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: Two security personnel, 17 worshippers in a mosque, and 13 militants are killed... (2015)
On September 18, 2015: Two security personnel, 17 worshippers in a mosque, and 13 militants are killed during a Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan attack on a Pakistan Air Force base on the outskirts of Peshaw
On This Day: World War II: Ninety-nine civilians are hanged from lampposts and balconies by... (1944)
On June 9, 1944: World War II: Ninety-nine civilians are hanged from lampposts and balconies by German troops in Tulle, France, in reprisal for maquisards attacks. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%. (2014)
On September 18, 2014: Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libe
On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler orders the deportation of Danish Jews. (1943)
On September 18, 1943: World War II: Adolf Hitler orders the deportation of Danish Jews. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: First Balkan War: The Ottomans lose the cities of Thessaloniki and Skopje. (1912)
On October 26, 1912: First Balkan War: The Ottomans lose the cities of Thessaloniki and Skopje. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discov
On This Day: World War II: The Battle of Midway begins. Japanese Admiral Chūichi Nagumo... (1942)
On June 4, 1942: World War II: The Battle of Midway begins. Japanese Admiral Chūichi Nagumo orders a strike on Midway Island by much of the Imperial Japanese Navy. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi... (1939)
On September 18, 1939: World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi propaganda. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd... (1921)
On September 18, 1921: Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd el-Krim proclaim the Republic of the Rif, in rebellion against the Sultan of Morocco and the Spani
On This Day: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all... (1978)
On June 9, 1978: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to "all worthy men", ending a 148-year-old policy of excluding black men. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga begins between Confederate and... (1863)
On September 18, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga begins between Confederate and Union forces. It involves the second highest amount of casualties for any American Civil War battle
On This Day: French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed. (1759)
On September 18, 1759: French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Georgian-Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Basian the Kingdom of Georgia defeats the... (1202)
On July 27, 1202: Georgian-Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Basian the Kingdom of Georgia defeats the Sultanate of Rum. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
On This Day: Sultan Barghash bin Said of Zanzibar closes the great slave market under the... (1873)
On June 5, 1873: Sultan Barghash bin Said of Zanzibar closes the great slave market under the terms of a treaty with Great Britain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On This Day: American Civil War: The Army of the Potomac, under General Ulysses S. Grant,... (1864)
On May 7, 1864: American Civil War: The Army of the Potomac, under General Ulysses S. Grant, breaks off from the Battle of the Wilderness and moves southwards. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Philip Augustus becomes king of France at the age of fifteen. (1180)
On September 18, 1180: Philip Augustus becomes king of France at the age of fifteen. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider
On This Day: George I arrives in Great Britain after becoming king on August 1. (1714)
On September 18, 1714: George I arrives in Great Britain after becoming king on August 1. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Cons
On This Day: Pope Honorius III issues the bull Vineae Domini custodes in which he approves... (1225)
On June 10, 1225: Pope Honorius III issues the bull Vineae Domini custodes in which he approves the mission of Dominican friars to Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: The Treaty of Belgrade is signed, whereby Austria cedes lands south of the Sava... (1739)
On September 18, 1739: The Treaty of Belgrade is signed, whereby Austria cedes lands south of the Sava and Danube rivers to the Ottoman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon il
On This Day: Battle of Kapetron between a combined Byzantine-Georgian army and a Seljuq army. (1048)
On September 18, 1048: Battle of Kapetron between a combined Byzantine-Georgian army and a Seljuq army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On This Day: Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of... (1965)
On June 9, 1965: Vietnam War: The Viet Cong commences combat with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in the Battle of Đồng Xoài, one of the largest battles in the war. This historical event can serv
On This Day: The first Hallé concert is given in Manchester, England, marking the official... (1858)
On January 30, 1858: The first Hallé concert is given in Manchester, England, marking the official founding of The Hallé orchestra as a full-time, professional orchestra. This historical event can se
On This Day: Norwegian king Harald Hardrada lands with Tostig Godwinson at the mouth of the... (1066)
On September 18, 1066: Norwegian king Harald Hardrada lands with Tostig Godwinson at the mouth of the Humber River and begins his invasion of England. This historical event can serve as a powerful se
On This Day: Fourpeaked Mountain in Alaska erupts, marking the first eruption for the volcano... (2006)
On September 17, 2006: Fourpeaked Mountain in Alaska erupts, marking the first eruption for the volcano in at least 10,000 years. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty. (1999)
On June 9, 1999: Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken