In Sermon Illustrations: "Joy And Celebration"

If You Are Not Happy Today, You Will Never Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you are not happy today, you will never be happy Strive to be patient, unselfish, purposeful, strong, eager and work mightily If you do these things with a grateful heart, you ...read more

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The Only True Happiness Comes From Squandering ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The only true happiness comes from squandering ...read more

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Happiness Is Having A Large, Caring, Close-Knit ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness is having a large, caring, close-knit ...read more

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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

Abundant Life  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2009

ABUNDANT LIFE In December 1990, the threat of war with Iraq was looming. Many reserves and National Guard troops were mobilized. There were some homes where father and mother were both deployed. Recognizing this situation (that both father and mother would be gone overseas), a civic organization ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

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The Secret Of Happiness

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 25, 2009

THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS Christopher Parkening is regarded as the world’s greatest classical guitarist, and he’s played guitar with orchestras the world over, even for several presidents in the White House. He’s also a world-class fly-fishing champion. By his own testimony, he writes, "By age 30, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

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A Sense Of Humor Costs Nothing, But Not Having ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2009

"A sense of humor costs nothing, but not having one can be very costly." This quote is from a book entitled Laugh, Lead, and Profit: Building Productive Workplaces with Humor, by Bob Ross. If ...read more

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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Simchathgali Means "I Am The God Of Exceeding ...

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Oct 19, 2009

El Simchathgali means "I am the God of exceeding joy" I am the God of ...read more

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Denomination: Church Of God

George Bernard Shaw, In One Of His Better ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Oct 22, 2009

George Bernard Shaw, in one of his better statements, said: "This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one: the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap, and being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little ...read more

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Denomination: Pentecostal

No Money- No Learning – But ...

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 10, 2009

“No Money- No Learning – But Joy” A prayer meeting was being held at a mission chapel. A poor worker came and kneeled at the altar. He could not understand even the simple Gospel message. While others were rejoicing, he kept on saying, “Jesus! Jesus! Jesus” which was all the prayer he ...read more

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Denomination: Christian Church

Bill Gothard Said, "Contentment Is Realizing ...

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 15, 2009

Bill Gothard said, "Contentment is realizing that God has already provided everything we ...read more

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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Money- No Learning – But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2009

“No Money- No Learning – But Joy” A prayer meeting was being held at a mission chapel. A poor worker came and kneeled at the altar. He could not understand even the simple Gospel message. While others were rejoicing, he kept on saying, “Jesus! Jesus! Jesus” which was all the prayer he knew. Soon ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 3:18

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Why So ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2009

“Why so Cheerful?” On a train to Liverpool a Christian worker found himself in a crowded compartment seated near two soldiers, one a private, and the other a sergeant in his middle thirties. The private was a young lad, ruddy and open of countenance. The Christian worker’s heart went out to the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18

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The Speaker Who Couldn't Speak

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 6, 2010

THE SPEAKER WHO COULDN'T SPEAK I’ve just come across the remarkable true story of Charlie Wedemeyer from California. Charlie coached a high-school football team to the only state championship they’ve ever won. One day, the author Zig Ziglar attended a practice session with Charlie and his team. As ...read more

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Denomination: Anglican

Do Yourself A Favor. On The First Genuinely Warm ...

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 11, 2010

Do yourself a favor. On the first genuinely warm spring morning, step out your door and listen. Birds will be singing; their sounds will be distinctly different; yet almost miraculously, you will hear nature’s ...read more

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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Healing Power Of Laughter

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 21, 2010

THE HEALING POWER OF LAUGHTER Norman Cousins tells of being hospitalized with a rare, crippling disease. When he was diagnosed as incurable, Cousins checked out of the hospital. Aware of the harmful effects that negative emotions can have on the body, Cousins reasoned the reverse was true. So he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

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God Is Most Glorified In Us When We Are Most ...

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist

The Vows Of God Are Upon You, O Believer, And ...

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

The vows of God are upon you, O believer, and they bind you to be ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist