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: James Anderson Jr. posthumously receives the first Medal of Honor to be awarded... (1968)
On August 21, 1968: James Anderson Jr. posthumously receives the first Medal of Honor to be awarded to an African American U.S. Marine. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrati
On This Day: South Vietnamese forces withdraw from the town of Xuan Loc in the last major... (1975)
On April 19, 1975: South Vietnamese forces withdraw from the town of Xuan Loc in the last major battle of the Vietnam War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how
On This Day: Friso-Hollandic Wars: Frisians defeat Holland in the Battle of Warns. (1345)
On September 26, 1345: Friso-Hollandic Wars: Frisians defeat Holland in the Battle of Warns. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o
On This Day: The Mozambican War of Independence against Portugal begins. (1964)
On September 25, 1964: The Mozambican War of Independence against Portugal begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider
On This Day: Beatrix is inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands following the abdication of... (1980)
On April 30, 1980: Beatrix is inaugurated as Queen of the Netherlands following the abdication of Juliana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and
On This Day: World War I: The Second Battle of Champagne begins. (1915)
On September 25, 1915: World War I: The Second Battle of Champagne begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Conside
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec sets off to... (1775)
On September 25, 1775: American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec sets off to join the American invasion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Crusader-Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt... (1153)
On August 22, 1153: Crusader-Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon was surrendered by Fatimid Egypt to an army of crusaders, Templars, and Hospitallers led by King Baldwin III of Jerusalem. This hist
On This Day: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese National Revolutionary Army begins the... (1932)
On January 25, 1932: Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese National Revolutionary Army begins the defense of Harbin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo
On This Day: Ottoman Emperor Bayezid I defeats a Christian army at the Battle of Nicopolis. (1396)
On September 25, 1396: Ottoman Emperor Bayezid I defeats a Christian army at the Battle of Nicopolis. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fa
On This Day: Representatives of 71 nations sign the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty at... (1996)
On September 24, 1996: Representatives of 71 nations sign the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty at the United Nations. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: World War II: Fascist Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom,... (1940)
On June 10, 1940: World War II: Fascist Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom, beginning an invasion of southern France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: The Battle of Shiroyama is a decisive victory of the Imperial Japanese Army over... (1877)
On September 24, 1877: The Battle of Shiroyama is a decisive victory of the Imperial Japanese Army over the Satsuma Rebellion. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Guinea-Bissau declares its independence from Portugal. (1973)
On September 24, 1973: Guinea-Bissau declares its independence from Portugal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider usin
On This Day: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt denounces Italy's actions in... (1940)
On June 10, 1940: World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt denounces Italy's actions in his "Stab in the Back" speech at the graduation ceremonies of the University of Virginia. This histor
On This Day: Vietnam War: The 1st Australian Task Force launches Operation Coburg against the... (1968)
On January 24, 1968: Vietnam War: The 1st Australian Task Force launches Operation Coburg against the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong during wider fighting around Long Bình and Biên Hòa. This his
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of the Bulge ends. (1945)
On January 25, 1945: World War II: The Battle of the Bulge ends. 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: The Apalachee massacre: A combined British and Muscogee force from the Province... (1704)
On January 25, 1704: The Apalachee massacre: A combined British and Muscogee force from the Province of Carolina destroys the main fortified mission of Ayubale, breaking Spain's hold on Spanish Florid
On This Day: Mexican-American War: General Zachary Taylor captures Monterrey. (1846)
On September 24, 1846: Mexican-American War: General Zachary Taylor captures Monterrey. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of his
On This Day: Spanish naval forces defeat an English fleet, under the command of John Hawkins,... (1568)
On September 24, 1568: Spanish naval forces defeat an English fleet, under the command of John Hawkins, at the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa near Veracruz. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: World War II: The Lidice massacre is perpetrated as a reprisal for the... (1942)
On June 10, 1942: World War II: The Lidice massacre is perpetrated as a reprisal for the assassination of Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: Typhoon Wilda, one of the strongest typhoons to ever strike Japan, makes... (1964)
On September 23, 1964: Typhoon Wilda, one of the strongest typhoons to ever strike Japan, makes landfall, causing at least 30 fatalities and sinking at least 64 ships. This historical event can serve
On This Day: A tropical storm originating in the eastern Pacific Ocean passes into the Gulf... (1956)
On September 23, 1956: A tropical storm originating in the eastern Pacific Ocean passes into the Gulf of Mexico and is upgraded and named Hurricane Flossy just hours before striking the Gulf Coast and
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Brice's Crossroads: Confederate troops under... (1864)
On June 10, 1864: American Civil War: Battle of Brice's Crossroads: Confederate troops under Nathan Bedford Forrest defeat a much larger Union force led by General Samuel D. Sturgis in Mississippi. T