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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 January 26, 1564: The Council of Trent establishes an official distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl
On January 26, 1856: First Battle of Seattle: Marines from the USS Decatur drive off American Indian attackers after all-day battle with settlers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On January 26, 1863: American Civil War: Governor of Massachusetts John Albion Andrew receives permission from the Secretary of War to raise a militia organization for men of African descent. This hi
On January 26, 1863: American Civil War: General Ambrose Burnside is relieved of command of the Army of the Potomac after the disastrous Fredericksburg campaign. He is replaced by Joseph Hooker. This
On January 26, 1942: World War II: The first United States forces arrive in Europe, landing in Northern Ireland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation
On January 26, 2009: Rioting breaks out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that will result in the replacement of President Marc Ravalomanana with Andry Rajoelina. This historic
On January 26, 2015: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) recaptures the city of Kobanî from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), marking a turning point in the Siege of K
On January 27, 1343: Pope Clement VI issues the papal bull Unigenitus, laying out the scriptural justification for indulgences, identifying only the Pope and episcopate as capable of accessing the tre
On January 27, 1869: Boshin War: Tokugawa rebels establish the Ezo Republic in Hokkaidō. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to othe
On January 27, 1944: World War II: The 900-day Siege of Leningrad is lifted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On January 27, 1967: Cold War: The Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom sign the Outer Space Treaty in Washington, D.C., banning deployment of nuclear weapons in space, and limiting
On January 27, 2023: Protests and public outrage spark across the U.S. after the release of multiple videos by the Memphis Police Department showing officers punching, kicking, and pepper spraying Tyr
On January 28, 1547: Edward VI, the nine-year-old son of Henry VIII, becomes King of England on his father's death. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leade
On January 28, 1573: Articles of the Warsaw Confederation are signed, sanctioning freedom of religion in Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fr
On January 28, 1813: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is first published in the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On January 28, 1909: United States troops leave Cuba, with the exception of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, after being there since the Spanish-American War. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On August 4, 1789: France: abolition of feudalism by the National Constituent Assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousne
On January 29, 1863: The Bear River Massacre: A detachment of California Volunteers led by Colonel Patrick Edward Connor engage the Shoshone at Bear River, Washington Territory, killing hundreds of me
On March 28, 1745: War of the Austrian Succession: In the Battle of Vilshofen, Austrian forces defeat French forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On January 30, 1018: Poland and the Holy Roman Empire conclude the Peace of Bautzen. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Co
On July 30, 1932: Premiere of Walt Disney's Flowers and Trees, the first cartoon short to use Technicolor and the first Academy Award winning cartoon short. This historical event can serve as a power
On January 31, 1846: After the Milwaukee Bridge War, the United States towns of Juneautown and Kilbourntown unify to create the City of Milwaukee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On June 5, 2001: Tropical Storm Allison makes landfall on the upper-Texas coastline as a strong tropical storm and dumps large amounts of rain over Houston. The storm causes $5.5 billion in damages, m
On September 11, 1897: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of the Kaffa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration