Reformed/Presbyterian Illustrations
Sovereignty of God, covenant theology, systematic doctrine.
Key question: โHow does this reveal God's sovereignty and covenant faithfulness?โ
16483 illustrations found
On This Day: The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process. (1839)
On January 9, 1839: The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human di
On This Day: Umberto I becomes King of Italy. (1878)
On January 9, 1878: Umberto I becomes King of Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about le
On This Day: Mississippi becomes the second state to secede from the Union before the... (1861)
On January 9, 1861: Mississippi becomes the second state to secede from the Union before the outbreak of the American Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson receives a state funeral and is interred in St... (1806)
On January 9, 1806: Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson receives a state funeral and is interred in St Paul's Cathedral. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: The Portuguese prince Pedro I of Brazil decides to stay in Brazil against the... (1822)
On January 9, 1822: The Portuguese prince Pedro I of Brazil decides to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portuguese King Joรฃo VI, beginning the Brazilian independence process. This historical
On This Day: American Civil War: "Star of the West" incident occurs near Charleston, South... (1861)
On January 9, 1861: American Civil War: "Star of the West" incident occurs near Charleston, South Carolina. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throu
On This Day: The Indian National Congress declares 26 January as Independence Day or as the... (1930)
On January 26, 1930: The Indian National Congress declares 26 January as Independence Day or as the day for Poorna Swaraj ("Complete Independence") which occurred 17 years later. This historical even
On This Day: World War II: The Sixth United States Army begins the invasion of Lingayen Gulf. (1945)
On January 9, 1945: World War II: The Sixth United States Army begins the invasion of Lingayen Gulf. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: Ukrainian War of Independence: The All-Ukrainian Central Executive Committee... (1920)
On January 9, 1920: Ukrainian War of Independence: The All-Ukrainian Central Executive Committee outlaws the Makhnovshchina by decree, igniting the Bolshevik-Makhnovist conflict. This historical even
On This Day: The Sudan People's Liberation Movement and the Government of Sudan sign the... (2005)
On January 9, 2005: The Sudan People's Liberation Movement and the Government of Sudan sign the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to end the Second Sudanese Civil War. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Greco-Turkish War: The First Battle of ฤฐnรถnรผ, the first battle of the war,... (1921)
On January 9, 1921: Greco-Turkish War: The First Battle of ฤฐnรถnรผ, the first battle of the war, begins near Eskiลehir in Anatolia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: First Chechen War: Chechen separatists launch a raid against the helicopter... (1996)
On January 9, 1996: First Chechen War: Chechen separatists launch a raid against the helicopter airfield and later a civilian hospital in the city of Kizlyar in the neighboring Dagestan, which turns i
On This Day: The Siege of Dunlap's Station begins near Cincinnati during the Northwest Indian... (1791)
On January 10, 1791: The Siege of Dunlap's Station begins near Cincinnati during the Northwest Indian War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: Representatives from the United States and Iraq meet at the Geneva Peace... (1991)
On January 9, 1991: Representatives from the United States and Iraq meet at the Geneva Peace Conference to try to find a peaceful resolution to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. This historical event can
On This Day: Battle of Bear Valley: The last battle of the American Indian Wars. (1918)
On January 9, 1918: Battle of Bear Valley: The last battle of the American Indian Wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: World War II: The Greek army captures Kleisoura. (1941)
On January 10, 1941: World War II: The Greek army captures Kleisoura. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider usi
On This Day: The Metropolitan Railway, the world's oldest underground railway, opens between... (1863)
On January 10, 1863: The Metropolitan Railway, the world's oldest underground railway, opens between Paddington and Farringdon, marking the beginning of the London Underground. This historical event
On This Day: American Revolution: Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet Common Sense. (1776)
On January 10, 1776: American Revolution: Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet Common Sense. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: World War I: Imperial Russia begins the Erzurum Offensive, leading to the defeat... (1916)
On January 10, 1916: World War I: Imperial Russia begins the Erzurum Offensive, leading to the defeat of the Ottoman Empire's Third Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Pope Fabian succeeds Anterus to become the twentieth pope of Rome. (236)
On January 10, 236: Pope Fabian succeeds Anterus to become the twentieth pope of Rome. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
On This Day: The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I for all... (1920)
On January 10, 1920: The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I for all combatant nations except the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: American Civil War: Florida becomes the third state to secede from the Union. (1861)
On January 10, 1861: American Civil War: Florida becomes the third state to secede from the Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On This Day: Charles Lindbergh makes his Des Moines speech accusing the British, Jews and... (1941)
On September 11, 1941: Charles Lindbergh makes his Des Moines speech accusing the British, Jews and FDR's administration of conspiring for war with Germany. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: American Civil War: The state of Louisiana secedes from the Union. (1861)
On January 26, 1861: American Civil War: The state of Louisiana secedes from the Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his