Contemplative/Mystical Illustrations
Union with God, contemplative prayer, apophatic theology.
Key question: “How does this text invite us into deeper union with God?”
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On This Day: Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam... (1950)
On September 19, 1950: Korean War: An attack by North Korean forces was repelled at the Battle of Nam River. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro...
On This Day: World War II: The Moscow Armistice between Finland and the Soviet Union is... (1944)
On September 19, 1944: World War II: The Moscow Armistice between Finland and the Soviet Union is signed, which officially ended the Continuation War. This historical event can serve as a powerful se...
On This Day: The Treaty of Ryswick is signed by France, England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire... (1697)
On September 20, 1697: The Treaty of Ryswick is signed by France, England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire and the Dutch Republic, ending the Nine Years' War. This historical event can serve as a powerf...
On This Day: Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma. (1854)
On September 20, 1854: Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ...
On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in... (1863)
On September 20, 1863: American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in a Confederate victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h...
On This Day: First Crusade: The first Siege of Antioch ends as Crusader forces take the city;... (1098)
On June 2, 1098: First Crusade: The first Siege of Antioch ends as Crusader forces take the city; the second siege began five days later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra...
On This Day: Lawrence, Kansas is captured and burned by pro-slavery forces. (1856)
On May 21, 1856: Lawrence, Kansas is captured and burned by pro-slavery forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in G...
On This Day: Raniero is elected as Pope Paschal II, who would become deeply entangled in the... (1099)
On August 13, 1099: Raniero is elected as Pope Paschal II, who would become deeply entangled in the Investiture Controversy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho...
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin...
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th...
On This Day: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival,... (1743)
On May 12, 1743: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival, Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo...
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's... (1863)
On May 12, 1863: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's XVII Corps turn the left wing of Confederate General John C. Pemberton's defensive line on Fourteen Mile C...
On This Day: World War II: A Japanese submarine sinks AHS Centaur off the coast of... (1943)
On May 14, 1943: World War II: A Japanese submarine sinks AHS Centaur off the coast of Queensland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp...
On This Day: Mindon Min was crowned as King of Burma in Mandalay, Burma. (1857)
On May 14, 1857: Mindon Min was crowned as King of Burma in Mandalay, Burma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it...
On This Day: World War II: In the United States, a bill creating the Women's Army Auxiliary... (1942)
On May 15, 1942: World War II: In the United States, a bill creating the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) is signed into law. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou...
On This Day: The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of... (1966)
On May 16, 1966: The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godl...
On This Day: Seven Years' War formally begins when Great Britain declares war on France. (1756)
On May 17, 1756: Seven Years' War formally begins when Great Britain declares war on France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events o...
On This Day: World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium. (1940)
On May 17, 1940: World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using ...
On This Day: The United Kingdom proclaims a protectorate over Tonga. (1900)
On May 18, 1900: The United Kingdom proclaims a protectorate over Tonga. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it whe...
On This Day: John II of Castile defeats the Infantes of Aragon at the First Battle of Olmedo. (1445)
On May 19, 1445: John II of Castile defeats the Infantes of Aragon at the First Battle of Olmedo. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human disc...
On This Day: An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over... (1889)
On May 11, 1889: An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over $28,000 and the award of two Medals of Honor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust...
On This Day: World War II: First day of Battle of Elaia-Kalamas between the Greeks and the... (1940)
On November 2, 1940: World War II: First day of Battle of Elaia-Kalamas between the Greeks and the Italians. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and...
On This Day: Margaret Thatcher holds her controversial Sermon on the Mound before the General... (1988)
On May 21, 1988: Margaret Thatcher holds her controversial Sermon on the Mound before the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
On This Day: Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration... (1946)
On September 20, 1946: Six days after a referendum, King Christian X of Denmark annuls the declaration of independence of the Faroe Islands. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus...