Reformed/Presbyterian Illustrations
Sovereignty of God, covenant theology, systematic doctrine.
Key question: “How does this reveal God's sovereignty and covenant faithfulness?”
16483 illustrations found
On This Day: Stephen III of Moldavia defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vaslui. (1475)
On January 10, 1475: Stephen III of Moldavia defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vaslui. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: American Civil War: The three-day Battle of Arkansas Post concludes as General... (1863)
On January 11, 1863: American Civil War: The three-day Battle of Arkansas Post concludes as General John McClernand and Admiral David Dixon Porter capture Fort Hindman and secure control over the Arka
On This Day: Crossair Flight 498, a Saab 340 aircraft, crashes in Niederhasli, Switzerland,... (2000)
On January 10, 2000: Crossair Flight 498, a Saab 340 aircraft, crashes in Niederhasli, Switzerland, after taking off from Zurich Airport, killing 13 people. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: North Korea withdraws from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear... (2003)
On January 10, 2003: North Korea withdraws from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, making it the first state to withdraw from the treaty. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Taiping Rebellion: Hong Xiuquan proclaims the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, starting... (1851)
On January 11, 1851: Taiping Rebellion: Hong Xiuquan proclaims the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, starting the Jintian Uprising. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: American Civil War: Alabama secedes from the United States. (1861)
On January 11, 1861: American Civil War: Alabama secedes from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. C
On This Day: Vietnam War: US President Lyndon B. Johnson and "The Wise Men" conclude that the... (1967)
On November 2, 1967: Vietnam War: US President Lyndon B. Johnson and "The Wise Men" conclude that the American people should be given more optimistic reports on the progress of the war. This historic
On This Day: Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia becomes King of Bohemia. (1158)
On January 11, 1158: Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia becomes King of Bohemia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it
On This Day: Tashkent Declaration, a peace agreement between India and Pakistan signed that... (1966)
On January 10, 1966: Tashkent Declaration, a peace agreement between India and Pakistan signed that resolved the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Louis B. Mayer, head of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), announces the... (1927)
On January 11, 1927: Louis B. Mayer, head of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), announces the creation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, at a banquet in Los Angeles, California.
On This Day: Czechoslovakia is peacefully dissolved in what is dubbed by media as the Velvet... (1992)
On December 31, 1992: Czechoslovakia is peacefully dissolved in what is dubbed by media as the Velvet Divorce, resulting in the creation of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. This historical
On This Day: A coup d'état in Ghana removes President Hilla Limann's PNP government and... (1981)
On December 31, 1981: A coup d'état in Ghana removes President Hilla Limann's PNP government and replaces it with the Provisional National Defence Council led by Flight lieutenant Jerry Rawlings. Thi
On This Day: The Anglo-Zulu War begins. (1879)
On January 11, 1879: The Anglo-Zulu War begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching a
On This Day: American Civil War: CSS Alabama encounters and sinks the USS Hatteras off... (1863)
On January 11, 1863: American Civil War: CSS Alabama encounters and sinks the USS Hatteras off Galveston Lighthouse in Texas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: The name Pakistan is coined by Choudhry Rahmat Ali Khan and is accepted by... (1933)
On January 28, 1933: The name Pakistan is coined by Choudhry Rahmat Ali Khan and is accepted by Indian Muslims who then thereby adopted it further for the Pakistan Movement seeking independence. This
On This Day: Benjamin Ward is appointed New York City Police Department's first ever African... (1983)
On December 31, 1983: Benjamin Ward is appointed New York City Police Department's first ever African American police commissioner. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: Occupation of the Ruhr: Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to... (1923)
On January 11, 1923: Occupation of the Ruhr: Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to force Germany to make its World War I reparation payments. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: The First Chechen War: The Russian Ground Forces begin a New Year's storming of... (1994)
On December 31, 1994: The First Chechen War: The Russian Ground Forces begin a New Year's storming of Grozny. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation an
On This Day: Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking ends after seven days with the release of... (1999)
On December 31, 1999: Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking ends after seven days with the release of 190 survivors at Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the... (1996)
On January 11, 1996: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour. This historical event c
On This Day: World War II: Japanese forces capture Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Federated... (1942)
On January 11, 1942: World War II: Japanese forces capture Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Federated Malay States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On This Day: The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the... (1943)
On January 11, 1943: The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the Sino-American New Equal Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
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: Franco-Thai War: Final air battle of the conflict. A Japanese-mediated armistice... (1941)
On January 28, 1941: Franco-Thai War: Final air battle of the conflict. A Japanese-mediated armistice goes into effect later in the day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat