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: World War II: German forces capture Banská Bystrica during Slovak National... (1944)
On October 27, 1944: World War II: German forces capture Banská Bystrica during Slovak National Uprising thus bringing it to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The Italian Duchy of Mirandola surrenders to the Pope. (1511)
On January 19, 1511: The Italian Duchy of Mirandola surrenders to the Pope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: World War II: Germany begins the evacuation of 1.8 million people from East... (1945)
On January 20, 1945: World War II: Germany begins the evacuation of 1.8 million people from East Prussia, a task which will take nearly two months. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermo
On This Day: Thirty Years' War: The Swedish Army defeats the armies of Saxony and the Holy... (1636)
On October 4, 1636: Thirty Years' War: The Swedish Army defeats the armies of Saxony and the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Wittstock. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William... (1535)
On October 4, 1535: The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: At the Battle of Großbeeren, the Prussians under Von Bülow repulse the French... (1813)
On August 23, 1813: At the Battle of Großbeeren, the Prussians under Von Bülow repulse the French army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. (1209)
On October 4, 1209: Otto IV is crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Svante Pääbo is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. (2022)
On October 3, 2022: Svante Pääbo is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
On This Day: George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton. (1628)
On August 23, 1628: George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: The German Democratic Republic is abolished and becomes part of the Federal... (1990)
On October 3, 1990: The German Democratic Republic is abolished and becomes part of the Federal Republic of Germany; the event is afterwards celebrated as German Unity Day. This historical event can
On This Day: Battle of Sobota: The Swedish Empire led by Charles X Gustav defeats the... (1655)
On August 23, 1655: Battle of Sobota: The Swedish Empire led by Charles X Gustav defeats the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon in the Montebello... (1952)
On October 3, 1952: The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon in the Montebello Islands, Western Australia, to become the world's third nuclear power. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: World War II: German forces murder 92 civilians in Lingiades, Greece. (1943)
On October 3, 1943: World War II: German forces murder 92 civilians in Lingiades, Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western... (1600)
On August 23, 1600: Battle of Gifu Castle: The eastern forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu defeat the western Japanese clans loyal to Toyotomi Hideyori, leading to the destruction of Gifu Castle and serving as
On This Day: King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV,... (1486)
On January 18, 1486: King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV, uniting the House of Lancaster and the House of York. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Yugoslavia by King... (1929)
On October 3, 1929: The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Yugoslavia by King Alexander I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: Second Italo-Abyssinian War: Italy invades Ethiopia. (1935)
On October 3, 1935: Second Italo-Abyssinian War: Italy invades Ethiopia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River... (1782)
On August 23, 1782: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River settlements on the Mosquito Coast from the Spanish. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Chief Kintpuash and companions are hanged for their part in the Modoc War of... (1873)
On October 3, 1873: Chief Kintpuash and companions are hanged for their part in the Modoc War of northern California. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: American Civil War: The two-day Second Battle of Corinth begins as Confederate... (1862)
On October 3, 1862: American Civil War: The two-day Second Battle of Corinth begins as Confederate forces under General Earl Van Dorn attack Union defenses led by General William Rosecrans around Cori
On This Day: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama Roy Moore is suspended after... (2003)
On August 22, 2003: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama Roy Moore is suspended after refusing to comply with a federal court order to remove a rock inscribed with the Ten Commandments from t
On This Day: The Treaty of Niš is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the... (1739)
On October 3, 1739: The Treaty of Niš is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the Russian-Turkish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of
On This Day: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S.... (1996)
On October 2, 1996: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S. President Bill Clinton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of
On This Day: Guinea declares its independence from France. (1958)
On October 2, 1958: Guinea declares its independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when pr