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: Prince William III of Orange lands with a Dutch fleet at Brixham to challenge... (1688)
On November 5, 1688: Prince William III of Orange lands with a Dutch fleet at Brixham to challenge the rule of King James II of England (James VII of Scotland). This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: In New Zealand, 1600 armed volunteers and constabulary field forces led by... (1881)
On November 5, 1881: In New Zealand, 1600 armed volunteers and constabulary field forces led by Minister of Native Affairs John Bryce march on the pacifist Māori settlement at Parihaka, evicting upwar
On This Day: Woodrow Wilson is elected the 28th President of the United States, defeating... (1912)
On November 5, 1912: Woodrow Wilson is elected the 28th President of the United States, defeating incumbent William Howard Taft. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: Lenin calls for the October Revolution. (1917)
On November 5, 1917: Lenin calls for the October Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it whe
On This Day: World War II: Bombing of the Vatican. (1943)
On November 5, 1943: World War II: Bombing of the Vatican. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when
On This Day: André Dallaire attempts to assassinate Prime Minister Jean Chrétien of Canada.... (1995)
On November 5, 1995: André Dallaire attempts to assassinate Prime Minister Jean Chrétien of Canada. He is thwarted when the Prime Minister's wife locks the door. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not... (1987)
On October 7, 1987: Sikh nationalists declare the independence of Khalistan from India; it is not internationally recognized. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t
On This Day: The Charter of the Forest is sealed at St Paul's Cathedral, London by King Henry... (1217)
On November 6, 1217: The Charter of the Forest is sealed at St Paul's Cathedral, London by King Henry III, acting under the regency of William Marshall, 1st Earl of Pembroke which re-establishes for f
On This Day: Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launch an offensive to... (2016)
On November 6, 2016: Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launch an offensive to capture the city of Raqqa from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This historical event
On This Day: Colombian conflict, leftist guerrillas of the 19th of April Movement seize... (1985)
On November 6, 1985: Colombian conflict, leftist guerrillas of the 19th of April Movement seize control of the Palace of Justice in Bogotá. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Uttawar forced sterilisations: Mass vasectomy of nearly 800 men of Uttawar... (1976)
On November 6, 1976: Uttawar forced sterilisations: Mass vasectomy of nearly 800 men of Uttawar village, Palwal district, Haryana during India's Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi. This historical e
On This Day: Olympe de Gouges writes the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female... (1791)
On September 5, 1791: Olympe de Gouges writes the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for
On This Day: Elizabeth Stuart is crowned Queen of Bohemia. (1619)
On November 7, 1619: Elizabeth Stuart is crowned Queen of Bohemia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: John Murray (also known as Lord Dunmore), the Royal Governor of the Colony of... (1775)
On November 7, 1775: John Murray (also known as Lord Dunmore), the Royal Governor of the Colony of Virginia, starts the first mass emancipation of slaves in North America by issuing Lord Dunmore's Off
On This Day: Howard Hughes sets a new air record by flying from Los Angeles to New York City... (1937)
On January 19, 1937: Howard Hughes sets a new air record by flying from Los Angeles to New York City in seven hours, 28 minutes, 25 seconds. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Second Boer War: The Battle of Leliefontein takes place, during which the Royal... (1900)
On November 7, 1900: Second Boer War: The Battle of Leliefontein takes place, during which the Royal Canadian Dragoons win three Victoria Crosses. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Mohamed Bouazizi sets himself on fire. This act became the catalyst for the... (2010)
On December 17, 2010: Mohamed Bouazizi sets himself on fire. This act became the catalyst for the Tunisian Revolution and the wider Arab Spring. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: The October Revolution, which gets its name from the Julian calendar date of 25... (1917)
On November 7, 1917: The October Revolution, which gets its name from the Julian calendar date of 25 October, occurs, according to the Gregorian calendar; on this date, the Bolsheviks storm the Winter
On This Day: Pope Clement III is elected. (1187)
On December 19, 1187: Pope Clement III is elected. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: The first Palmer Raid is conducted on the second anniversary of the Russian... (1919)
On November 7, 1919: The first Palmer Raid is conducted on the second anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Over 10,000 suspected communists and anarchists are arrested in 23 U.S. cities. This histo
On This Day: US Secretary of State William Seward proclaims the adoption of the Thirteenth... (1865)
On December 18, 1865: US Secretary of State William Seward proclaims the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment, prohibiting slavery throughout the United States. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: President Warren G. Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S.... (1921)
On October 21, 1921: President Warren G. Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president against lynching in the Deep South. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. (1950)
On October 7, 1950: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider u
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