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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 October 23, 502: The Synodus Palmaris, called by Gothic king Theoderic, absolves Pope Symmachus of all charges, thus ending the schism of Antipope Laurentius. This historical event can serve as a
On January 12, 1528: Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, having already reigned since his election in June 1523. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On June 28, 1914: Causes of World War I: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie are assassinated in Sarajevo, beginning the July Crisis and providing the casus belli of World War I.
On October 23, 1707: The First Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain convenes. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On October 23, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Westport is the last significant engagement west of the Mississippi River, ending in a Union victory. This historical event can serve as a power
On January 13, 1951: First Indochina War: The Battle of Vĩnh Yên begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it
On October 23, 1912: First Balkan War: The Battle of Kumanovo between the Serbian and Ottoman armies begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and
On July 4, 1950: Cold War: Radio Free Europe first broadcasts. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preac
On October 23, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On June 29, 1644: Charles I of England defeats a Parliamentarian detachment at the Battle of Cropredy Bridge. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On October 23, 1972: Vietnam War: Operation Linebacker, a US bombing campaign against North Vietnam in response to its Easter Offensive, ends after five months. This historical event can serve as a p
On July 4, 2004: The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of free
On October 23, 1982: A gunfight breaks out between police officers and members of a religious cult in Arizona. The shootout leaves two cultists dead and dozens of cultists and police officers injured.
On July 29, 1588: Anglo-Spanish War: Battle of Gravelines: English naval forces under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake defeat the Spanish Armada off the coast of Gravelines, Fr
On October 23, 2002: Second Chechen War: Chechen separatist terrorists seize the House of Culture theater in Moscow and take approximately 700 theater-goers hostage. This historical event can serve a
On November 7, 1811: Tecumseh's War: The Battle of Tippecanoe is fought near present-day Battle Ground, Indiana, United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On September 3, 1777: American Revolutionary War: During the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, the Flag of the United States is flown in battle for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On November 8, 960: Battle of Andrassos: Byzantines under Leo Phokas the Younger score a crushing victory over the Hamdanid Emir of Aleppo, Sayf al-Dawla. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On September 4, 1282: Peter III of Aragon becomes the King of Sicily. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when p
On July 2, 1644: English Civil War: Battle of Marston Moor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when
On June 22, 1948: King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after Britain actually gave up its rule of India. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On June 23, 1532: Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign the "Treaty of Closer Amity With France" (also known as the Pommeraye treaty), pledging mutual aid against Charles V, Holy Roman Em
On November 5, 1605: Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes is arrested in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament, where he had planted gunpowder in an attempt to blow up the building and kill King James I of En
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