Reformed/Presbyterian Illustrations
Sovereignty of God, covenant theology, systematic doctrine.
Key question: “How does this reveal God's sovereignty and covenant faithfulness?”
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On This Day: King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope. (816)
On October 5, 816: King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is... (1910)
On October 5, 1910: In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: Cimbrian War: Defeat at the Battle of Arausio of the Roman army of the... (105 BC)
On October 6, 105 BC: Cimbrian War: Defeat at the Battle of Arausio of the Roman army of the mid-Republic This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: Venetian-Genoese wars: The Genoese fleet under a French admiral is defeated by a... (1403)
On October 7, 1403: Venetian-Genoese wars: The Genoese fleet under a French admiral is defeated by a Venetian fleet at the Battle of Modon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Nine Years' War: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French. (1693)
On October 4, 1693: Nine Years' War: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: World War I: The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German... (1917)
On October 4, 1917: World War I: The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German armies in Flanders. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God
On This Day: Thirty Years' War: The Swedish Army defeats the armies of Saxony and the Holy... (1636)
On October 4, 1636: Thirty Years' War: The Swedish Army defeats the armies of Saxony and the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Wittstock. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas. (1965)
On October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI begins the first papal visit to the Americas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider usi
On This Day: Svante Pääbo is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. (2022)
On October 3, 2022: Svante Pääbo is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
On This Day: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. (1209)
On October 4, 1209: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William... (1535)
On October 4, 1535: The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is opened for... (1991)
On October 4, 1991: The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is opened for signature. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of pe
On This Day: World War II: German forces murder 92 civilians in Lingiades, Greece. (1943)
On October 3, 1943: World War II: German forces murder 92 civilians in Lingiades, Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon in the Montebello... (1952)
On October 3, 1952: The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon in the Montebello Islands, Western Australia, to become the world's third nuclear power. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Yugoslavia by King... (1929)
On October 3, 1929: The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Yugoslavia by King Alexander I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: Karol Wojtyła (later John Paul II) is made a cardinal by Pope Paul VI. (1967)
On June 26, 1967: Karol Wojtyła (later John Paul II) is made a cardinal by Pope Paul VI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: Second Italo-Abyssinian War: Italy invades Ethiopia. (1935)
On October 3, 1935: Second Italo-Abyssinian War: Italy invades Ethiopia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: The German Democratic Republic is abolished and becomes part of the Federal... (1990)
On October 3, 1990: The German Democratic Republic is abolished and becomes part of the Federal Republic of Germany; the event is afterwards celebrated as German Unity Day. This historical event can
On This Day: The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique. (1992)
On October 4, 1992: The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken worl
On This Day: Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope... (1477)
On October 7, 1477: Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope Sixtus IV in February the same year. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Mladen II Šubić of Bribir is deposed as the Croatian Ban after the Battle of... (1322)
On October 8, 1322: Mladen II Šubić of Bribir is deposed as the Croatian Ban after the Battle of Bliska. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom... (1870)
On October 2, 1870: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom of Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: Guinea declares its independence from France. (1958)
On October 2, 1958: Guinea declares its independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification. (1789)
On October 2, 1789: The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice an