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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?”
23,509 sermon illustrations through the Reformed/Presbyterian lens
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, leadership.
On November 3, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: A new Hungarian government is formed, in which many members of banned non-Communist parties participate. János Kádár and Ferenc Münnich form a counter-government in Moscow as Soviet troops prepare for the final assault.
On January 5, 1976: The Troubles: Gunmen shoot dead ten Protestant civilians after stopping their minibus at Kingsmill in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, allegedly as retaliation for a string of attacks on Catholic civilians in the area by Loyalists,...
On July 6, 1937: Spanish Civil War: Battle of Brunete: The battle begins with Spanish Republican troops going on the offensive against the Nationalists to relieve pressure on Madrid. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
On April 11, 1512: War of the League of Cambrai: Franco-Ferrarese forces led by Gaston de Foix and Alfonso I d'Este win the Battle of Ravenna against the Papal-Spanish forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
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.
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.
She is crowned empress by Pope John XIII in Rome the same day. 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.
Eight are killed and 80 wounded. 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 May 2, 1863: American Civil War: Stonewall Jackson is wounded by friendly fire while returning to camp after reconnoitering during the Battle of Chancellorsville. He succumbs to pneumonia eight days later.
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.
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.
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 August 9, 2014: Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, is shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer after reportedly assaulting the officer and attempting to steal his weapon, sparking protests and unrest in the city.
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.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
On January 31, 1968: Vietnam War: Viet Cong guerrillas attack the United States embassy in Saigon, and other attacks, in the early morning hours, later grouped together as the Tet Offensive. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
states meet and initiate the process that would form the Confederate States of America on February 8. 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, 1944: World War II: The USS Tang (SS-306) sank in the Formosa Strait after being struck by its own torpedo, with 78 of its crew lost. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
On July 25, 1943: World War II: Benito Mussolini is forced out of office by the King (encouraged by the Grand Council of Fascism) and is replaced by Pietro Badoglio. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
On September 7, 1228: Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II lands in Acre, Israel, and starts the Sixth Crusade, which results in a peaceful restoration of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On February 11, 1861: American Civil War: The United States House of Representatives unanimously passes a resolution guaranteeing noninterference with slavery in any state. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of...