In Sermon Illustrations: "Eternal Joy"

As We Paid Nothing For God's Eternal Love And ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2007

As we paid nothing for God’s eternal love and nothing for the Son of His love, and nothing for His Spirit and our grace and faith, and nothing for our eternal rest...What an astonishing thought it will be to think of the unmeasurable difference between our deservings and our receivings. O, how free ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Day, After A Near Eternity In The Garden Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 17, 2007

One day, after a near eternity in the Garden of Eden, Adam calls out, "Lord, I have a problem." "What’s the problem, Adam?", The Lord replies. "Lord, I know you created me and have provided for me and surrounded me with this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, but I’m just not ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Monkey Around With Eternity!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on May 31, 2022

I once heard about how animal catchers used to catch wild monkeys for zoos. I was told that they would set an empty glass pop bottle in an open field with a peanut dropped into it. Then they'd hide in the bushes and wait. After a while, a monkey would sneak up to the pop bottle, squeeze its paw ...read more

Tags: Eternity, Commitment, Satan, Discipleship, Temptation, Possessions  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of The Lord Will Arm Us Against The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

"The joy of the Lord will arm us against the assaults of our spiritual enemies and put our mouths out of taste for those pleasures with ...read more

Tags: God's Love

The Joy And Function Of Poetry Is, And Was, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The joy and function of poetry is, and was, the celebration of man, which is ...read more

Tags: Art

.there Can Be No Happiness Equal To The Joy Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

...there can be no happiness equal to the joy of finding a ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is The Most Infallible Sign Of The Presence ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Joy is the most infallible sign of the ...read more

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Joy Is Different From Happiness, Because ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is different from happiness, because happiness depends on what happens. There are elements in our circumstances we ...read more

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Joy Is An Inward Singing Which Cannot Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is an inward singing which cannot be silenced by outward negative circumstances. Yes, even ...read more

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Joy Is Not A Feeling; Its A Choice. Its Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is not a feeling; its a choice. Its not based upon circumstances; its based upon attitude. Its free, but not cheap. Its the ...read more

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Joy Is That Deep Settled Confidence That God Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Joy is that deep settled confidence that God is in control of ...read more

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Profound Joy Of The Heart Is Like A Magnet That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Profound joy of the heart is like a magnet that indicates the path of life. One has to follow it, even though one ...read more

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This Is The True Joy In Life Being Used For A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

This is the true joy in life being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; being a force of nature ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

There Is A Sweet Joy That Comes To Us Through ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is a sweet joy that comes to us ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

Surely There Can Be On Greater Joy Than That Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Surely there can be on greater joy than that ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Of All The Joys That Lighten Suffering Earth, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Of all the joys that lighten suffering earth, what joy is welcomed ...read more

Tags: Children

Divine Love Is Perfect Peace And Joy, It Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Divine love is perfect peace and joy, it is a freedom from all disquiet, it is ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Most Of Us Know That The Joy Of Anticipated ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Most of us know that the joy of anticipated success can turn to ashes in the day of failure. Yet, success is only ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Joy Shatters Pomposity And Pride; It Bubbles, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy shatters pomposity and pride; it bubbles, is never heavy-handed, and is another ...read more

Tags: Humor

Joy And Laughter Are The Products Of Faith. Men ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Joy and laughter are the products of faith. Men can laugh ...read more

Tags: Humor