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: Serbian King Alexander I proclaims the new constitution of the Kingdom of Serbs,... (1921)
On June 28, 1921: Serbian King Alexander I proclaims the new constitution of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, known thereafter as the Vidovdan Constitution. This historical event can serve
On This Day: On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers... (1989)
On June 28, 1989: On the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo, Slobodan Milošević delivers the Gazimestan speech at the site of the historic battle. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430... (1904)
On June 28, 1904: The SS Norge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430 kilometres (270 mi) northwest of Ireland. More than 635 people die during the sinking. This historical event c
On This Day: Cold War: The Tito-Stalin Split results in the expulsion of the League of... (1948)
On June 28, 1948: Cold War: The Tito-Stalin Split results in the expulsion of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia from the Cominform. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are... (1950)
On June 28, 1950: Korean War: Suspected communist sympathizers (between 60,000 and 200,000) are executed in the Bodo League massacre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first... (1956)
On June 28, 1956: In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist government both in Poland and Europe. This historical event can ser
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: Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights... (1969)
On June 28, 1969: Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice
On This Day: A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and... (1170)
On June 29, 1170: A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and structures such as the Krak des Chevaliers and the cathedral of St. Peter in Antioch. This historica
On This Day: Indonesian National Revolution: The Netherlands officially recognizes Indonesian... (1949)
On December 27, 1949: Indonesian National Revolution: The Netherlands officially recognizes Indonesian independence. End of the Dutch East Indies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Raymond of Poitiers is defeated and killed at the Battle of Inab by Nur ad-Din... (1149)
On June 29, 1149: Raymond of Poitiers is defeated and killed at the Battle of Inab by Nur ad-Din Zangi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the... (2004)
On June 28, 2004: Iraq War: Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the Coalition Provisional Authority, ending the U.S.-led rule of that nation. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Sverre is crowned King of Norway, leading to his excommunication by the Catholic... (1194)
On June 29, 1194: Sverre is crowned King of Norway, leading to his excommunication by the Catholic Church and civil war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the en
On This Day: France annexes Tahiti, renaming the independent Kingdom of Tahiti as... (1880)
On June 29, 1880: France annexes Tahiti, renaming the independent Kingdom of Tahiti as "Etablissements de français de l'Océanie". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: At the Battle of Konotop the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky defeat the... (1659)
On June 29, 1659: At the Battle of Konotop the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky defeat the Russians led by Prince Trubetskoy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Autocephaly officially granted by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople... (1850)
On June 29, 1850: Autocephaly officially granted by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople to the Church of Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization disbands. (1977)
On June 30, 1977: The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization disbands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it wh
On This Day: Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea. (1950)
On June 29, 1950: Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the... (1523)
On July 1, 1523: Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the stake by Roman Catholic authorities in Brussels. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: U.S. President Warren G. Harding appoints former President William Howard Taft... (1921)
On June 30, 1921: U.S. President Warren G. Harding appoints former President William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: Malta is officially subdivided into 68 local councils by the Local Councils Act. (1993)
On June 30, 1993: Malta is officially subdivided into 68 local councils by the Local Councils Act. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On This Day: World War I: In "the day Sussex died", elements of the Royal Sussex Regiment... (1916)
On June 30, 1916: World War I: In "the day Sussex died", elements of the Royal Sussex Regiment take heavy casualties in the Battle of the Boar's Head at Richebourg-l'Avoué in France. This historical
On This Day: A Jeep Cherokee filled with propane canisters drives into the entrance of... (2007)
On June 30, 2007: A Jeep Cherokee filled with propane canisters drives into the entrance of Glasgow Airport, Scotland in a failed terrorist attack. This was linked to the 2007 London car bombs that ha
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