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: Ladislaus the Posthumous is crowned king of Bohemia in Prague. (1453)
On October 28, 1453: Ladislaus the Posthumous is crowned king of Bohemia in Prague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On This Day: Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais. (1808)
On September 14, 1808: Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: German Autumn: A set of events revolving around the kidnapping of Hanns Martin... (1977)
On October 18, 1977: German Autumn: A set of events revolving around the kidnapping of Hanns Martin Schleyer and the hijacking of a Lufthansa flight by the Red Army Faction (RAF) comes to an end when
On This Day: French Wars of Religion: Mob violence against thousands of Huguenots in Paris... (1572)
On August 23, 1572: French Wars of Religion: Mob violence against thousands of Huguenots in Paris results in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Long Turkish War: Wallachian prince Michael the Brave confronts the Ottoman army... (1595)
On August 23, 1595: Long Turkish War: Wallachian prince Michael the Brave confronts the Ottoman army in the Battle of Călugăreni and achieves a tactical victory. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Cold War: The Gaither Report calls for more American missiles and fallout... (1957)
On November 7, 1957: Cold War: The Gaither Report calls for more American missiles and fallout shelters. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of... (1775)
On August 23, 1775: American Revolutionary War: King George III delivers his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St James's stating that the American colonies have proceeded to a state of open a
On This Day: World War II: German forces capture Banská Bystrica during Slovak National... (1944)
On October 27, 1944: World War II: German forces capture Banská Bystrica during Slovak National Uprising thus bringing it to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: First Balkan War: King Peter I of Serbia issues a declaration "To the Serbian... (1912)
On October 18, 1912: First Balkan War: King Peter I of Serbia issues a declaration "To the Serbian People", as his country joins the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Shooting of a Māori by an English sailor results in the opening of the Wanganui... (1847)
On April 16, 1847: Shooting of a Māori by an English sailor results in the opening of the Wanganui Campaign of the New Zealand Wars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Second Punic War: At the Battle of Zama, Roman legions under Scipio Africanus... (202 BC)
On October 19, 202 BC: Second Punic War: At the Battle of Zama, Roman legions under Scipio Africanus defeat Hannibal Barca, leader of the army defending Carthage.[citation needed] This historical eve
On This Day: France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony refuse to honour the Pragmatic Sanction, and... (1740)
On October 20, 1740: France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony refuse to honour the Pragmatic Sanction, and the War of the Austrian Succession begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Two police officers and a Brink's armored car guard are killed during an armed... (1981)
On October 20, 1981: Two police officers and a Brink's armored car guard are killed during an armed robbery carried out by members of the Black Liberation Army and Weather Underground in Nanuet, New Y
On This Day: The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to... (2003)
On April 16, 2003: The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursu
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: 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: The Danes defeat the English in the Battle of Assandun. (1016)
On October 18, 1016: The Danes defeat the English in the Battle of Assandun. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: World War II: Montese, Italy, is liberated from Nazi forces. (1945)
On April 17, 1945: World War II: Montese, Italy, is liberated from Nazi forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider us
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: Dagobert I is crowned King of the Franks. (629)
On October 18, 629: Dagobert I is crowned King of the Franks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz are crowned King and Queen,... (1761)
On September 22, 1761: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz are crowned King and Queen, respectively, of the Kingdom of Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: The European Court of Human Rights finds the United Kingdom's government guilty... (1978)
On January 18, 1978: The European Court of Human Rights finds the United Kingdom's government guilty of mistreating prisoners in Northern Ireland, but not guilty of torture. This historical event can
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