Baptist Illustrations
Soul liberty, congregational autonomy, believer's baptism.
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On This Day: Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons are burned alive by... (1999)
On January 22, 1999: Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons are burned alive by radical Hindus while sleeping in their car in Eastern India. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: World War II: The Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio and... (1944)
On January 22, 1944: World War II: The Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio and Nettuno, Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: The cornerstone is laid at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul... (1907)
On September 29, 1907: The cornerstone is laid at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (better known as Washington National Cathedral) in Washington, D.C. This historical event can serv
On This Day: The Battle of Chaffin's Farm is fought in the American Civil War. (1864)
On September 29, 1864: The Battle of Chaffin's Farm is fought in the American Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: Lebanese Civil War: The first troops of a multinational force lands in Beirut to... (1982)
On August 21, 1982: Lebanese Civil War: The first troops of a multinational force lands in Beirut to oversee the Palestine Liberation Organization's withdrawal from Lebanon. This historical event can
On This Day: During the French War of Religion, Protestant coup officials in Nîmes massacre... (1567)
On September 29, 1567: During the French War of Religion, Protestant coup officials in Nîmes massacre Catholic priests in an event now known as the Michelade. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: The Treaty of Montgomery recognises Llywelyn ap Gruffudd as Prince of Wales, but... (1267)
On September 29, 1267: The Treaty of Montgomery recognises Llywelyn ap Gruffudd as Prince of Wales, but only as a vassal of King Henry III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead... (1922)
On August 22, 1922: Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead in an ambush during the Irish Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: War against the Islamic State: Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana... (2017)
On October 23, 2017: War against the Islamic State: Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana declares the end of the Siege of Marawi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: World War II: The Drama uprising against the Bulgarian occupation in northern... (1941)
On September 28, 1941: World War II: The Drama uprising against the Bulgarian occupation in northern Greece begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On This Day: Philippine-American War: Filipino guerrillas kill more than forty American... (1901)
On September 28, 1901: Philippine-American War: Filipino guerrillas kill more than forty American soldiers while losing 28 of their own. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: James Anderson Jr. posthumously receives the first Medal of Honor to be awarded... (1968)
On August 21, 1968: James Anderson Jr. posthumously receives the first Medal of Honor to be awarded to an African American U.S. Marine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: American Revolution: Samuel Huntington is elected President of the Continental... (1779)
On September 28, 1779: American Revolution: Samuel Huntington is elected President of the Continental Congress, succeeding John Jay. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Greek judge and archeologist Panagiotis Poulitsas is appointed Prime Minister of... (1946)
On April 4, 1946: Greek judge and archeologist Panagiotis Poulitsas is appointed Prime Minister of Greece in the midst of the Greek Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: Beatrix is inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands following the abdication of... (1980)
On April 30, 1980: Beatrix is inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands following the abdication of Juliana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: Using crossbows, Song dynasty troops soundly defeat a war elephant corps of the... (971)
On January 23, 971: Using crossbows, Song dynasty troops soundly defeat a war elephant corps of the Southern Han at Shao. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: The space shuttle Discovery launches on STS-42 carrying... (1992)
On January 22, 1992: Space Shuttle program: The space shuttle Discovery launches on STS-42 carrying Dr. Roberta Bondar, who becomes the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist in space. This h
On This Day: Moriscos are expelled from the Kingdom of Valencia. (1609)
On April 4, 1609: Moriscos are expelled from the Kingdom of Valencia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when p
On This Day: Rama IV is crowned King of Thailand after the death of his half-brother, Rama... (1851)
On April 3, 1851: Rama IV is crowned King of Thailand after the death of his half-brother, Rama III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: Crusader-Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt... (1153)
On August 22, 1153: Crusader-Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt to an army of crusaders, Templars, and Hospitallers led by King Baldwin III of Jerusalem. This hist
On This Day: Hundred Years' War: A French army defeats the English at the Battle of La... (1423)
On September 26, 1423: Hundred Years' War: A French army defeats the English at the Battle of La Brossinière. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: Friso-Hollandic Wars: Frisians defeat Holland in the Battle of Warns. (1345)
On September 26, 1345: Friso-Hollandic Wars: Frisians defeat Holland in the Battle of Warns. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: World War II: Fascist Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom,... (1940)
On June 10, 1940: World War II: Fascist Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom, beginning an invasion of southern France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Signing of the Paris Peace Accords which ends the Cambodian-Vietnamese War. (1991)
On October 23, 1991: Signing of the Paris Peace Accords which ends the Cambodian-Vietnamese War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a brok