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: Charles I raises his standard in Nottingham, which marks the beginning of the... (1642)
On August 22, 1642: Charles I raises his standard in Nottingham, which marks the beginning of the English Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Lebanese Civil War: The first troops of a multinational force lands in Beirut to... (1982)
On August 21, 1982: Lebanese Civil War: The first troops of a multinational force lands in Beirut to oversee the Palestine Liberation Organization's withdrawal from Lebanon. This historical event can
On This Day: John XXIII is elected Pope. (1958)
On October 28, 1958: John XXIII is elected Pope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead... (1922)
On August 22, 1922: Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead in an ambush during the Irish Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: James Anderson Jr. posthumously receives the first Medal of Honor to be awarded... (1968)
On August 21, 1968: James Anderson Jr. posthumously receives the first Medal of Honor to be awarded to an African American U.S. Marine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213. (2009)
On October 28, 2009: The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
On This Day: Beatrix is inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands following the abdication of... (1980)
On April 30, 1980: Beatrix is inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands following the abdication of Juliana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: Crusader-Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt... (1153)
On August 22, 1153: Crusader-Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt to an army of crusaders, Templars, and Hospitallers led by King Baldwin III of Jerusalem. This hist
On This Day: World War II: Fascist Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom,... (1940)
On June 10, 1940: World War II: Fascist Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom, beginning an invasion of southern France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt denounces Italy's actions in... (1940)
On June 10, 1940: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt denounces Italy's actions in his "Stab in the Back" speech at the graduation ceremonies of the University of Virginia. This histor
On This Day: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a... (1941)
On September 4, 1941: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a United States warship, the USS Greer. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Russian homage to the King of Poland, Sigismund III Vasa. (1611)
On October 29, 1611: Russian homage to the King of Poland, Sigismund III Vasa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using
On This Day: Swa Saw Ke becomes king of Ava (1367)
On September 5, 1367: Swa Saw Ke becomes king of Ava This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about le
On This Day: Philip II is crowned as 'King of France'. (1179)
On November 1, 1179: Philip II is crowned as 'King of France'. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the United States... (1939)
On November 4, 1939: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the United States Customs Service to implement the Neutrality Act of 1939, allowing cash-and-carry purchases of weapons b
On This Day: World War II: The Lidice massacre is perpetrated as a reprisal for the... (1942)
On June 10, 1942: World War II: The Lidice massacre is perpetrated as a reprisal for the assassination of Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Brice's Crossroads: Confederate troops under... (1864)
On June 10, 1864: American Civil War: Battle of Brice's Crossroads: Confederate troops under Nathan Bedford Forrest defeat a much larger Union force led by General Samuel D. Sturgis in Mississippi. T
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: Marshal Bazaine surrenders to Prussian forces at the... (1870)
On October 27, 1870: Franco-Prussian War: Marshal Bazaine surrenders to Prussian forces at the conclusion of the Siege of Metz along with 140,000 French soldiers. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Cold War: Ronald Reagan suspends construction of the new U.S. Embassy in Moscow... (1988)
On October 27, 1988: Cold War: Ronald Reagan suspends construction of the new U.S. Embassy in Moscow due to Soviet listening devices in the building structure. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: The Austro-Hungarian battleship SMS Szent István sinks off the Croatian coast... (1918)
On June 10, 1918: The Austro-Hungarian battleship SMS Szent István sinks off the Croatian coast after being torpedoed by an Italian MAS motorboat; the event is recorded by camera from a nearby vessel.
On This Day: American Civil War: Union forces led by General William F. Smith defeat... (1863)
On October 27, 1863: American Civil War: Union forces led by General William F. Smith defeat Confederate forces in the Battle of Brown's Ferry, opening up a supply line to the besieged city of Chattan
On This Day: Cold War: The Soviet submarine S-363 runs aground on the east coast of Sweden. (1981)
On October 27, 1981: Cold War: The Soviet submarine S-363 runs aground on the east coast of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
On This Day: Chaco War ends: A truce is called between Bolivia and Paraguay who had been... (1935)
On June 10, 1935: Chaco War ends: A truce is called between Bolivia and Paraguay who had been fighting since 1932. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God work
On This Day: Spanish-American War: In the Battle of Guantánamo Bay, U.S. Marines begin the... (1898)
On June 10, 1898: Spanish-American War: In the Battle of Guantánamo Bay, U.S. Marines begin the American invasion of Spanish-held Cuba. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati