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Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: “How does this reveal the path to union with God?”
16504 illustrations found
On January 20, 1972: Pakistan launches its nuclear weapons program, a few weeks after its defeat in the Bangladesh Liberation War, as well as the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. This historical event can
On October 23, 1983: Lebanese Civil War: The U.S. Marines Corps barracks in Beirut is hit by a truck bomb, killing 241 U.S. military personnel. A French Army barracks in Lebanon is also hit that same
On January 20, 2018: A group of four or five gunmen attack The Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, sparking a 12-hour battle. The attack kills 40 people and injures many others. This histo
On January 21, 1919: A revolutionary Irish parliament is founded and declares the independence of the Irish Republic. One of the first engagements of the Irish War of Independence takes place. This h
On January 21, 1968: Vietnam War, Battle of Khe Sanh: One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On January 21, 1908: New York City passes the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to smoke in public, only to have the measure vetoed by the mayor. This historical event can serve as a po
On November 29, 1872: The Modoc War begins with the Battle of Lost River. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On January 21, 1971: The current Emley Moor transmitting station, the tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom, begins transmitting UHF broadcasts. This historical event can serve as a p
On January 22, 1849: Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last Sikh defenders of Multan, Punjab, surrender. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On January 22, 1879: The Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War results in a Zulu victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the ev
On November 18, 1918: Latvia declares its independence from Russia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when
On January 22, 1517: The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Egypt at the Battle of Ridaniya. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On January 21, 1999: War on Drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United States Coast Guard intercepts a ship with over 4,300 kilograms (9,500 lb) of cocaine on board. This
On January 22, 1905: Bloody Sunday in Saint Petersburg, beginning of the 1905 revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On November 18, 401: The Visigoths, led by king Alaric I, cross the Alps and invade northern Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On January 22, 871: Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the Danelaw Vikings at Basing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about god
On January 22, 1963: The Élysée Treaty of cooperation between France and West Germany is signed by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On January 22, 1879: The Battle of Rorke's Drift, also during the Anglo-Zulu War and just some 15 km (9.3 mi) away from Isandlwana, results in a British victory. This historical event can serve as a
On October 23, 1991: Signing of the Paris Peace Accords which ends the Cambodian-Vietnamese War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a brok
On January 22, 1924: Ramsay MacDonald becomes the first Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its i
On January 22, 1943: World War II: Australian and American forces defeat Japanese army and navy units in the bitterly fought Battle of Buna-Gona. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On October 23, 2017: War against the Islamic State: Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana declares the end of the Siege of Marawi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On July 28, 1932: During the Great Depression, U.S. president Herbert Hoover orders the United States Army to forcibly evict the "Bonus Army" of World War I veterans gathered in Washington, D.C. This
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