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Sovereignty of God, covenant theology, systematic doctrine.
Key question: “How does this reveal God's sovereignty and covenant faithfulness?”
16483 illustrations found
On May 10, 1857: Indian Rebellion of 1857: In India, the first war of Independence begins. Sepoys mutiny against their commanding officers at Meerut. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On May 10, 1837: Panic of 1837: New York City banks suspend the payment of specie, triggering a national banking crisis and an economic depression whose severity was not surpassed until the Great Depr
On May 10, 1922: The United States annexes the Kingman Reef. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching
On May 10, 2017: Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the last footholds of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Al-Tabqah, bringing the Battle of Tabqa to an end
On May 10, 1796: War of the First Coalition: Napoleon wins a victory against Austrian forces at Lodi bridge over the Adda River in Italy. The Austrians lose some 2,000 men. This historical event can
On May 10, 1941: World War II: The House of Commons in London is damaged by the Luftwaffe in an air raid. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like c
On November 16, 1532: Francisco Pizarro and his men capture Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On May 12, 1328: Antipope Nicholas V, a claimant to the papacy, is consecrated in Rome by the Bishop of Venice. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On August 13, 2008: Russo-Georgian War: Russian units occupy the Georgian city of Gori. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On August 25, 1830: The Belgian Revolution begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachin
On May 19, 1963: The New York Post Sunday Magazine publishes Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader
On March 4, 1913: First Balkan War: The Greek army engages the Turks at Bizani, resulting in victory two days later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's crea
On September 27, 1777: American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States for one day after Congress evacuates Philadelphia. This historical event can serve as a po
On September 22, 904: The warlord Zhu Quanzhong kills Emperor Zhaozong, the penultimate emperor of the Tang dynasty, after seizing control of the imperial government. This historical event can serve
On September 22, 1499: The Treaty of Basel concludes the Swabian War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it
On September 28, 1939: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agree on a division of Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On March 8, 1722: The Safavid Empire of Iran is defeated by an army from Afghanistan at the Battle of Gulnabad. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On October 6, 1884: The Naval War College of the United States is founded in Rhode Island. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Con
On October 11, 1797: The Royal Navy decisively defeats the Batavian Navy at Camperdown during the French Revolutionary Wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On October 13, 1917: The "Miracle of the Sun" is witnessed by an estimated 70,000 people in the Cova da Iria in Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On October 17, 1979: Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it
On October 19, 1956: The Soviet Union and Japan sign a Joint Declaration, officially ending the state of war between the two countries that had existed since August 1945. This historical event can se
On October 22, 1964: Jean-Paul Sartre is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, though he does not accept the prize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
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