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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?”
23,593 sermon illustrations through the Reformed/Presbyterian lens
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 September 26, 1493: Pope Alexander VI issues the papal bull Dudum siquidem to the Spanish, extending the grant of new lands he made them in Inter caetera. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
On June 30, 1521: Spanish forces defeat a combined French and Navarrese army at the Battle of Noáin during the Spanish conquest of Iberian Navarre. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On August 25, 1942: World War II: Battle of Milne Bay: Japanese marines assault Allied airfields at Milne Bay, New Guinea, initiating the Battle of Milne Bay. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On November 18, 1943: World War II: Battle of Berlin: Four hundred and forty Royal Air Force planes bomb Berlin causing only light damage and killing 131. The RAF loses nine aircraft and 53 air crew.
On December 25, 1915: The National Protection War breaks out against the Empire of China, as military leaders Cai E and Tang Jiyao proclaim the independence of Yunnan and begin a campaign to restore the Republic.
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.
That evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles, they are awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Richard Nixon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider...
On May 21, 1851: Slavery in Colombia is abolished. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider using it when preaching about human-rights.
On September 28, 1821: The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is drafted. It will be made public on 13 October. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider...
On April 16, 1919: Mohandas Gandhi organizes a day of "prayer and fasting" in response to the killing of Indian protesters in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by the British colonial troops three days earlier.
On November 12, 1938: Nazi Germany issues the Decree on the Elimination of Jews from Economic Life prohibiting Jews from selling goods and services or working in a trade, totally segregating Jews from the German economy.
On April 16, 1947: Bernard Baruch first applies the term "Cold War" to describe the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On February 16, 1984: Iran launches Operation Dawn 5, a major offensive during the Iran-Iraq War targeting the Basra-Baghdad highway, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about hope in the midst of darkness.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, faith.
On June 21, 1768: James Otis Jr. offends the King and Parliament in a speech to the Massachusetts General Court. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On November 30, 1942: World War II: Battle of Tassafaronga; A smaller squadron of Imperial Japanese Navy destroyers led by Raizō Tanaka defeats a U.S. Navy cruiser force under Carleton H. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
On June 21, 1964: Three civil rights workers, Andrew Goodman, James Chaney and Michael Schwerner, are murdered in Neshoba County, Mississippi, United States, by members of the Ku Klux Klan. 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.
On April 15, 1642: Irish Confederate Wars: A Confederate Irish militia is routed in the Battle of Kilrush when it attempts to halt the progress of a Royalist Army. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
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.
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 December 7, 1941: World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Imperial Japanese Navy carries out a surprise attack on the United States Pacific Fleet and its defending Army and Marine air forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.