In Sermon Illustrations: "Joy And Celebration"

Scottish Minister Alexander Whyte Was Known For ...

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Scottish minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one church member thought to himself, “Certainly the preacher won’t think of anything for which to thank the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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Denomination: Baptist

A Young Girl Became A Christian In An Exciting ...  PRO

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 6, 2005

A young girl became a Christian in an exciting revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her sour grandfather rebuked her with these words, “You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You just joined the church and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

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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

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Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happiness, That Grand Mistress Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness, that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life, impels us through all its mazes and ...read more

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The Happiest People Are Rarely The Richest, Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The happiest people are rarely the richest, or the most beautiful, or even the most talented...Their eyes are turned outward; they are ...read more

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Happiness Is No Easy Matter; Tis Very Easy To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness is no easy matter; tis very easy to find it within ourselves, and ...read more

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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

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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

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Happiness Can Be Built Only On Virtue, And Must ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness can be built only on virtue, and must of necessity have ...read more

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Happiness, That Grand Mistress Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness, that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life, impels us through all its mazes and ...read more

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A Sure Way To Lose Happiness, I Found, Is To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A sure way to lose happiness, I found, is to want it at the ...read more

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The Greatest Happiness Is To Know The Source Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The greatest happiness is to know the source ...read more

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Seek Happiness For Its Own Sake, And You Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Seek happiness for its own sake, and you will not find it; seek for duty, and happiness will follow as ...read more

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There Is Only One Way To Happiness, And That Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is only one way to happiness, and that is to cease worrying about the things which ...read more

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A Great Obstacle To Happiness Is The Expectation ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A great obstacle to happiness is the expectation of ...read more

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The Constitution Only Guarantees The American ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. ...read more

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There Are Two Ways Of Being Happy: We Must ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There are two ways of being happy: We must either diminish our wants or augment our means either may do the result is the same and it is for each man to decide ...read more

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Happiness Makes Up In Height What It Lacks In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Happiness makes up in height what it ...read more

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After All, It Is Not What Is Around Us, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"After all, it is not what is around us, but what is in us; not what we have, but what we ...read more

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Happiness, At Best, Is An Illusory Goal. It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness, at best, is an illusory goal. It is not a destination; it is a manner of traveling. Happiness is not an end in itself. It is a ...read more

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