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: An Aragonese cavalry force defeats a superior Castilian cavalry force in the... (1359)
On September 22, 1359: An Aragonese cavalry force defeats a superior Castilian cavalry force in the Battle of Araviana during the War of the Two Peters. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: French Revolution: Following the arrests of Girondin leaders, the Jacobins gain... (1793)
On June 10, 1793: French Revolution: Following the arrests of Girondin leaders, the Jacobins gain control of the Committee of Public Safety installing the revolutionary dictatorship. This historical
On This Day: St. Olaf's Church, a stone church from the 16th century in Tyrvää, Finland, is... (1997)
On September 21, 1997: St. Olaf's Church, a stone church from the 16th century in Tyrvää, Finland, is burnt down by a burglar. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Taiping Rebellion: The Ever Victorious Army defeats Taiping forces at the Battle... (1862)
On September 21, 1862: Taiping Rebellion: The Ever Victorious Army defeats Taiping forces at the Battle of Cixi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gains its independence from the United Kingdom. (1979)
On October 27, 1979: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gains its independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and l
On This Day: The Edict of Torda prohibits the persecution of individuals on religious grounds... (1568)
On January 28, 1568: The Edict of Torda prohibits the persecution of individuals on religious grounds in John Sigismund Zápolya's Eastern Hungarian Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: French Revolution: The National Convention abolishes the monarchy. (1792)
On September 21, 1792: French Revolution: The National Convention abolishes the monarchy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: The United Kingdom's MI6 Secret Intelligence Service building is attacked by... (2000)
On September 20, 2000: The United Kingdom's MI6 Secret Intelligence Service building is attacked by individuals using a Russian-built RPG-22 anti-tank missile. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen... (1775)
On October 27, 1775: King George III expands on his Proclamation of Rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies in his speech from the throne at the opening of Parliament. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: South Ossetia declares its independence from Georgia. (1990)
On September 20, 1990: South Ossetia declares its independence from Georgia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using
On This Day: King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) of Siam (modern day Thailand) is crowned. (1782)
On June 10, 1782: King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) of Siam (modern day Thailand) is crowned. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impac
On This Day: The Battle of Aliwal, India, is won by British troops commanded by Sir Harry... (1846)
On January 28, 1846: The Battle of Aliwal, India, is won by British troops commanded by Sir Harry Smith. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: The Russian Academy of Sciences is founded in St. Petersburg, Russia, by Peter... (1724)
On January 28, 1724: The Russian Academy of Sciences is founded in St. Petersburg, Russia, by Peter the Great, and implemented by Senate decree. It is called the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences unt
On This Day: The Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched in Clydebank, Scotland. (1967)
On September 20, 1967: The Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched in Clydebank, Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Following the Battle of Burki, the Indian Army captures Dograi in during the... (1965)
On September 20, 1965: Following the Battle of Burki, the Indian Army captures Dograi in during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Copenhagen is surrounded by the army of Frederick I of Denmark, as the city will... (1523)
On June 10, 1523: Copenhagen is surrounded by the army of Frederick I of Denmark, as the city will not recognise him as the successor of Christian II of Denmark. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Treaty on Relations between the USSR and the GDR is signed. (1955)
On September 20, 1955: The Treaty on Relations between the USSR and the GDR is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
On This Day: The White Star Line's RMS Olympic collides with the British warship HMS Hawke. (1911)
On September 20, 1911: The White Star Line's RMS Olympic collides with the British warship HMS Hawke. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: Council of Trent: Pope Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the... (1539)
On June 10, 1539: Council of Trent: Pope Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bishops had traveling to Venice. This historical event can serve
On This Day: New York City passes the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to... (1908)
On January 21, 1908: New York City passes the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to smoke in public, only to have the measure vetoed by the mayor. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: The future King Edward VII of the United Kingdom begins the first visit to North... (1860)
On September 20, 1860: The future King Edward VII of the United Kingdom begins the first visit to North America by a Prince of Wales. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The decade-long Ragamuffin War starts when rebels capture Porto Alegre in... (1835)
On September 20, 1835: The decade-long Ragamuffin War starts when rebels capture Porto Alegre in Brazil. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: In Saint Petersburg, Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly built Catherine... (1756)
On July 30, 1756: In Saint Petersburg, Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly built Catherine Palace to Empress Elizabeth and her courtiers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The Walking Purchase concludes, which forces the cession of 1.2 million acres... (1737)
On September 20, 1737: The Walking Purchase concludes, which forces the cession of 1.2 million acres (4,900 km2) of Lenape-Delaware tribal land to the Pennsylvania Colony. This historical event can s