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 audio tape of a private speech by Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány... (2006)
On September 17, 2006: An audio tape of a private speech by Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány is leaked to the public, in which he confessed that his Hungarian Socialist Party had lied to win
On This Day: World War II: Allied airborne troops parachute into the Netherlands as the... (1944)
On September 17, 1944: World War II: Allied airborne troops parachute into the Netherlands as the "Market" half of Operation Market Garden and British XXX Corps advances into the Netherlands as the "G
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Brandy Station in Virginia, the largest... (1863)
On June 9, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Brandy Station in Virginia, the largest cavalry battle on American soil, ends Confederate cavalry dominance in the eastern theater. This historical
On This Day: French Revolution: Robespierre introduces the Cult of the Supreme Being in the... (1794)
On May 7, 1794: French Revolution: Robespierre introduces the Cult of the Supreme Being in the National Convention as the new state religion of the French First Republic. This historical event can se
On This Day: World War II: Soviet forces enter Tehran during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of... (1941)
On September 17, 1941: World War II: Soviet forces enter Tehran during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: World War II: A decree of the Soviet State Committee of Defense restores... (1941)
On September 17, 1941: World War II: A decree of the Soviet State Committee of Defense restores compulsory military training. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t
On This Day: World War I: Brazil declares war on the Central Powers. (1917)
On October 26, 1917: World War I: Brazil declares war on the Central Powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: World War II: German submarine U-29 sinks the British aircraft carrier... (1939)
On September 17, 1939: World War II: German submarine U-29 sinks the British aircraft carrier HMS Courageous. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to cou
On This Day: World War I: The Race to the Sea begins. (1914)
On September 17, 1914: World War I: The Race to the Sea begins. 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: American Civil War: Stonewall Jackson concludes his successful Shenandoah Valley... (1862)
On June 9, 1862: American Civil War: Stonewall Jackson concludes his successful Shenandoah Valley Campaign with a victory in the Battle of Port Republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Bank of England is given independence from political control, the most... (1997)
On May 6, 1997: The Bank of England is given independence from political control, the most significant change in the bank's 300-year history. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Philippine-American War: Filipinos under Juan Cailles defeat Americans under... (1900)
On September 17, 1900: Philippine-American War: Filipinos under Juan Cailles defeat Americans under Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham Jr. at Mabitac. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: American Civil War: George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac halts the first... (1862)
On September 17, 1862: American Civil War: George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac halts the first invasion of the North by Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia in the single-day Battle o
On This Day: Treaty of Tientsin is signed to end the Sino-French War, with China eventually... (1885)
On June 9, 1885: Treaty of Tientsin is signed to end the Sino-French War, with China eventually giving up Tonkin and Annam - most of present-day Vietnam - to France. This historical event can serve a
On This Day: The Battle of Vilanova is fought between Portugal and Spain during the... (1658)
On September 17, 1658: The Battle of Vilanova is fought between Portugal and Spain during the Portuguese Restoration War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the t
On This Day: The Treaty of Fort Pitt is signed. It is the first formal treaty between the... (1778)
On September 17, 1778: The Treaty of Fort Pitt is signed. It is the first formal treaty between the United States and a Native American tribe. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon ill
On This Day: Charles Kingsford Smith completes the first trans-Pacific flight in a Fokker... (1928)
On June 9, 1928: Charles Kingsford Smith completes the first trans-Pacific flight in a Fokker Trimotor monoplane, the Southern Cross. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in... (1984)
On May 6, 1984: One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in Seoul. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice
On This Day: Spanish Civil War: The German Condor Legion, equipped with Heinkel He 51... (1937)
On May 7, 1937: Spanish Civil War: The German Condor Legion, equipped with Heinkel He 51 biplanes, arrives in Spain to assist Francisco Franco's forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen... (1939)
On May 21, 1939: The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Sweden wins a major victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld against the Holy Roman... (1631)
On September 17, 1631: Sweden wins a major victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld against the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: The Treaty of Bergerac is signed between King Henry III of France and the... (1577)
On September 17, 1577: The Treaty of Bergerac is signed between King Henry III of France and the Huguenots. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: Abbasid Revolution: Abu Muslim Khorasani begins an open revolt against Umayyad... (747)
On June 9, 747: Abbasid Revolution: Abu Muslim Khorasani begins an open revolt against Umayyad rule, which is carried out under the sign of the Black Standard. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: The Battle of Myriokephalon is the last attempt by the Byzantine Empire to... (1176)
On September 17, 1176: The Battle of Myriokephalon is the last attempt by the Byzantine Empire to recover central Anatolia from the Seljuk Turks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon