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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 November 3, 1492: Peace of Etaples between Henry VII of England and Charles VIII of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On November 3, 1090: The Rouen Riot, an attempt by English king William Rufus to take possession of Rouen, the capital city of his brother Robert, duke of Normandy, fails. This historical event can s
On November 3, 1903: With the encouragement of the United States, Panama separates from Colombia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the
On November 3, 1942: World War II: The Koli Point action begins during the Guadalcanal campaign and ends on November 12. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
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 November 3, 1848: A greatly revised Dutch constitution, which transfers much authority from the king to his parliament and ministers, is proclaimed. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
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 November 2, 1967: Vietnam War: US President Lyndon B. Johnson and "The Wise Men" conclude that the American people should be given more optimistic reports on the progress of the war. This historic
On November 2, 2022: A peace agreement is signed between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, ending the Tigray War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On November 3, 1918: The German Revolution of 1918-19 begins when 40,000 sailors take over the port in Kiel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On November 3, 1929: The Gwangju Student Independence Movement occurred. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On February 4, 1810: Napoleonic Wars: Britain seizes Guadeloupe. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
On November 2, 1959: The first section of the M1 motorway, the first inter-urban motorway in the United Kingdom, is opened between the present junctions 5 and 18, along with the M10 motorway and M45 m
On November 3, 1908: William Howard Taft is elected the 27th President of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. C
On November 28, 1965: Vietnam War: In response to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson's call for "more flags" in Vietnam, Philippine President-elect Ferdinand Marcos announces he will send troops to help
On November 3, 1944: World War II: Two supreme commanders of the Slovak National Uprising, Generals Ján Golian and Rudolf Viest, are captured, tortured and later executed by German forces. This histo
On November 2, 1951: Canada in the Korean War: A platoon of The Royal Canadian Regiment defends a vital area against a full battalion of Chinese troops in the Battle of the Song-gok Spur. The engageme
On November 3, 1534: English Parliament passes the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Anglican Church, supplanting the pope and the Roman Catholic Church. This historical eve
On November 4, 1864: American Civil War: Confederate troops bombard a Union supply base and destroy millions of dollars in materiel at the Battle of Johnsonville. This historical event can serve as a
On November 4, 1429: Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War: Joan of Arc liberates Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libe
On November 4, 1944: World War II: The 7th Macedonian Liberation Brigade liberates Bitola for the Allies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom a
On November 10, 1942: World War II: Germany invades Vichy France following French Admiral François Darlan's agreement to an armistice with the Allies in North Africa. This historical event can serve
On November 4, 1918: World War I: The Armistice of Villa Giusti between Italy and Austria-Hungary is implemented. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit o
On June 5, 1941: World War II: Four thousand Chongqing residents are asphyxiated in a bomb shelter during the Bombing of Chongqing. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a