Joy Illustrations

730 illustrations evoking joy

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When Humility - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content The story of Elizabeth illustrates how humility transforms lives through love.

Matthew 28:19-20
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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 Salvation - Story

A story related to this content The example of Michael shows that salvation is not about works but about faith.

Matthew 28:19-20
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The Example of Patience - Story

A story related to this content Just as a seed growing in fertile soil, patience teaches us that perseverance leads to blessing.

Jeremiah 29:11
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Two Becoming One: The Mystery of Christian Marriage - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content Marriage is more than legal contract or romantic partnership—it's a sacrament that mirrors Christ's relationship with the Church. Paul's instruction to husbands...

Ephesians 5:25-33, Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
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The Power of Goodness - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content Just as a seed growing in fertile soil, goodness teaches us that patience leads to transformation.

2 Timothy 1:7
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The Power of Redemption - Story

A story that demonstrates the same truth In seasons of blessing, we see how redemption provides purpose to those who love.

Proverbs 3:5-6
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Living Between the Already and Not Yet - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content Christians live in the tension between 'already' and 'not yet.' Christ's kingdom has already been inaugurated through His first coming, death, and resurrection,...

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 21:1-5, 2 Peter 3:10-13
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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
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A Story of Faith - Biblical Analogy

A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In opportunities for service, we see how faith provides freedom to those who love.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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The Example of Patience - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content Just as a seed growing in fertile soil, patience teaches us that perseverance leads to blessing.

Jeremiah 29:11
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The Power of Redemption - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of the same concept In seasons of blessing, we see how redemption provides purpose to those who love.

Proverbs 3:5-6
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A Story of Love - Story

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

Jeremiah 29:11
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Via Media: The Anglican Middle Way - Story

A story related to this content Anglican tradition offers a via media—a middle way between the extremes of Roman Catholicism and Protestant fundamentalism. We embrace both Scripture and tradition, re...

1 Corinthians 14:40, Luke 1:46-55, Philippians 4:8
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Lessons from Patience - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content In periods of growth, we see how patience provides hope to those who serve.

Psalm 23:1-6
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A Story of Faith - Quote

This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In opportunities for service, we see how faith provides freedom to those who love. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this prin...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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Lessons from Kindness - Story

A story related to this content The story of Ruth illustrates how kindness transforms lives through faith.

Jeremiah 29:11
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The One Anothers: Life in Christian Community - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content The New Testament contains over 50 'one another' commands—love one another, serve one another, bear one another's burdens, forgive one another. These aren't sug...

Galatians 6:2, Acts 2:42-47, 1 John 4:20
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The Baptism of the Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content The Day of Pentecost reveals God's plan for every believer: to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and receive power for ministry. Acts 2:4 records that 'all of them...

Acts 2:4, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Mark 16:17-18
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The Power of Faith - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content The story of Peter illustrates how faith transforms lives through faith.

Psalm 46:10
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Lessons from Humility - Biblical Analogy

A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The story of Elizabeth illustrates how humility transforms lives through hope.

Ephesians 2:8-9
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The Power of Goodness - Story

A story related to this content The story of Peter illustrates how goodness transforms lives through faith.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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The Example of Humility - Story

A story related to this content In seasons of blessing, we see how humility provides courage to those who love.

Joshua 1:9
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The Example of Joy - Story

A story related to this content The story of Anna illustrates how joy transforms lives through grace.

Philippians 4:13
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