Reformed/Presbyterian Illustrations
Sovereignty of God, covenant theology, systematic doctrine.
Key question: “How does this reveal God's sovereignty and covenant faithfulness?”
16483 illustrations found
On This Day: In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested... (1940)
On November 27, 1940: In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested King Carol II of Romania's aides and other political dissidents. This historical event can serve
On This Day: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to... (1945)
On November 27, 1945: CARE (then the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) is founded to send CARE Packages of food relief to Europe after World War II. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Battle of Dunkeld in Scotland. (1689)
On August 21, 1689: The Battle of Dunkeld in Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his... (587)
On November 28, 587: Treaty of Andelot: King Guntram of Burgundy recognizes Childebert II as his heir. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges... (1785)
On November 28, 1785: The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges Cherokee lands in what is now East Tennessee. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Ka Lā Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially... (1843)
On November 28, 1843: Ka Lā Hui (Hawaiian Independence Day): The Kingdom of Hawaii is officially recognized by the United Kingdom and France as an independent nation. This historical event can serve
On This Day: American Civil War: In the Battle of Cane Hill, Union troops under General James... (1862)
On November 28, 1862: American Civil War: In the Battle of Cane Hill, Union troops under General James G. Blunt defeat General John Marmaduke's Confederates. This historical event can serve as a powe
On This Day: Albania declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire. (1912)
On November 28, 1912: Albania declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider u
On This Day: Lady Astor is elected as a Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. She... (1919)
On November 28, 1919: Lady Astor is elected as a Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. She is the first woman to sit in the House of Commons. (Countess Markievicz, the first to be elected, r
On This Day: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 4 probe toward Mars. (1964)
On November 28, 1964: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 4 probe toward Mars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of histo
On This Day: World War II: Tehran Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British... (1943)
On November 28, 1943: World War II: Tehran Conference: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin meet in Tehran, Iran, to discuss
On This Day: Vietnam War: National Security Council members agree to recommend that U.S.... (1964)
On November 28, 1964: Vietnam War: National Security Council members agree to recommend that U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson adopt a plan for a two-stage escalation of bombing in North Vietnam. This
On This Day: The Cruise of the Kings, a royal cruise organised by the Queen Consort of... (1954)
On August 23, 1954: The Cruise of the Kings, a royal cruise organised by the Queen Consort of Greece, Frederica of Hanover, departs from Marseille, France. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: East Timor declares its independence from Portugal. (1975)
On November 28, 1975: East Timor declares its independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On This Day: The first successful adding machine in the United States is patented by William... (1888)
On August 21, 1888: The first successful adding machine in the United States is patented by William Seward Burroughs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's cre
On This Day: Iran-Iraq War: Operation Morvarid: The bulk of the Iraqi Navy is destroyed by... (1980)
On November 28, 1980: Iran-Iraq War: Operation Morvarid: The bulk of the Iraqi Navy is destroyed by the Iranian Navy in the Persian Gulf. (Commemorated in Iran as Navy Day.) This historical event can
On This Day: Pope Innocent III issues a bull declaring Magna Carta invalid. (1215)
On August 24, 1215: Pope Innocent III issues a bull declaring Magna Carta invalid. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: William Penn receives the area that is now the state of Delaware, and adds it to... (1682)
On August 24, 1682: William Penn receives the area that is now the state of Delaware, and adds it to his colony of Pennsylvania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: The Tang dynasty scores a decisive victory over their rival Xue Rengao at the... (618)
On November 29, 618: The Tang dynasty scores a decisive victory over their rival Xue Rengao at the Battle of Qianshuiyuan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: A large earthquake damages the areas of the Crusaders in the Middle East.... (1114)
On November 29, 1114: A large earthquake damages the areas of the Crusaders in the Middle East. Antioch, Mamistra, Marash and Edessa are hit by the shocks. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Fort Cumberland, Nova... (1776)
On November 29, 1776: During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Fort Cumberland, Nova Scotia, comes to an end with the arrival of British reinforcements. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Missionaries Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others are killed by... (1847)
On November 29, 1847: Missionaries Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others are killed by Cayuse and Umatilla Indians, causing the Cayuse War. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
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: 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