Sermon Illustrations on Ecclesiology

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🧘spiritual disciplineUniversal

Community and Fellowship: Cyprian of Carthage: The Unity of the Church

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian of Carthage: The Unity of the Church

church unitycommunitybelongingJohn 17:20-23
🧘spiritual disciplineUniversal

Community and Fellowship: Ignatius of Antioch on Church Unity

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Ignatius of Antioch: Ignatius of Antioch on Church Unity

church unitybishopsubmissionJohn 17:20-23
🕊️prayerUniversal

John Calvin — Prayer for the Church

reformed intercession prayer by John Calvin

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🧘spiritual disciplineUniversal

Community and Fellowship: Irenaeus on the Church as Body

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Irenaeus of Lyon: Irenaeus on the Church as Body

body of ChristSpirit and Churchtradition1 Corinthians 12:12-27
💭theological reflectionLutheran

Theological Reflection: Lutheran Lens Views on Christian Unity

Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our own works, so that no one can boast. This powerful truth forms the bedrock of our Lutheran tradition, where we firmly believe that our unity...

Ephesians 2:8-9
💭theological reflectionBlack Church

Theological Reflection: Christocentric Lens Views on Christian Unity

Psalm 23 begins with a profound declaration: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." This beautiful imagery invites us into an understanding of God’s intimate care and guidance. In viewing this psalm through a *Christocentric* lens—seeing Christ at...

Psalm 23:1-6
💭theological reflectionEvangelical

Theological Reflection: Traditional Lens Views on Christian Unity

As we gather today, let’s reflect on Philippians 4:13, where Paul declares, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” This verse is often wielded as a personal mantra, yet its true power emerges when we view it...

Philippians 4:13
💭theological reflectionNon-denom

Theological Reflection: Anglican Lens Views on Christian Unity

When we reflect on John 3:16, we find a profound truth that shapes not only our understanding of God's love but also our call to unity within the body of Christ. “For God so loved the world…”—this love is not...

John 3:16
🎬movie analogyAnglican

The Mission: Sacramental Grace in the Wilderness - Catholic

In The Mission, Father Gabriel brings the gospel to the Guaraní people not merely through words but through embodied presence—building a community, celebrating the Eucharist in the jungle, baptizing c

sacramentsincarnationChurchJohn 3:16
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