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 Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares... (1863)
On November 18, 1863: King Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares Schleswig to be part of Denmark. This is seen by the German Confederation as a violation of the London
On This Day: Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis... (1960)
On August 19, 1960: Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Soviet Union for espionage. This historical
On This Day: In their campaign for women's voting rights, hundreds of suffragettes march to... (1910)
On November 18, 1910: In their campaign for women's voting rights, hundreds of suffragettes march to the British Parliament in London. Several are beaten by police, newspaper attention embarrasses the
On This Day: Marking the first great wave of Muslim conquests and the rapid advance of Islam... (636)
On August 20, 636: Marking the first great wave of Muslim conquests and the rapid advance of Islam outside Arabia, Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid defeat the Byzantine Empire and take control o
On This Day: Oman declares its independence from the United Kingdom. (1971)
On November 18, 1971: Oman declares its independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider usin
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Königsberg, in East Prussia, ends. (1945)
On April 9, 1945: World War II: The Battle of Königsberg, in East Prussia, ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. C
On This Day: The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules 4-3 in Goodridge v. Department of... (2003)
On November 18, 2003: The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules 4-3 in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and gives the state l
On This Day: The Rashidun Caliphate defeats the Sasanian Empire at the Battle of... (636)
On November 19, 636: The Rashidun Caliphate defeats the Sasanian Empire at the Battle of al-Qādisiyyah in Iraq. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t
On This Day: The United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty, which... (1794)
On November 19, 1794: The United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain sign Jay's Treaty, which attempts to resolve some of the lingering problems left over from the American Revolutionary War. Thi
On This Day: American settlers in Nacogdoches, Mexican Texas, declare their independence,... (1826)
On December 21, 1826: American settlers in Nacogdoches, Mexican Texas, declare their independence, starting the Fredonian Rebellion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Cold War: In Geneva, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union General... (1985)
On November 19, 1985: Cold War: In Geneva, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev meet for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: World War II: Thirty members of the Luxembourgish resistance defend the town of... (1944)
On November 19, 1944: World War II: Thirty members of the Luxembourgish resistance defend the town of Vianden against a larger Waffen-SS attack in the Battle of Vianden. This historical event can ser
On This Day: The Palm Sunday church bombings at Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria,... (2017)
On April 9, 2017: The Palm Sunday church bombings at Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria, Egypt, take place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring n
On This Day: Start of the Battle of Porto Bello between British and Spanish forces during the... (1739)
On November 20, 1739: Start of the Battle of Porto Bello between British and Spanish forces during the War of Jenkins' Ear. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
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: Mexican Revolution: Francisco I. Madero issues the Plan de San Luis Potosí,... (1910)
On November 20, 1910: Mexican Revolution: Francisco I. Madero issues the Plan de San Luis Potosí, denouncing Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, calling for a revolution to overthrow the government of Me
On This Day: American Civil War: A secession ordinance is filed by Kentucky's Confederate... (1861)
On November 20, 1861: American Civil War: A secession ordinance is filed by Kentucky's Confederate government. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: World War II: Hungary becomes a signatory of the Tripartite Pact, officially... (1940)
On November 20, 1940: World War II: Hungary becomes a signatory of the Tripartite Pact, officially joining the Axis powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: Nuremberg trials: Trials against 24 Nazi war criminals start at the Palace of... (1945)
On November 20, 1945: Nuremberg trials: Trials against 24 Nazi war criminals start at the Palace of Justice at Nuremberg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's
On This Day: Vietnam War: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) publishes explicit photographs... (1969)
On November 20, 1969: Vietnam War: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) publishes explicit photographs of dead villagers from the My Lai Massacre in Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: Pope Honorius III approves the Dominican Order through the papal bull of... (1216)
On December 22, 1216: Pope Honorius III approves the Dominican Order through the papal bull of confirmation Religiosam vitam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat becomes the first Arab leader to officially visit... (1977)
On November 20, 1977: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat becomes the first Arab leader to officially visit Israel, when he meets Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin and speaks before the Knesset in Jeru
On This Day: An Azerbaijani MI-8 helicopter carrying 19 peacekeeping mission team with... (1991)
On November 20, 1991: An Azerbaijani MI-8 helicopter carrying 19 peacekeeping mission team with officials and journalists from Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan is shot down by Armenian military force
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: Léon Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air... (1870)
On October 7, 1870: Franco-Prussian War: Léon Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air balloon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t