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: The Maastricht Treaty is signed, leading to the creation of the European Union. (1992)
On February 7, 1992: The Maastricht Treaty is signed, leading to the creation of the European Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a
On This Day: An explosion of badly degraded propellant charges on board the French battleship... (1911)
On September 25, 1911: An explosion of badly degraded propellant charges on board the French battleship Liberté detonates the forward ammunition magazines and destroys the ship. This historical event
On This Day: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, unsuccessfully rebels against Queen... (1601)
On February 8, 1601: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, unsuccessfully rebels against Queen Elizabeth I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the... (954)
On November 12, 954: The 13-year-old Lothair III is crowned at the Abbey of Saint-Remi as king of the West Frankish Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about go
On This Day: A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the... (1993)
On November 11, 1993: A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Aftermath of World War II: In Tokyo, the International Military Tribunal for the... (1948)
On November 12, 1948: Aftermath of World War II: In Tokyo, the International Military Tribunal for the Far East sentences seven Japanese military and government officials, including General Hideki Toj
On This Day: The Austro-Prussian War ends with the Treaty of Prague. (1866)
On August 23, 1866: The Austro-Prussian War ends with the Treaty of Prague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us
On This Day: Zaian War: Berber tribesmen inflict the heaviest defeat of French forces in... (1914)
On November 13, 1914: Zaian War: Berber tribesmen inflict the heaviest defeat of French forces in Morocco at the Battle of El Herri. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War I: Allied troops occupy Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman... (1918)
On November 13, 1918: World War I: Allied troops occupy Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: Soviet Union enters ICAO, making Russian the fourth official language of... (1970)
On November 14, 1970: Soviet Union enters ICAO, making Russian the fourth official language of organization. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership a
On This Day: World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murder nine thousand... (1941)
On November 14, 1941: World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murder nine thousand residents of the Słonim Ghetto in a single day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: In the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada, the invading King of Norway,... (1066)
On September 25, 1066: In the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada, the invading King of Norway, is defeated by King Harold II of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover... (1557)
On July 6, 1557: King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually resulted in the loss of the city of Calais, the last English poss
On This Day: World War II: Japan invades Singapore. (1942)
On February 8, 1942: World War II: Japan invades Singapore. 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: The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. (1560)
On July 6, 1560: The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider us
On This Day: The Capture of Fort Rocher takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War. (1654)
On February 9, 1654: The Capture of Fort Rocher takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: Serbian King Stefan Uroš I and the Republic of Venice sign a peace treaty. (1254)
On May 22, 1254: Serbian King Stefan Uroš I and the Republic of Venice sign a peace treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Co
On This Day: The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly... (1962)
On September 25, 1962: The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly crowned Imam al-Badr and declares Yemen a republic under his presidency. This historical event can
On This Day: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg. (1762)
On May 22, 1762: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when
On This Day: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and Danish King Christian IV sign the Treaty of... (1629)
On May 22, 1629: Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and Danish King Christian IV sign the Treaty of Lübeck ending Danish intervention in the Thirty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Trapani, the Venetians defeat a larger... (1266)
On June 23, 1266: War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Trapani, the Venetians defeat a larger Genoese fleet, capturing all its ships. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with... (1940)
On June 22, 1940: World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. This historical event
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