Sermon Illustrations on Spiritual Disciplines
206 illustrations found
The Contemplative Mind
Teaching on Meditation from The Cloud of Unknowing
The Discipline of Silence
Teaching on Silence from Ambrose of Milan
Discerning God's Will
Teaching on Guidance from Ignatius of Loyola
Worship and Wonder
Teaching on Worship from Abraham Joshua Heschel
Seeking Guidance
Teaching on Guidance from Bernard of Clairvaux
The Three Lights
Teaching on Guidance from George Müller
Praying the Scriptures
Teaching on Scripture Reading from Athanasius
Silence and Words
Teaching on Silence from Desert Fathers
The Gift of Sabbath
Teaching on Sabbath from Abraham Joshua Heschel
The Value of Solitude
Teaching on Solitude from Desert Fathers
The Freedom of Simplicity
Teaching on Simplicity from Francis of Assisi
Scripture as Nourishment
Teaching on Scripture Reading from Jerome
The Discipline of Service
Teaching on Service from Francis of Assisi
The Freedom of Service
Teaching on Service from Richard Foster
Withdrawing to Be Present
Teaching on Solitude from Thomas Merton
Self-Examination
Teaching on Confession from Ignatius of Loyola
Sabbath Rest
Teaching on Sabbath from Ancient Church Teaching
Fasting and Prayer
Teaching on Fasting from Evagrius Ponticus
Detachment
Teaching on Simplicity from Meister Eckhart
Biblical Meditation
Teaching on Meditation from Thomas à Kempis
The Benefits of Fasting
Teaching on Fasting from Augustine of Hippo
The Prayer of Quiet
Teaching on Prayer from Teresa of Avila
Serving Christ in Others
Teaching on Service from John Chrysostom
Inward Simplicity
Teaching on Simplicity from Thomas Kelly