Sermon Illustrations on Spiritual Disciplines

206 illustrations found

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Sabbath and Rest: Athanasius on Resurrection Rest

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius on Resurrection Rest

resurrectionjoycelebrationJohn 20:19
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Service and Hospitality: Jerome on Hospitality to Pilgrims

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Jerome: Jerome on Hospitality to Pilgrims

pilgrimshospitalitywelcoming strangersHebrews 13:2
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Community and Fellowship: Gregory the Great on Community and Humility

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on Community and Humility

humility in communityservant leadershipoutward-facingPhilippians 2:3-4
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Prayer: The Prayer of Examen

Teaching on Prayer from Ignatius of Loyola: The Prayer of Examen

examenself-examinationdaily reviewPsalm 139:23-24
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Fasting: Augustine on Fasting and the Heart

Teaching on Fasting from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Fasting and the Heart

fastinginner transformationself-denialIsaiah 58:6-7
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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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Sabbath and Rest: Chrysostom on Rest from Anxiety

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Rest from Anxiety

anxietybusynesstrustMatthew 6:25-34
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Simplicity: The Didache on Generosity and Simplicity

Teaching on Simplicity from Unknown: The Didache on Generosity and Simplicity

radical generositysharingcommunityLuke 6:30
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Simplicity: Basil the Great: Homily to the Rich

Teaching on Simplicity from Basil the Great: Basil the Great: Homily to the Rich

hoardingsurplusjusticeLuke 12:16-21
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Service and Hospitality: Lactantius on Justice and Service

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Lactantius: Lactantius on Justice and Service

justicesmall actshumble serviceMicah 6:8
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Service and Hospitality: The Rule of Benedict on Serving the Sick

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Benedict of Nursia: The Rule of Benedict on Serving the Sick

caring for sickinfirmarianChrist in the sickMatthew 25:36
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Confession and Self-Examination: Chrysostom on Not Comparing Yourself to Others

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Not Comparing Yourself to Others

comparisonpersonal callinghonestyGalatians 6:4-5
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Worship: Hippolytus on the Eucharistic Prayer

Teaching on Worship from Hippolytus of Rome: Hippolytus on the Eucharistic Prayer

EucharistTrinitarian worshipeucharistic prayerLuke 22:19-20
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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
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Worship: Augustine on Music and Worship

Teaching on Worship from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Music and Worship

musicworshipbeautyPsalm 150
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Solitude and Silence: Isaac of Nineveh on Silence and the Soul

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Isaac of Nineveh: Isaac of Nineveh on Silence and the Soul

deep silencewondermysteryPsalm 62:1-2
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Fasting: The Didache on Fasting

Teaching on Fasting from Unknown: The Didache on Fasting

fastingearly churchweekly practiceMatthew 6:16-18
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Solitude and Silence: John Cassian: Bringing the Desert West

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from John Cassian: John Cassian: Bringing the Desert West

solitudeprayer versetranquilityPsalm 70:1
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Community and Fellowship: Clement of Rome on Harmony in Community

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Clement of Rome: Clement of Rome on Harmony in Community

harmonyreconciliationunity1 Corinthians 1:10-13
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Community and Fellowship: Benedict on Stability: Staying Put

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Benedict of Nursia: Benedict on Stability: Staying Put

stabilitycommitmentperseveranceRuth 1:16
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Scripture Meditation: Augustine on Delighting in Scripture

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Delighting in Scripture

Scriptureloveinterpretation1 Corinthians 13:1-3
⛪lens perspectiveOrthodox

Genesis 26:12-25 - Pentecostal Perspective

In the Pentecostal tradition, Genesis 26:12-25 is seen as a powerful illustration of God's faithfulness and provision in the life of His people. The passage emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's leading, which often results in spiritual renewal and the manifestation of His blessings, akin to the experience of Spirit baptism that empowers believers for effective ministry.

Trusting God's provision in difficult circumstancesThe importance of spiritual renewal and empowerment through the Holy SpiritCultivating perseverance in the face of opposition
🎬movie analogyEvangelical

Chariots of Fire: Bodies Offered in Worship - Traditional (Romans 12:1-2)

In the film *Chariots of Fire*, we meet Eric Liddell, a gifted athlete with a heart set on something far greater than medals and accolades. Picture the scene: Liddell, with his fiery spirit and powerful stride, stands on the starting...

living sacrificeworshipbodyRomans 12:1-2
adults
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The Cell

Teaching on Solitude from Abba Moses

solitudecellpatience
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