Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: โHow does this reveal the path to union with God?โ
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On This Day: Indo-Pakistani War: The Indian Army captures the town of Burki, just southeast... (1965)
On September 11, 1965: Indo-Pakistani War: The Indian Army captures the town of Burki, just southeast of Lahore. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Later Yan is defeated by its former vassal Northern Wei at the Battle of Canhe... (395)
On December 8, 395: Later Yan is defeated by its former vassal Northern Wei at the Battle of Canhe Slope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched an attack on Indian posts at... (1967)
On September 11, 1967: China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched an attack on Indian posts at Nathu La, Sikkim, India, which resulted in military clashes. This historical event can serve as a p
On This Day: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. (2006)
On June 5, 2006: Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation
On This Day: Battle of Marathon: The conventionally accepted date for the Battle of Marathon.... (490 BC)
On September 12, 490 BC: Battle of Marathon: The conventionally accepted date for the Battle of Marathon. The Athenians and their Plataean allies defeat the first Persian invasion force of Greece. Th
On This Day: Nigerian Civil War: Biafran rebels surrender following an unsuccessful 32-month... (1970)
On January 15, 1970: Nigerian Civil War: Biafran rebels surrender following an unsuccessful 32-month fight for independence from Nigeria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: An expedition led by Isidro Barradas at Tampico, sent by the Spanish crown to... (1829)
On September 11, 1829: An expedition led by Isidro Barradas at Tampico, sent by the Spanish crown to retake Mexico, surrenders at the Battle of Tampico, marking the effective end of Spain's resistance
On This Day: Battle of North Point: an American detachment halts the British land advance to... (1814)
On September 12, 1814: Battle of North Point: an American detachment halts the British land advance to Baltimore in the War of 1812. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War II: First day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge during the Guadalcanal... (1942)
On September 12, 1942: World War II: First day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge during the Guadalcanal Campaign. U.S. Marines protecting Henderson Field are attacked by Imperial Japanese Army troops. T
On This Day: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated. (1927)
On May 4, 1927: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider u
On This Day: World War II: The liberation of Yugoslavia from Axis occupation continues.... (1944)
On September 12, 1944: World War II: The liberation of Yugoslavia from Axis occupation continues. Bajina Baลกta in western Serbia is among the liberated cities. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes... (913)
On June 6, 913: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes nominal ruler of the Byzantine Empire under the regency of a seven-man council headed by Patriarch Nich
On This Day: Jack Kilby demonstrates the first working integrated circuit while working at... (1958)
On September 12, 1958: Jack Kilby demonstrates the first working integrated circuit while working at Texas Instruments. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly l
On This Day: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. (1944)
On February 15, 1944: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Co
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: New Connecticut (present-day Vermont) declares its... (1777)
On January 15, 1777: American Revolutionary War: New Connecticut (present-day Vermont) declares its independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of f
On This Day: Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica; it turns towards Mexico's Yucatรกn... (1988)
On September 12, 1988: Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica; it turns towards Mexico's Yucatรกn Peninsula two days later, causing an estimated $5ย billion in damage. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The two German states and the Four Powers sign the Treaty on the Final... (1990)
On September 12, 1990: The two German states and the Four Powers sign the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany in Moscow, paving the way for German reunification. This historical ev
On This Day: The Bosnian War begins. (1992)
On April 6, 1992: The Bosnian War begins. 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 h
On This Day: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. (1993)
On September 12, 1993: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it w
On This Day: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks,... (1953)
On July 26, 1953: Cold War: Fidel Castro leads an unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks, thus beginning the Cuban Revolution. The movement took the name of the date: 26th of July Movement This
On This Day: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several... (2014)
On September 12, 2014: Synagogue Church building collapse saw the deaths of 115 people and several injured, in the Church run by Nigeria's, T. B. Joshua. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On This Day: Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. (1573)
On July 13, 1573: Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: Pope John Paul II receives a delegation from the Polish trade union Solidarity... (1981)
On January 15, 1981: Pope John Paul II receives a delegation from the Polish trade union Solidarity at the Vatican led by Lech Waลฤsa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Oscar I of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Sweden. (1844)
On September 28, 1844: Oscar I of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w