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 George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands... (1763)
On October 7, 1763: King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlements. This historical event can
On This Day: The first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins. (451)
On October 8, 451: The first session of the Council of Chalcedon begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it
On This Day: World War II: Germany annexes western Poland. (1939)
On October 8, 1939: World War II: Germany annexes western Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: The Battle of Chaldiran ends with a decisive victory for the Sultan Selim I,... (1514)
On August 23, 1514: The Battle of Chaldiran ends with a decisive victory for the Sultan Selim I, Ottoman Empire, over the Shah Ismail I, founder of the Safavid dynasty. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Battle of Cassel: French troops stop an uprising of Flemish farmers. (1328)
On August 23, 1328: Battle of Cassel: French troops stop an uprising of Flemish farmers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected... (1521)
On August 23, 1521: Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature
On This Day: At the Battle of Großbeeren, the Prussians under Von Bülow repulse the French... (1813)
On August 23, 1813: At the Battle of Großbeeren, the Prussians under Von Bülow repulse the French army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin... (1914)
On August 23, 1914: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin their Great Retreat before the German Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop... (1939)
On August 23, 1939: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. In a secret protocol to the pact, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania are div
On This Day: American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking... (1864)
On August 23, 1864: American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking Confederate dominance of all ports on the Gulf of Mexico except Galveston, Texas. This historical e
On This Day: The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of... (1898)
On August 23, 1898: The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily. (1130)
On December 25, 1130: Count Roger II of Sicily is crowned the first king of Sicily. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On This Day: The Austro-Prussian War ends with the Treaty of Prague. (1866)
On August 23, 1866: The Austro-Prussian War ends with the Treaty of Prague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us
On This Day: The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First... (1839)
On August 23, 1839: The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares for the First Opium War with Qing China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton. (1628)
On August 23, 1628: George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: World War II: Kharkiv is liberated by the Soviet Red Army for the second time... (1943)
On August 23, 1943: World War II: Kharkiv is liberated by the Soviet Red Army for the second time after the Battle of Kursk. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: World War I: Entente forces land in Thessaloniki, to open the Macedonian front... (1915)
On October 6, 1915: World War I: Entente forces land in Thessaloniki, to open the Macedonian front against the Central Powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The French legislature abolishes slavery throughout all territories of the... (1794)
On February 4, 1794: The French legislature abolishes slavery throughout all territories of the French First Republic. It would be reestablished in the French West Indies in 1802. This historical eve
On This Day: Battle of Sobota: The Swedish Empire led by Charles X Gustav defeats the... (1655)
On August 23, 1655: Battle of Sobota: The Swedish Empire led by Charles X Gustav defeats the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western... (1600)
On August 23, 1600: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western Japanese clans loyal to Toyotomi Hideyori, leading to the destruction of Gifu Castle and serving as
On This Day: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from... (1789)
On October 6, 1789: French Revolution: King Louis XVI is forced to change his residence from Versailles to the Tuileries Palace. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: John Marshall is sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States. (1801)
On February 4, 1801: John Marshall is sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness
On This Day: Revolution of 1934: The President of the autonomous government of Catalonia,... (1934)
On October 6, 1934: Revolution of 1934: The President of the autonomous government of Catalonia, Lluís Companys, proclaims the Catalan State with the support of the Worker's Alliance. This historical
On This Day: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River... (1782)
On August 23, 1782: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River settlements on the Mosquito Coast from the Spanish. This historical event can serve as a powerful se