljutovac becomes the first soldier in history to shoot down an enemy aircraft with ground-to-air fire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Juan Marichal, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, strikes John Roseboro,... (1965)
On August 22, 1965: Juan Marichal, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, strikes John Roseboro, catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, on the head with a bat, sparking a 14-minute brawl, one of the most
On This Day: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last... (1849)
On January 22, 1849: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last Sikh defenders of Multan, Punjab, surrender. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the... (871)
On January 22, 871: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the Danelaw Vikings at Basing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, regent for the infant King James VI of... (1570)
On January 23, 1570: James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, regent for the infant King James VI of Scotland, is assassinated by firearm, the first recorded instance of such. This historical event can serv
On This Day: American Civil War: The Army of the Potomac, under General Ulysses S. Grant,... (1864)
On May 7, 1864: American Civil War: The Army of the Potomac, under General Ulysses S. Grant, breaks off from the Battle of the Wilderness and moves southwards. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: War of the Austrian Succession: France and Spain defeat Sardinia at the Battle... (1744)
On September 30, 1744: War of the Austrian Succession: France and Spain defeat Sardinia at the Battle of Madonna dell'Olmo, but soon have to withdraw from Sardinia. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: John Roberts is confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States. (2005)
On September 29, 2005: John Roberts is confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousne
On This Day: The Haitian slave revolution begins in Saint-Domingue, Haiti. (1791)
On August 22, 1791: The Haitian slave revolution begins in Saint-Domingue, Haiti. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: Battle of Morlaix is fought in the Hundred Years' War. (1342)
On September 30, 1342: Battle of Morlaix is fought in the Hundred Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
On This Day: Henry IV is proclaimed king of England. (1399)
On September 30, 1399: Henry IV is proclaimed king of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: World War II: Holocaust of Kedros in Crete by German forces. (1944)
On August 22, 1944: World War II: Holocaust of Kedros in Crete by German forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. C
On This Day: Pakistan launches its nuclear weapons program, a few weeks after its defeat in... (1972)
On January 20, 1972: Pakistan launches its nuclear weapons program, a few weeks after its defeat in the Bangladesh Liberation War, as well as the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. This historical event can
On This Day: Japan establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after... (1972)
On September 29, 1972: Japan establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after breaking official ties with the Republic of China. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Last day of the Battle of Boquerón between Paraguay and Bolivia during the Chaco... (1932)
On September 29, 1932: Last day of the Battle of Boquerón between Paraguay and Bolivia during the Chaco War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: Passaleão incident: João Maria Ferreira do Amaral, the governor of Portuguese... (1849)
On August 22, 1849: Passaleão incident: João Maria Ferreira do Amaral, the governor of Portuguese Macau, is assassinated by a group of Chinese locals, triggering a military confrontation between China
On This Day: World War I: The Hindenburg Line is broken by an Allied attack. (1918)
On September 29, 1918: World War I: The Hindenburg Line is broken by an Allied attack. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: World War I: Germany's Supreme Army Command tells Kaiser Wilhelm II and... (1918)
On September 29, 1918: World War I: Germany's Supreme Army Command tells Kaiser Wilhelm II and Imperial Chancellor Georg Michaelis to open negotiations for an armistice to end the war. This historic
On This Day: Charles I raises his standard in Nottingham, which marks the beginning of the... (1642)
On August 22, 1642: Charles I raises his standard in Nottingham, which marks the beginning of the English Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo