Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: “How does this reveal the path to union with God?”
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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: Pope Fabian succeeds Anterus to become the twentieth pope of Rome. (236)
On January 10, 236: Pope Fabian succeeds Anterus to become the twentieth pope of Rome. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hist
On This Day: The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I for all... (1920)
On January 10, 1920: The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I for all combatant nations except the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: American Civil War: Florida becomes the third state to secede from the Union. (1861)
On January 10, 1861: American Civil War: Florida becomes the third state to secede from the Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On This Day: League of Nations Covenant automatically enters into force after the Treaty of... (1920)
On January 10, 1920: League of Nations Covenant automatically enters into force after the Treaty of Versailles is ratified by Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustratio
On This Day: Time Warner is formed by the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications. (1990)
On January 10, 1990: Time Warner is formed by the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Finnish Civil War: The Red Guard rebels seize control of the capital, Helsinki;... (1918)
On January 28, 1918: Finnish Civil War: The Red Guard rebels seize control of the capital, Helsinki; members of the Senate of Finland go underground. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: Ukrainian-Soviet War: The Bolshevik Red Army, on its way to besiege Kyiv, is met... (1918)
On January 29, 1918: Ukrainian-Soviet War: The Bolshevik Red Army, on its way to besiege Kyiv, is met by a small group of military students at the Battle of Kruty. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: American Civil War: The three-day Battle of Arkansas Post concludes as General... (1863)
On January 11, 1863: American Civil War: The three-day Battle of Arkansas Post concludes as General John McClernand and Admiral David Dixon Porter capture Fort Hindman and secure control over the Arka
On This Day: Crossair Flight 498, a Saab 340 aircraft, crashes in Niederhasli, Switzerland,... (2000)
On January 10, 2000: Crossair Flight 498, a Saab 340 aircraft, crashes in Niederhasli, Switzerland, after taking off from Zurich Airport, killing 13 people. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: North Korea withdraws from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear... (2003)
On January 10, 2003: North Korea withdraws from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, making it the first state to withdraw from the treaty. This historical event can serve as a pow
On This Day: Taiping Rebellion: Hong Xiuquan proclaims the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, starting... (1851)
On January 11, 1851: Taiping Rebellion: Hong Xiuquan proclaims the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, starting the Jintian Uprising. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On This Day: American Civil War: Alabama secedes from the United States. (1861)
On January 11, 1861: American Civil War: Alabama secedes from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. C
On This Day: Arauco War: A Spanish army is defeated by local Mapuche-Huilliches as it tries... (1654)
On January 11, 1654: Arauco War: A Spanish army is defeated by local Mapuche-Huilliches as it tries to cross Bueno River in Southern Chile. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Hungarian Revolution: Nikita Khrushchev meets with leaders of other Communist... (1956)
On November 2, 1956: Hungarian Revolution: Nikita Khrushchev meets with leaders of other Communist countries to seek their advice on the situation in Hungary, selecting János Kádár as the country's ne
On This Day: Tashkent Declaration, a peace agreement between India and Pakistan signed that... (1966)
On January 10, 1966: Tashkent Declaration, a peace agreement between India and Pakistan signed that resolved the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Louis B. Mayer, head of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), announces the... (1927)
On January 11, 1927: Louis B. Mayer, head of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), announces the creation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, at a banquet in Los Angeles, California.
On This Day: Czechoslovakia is peacefully dissolved in what is dubbed by media as the Velvet... (1992)
On December 31, 1992: Czechoslovakia is peacefully dissolved in what is dubbed by media as the Velvet Divorce, resulting in the creation of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. This historical
On This Day: A coup d'état in Ghana removes President Hilla Limann's PNP government and... (1981)
On December 31, 1981: A coup d'état in Ghana removes President Hilla Limann's PNP government and replaces it with the Provisional National Defence Council led by Flight lieutenant Jerry Rawlings. Thi
On This Day: The Anglo-Zulu War begins. (1879)
On January 11, 1879: The Anglo-Zulu 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 a
On This Day: American Civil War: CSS Alabama encounters and sinks the USS Hatteras off... (1863)
On January 11, 1863: American Civil War: CSS Alabama encounters and sinks the USS Hatteras off Galveston Lighthouse in Texas. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs as a result of sabotage. (1917)
On January 11, 1917: The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs as a result of sabotage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 10 toward Mercury. On March 29, 1974,... (1973)
On November 3, 1973: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 10 toward Mercury. On March 29, 1974, it becomes the first space probe to reach that planet. This historical event can serve as a power
On This Day: The name Pakistan is coined by Choudhry Rahmat Ali Khan and is accepted by... (1933)
On January 28, 1933: The name Pakistan is coined by Choudhry Rahmat Ali Khan and is accepted by Indian Muslims who then thereby adopted it further for the Pakistan Movement seeking independence. This