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Reading Scripture as a path to Theosis — deification and union with God.
Key question: “How does this passage draw us into the mystery of God and guide us on the path of theosis?”
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Teaching on Community and Fellowship from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Bearing One Another's Burdens
On November 26, 1939: Shelling of Mainila: The Soviet Army orchestrates an incident which is used to justify the start of the Winter War with Finland four days later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On September 29, 1227: Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, is excommunicated by Pope Gregory IX for his failure to participate in the Crusades during the Investiture Controversy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On July 26, 1941: World War II: In response to the Japanese occupation of French Indochina, the United States, Britain and the Netherlands freeze all Japanese assets and cut off oil shipments. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, discovery.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On November 28, 1899: The Second Boer War: A British column is engaged by Boer forces at the Battle of Modder River; although the Boers withdraw, the British suffer heavy casualties. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On March 20, 2015: Syrian civil war: The Siege of Kobanî is broken by the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Free Syrian Army (FSA), marking a turning point in the Rojava-Islamist conflict. This historical event can serve as a powerful...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
The battle lasts for three days and ends with an American victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
member of the Roman Curia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith, discovery.
On October 16, 1953: Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro delivers his "History Will Absolve Me" speech, and is sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment by the Fulgencio Batista government for leading an attack on the Moncada Barracks.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.