Sermon Illustrations on Spiritual Disciplines
206 illustrations found
Sabbath and Rest: Athanasius on Resurrection Rest
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius on Resurrection Rest
Service and Hospitality: Jerome on Hospitality to Pilgrims
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Jerome: Jerome on Hospitality to Pilgrims
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
Prayer: The Prayer of Examen
Teaching on Prayer from Ignatius of Loyola: The Prayer of Examen
Fasting: Augustine on Fasting and the Heart
Teaching on Fasting from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Fasting and the Heart
Fasting: Basil the Great on True Fasting
Teaching on Fasting from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on True Fasting
Sabbath and Rest: Chrysostom on Rest from Anxiety
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Rest from Anxiety
Simplicity: The Didache on Generosity and Simplicity
Teaching on Simplicity from Unknown: The Didache on Generosity and Simplicity
Simplicity: Basil the Great: Homily to the Rich
Teaching on Simplicity from Basil the Great: Basil the Great: Homily to the Rich
Service and Hospitality: Lactantius on Justice and Service
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Lactantius: Lactantius on Justice and Service
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
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
Worship: Hippolytus on the Eucharistic Prayer
Teaching on Worship from Hippolytus of Rome: Hippolytus on the Eucharistic Prayer
Prayer: John Chrysostom on Prayer as Conversation
Teaching on Prayer from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Prayer as Conversation
Worship: Augustine on Music and Worship
Teaching on Worship from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Music and Worship
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
Fasting: The Didache on Fasting
Teaching on Fasting from Unknown: The Didache on Fasting
Solitude and Silence: John Cassian: Bringing the Desert West
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from John Cassian: John Cassian: Bringing the Desert West
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
Community and Fellowship: Benedict on Stability: Staying Put
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Benedict of Nursia: Benedict on Stability: Staying Put
Scripture Meditation: Augustine on Delighting in Scripture
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Delighting in Scripture
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.
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...
The Cell
Teaching on Solitude from Abba Moses