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: Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years'... (1758)
On September 11, 1758: Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: Spanish-American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba,... (1898)
On July 1, 1898: Spanish-American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for... (2002)
On July 1, 2002: The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. This historical event can serv
On This Day: Smoking in England is banned in all public indoor spaces. (2007)
On July 1, 2007: Smoking in England is banned in all public indoor spaces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On This Day: Merger Treaty: The European Community is formally created out of a merger... (1967)
On July 1, 1967: Merger Treaty: The European Community is formally created out of a merger between the Common Market, the European Coal and Steel Community, and the European Atomic Energy Commission.
On This Day: Independence of Rwanda and Burundi. (1962)
On July 1, 1962: Independence of Rwanda and Burundi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about
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: The Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somaliland) gains its... (1960)
On July 1, 1960: The Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somaliland) gains its independence from Italy. Concurrently, it unites as scheduled with the five-day-old State of Somaliland (th
On This Day: World War I: U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs the Knox-Porter Resolution... (1921)
On July 2, 1921: World War I: U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs the Knox-Porter Resolution formally ending the war between the United States and Germany. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. (1991)
On July 1, 1991: Cold War: The Warsaw Pact is officially dissolved at a meeting in Prague. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: Ghana becomes a republic and Kwame Nkrumah becomes its first President as Queen... (1960)
On July 1, 1960: Ghana becomes a republic and Kwame Nkrumah becomes its first President as Queen Elizabeth II ceases to be its head of state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Battle of Adrianople: Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. (324)
On July 3, 324: Battle of Adrianople: Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: The Aden Emergency: The Battle of the Crater in which the British Argyll and... (1967)
On July 3, 1967: The Aden Emergency: The Battle of the Crater in which the British Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders retake the Crater district following the Arab Police mutiny. This historical event
On This Day: Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that... (987)
On July 3, 987: Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that would rule France until the French Revolution in 1792. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, massacre 360... (1778)
On July 3, 1778: American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, massacre 360 Patriot soldiers during the Battle of Wyoming. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: War of 1812: American forces capture Fort Erie from British troops in Upper... (1814)
On July 3, 1814: War of 1812: American forces capture Fort Erie from British troops in Upper Canada. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: Vietnam War: Two dissident Republic of Vietnam Air Force pilots bomb the... (1962)
On February 27, 1962: Vietnam War: Two dissident Republic of Vietnam Air Force pilots bomb the Independence Palace in Saigon in a failed attempt to assassinate South Vietnam President Ngô Đình Diệm.
On This Day: A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American... (1898)
On July 3, 1898: A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: Pactum Sicardi, a peace treaty between the Principality of Benevento and the... (836)
On July 4, 836: Pactum Sicardi, a peace treaty between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples, is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pu
On This Day: World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to... (1940)
On July 3, 1940: World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to ensure that it will not fall under German control. Of the four French battleships present, one is sunk, t
On This Day: Austro-Prussian War is decided at the Battle of Königgrätz, enabling Prussia to... (1866)
On July 3, 1866: Austro-Prussian War is decided at the Battle of Königgrätz, enabling Prussia to exclude Austria from German affairs. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over... (1988)
On July 3, 1988: United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
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: 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