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: The First Chechen War: The Russian Ground Forces begin a New Year's storming of... (1994)
On December 31, 1994: The First Chechen War: The Russian Ground Forces begin a New Year's storming of Grozny. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation an
On This Day: Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking ends after seven days with the release of... (1999)
On December 31, 1999: Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking ends after seven days with the release of 190 survivors at Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the... (1996)
On January 11, 1996: Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour. This historical event c
On This Day: World War II: Japanese forces capture Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Federated... (1942)
On January 11, 1942: World War II: Japanese forces capture Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Federated Malay States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On This Day: The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the... (1943)
On January 11, 1943: The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the Sino-American New Equal Treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the... (1964)
On January 11, 1964: Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the landmark report Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the Publi
On This Day: Soviet troops enter Hungary to end the Hungarian revolution against the Soviet... (1956)
On November 4, 1956: Soviet troops enter Hungary to end the Hungarian revolution against the Soviet Union that started on October 23. Thousands are killed, more are wounded, and nearly a quarter milli
On This Day: Cold War: While tied to its pier in Polyarny, the Soviet submarine B-37 is... (1962)
On January 11, 1962: Cold War: While tied to its pier in Polyarny, the Soviet submarine B-37 is destroyed when fire breaks out in its torpedo compartment. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Bayinnaung, who would go on to assemble the largest empire in the history of... (1554)
On January 12, 1554: Bayinnaung, who would go on to assemble the largest empire in the history of Southeast Asia, is crowned King of Burma. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim... (1964)
On January 12, 1964: Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim a republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On This Day: Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian Civil War. (1970)
On January 12, 1970: Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian Civil War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider u
On This Day: World War II: The Red Army begins the Vistula-Oder Offensive. (1945)
On January 12, 1945: World War II: The Red Army begins the Vistula-Oder Offensive. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: The United Nations Security Council votes 11-1 to allow the Palestine Liberation... (1976)
On January 12, 1976: The United Nations Security Council votes 11-1 to allow the Palestine Liberation Organization to participate in a Security Council debate (without voting rights). This historical
On This Day: Vietnam War: Operation Chopper, the first American combat mission and first... (1962)
On January 12, 1962: Vietnam War: Operation Chopper, the first American combat mission and first American helicopter assault in the war, takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On This Day: War of the Straits: The Genoese fleet under Paganino Doria defeats and captures... (1354)
On November 4, 1354: War of the Straits: The Genoese fleet under Paganino Doria defeats and captures the entire Venetian fleet under Niccolò Pisani at the Battle of Sapienza. This historical event ca
On This Day: John Rennie's scheme to defend St Mary's Church, Reculver, founded in 669, from... (1808)
On January 12, 1808: John Rennie's scheme to defend St Mary's Church, Reculver, founded in 669, from coastal erosion is abandoned in favour of demolition, despite the church being an exemplar of Anglo
On This Day: World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National... (1942)
On January 12, 1942: World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National War Labor Board. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly le
On This Day: Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann become the first German aviators to earn the... (1916)
On January 12, 1916: Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann become the first German aviators to earn the Pour le Mérite, receive the German Empire's highest military award, for achieving eight aerial victor
On This Day: Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of American... (1991)
On January 12, 1991: Persian Gulf War: An act of the U.S. Congress authorizes the use of American military force to drive Iraq out of Kuwait. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. (2004)
On January 12, 2004: The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion
On This Day: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is sentenced to death for treason, on the grounds... (1547)
On January 13, 1547: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is sentenced to death for treason, on the grounds of having quartered his arms to make them similar to those of the King, Henry VIII of England. Thi
On This Day: Dr. William Brydon, an assistant surgeon in the British East India Company Army... (1842)
On January 13, 1842: Dr. William Brydon, an assistant surgeon in the British East India Company Army during the First Anglo-Afghan War, becomes famous for being the sole survivor of an army of 4,500 m
On This Day: King Wareru founds the Hanthawaddy Kingdom, and proclaims independence from the... (1287)
On January 30, 1287: King Wareru founds the Hanthawaddy Kingdom, and proclaims independence from the Pagan Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of
On This Day: France annexes the Kingdom of Piedmont. (1802)
On September 11, 1802: France annexes the Kingdom of Piedmont. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin