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: Gunpowder Plot: Four of the conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, are executed for... (1606)
On January 31, 1606: Gunpowder Plot: Four of the conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, are executed for treason by hanging, drawing and quartering, for plotting against Parliament and King James. This
On This Day: Ottoman Emperor Bayezid I defeats a Christian army at the Battle of Nicopolis. (1396)
On September 25, 1396: Ottoman Emperor Bayezid I defeats a Christian army at the Battle of Nicopolis. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fa
On This Day: Indonesian National Revolution: The Dutch military captures Yogyakarta, the... (1948)
On December 20, 1948: Indonesian National Revolution: The Dutch military captures Yogyakarta, the temporary capital of the newly formed Republic of Indonesia. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: World War I: The Second Battle of Champagne begins. (1915)
On September 25, 1915: World War I: The Second Battle of Champagne begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Conside
On This Day: The Mozambican War of Independence against Portugal begins. (1964)
On September 25, 1964: The Mozambican War of Independence against Portugal begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider
On This Day: Friso-Hollandic Wars: Frisians defeat Holland in the Battle of Warns. (1345)
On September 26, 1345: Friso-Hollandic Wars: Frisians defeat Holland in the Battle of Warns. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: Battle of Solferino (Battle of the Three Sovereigns): Sardinia and France defeat... (1859)
On June 24, 1859: Battle of Solferino (Battle of the Three Sovereigns): Sardinia and France defeat Austria in Solferino, northern Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Rama IV is crowned King of Thailand after the death of his half-brother, Rama... (1851)
On April 3, 1851: Rama IV is crowned King of Thailand after the death of his half-brother, Rama III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On This Day: Moriscos are expelled from the Kingdom of Valencia. (1609)
On April 4, 1609: Moriscos are expelled from the Kingdom of Valencia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when p
On This Day: Greek judge and archeologist Panagiotis Poulitsas is appointed Prime Minister of... (1946)
On April 4, 1946: Greek judge and archeologist Panagiotis Poulitsas is appointed Prime Minister of Greece in the midst of the Greek Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: American Revolution: Samuel Huntington is elected President of the Continental... (1779)
On September 28, 1779: American Revolution: Samuel Huntington is elected President of the Continental Congress, succeeding John Jay. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Philippine-American War: Filipino guerrillas kill more than forty American... (1901)
On September 28, 1901: Philippine-American War: Filipino guerrillas kill more than forty American soldiers while losing 28 of their own. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: World War II: The Drama uprising against the Bulgarian occupation in northern... (1941)
On September 28, 1941: World War II: The Drama uprising against the Bulgarian occupation in northern Greece begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On This Day: The Treaty of Montgomery recognises Llywelyn ap Gruffudd as Prince of Wales, but... (1267)
On September 29, 1267: The Treaty of Montgomery recognises Llywelyn ap Gruffudd as Prince of Wales, but only as a vassal of King Henry III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: At Carnuntum, Emperor emeritus Diocletian confers with Galerius, Augustus of the... (308)
On November 11, 308: At Carnuntum, Emperor emeritus Diocletian confers with Galerius, Augustus of the East, and Maximianus, the recently returned former Augustus of the West, in an attempt to end the
On This Day: The Battle of Chaffin's Farm is fought in the American Civil War. (1864)
On September 29, 1864: The Battle of Chaffin's Farm is fought in the American Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: The forces of the Sultanate of Muscat occupy the last strongholds of the Imamate... (1959)
On January 30, 1959: The forces of the Sultanate of Muscat occupy the last strongholds of the Imamate of Oman, Saiq and Shuraijah, marking the end of Jebel Akhdar War in Oman. This historical event c
On This Day: World War I: Germany's Supreme Army Command tells Kaiser Wilhelm II and... (1918)
On September 29, 1918: World War I: Germany's Supreme Army Command tells Kaiser Wilhelm II and Imperial Chancellor Georg Michaelis to open negotiations for an armistice to end the war. This historic
On This Day: Treaty of Granada: Louis XII of France and Ferdinand II of Aragon agree to... (1500)
On November 11, 1500: Treaty of Granada: Louis XII of France and Ferdinand II of Aragon agree to divide the Kingdom of Naples between them. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Last day of the Battle of Boquerón between Paraguay and Bolivia during the Chaco... (1932)
On September 29, 1932: Last day of the Battle of Boquerón between Paraguay and Bolivia during the Chaco War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: Japan establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after... (1972)
On September 29, 1972: Japan establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China after breaking official ties with the Republic of China. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Henry IV is proclaimed king of England. (1399)
On September 30, 1399: Henry IV is proclaimed king of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St.... (1348)
On April 23, 1348: The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St. George's Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadershi
On This Day: The Asturian queen Adosinda is held at a monastery to prevent her nephew from... (783)
On November 26, 783: The Asturian queen Adosinda is held at a monastery to prevent her nephew from retaking the throne from Mauregatus. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati