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God's absolute sovereignty, covenant theology, and Westminster Confessional standards.
Key question: “How does this text display God's sovereign grace and purpose, and ultimately bring glory to His name?”
25,916 sermon illustrations through the Reformed/Presbyterian lens
On November 11, 2006: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II unveils the New Zealand War Memorial in London, United Kingdom, commemorating the loss of soldiers from the New Zealand Army and the British Army. This historical event can serve as a...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations. Consider using it when preaching about perseverance.
On September 15, 1942: World War II: U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Wasp is sunk by Japanese torpedoes at Guadalcanal. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith, leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On October 24, 1876: Shinpūren rebellion: Upset at the Westernisation of Meiji Japan and the abolition of the Tokugawa feudal hierarchy, the Keishintō, a group of extremist Shinto former samurai, launch a surprise attack against the Meiji government in Kumamoto Prefecture.
On December 25, 1951: A bomb explodes at the home of Harry T. Moore and Harriette V. Moore, early leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, killing Harry instantly and fatally wounding Harriette. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
Did you know? What is the name for a male bee that comes from an unfertilized egg? Answer: Drone This fascinating fact about animals can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. The animal kingdom demonstrates God's creative genius...
On September 5, 1661: Fall of Nicolas Fouquet: Louis XIV's Superintendent of Finances is arrested in Nantes by D'Artagnan, captain of the king's musketeers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On March 30, 1940: Second Sino-Japanese War: Japan declares Nanking capital of a new Chinese puppet government, nominally controlled by Wang Jingwei. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
On February 12, 1096: Pope Urban II confirms the foundation of the abbey of La Roë under Robert of Arbrissel as a community of canons regular. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On February 9, 1098: A First Crusade army led by Bohemond of Taranto wins a major battle against the Seljuq emir Ridwan of Aleppo during the siege of Antioch This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On April 7, 1805: Lewis and Clark Expedition: The Corps of Discovery breaks camp among the Mandan tribe and resumes its journey West along the Missouri River. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On April 4, 1913: First Balkan War: Greek aviator Emmanouil Argyropoulos becomes the first pilot to die in the Hellenic Air Force when his plane crashes. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
The Lapland War and thus, World War II in Finland, comes to an end and the Raising the Flag on the Three-Country Cairn photograph is taken. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Did you know? Who invented the "Flying Shuttle" in 1738; one of the key developments in the industrialization of weaving? Answer: John Kay This fascinating fact about history can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. Historical events like...
Did you know? Which of these is NOT a province in China? Answer: Yangtze This fascinating fact about geography can be used as a sermon illustration or attention-getter. This illustrates the diversity and beauty of God's world, connecting to the Great Commission.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.