In Sermon Illustrations: "Happy At Christmas"

Don't Call God A Liar With Joy

Contributed by John Allen on Mar 11, 2024

There is a sin committed by many Bible-believing Christians, a sin that borders on the curse of Revelation 22:19, taking away from the words of the Bible. More specifically, it is a common sin of the enemy: Redefining the words of Scripture. What word? Joy. A well-meaning Christian says, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Matthew 13:44

Tags: Happiness, Joy

On Christmas Morning, A Little Girl Was Singing ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 19, 2002

On Christmas morning, a little girl was singing “Happy birthday to you.” Below in the kitchen making breakfast her mother immediately thought, “Dear little thing is all confused. She’s gotten Christmas mixed with someone’s birthday. But as she listened more closely she heard her daughter sing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-45

Tags: Christmas, Humility

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Is A Bridge. We Need Bridges As The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the river of time flows past. Todays Christmas should mean creating happy hours ...read more

Tags: Christmas

A Family Celebrated Christmas Every Year With A ...  PRO

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 14, 2002

A family celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s reminder of Jesus’ presence. A cake with candles, along with the singing of "Happy Birthday" expressed the family’s joy in Jesus’ presence. One year on Christmas ...read more

Tags: Birth Of Jesus, Christmas

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Family Celebrated Christmas Every Year With A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

A family celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s reminder of Jesus’ presence. A cake with candles, along with the singing of "Happy Birthday" expressed the family’s joy in Jesus’ presence. One year on ...read more

Tags: Worship General

By Heaven We Understand A State Of Happiness ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

By heaven we understand a state of happiness infinite in degree, and endless in ...read more

Tags: Heaven, Kingdom Of God, Parable General

Married And Happy With You-Know-What  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 16, 2002

MARRIED AND HAPPY WITH YOU-KNOW-WHAT A new study commissioned by the Family Research Council of Washington, D.C., found that the people most likely to report a high degree of satisfaction with their current sex life are married people who strongly believe that sex outside of marriage is wrong. ...read more

Wealth Vs. Happiness: The Number Of Households ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Wealth Vs. Happiness: The number of households with more than $1 million in net worth (excluding primary residence) has risen to a record high and at a record rate according to recent research by TNS Financial Services. The number of wealthy U.S. households has shot to 8.2 million as of mid-‘04, a ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

The Climax Of God's Happiness Is The Delight He ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"The climax of God’s happiness is the delight He takes in the echoes of His excellence in the ...read more

Tags: Worship Purpose

There Once Was In Man A True Happiness Of Which ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

"There once was in man a true happiness of which now remain to him only the mark and empty trace, which he in vain tries to fill from all his surroundings, seeking from things absent the help he does not obtain in things present. But these are all inadequate, because the infinite abyss can ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Life's Greatest Happiness Is To Be Convinced We ...

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 20, 2006

Life’s greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved. Victor Hugo (1802 - ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: *other

Lincoln: "Most People Are About As Happy As They ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

Lincoln: "Most people are about as happy as they make up ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bible Nowhere Speaks About A "Happy" ...  PRO

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 6, 2005

“The Bible nowhere speaks about a “happy” Christian; it talks plentifully of joy. Happiness depends on things that happen, and may sometimes be an insult; joyfulness is never touched by external ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Happy Hypocrite." It Is A Story About A Man ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

“The Happy Hypocrite." It is a story about a man who was born with an awful facial deformity. He grew up alone and lonely. When reaching adulthood, he decided to move from his town to begin a new life. On his way he discovered a beautiful mask that fit his making him look handsome. At first the ...read more

Tags: Grace

All Men Seek Happiness. This Is Without ...

Contributed by James Mcdonald on Sep 18, 2007

"All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Men And Women In Happy Marriages Have ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

Men and Women in happy marriages have substantially lower blood pressure than single individuals or couples in unhappy relationships, claims Brigham Young University research. “There seem to be some unique health benefits from marriage,” said Psychology Professor Holt-Lunstad. “It’s not just being ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

An Effort Made For The Happiness Of Others Lifts ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

An effort made for the happiness of others lifts ...read more

Tags: Joy

The Happiness Of Life Is Made Up Of Minute ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions the little, soon-forgotten charities of a kiss or ...read more

Tags: Joy

Happiness Is The Fine And Gentle Rain Which ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness is the fine and gentle rain which penetrates the soul, but which afterwards ...read more

Tags: Joy

Happiness Is A Butterfly, Which When Pursued Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued is always just beyond your grasp, but which if you will ...read more

Tags: Joy