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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 April 5, 1974: Carrie, the first novel by American author Stephen King, is published for the first time with a print run of 30,000 copies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On July 29, 1148: The Siege of Damascus ends in a decisive crusader defeat and leads to the disintegration of the Second Crusade. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On October 22, 1739: The War of Jenkins' Ear begins with the first attack on La Guaira. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Con
On September 12, 2003: Iraq War: In Fallujah, U.S. forces mistakenly shoot and kill eight Iraqi police officers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On October 22, 1859: Spain declares war on Morocco. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preachi
On July 31, 1948: USS Nevada is sunk by an aerial torpedo after surviving hits from two atomic bombs (as part of post-war tests) and being used for target practice by three other ships. This historic
On October 22, 1943: World War II: In the second firestorm raid on Germany, the British Royal Air Force conducts an air raid on the town of Kassel, killing 10,000 and rendering 150,000 homeless. This
On June 30, 1651: The Deluge: Khmelnytsky Uprising: The Battle of Berestechko ends with a Polish victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On June 28, 1914: Causes of World War I: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie are assassinated in Sarajevo, beginning the July Crisis and providing the casus belli of World War I.
On October 23, 4004 BC: James Ussher's purported creation date of the world according to the Bible. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of fait
On October 23, 502: The Synodus Palmaris, called by Gothic king Theoderic, absolves Pope Symmachus of all charges, thus ending the schism of Antipope Laurentius. This historical event can serve as a
On October 29, 1918: The German High Seas Fleet is incapacitated when sailors mutiny, an action which would trigger the German Revolution of 1918-19. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On October 23, 1707: The First Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain convenes. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider u
On November 8, 1919: Eichenfeld massacre: Members of the Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine murder 136 Mennonite colonists at Jaskyowo, initiating a series of massacres that resulted in the death
On October 23, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Westport is the last significant engagement west of the Mississippi River, ending in a Union victory. This historical event can serve as a power
On June 29, 1644: Charles I of England defeats a Parliamentarian detachment at the Battle of Cropredy Bridge. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On October 23, 1912: First Balkan War: The Battle of Kumanovo between the Serbian and Ottoman armies begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and
On January 11, 1942: World War II: Japanese forces attack Tarakan in Borneo, Netherlands Indies (Battle of Tarakan) This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wor
On October 23, 1944: World War II: The Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using
On July 2, 1645: Wars of the Three Kingdoms: Battle of Alford. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preachin
On November 4, 1922: In Egypt, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his men find the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On November 8, 1917: The first Council of People's Commissars is formed, including Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
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
On November 4, 2020: The Tigray War begins with Tigrayan rebels launching attacks on Ethiopian command centers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works t