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: The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. (1575)
On July 7, 1575: The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassio
On This Day: Colombo Town Guard officer Henry Pedris is executed in British Ceylon for... (1915)
On July 7, 1915: Colombo Town Guard officer Henry Pedris is executed in British Ceylon for allegedly inciting persecution of Muslims. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance... (2020)
On January 31, 2020: The United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance with Article 50, after 47 years of being a member state. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests,... (1997)
On July 6, 1997: The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. This historical event c
On This Day: As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance... (1798)
On July 7, 1798: As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The city of Tyre falls to the Venetian Crusade after a siege of nineteen weeks. (1124)
On July 7, 1124: The city of Tyre falls to the Venetian Crusade after a siege of nineteen weeks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
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
On This Day: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. (1840)
On October 7, 1840: Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On This Day: The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of... (1898)
On August 23, 1898: The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: War in Afghanistan: The UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms... (2002)
On January 16, 2002: War in Afghanistan: The UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms embargo and the freezing of assets of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the remaining members of the Talib
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by... (1780)
On October 7, 1780: American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by British major Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina, often regarded as t
On This Day: King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands... (1763)
On October 7, 1763: King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlements. This historical event can
On This Day: American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking... (1864)
On August 23, 1864: American Civil War: The Union Navy captures Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking Confederate dominance of all ports on the Gulf of Mexico except Galveston, Texas. This historical e
On This Day: Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope... (1477)
On October 7, 1477: Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope Sixtus IV in February the same year. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Venetian-Genoese wars: The Genoese fleet under a French admiral is defeated by a... (1403)
On October 7, 1403: Venetian-Genoese wars: The Genoese fleet under a French admiral is defeated by a Venetian fleet at the Battle of Modon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop... (1939)
On August 23, 1939: World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. In a secret protocol to the pact, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania are div
On This Day: The United States Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Associate... (2018)
On October 6, 2018: The United States Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Associate Justice, ending a contentious confirmation process. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House. (1979)
On October 6, 1979: Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. C
On This Day: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin... (1914)
On August 23, 1914: World War I: The British Expeditionary Force and the French Fifth Army begin their Great Retreat before the German Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Premier Hua Guofeng arrests the Gang of Four, ending the Cultural Revolution in... (1976)
On October 6, 1976: Premier Hua Guofeng arrests the Gang of Four, ending the Cultural Revolution in China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works throug
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Kock is the final combat of the September Campaign... (1939)
On October 6, 1939: World War II: The Battle of Kock is the final combat of the September Campaign in Poland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On This Day: World War I: Japan declares war on Germany. (1914)
On August 23, 1914: World War I: Japan declares war on Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler moves into his underground bunker, the so-called... (1945)
On January 16, 1945: World War II: Adolf Hitler moves into his underground bunker, the so-called Führerbunker. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works th
On This Day: The United States Senate accepts the Anglo-German treaty of 1899 in which the... (1900)
On January 16, 1900: The United States Senate accepts the Anglo-German treaty of 1899 in which the United Kingdom renounces its claims to the Samoan islands. This historical event can serve as a powe