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Reading Scripture as a path to Theosis — deification and union with God.
Key question: “How does this passage draw us into the mystery of God and guide us on the path of theosis?”
23,167 sermon illustrations through the Eastern Orthodox lens
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.
George's Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On December 2, 1999: The United Kingdom devolves political power in Northern Ireland to the Northern Ireland Executive following the Good Friday Agreement. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider...
On July 27, 1794: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre is arrested after encouraging the execution of more than 17,000 "enemies of the Revolution". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
With over 50,000 troops engaged, it was the largest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On November 11, 1940: World War II: The German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis captures top secret British mail from the Automedon, and sends it to Japan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On December 8, 1955: The Flag of Europe is adopted by Council of Europe. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On February 14, 1778: The United States flag is formally recognized by a foreign naval vessel for the first time, when French Admiral Toussaint-Guillaume Picquet de la Motte renders a nine gun salute to USS Ranger, commanded by John Paul Jones.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On May 30, 1814: The First Treaty of Paris is signed, returning the French frontiers to their 1792 extent, and restoring the House of Bourbon to power. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit...
On March 8, 1965: Vietnam War: US Marines arrive at Da Nang. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On January 31, 1862: Alvan Graham Clark discovers the white dwarf star Sirius B, a companion of Sirius, through an 18.5-inch (47 cm) telescope now located at Northwestern University. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery.
On February 23, 1945: World War II: During the Battle of Iwo Jima, a group of United States Marines reach the top of Mount Suribachi on the island and are photographed raising the American flag.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
On May 7, 1920: Treaty of Moscow: Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of the Democratic Republic of Georgia only to invade the country six months later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation.
On June 29, 2002: Naval clashes between South Korea and North Korea lead to the death of six South Korean sailors and sinking of a North Korean vessel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact.
On December 31, 1844: The Philippines skipped this date in order to align the country with the rest of Asia, as the trading interest switched to China, Dutch East Indies and neighboring territories after Mexico gained independence from Spain on 27 September 1821.