Sermon Illustrations on Patristic

19 illustrations found

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Scripture Meditation: Ambrose on Scripture as a Mirror

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose on Scripture as a Mirror

memorizationmirrorinternalizationJames 1:23-25
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Solitude and Silence: Ambrose of Milan: Silence Before God

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose of Milan: Silence Before God

silenceself-masterytonguePsalm 39:1
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Service and Hospitality: Basil the Great on Social Service

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on Social Service

social servicejusticehospitalMatthew 25:34-40
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Community and Fellowship: John Chrysostom on Shared Meals

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Shared Meals

shared mealstable fellowshipequality1 Corinthians 11:17-22
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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
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Fasting: Leo the Great on the Four Seasonal Fasts

Teaching on Fasting from Leo the Great: Leo the Great on the Four Seasonal Fasts

seasonal fastingrhythmrenewalZechariah 8:19
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Sabbath and Rest: Irenaeus on the Eschatological Sabbath

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Irenaeus of Lyon: Irenaeus on the Eschatological Sabbath

eschatological resthopeeternal SabbathHebrews 4:9-11
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Solitude and Silence: Gregory the Great on Active and Contemplative Life

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on Active and Contemplative Life

contemplative lifeactive lifebalanceLuke 5:16
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Simplicity: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity

Teaching on Simplicity from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity

generositywealthsharingLuke 12:33-34
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Confession and Self-Examination: Isidore of Seville on Confession and Mercy

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Isidore of Seville: Isidore of Seville on Confession and Mercy

confessionmercyhope1 John 1:9
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Worship: The Psalms as the Prayer Book of the Church

Teaching on Worship from Athanasius of Alexandria: The Psalms as the Prayer Book of the Church

PsalmsprayerworshipPsalm 95:1-2
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Worship: John Chrysostom on Worship as a Way of Life

Teaching on Worship from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Worship as a Way of Life

worship as lifeliturgydaily worshipRomans 12:1
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Service and Hospitality: John Chrysostom: You Are the Priest of Your Home

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom: You Are the Priest of Your Home

domestic servicehouseholdhidden serviceColossians 3:23-24
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Scripture Meditation: Irenaeus: The Harmony of Scripture

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Irenaeus of Lyon: Irenaeus: The Harmony of Scripture

Scripture unitycanonical readingChrist in ScriptureLuke 24:27
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Worship: Irenaeus on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving

Teaching on Worship from Irenaeus of Lyon: Irenaeus on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving

Eucharistthanksgivingcreation1 Corinthians 11:23-26
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Sabbath and Rest: John of Damascus on Sunday as the New Sabbath

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John of Damascus: John of Damascus on Sunday as the New Sabbath

Lord's Dayresurrectioneighth dayPsalm 118:24
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Scripture Meditation: Hilary of Poitiers on Scripture and the Trinity

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Hilary of Poitiers: Hilary of Poitiers on Scripture and the Trinity

Trinitytheological readingGod's characterJohn 1:1-3
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Fasting: Basil the Great on True Fasting

Teaching on Fasting from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on True Fasting

fastingjusticecompassionIsaiah 58:6-7
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Prayer: John Chrysostom on Prayer as Conversation

Teaching on Prayer from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Prayer as Conversation

conversational prayeraccessibilityeveryday prayerEphesians 6:18