Sermon Illustrations on Spiritual Disciplines

206 illustrations found

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Scripture Meditation: Basil the Great on Reading Scripture with Others

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on Reading Scripture with Others

communal readinggroup studyshared understandingActs 17:11
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Solitude and Silence: Abba Anthony: The Father of Monasticism

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Anthony: Abba Anthony: The Father of Monasticism

solitudedesertself-knowledgeMatthew 4:1-2
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Simplicity: Desert Fathers: Radical Simplicity of Life

Teaching on Simplicity from Desert Fathers: Desert Fathers: Radical Simplicity of Life

radical simplicitypossessionsfreedomMatthew 6:25-34
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Solitude and Silence: Catherine of Siena: The Interior Cell

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Catherine of Siena: Catherine of Siena: The Interior Cell

interior cellactive contemplationportable solitudeMatthew 6:6
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Simplicity: Thomas a Kempis on Inward Simplicity

Teaching on Simplicity from Thomas a Kempis: Thomas a Kempis on Inward Simplicity

single-mindednessinterior simplicityfocusMatthew 6:22
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Confession and Self-Examination: Gregory the Great on Pastoral Self-Examination

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on Pastoral Self-Examination

self-examination for leadersblind spotsvirtue and viceGalatians 6:1
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Confession and Self-Examination: Dorotheus of Gaza on Self-Awareness

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Dorotheus of Gaza: Dorotheus of Gaza on Self-Awareness

continuous self-observationattentionmindfulnessPsalm 26:2
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Confession and Self-Examination: Thomas a Kempis on Not Judging Others

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Thomas a Kempis: Thomas a Kempis on Not Judging Others

judgmentcompassionself-knowledgeMatthew 7:1-5
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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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Worship: Cyprian on Prayer Facing East

Teaching on Worship from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian on Prayer Facing East

eastward prayerorientationsun symbolismMalachi 4:2
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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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Community and Fellowship: Basil the Great on Why Community Is Necessary

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on Why Community Is Necessary

necessity of communitymutual correctioncharacter formationGalatians 6:2
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Community and Fellowship: Chrysostom on Bearing One Another's Burdens

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Bearing One Another's Burdens

burden-bearingpractical lovemutual careGalatians 6:2
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Prayer: Cyprian on the Lord's Prayer as Model

Teaching on Prayer from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian on the Lord's Prayer as Model

Lord's Prayercommunal prayermodel prayerMatthew 6:9-13
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Prayer: Anselm of Canterbury: Faith Seeking Understanding Through Prayer

Teaching on Prayer from Anselm of Canterbury: Anselm of Canterbury: Faith Seeking Understanding Through Prayer

faith and reasonprayerful theologyintellectual prayerProverbs 2:3-6
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Fasting: Origen on Fasting as Preparation for Revelation

Teaching on Fasting from Origen: Origen on Fasting as Preparation for Revelation

preparationrevelationreceptivityExodus 34:28
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Fasting: Gregory of Nyssa on Fasting and Freedom

Teaching on Fasting from Gregory of Nyssa: Gregory of Nyssa on Fasting and Freedom

freedomself-masteryfall and redemptionGenesis 3:6
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Scripture Meditation: Cassian on Rumination: Chewing the Cud of Scripture

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from John Cassian: Cassian on Rumination: Chewing the Cud of Scripture

ruminationrepetitionmemorizationJoshua 1:8
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Solitude and Silence: Athanasius: The Life of Anthony as Model

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius: The Life of Anthony as Model

Anthonysolitude as preparationemergenceMark 1:35
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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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Simplicity: John Wesley on Earning, Saving, Giving

Teaching on Simplicity from John Wesley: John Wesley on Earning, Saving, Giving

stewardshipgenerosityearning and givingLuke 16:9-11
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Confession and Self-Examination: Ambrose on David's Confession as Model

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose on David's Confession as Model

Davidroyal confessionvulnerability2 Samuel 12:13
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Confession and Self-Examination: Cassian on the Eight Principal Faults

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from John Cassian: Cassian on the Eight Principal Faults

eight faultsroot causesinterconnected sinGalatians 5:19-21
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Worship: Tertullian on Christian Worship Practices

Teaching on Worship from Tertullian: Tertullian on Christian Worship Practices

early worshipagape feastcorporate worshipActs 2:42
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