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: World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi... (1939)
On September 18, 1939: World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi propaganda. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: World War II: Adolf Hitler orders the deportation of Danish Jews. (1943)
On September 18, 1943: World War II: Adolf Hitler orders the deportation of Danish Jews. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%. (2014)
On September 18, 2014: Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libe
On This Day: Two security personnel, 17 worshippers in a mosque, and 13 militants are killed... (2015)
On September 18, 2015: Two security personnel, 17 worshippers in a mosque, and 13 militants are killed during a Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan attack on a Pakistan Air Force base on the outskirts of Peshaw
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory... (1777)
On September 19, 1777: American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory over the Continental Army in the First Battle of Saratoga. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: French Revolutionary Wars: French-Dutch victory against the Russians and British... (1799)
On September 19, 1799: French Revolutionary Wars: French-Dutch victory against the Russians and British in the Battle of Bergen. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abou
On This Day: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. (1791)
On May 15, 1791: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: World War II: Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz... (1940)
On September 19, 1940: World War II: Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz concentration camp to gather and smuggle out information for the resistance movement. This historical
On This Day: The Council of Europe is founded following a speech by Winston Churchill at the... (1946)
On September 19, 1946: The Council of Europe is founded following a speech by Winston Churchill at the University of Zurich. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about th
On This Day: Saint Kitts and Nevis gains its independence. (1983)
On September 19, 1983: Saint Kitts and Nevis gains its independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when
On This Day: Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. (1960)
On October 1, 1960: Nigeria gains independence from the United Kingdom. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it w
On This Day: Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan sign... (1960)
On September 19, 1960: Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan sign the Indus Waters Treaty for the control and management of the Indus, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlej a
On This Day: Cardinal Robert of Geneva is elected as Pope Clement VII, beginning the Papal... (1378)
On September 20, 1378: Cardinal Robert of Geneva is elected as Pope Clement VII, beginning the Papal schism. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: At the Battle of Fulford, Harald Hardrada defeats earls Morcar and Edwin. (1066)
On September 20, 1066: At the Battle of Fulford, Harald Hardrada defeats earls Morcar and Edwin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: Elizabeth Stuart is crowned Queen of Bohemia. (1619)
On November 7, 1619: Elizabeth Stuart is crowned Queen of Bohemia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when prea
On This Day: The decade-long Ragamuffin War starts when rebels capture Porto Alegre in... (1835)
On September 20, 1835: The decade-long Ragamuffin War starts when rebels capture Porto Alegre in Brazil. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On This Day: The future King Edward VII of the United Kingdom begins the first visit to North... (1860)
On September 20, 1860: The future King Edward VII of the United Kingdom begins the first visit to North America by a Prince of Wales. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The White Star Line's RMS Olympic collides with the British warship HMS Hawke. (1911)
On September 20, 1911: The White Star Line's RMS Olympic collides with the British warship HMS Hawke. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: The Treaty on Relations between the USSR and the GDR is signed. (1955)
On September 20, 1955: The Treaty on Relations between the USSR and the GDR is signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
On This Day: Following the Battle of Burki, the Indian Army captures Dograi in during the... (1965)
On September 20, 1965: Following the Battle of Burki, the Indian Army captures Dograi in during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: The Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched in Clydebank, Scotland. (1967)
On September 20, 1967: The Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched in Clydebank, Scotland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On This Day: Alaric II, eighth king of the Visigoths, promulgates the Breviary of Alaric... (506)
On February 2, 506: Alaric II, eighth king of the Visigoths, promulgates the Breviary of Alaric (Breviarium Alaricianum or Lex Romana Visigothorum), a collection of "Roman law". This historical event
On This Day: John Murray (also known as Lord Dunmore), the Royal Governor of the Colony of... (1775)
On November 7, 1775: John Murray (also known as Lord Dunmore), the Royal Governor of the Colony of Virginia, starts the first mass emancipation of slaves in North America by issuing Lord Dunmore's Off
On This Day: Cambodia gains independence from France. (1953)
On November 9, 1953: Cambodia gains independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preach