Sermon Illustrations on Spiritual Disciplines
206 illustrations found
Fasting: Leo the Great on the Four Seasonal Fasts
Teaching on Fasting from Leo the Great: Leo the Great on the Four Seasonal Fasts
Fasting: Ambrose on Fasting and Elijah
Teaching on Fasting from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose on Fasting and Elijah
Scripture Meditation: Gregory the Great: Scripture as a River
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great: Scripture as a River
Scripture Meditation: Memorizing Scripture: The Monastic Tradition
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Benedict of Nursia: Memorizing Scripture: The Monastic Tradition
Solitude and Silence: Arsenius: Flee, Be Silent, Be at Peace
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Arsenius: Arsenius: Flee, Be Silent, Be at Peace
Solitude and Silence: Benedict on Great Silence
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Benedict of Nursia: Benedict on Great Silence
Solitude and Silence: John Climacus: The Ladder of Divine Ascent
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from John Climacus: John Climacus: The Ladder of Divine Ascent
Simplicity: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living
Teaching on Simplicity from William Law: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living
Confession and Self-Examination: John Climacus on Confession and Humility
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from John Climacus: John Climacus on Confession and Humility
Simplicity: Clement of Alexandria on the Right Use of Wealth
Teaching on Simplicity from Clement of Alexandria: Clement of Alexandria on the Right Use of Wealth
Worship: Jerome on Singing the Psalms
Teaching on Worship from Jerome: Jerome on Singing the Psalms
Worship: Basil the Great on the Holy Spirit in Worship
Teaching on Worship from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on the Holy Spirit in Worship
Service and Hospitality: Ambrose of Milan: Duties of the Clergy to Serve
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose of Milan: Duties of the Clergy to Serve
Service and Hospitality: Gregory the Great on the Servant-Leader
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on the Servant-Leader
Service and Hospitality: Augustine on Loving Service
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Loving Service
Service and Hospitality: John Cassian on Serving with Right Intention
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from John Cassian: John Cassian on Serving with Right Intention
Sabbath and Rest: Chrysostom on Rest and Worship Together
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Rest and Worship Together
Sabbath and Rest: Irenaeus on the Eschatological Sabbath
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Irenaeus of Lyon: Irenaeus on the Eschatological Sabbath
Community and Fellowship: Ignatius of Antioch on Church Unity
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Ignatius of Antioch: Ignatius of Antioch on Church Unity
Sabbath and Rest: Jerome on Spiritual Rest
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Jerome: Jerome on Spiritual Rest
Prayer: Macarius the Great on Prayer and the Heart
Teaching on Prayer from Macarius the Great: Macarius the Great on Prayer and the Heart
Community and Fellowship: The Didache on Christian Community Ethics
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Unknown: The Didache on Christian Community Ethics
Community and Fellowship: Pachomius and the First Cenobitic Community
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Pachomius: Pachomius and the First Cenobitic Community
Fasting: The Rule of Benedict on Moderation in Food
Teaching on Fasting from Benedict of Nursia: The Rule of Benedict on Moderation in Food