Search Results on History

Sermon Ideas about History

The central concept of history is an inquiry into the past. At the core of the Christian understanding of history is the enduring faithfulness and sovereignty of God: History is God's story. God's people are rooted in the story of what God has done in the past and therefore they...

Advent throughout History

Chris Armstrong | Christian History

Article about Church History

This article explores how Christians throughout history have celebrated the season of Advent and emphasizes the sustaining power of liturgical observance.

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Advent, Church History, Liturgy

Salvation History in a Single Psalm

Stan Mast | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

In this commentary on Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45, Stan Mast reflects on the history of salvation, God's covenant faithfulness, and God's deep involvement in our lives. Sermon illustration idea included.

Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45

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Covenant, God's Faithfulness, Incarnation, Mystery

The Early History of Lent

Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project

Song or Hymn, Discussion Questions, Article about Church History

This study guide offers a lesson about the history of Lent and the practice of fasting during this season. Includes reflection questions and a departing hymn.

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History, Lent, Fasting

Timeline of Early Church History

Christian History

Article about Church History

Timeline of the first 400 years of history of the Christian church.

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Martyr, Monasticism, Nicaea, Persecution

Apocalypse And History

Henry Karlson | Patheos - Catholicism

Article about Scripture

"The Apocyalpse, the Book of Revelation, was not meant to represent a history of the future but rather to show the metaphysics behind history." A theological reflection on the nature of the Book of Revelation.

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History, Apocalypse, Metaphysics, Revelation (book)

How to Make Black History Month Part of Your Children's Ministry

Daphne Myers | Ministry Spark

Article about Children or Youth Ministry

Daphne Myers' article for children's ministry suggests that we celebrate Black History Month through remembering that God calls us to unity, love, and redemption as well as offering resources for implementation.

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Crossroads of Salvation History

Devon Abts | Visual Commentary on Scripture

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Artwork, Article about Artwork

Devon Abts comments on Nicolas Poussin’s 1651 painting "The Finding of Moses" (Exodus 2:5-10). "The artist presents Moses as Christ’s forerunner, and his rescue from the Nile as a pivotal moment in salvation history."

Exodus 2:5-10

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Moses, Nile River, Pharaoh's Daughter

Black history, Matthew, and my family

Krystal D Frazier | African American Lectionary

In this sermon outline on Matthew 1:1-17, Krystal Frazier combines insights from Matthew's genealogy, inspiration from black history, the importance of "reckoning with our own complex familial histories," and the meaning of being in Christ's family.

Matthew 1:1-17

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History, Family, Inspiration, Genealogy

The History of Pews

Luke T Harrington | Christ and Pop Culture

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this article, Luke Harrington examines the "terrible and embarrassing" history of the church pew.

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Church History

Biblical Foundations and the Thread of History

Brian Jones | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Article about Scripture

In this article, Brian Jones looks at how scripture has been read throughout history. He also suggests that the typological method best enables readers to see the “golden thread” that ties scripture together.

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Biblical Criticism, Hermeneutics, Types In Scripture

The Liturgical Movement and the History of Prayer Book Revision

Calvin Lane | The Living Church

Article about Worship and the Sacraments, Article about Church History

Calvin Lane traces the history of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, showing how it was a "long-awaited attempt to bring into the mainstream principles of worship and ecclesiology that had been fermenting for centuries."

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Catholicity, Church History, Liturgy, Book Of Common Prayer

Black History Month – USA

Maya Anglelou | Worship Words

Call to Worship, Service Outline or Song Suggestions

A worship planning resource for a worship service that has Black history month as a focus. This resource provides a call to worship, music suggestions, and a reading list to further educate on Black history.

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Education, African-american

God Behind the Veil of History

Stan Mast | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Stanley Mast's sermon starter on Esther 7:1-6, 9-20 and 9:20-22 observes that God is present in history, working behind the scenes in situations where God is apparently absent, e.g. the crucifixion of Jesus.

Esther 7:1-6 (+ more)

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Providence, God's Sovereignty, Purim, Mordecai

A Christological View of History

Stan Mast | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Stan Mast's commentary on Psalm 2 offers a "Christological interpretation" of human history: God responds to human rebellion by offering refuge, through the work of Christ, to the rebels themselves. Sermon illustration included.

Psalm 2

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Rebellion, Christology, Hope, Obedience

Christmas Is Peace on Earth

Arthur Landwehr | Arthur Landwehr Sermons

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

History is measured by wars, but peace with God is the beginning of peace for the soul, for the nation, and for the world. A Christmas sermon outline on Isaiah 2:1-5 by Arthur Landwehr.

Isaiah 2:1-5

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Christmas, War, Peace (spiritual), Peace (with Others)

Jewish Evangelism: The Lessons of History

Lawrence Farley | Ancient Faith

Article about Church History, Article about Theology

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Fr. Lawrence Farley considers Jewish history and Jewish evangelism.

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History, Evangelism, Covenant, Jew

Celebration of Black History: Music and Worship Resources

Thaddeus Price | African American Lectionary

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

This worship planning resource is for a service which celebrates Black history. Thaddeus Price presents these music and worship resources along with worship planning notes, a litany, hymns/songs, and more for the occasion.

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History, Worship, Worship Planning

Church History in Brief

Bruce L Shelley | Christian History

Article about Church History

This brief article offers a wonderful overview of Christian history from AD 70-1990.

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Church History

Situating the Prophets in Israel's History

Alice Mathews | Theology of Work

Article about Scripture

In this article, Alice Mathews outlines the history of the people of Israel and Judah, giving a rough overview of the time periods and contexts in which various prophets were active.

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History, Judah (tribe), Israel, Old Testament

A Prayer for a Sense of History

Nikolaus Gysis | Gathered Prayers

Artwork, Prayer

A prayer asking God to give us a sense of history, from Chalice Worship. Artwork "Historia" (Allegory of History) by Nikolaus Gysis is included.

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History, Story, God's Love, Nation