Sermon Illustrations on Spiritual Disciplines

206 illustrations found

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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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Fasting: Ambrose on Fasting and Elijah

Teaching on Fasting from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose on Fasting and Elijah

Elijahdivine encounterrevelation1 Kings 19:8
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Scripture Meditation: Gregory the Great: Scripture as a River

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great: Scripture as a River

depth of ScripturegrowthaccessibilityIsaiah 55:10-11
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Scripture Meditation: Memorizing Scripture: The Monastic Tradition

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Benedict of Nursia: Memorizing Scripture: The Monastic Tradition

memorizationPsalterinternalizationPsalm 119:11
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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

flightsilencepeacePsalm 46:10
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Solitude and Silence: Benedict on Great Silence

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Benedict of Nursia: Benedict on Great Silence

Great SilencenighttimerestPsalm 4:4
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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

ladderspiritual progressinner silenceProverbs 10:19
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Simplicity: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

Teaching on Simplicity from William Law: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

intentional livingspendingstewardshipMatthew 6:19-21
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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

specific confessionhumilityhealingJames 5:16
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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

wealthdetachmentgenerosityMark 10:17-27
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Worship: Jerome on Singing the Psalms

Teaching on Worship from Jerome: Jerome on Singing the Psalms

singingPsalmsdaily worshipEphesians 5:19
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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

Holy Spiritworship in SpiritdoxologyJohn 4:23-24
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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

justicemercyserviceMicah 6:8
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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

servant leadershipcompassionhumilityMark 10:43-45
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Service and Hospitality: Augustine on Loving Service

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Loving Service

lovemotivejoyful service1 Corinthians 13:1-3
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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

hidden serviceintentionanonymityMatthew 6:1-4
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Sabbath and Rest: Chrysostom on Rest and Worship Together

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Rest and Worship Together

rest and worshipactive restLord's DayGenesis 2:2-3
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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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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
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Sabbath and Rest: Jerome on Spiritual Rest

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Jerome: Jerome on Spiritual Rest

spiritual restinner peacedaily SabbathPsalm 46:10
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Prayer: Macarius the Great on Prayer and the Heart

Teaching on Prayer from Macarius the Great: Macarius the Great on Prayer and the Heart

heart prayerdepthinterior lifePsalm 51:10
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Community and Fellowship: The Didache on Christian Community Ethics

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Unknown: The Didache on Christian Community Ethics

sharinggenerositycommunity ethicsActs 4:32
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Community and Fellowship: Pachomius and the First Cenobitic Community

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Pachomius: Pachomius and the First Cenobitic Community

cenobitic lifefirst monasterycommon lifeActs 2:44-46
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Fasting: The Rule of Benedict on Moderation in Food

Teaching on Fasting from Benedict of Nursia: The Rule of Benedict on Moderation in Food

moderationmealsgratitudeProverbs 25:16
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