Sermon Illustrations on Spiritual Disciplines
206 illustrations found
Scripture Meditation: Ephrem the Syrian: Scripture as Poetry and Song
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Ephrem the Syrian: Ephrem the Syrian: Scripture as Poetry and Song
Solitude and Silence: Pseudo-Dionysius on the Divine Darkness
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Pseudo-Dionysius: Pseudo-Dionysius on the Divine Darkness
Simplicity: Augustine on Ordered Love
Teaching on Simplicity from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Ordered Love
Simplicity: Antony of Egypt on Having Nothing and Possessing Everything
Teaching on Simplicity from Abba Anthony: Antony of Egypt on Having Nothing and Possessing Everything
Confession and Self-Examination: The Desert Mothers on Humility and Honesty
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Amma Theodora / Amma Sarah: The Desert Mothers on Humility and Honesty
Worship: Clement of Alexandria on Singing to God
Teaching on Worship from Clement of Alexandria: Clement of Alexandria on Singing to God
Worship: Justin Martyr on Sunday Worship
Teaching on Worship from Justin Martyr: Justin Martyr on Sunday Worship
Worship: Gregory of Nazianzus on the Festivals of the Church
Teaching on Worship from Gregory of Nazianzus: Gregory of Nazianzus on the Festivals of the Church
Service and Hospitality: Ephrem the Syrian: Service as Hymn
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Ephrem the Syrian: Ephrem the Syrian: Service as Hymn
Service and Hospitality: Cyprian on Caring for the Sick During Plague
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian on Caring for the Sick During Plague
Sabbath and Rest: Origen on the Spiritual Sabbath
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Origen: Origen on the Spiritual Sabbath
Community and Fellowship: Tertullian: See How These Christians Love One Another
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Tertullian: Tertullian: See How These Christians Love One Another
Prayer: The Necessity of Constant Prayer
Teaching on Prayer from E.M. Bounds: The Necessity of Constant Prayer
Prayer: Practicing the Presence of God
Teaching on Prayer from Brother Lawrence: Practicing the Presence of God
Prayer: Augustine on Desire and Prayer
Teaching on Prayer from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Desire and Prayer
Prayer: Liturgical Prayer and the Hours
Teaching on Prayer from Benedict of Nursia: Liturgical Prayer and the Hours
Fasting: John Wesley and Methodical Fasting
Teaching on Fasting from John Wesley: John Wesley and Methodical Fasting
Fasting: Tertullian on Stations: Fasting in Community
Teaching on Fasting from Tertullian: Tertullian on Stations: Fasting in Community
Fasting: John Cassian on Moderation in Fasting
Teaching on Fasting from John Cassian: John Cassian on Moderation in Fasting
Scripture Meditation: Lectio Divina: The Ladder of Monks
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Guigo II: Lectio Divina: The Ladder of Monks
Scripture Meditation: Martin Luther on Meditating on the Psalms
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Martin Luther: Martin Luther on Meditating on the Psalms
Scripture Meditation: Origen and the Spiritual Sense of Scripture
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Origen: Origen and the Spiritual Sense of Scripture
Scripture Meditation: The Cloud of Unknowing: Beyond Words
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Anonymous: The Cloud of Unknowing: Beyond Words
Solitude and Silence: The Cell Will Teach You Everything
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Moses: The Cell Will Teach You Everything