Joy Illustrations

730 illustrations evoking joy

sermon illustrationWesleyan

Lessons from Kindness - Quote

This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. The story of Mary illustrates how kindness transforms lives through faith. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this principle]"

Romans 12:2
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When Forgiveness - Story

A story related to this content Just as a river flowing to the sea, forgiveness teaches us that perseverance leads to growth.

Matthew 28:19-20
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Lessons from Mercy - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content Like a key unlocking a door, mercy requires testify to see {result}.

Psalm 46:10
sermon illustrationLutheran

When Righteousness - Story

A story that demonstrates the same truth The story of Andrew illustrates how righteousness transforms lives through love.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
sermon illustrationBaptist

Lessons from Joy - Story

A story related to this content The example of Sarah shows that joy is not about self-effort but about faith.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
sermon illustrationAnabaptist

Lessons from Kindness - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of the same concept Like a seed growing in fertile soil, kindness requires receive to see {result}.

John 14:6
sermon illustrationEvangelical

The Parable of the Cell Phone Plan - Story

A story related to this content A man struggled with expensive cell phone bills, carefully monitoring every minute and text to avoid overages. He lived in constant anxiety, always checking his usage,...

Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:12, Romans 6:23
sermon illustrationEvangelical

The Parable of the Cell Phone Plan - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content A man struggled with expensive cell phone bills, carefully monitoring every minute and text to avoid overages. He lived in constant anxiety, always checking his...

Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:12, Romans 6:23
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A Story of Redemption - Quote

This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. The example of Mark shows that redemption is not about self-effort but about grace. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this pri...

John 14:6
sermon illustrationEvangelical

The Personal Call of Salvation - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content The Gospel message is fundamentally personal. When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus in John 3, He didn't speak about systems or institutions—He spoke about a personal t...

John 3:16, Romans 10:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17
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More Than Harps and Clouds: The Reality of Heaven - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content Popular images of heaven—floating on clouds, playing harps, singing endless hymns—bear little resemblance to biblical descriptions. Scripture presents heaven no...

Revelation 21:1-27, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, Luke 23:43
sermon illustrationAnabaptist

A Story of Perseverance - Story

A story that demonstrates the same truth The story of Michael illustrates how perseverance transforms lives through love.

Philippians 4:13
sermon illustrationEvangelical

The Personal Call of Salvation - Story

A story related to this content The Gospel message is fundamentally personal. When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus in John 3, He didn't speak about systems or institutions—He spoke about a personal transfor...

John 3:16, Romans 10:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17
sermon illustrationPentecostal

A Story of Grace - Quote

This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. The story of John illustrates how grace transforms lives through grace. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this principle]"

Proverbs 3:5-6
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Heart Religion and Social Transformation - Story

A story related to this content John Wesley emphasized that true Christianity involves both a warm heart and active hands. The Emmaus disciples experienced this when Jesus walked with them—their hear...

Luke 24:32, James 2:14-17, 1 John 4:20
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A Story of Forgiveness - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content Like a seed growing in fertile soil, forgiveness requires share to see {result}.

Romans 8:28
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The Example of Joy - Quote

This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In challenges of life, we see how joy provides renewal to those who act. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this principle]"

Isaiah 40:31
sermon illustrationReformed

The Example of Righteousness - Story

A story related to this content The story of Andrew illustrates how righteousness transforms lives through love.

Jeremiah 29:11
sermon illustrationWesleyan

The Power of Love - Biblical Analogy

A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The example of John shows that love is not about self-effort but about grace.

Romans 8:28
sermon illustrationWesleyan

Lessons from Kindness - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of the same concept The story of Mary illustrates how kindness transforms lives through faith.

Romans 12:2
sermon illustrationLutheran

Luther's Rediscovery - Lutheran (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Luther tried works: fasting, confession, pilgrimage, self-punishment. Nothing brought peace. Then he understood: "By grace... through faith... NOT by works." He later said, "This one and firm rock, wh...

Lutherjustificationgrace aloneEphesians 2:8-9
adults
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Reinhard Bonnke's Africa - Charismatic (Matthew 28:18-20)

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke held crusades across Africa for decades. His organization estimates 79 million people recorded decisions for Christ. Critics questioned the numbers; Bonnke just kept preachi...

BonnkeAfricacrusadesMatthew 28:18-20
adults
sermon illustrationPentecostal

The Moravians' 100-Year Prayer - Missional (Matthew 28:18-20)

In 1727, the Moravian community at Herrnhut began a prayer meeting that continued 24/7 for over 100 years. From that prayer came missionaries—the first Protestant missionaries to slaves in the Caribbe...

MoraviansprayermissionMatthew 28:18-20
adults
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The Miracle in the Delay - Charismatic (Romans 8:28)

A woman prayed desperately for a job she wanted. The door kept closing. She was devastated—until a better opportunity appeared months later, one she wouldn't have found if she'd gotten the first job. ...

timingdelaytrustRomans 8:28
adults
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