Loading...
Loading...
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?”
21190 illustrations found
On December 23, 1793: The Battle of Savenay: A decisive defeat of the royalist counter-revolutionaries in War in the Vendée during the French Revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine: The Confessions as Spiritual Practice
On April 2, 2004: Islamist terrorists involved in the 11 March 2004 Madrid attacks attempt to bomb the Spanish high-speed train AVE near Madrid; the attack is thwarted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
On August 10, 1030: The Battle of Azaz ends with a humiliating retreat of the Byzantine emperor, Romanos III Argyros, against the Mirdasid rulers of Aleppo. The retreat degenerates into a rout, in which Romanos himself barely escapes capture.
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 July 2, 1776: American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great Britain, although the wording of the formal Declaration of Independence is not adopted until July 4.
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 the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace, discovery.
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 7, 1426: Lam Sơn uprising: Lam Sơn rebels emerge victorious against the Ming army in the Battle of Tốt Động - Chúc Động taking place in Đông Quan, in now Hanoi. This historical event can serve as a...
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 28, 1854: USS Constellation (1854), the last all-sail warship built by the United States Navy and current museum ship in Baltimore Harbor, is commissioned. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
The rights to the resource were quickly acquired by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness. Consider using it when preaching about justice, discovery, human-rights.
On January 30, 1968: Vietnam War: Tet Offensive launch by forces of the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army against South Vietnam, the United States, and their allies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how...
On May 11, 973: In the first coronation ceremony ever held for an English monarch, Edgar the Peaceful is crowned King of England, having ruled since 959 AD. His wife, Ælfthryth, is crowned queen, the first recorded coronation for a Queen of England.
A provision of the agreement transfers the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam to England. 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.
On May 24, 1738: John Wesley is converted, essentially launching the Methodist movement; the day is celebrated annually by Methodists as Aldersgate Day and a church service is generally held on the preceding Sunday.
On November 23, 1963: The first episode of Doctor Who (An Unearthly Child) is broadcast by the BBC, which is now the world's longest running science fiction drama. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
Teaching on Simplicity from Clement of Alexandria: Clement of Alexandria on the Right Use of Wealth
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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.