Many people think God as a hard discipliner with little or no joy.  As Pastor Don points out in this Palm Sunday message, with much humor, that this is the farthest from the truth.  This myth is easily put aside as Pastor Don identifies several celebrations handed down by God to the Jews during old testament times.  He points out that there is a right time, a right way, a right attitude, and a right reason to celebrate.

Message Outline -

Introduction:

God loves to celebrate.

Old Testament celebrations, Pentecost, Purim, Tabernacles, trumpets, First fruits.

Every 7^th years a Sabbath year.

Every 50^th year a jubilee.

Every week had a day of celebration.

Today is "Palm Sunday"

Easy sermon to remember:

1. Celebrate at the right time.
2. Celebrate in the right way.
3. Celebrate with the right attitude.
4. Celebrate for the right reason.

#I Celebrate at the right time.

1. Usually at the end of an accomplishment.
2. Examples: Birthdays, anniversaries,
3. John 12:31
4. Mark 10:33-34

#II Celebrate in the right way.

1. March madness
2. King David danced before the Ark of God.
3. Hosanna, save - Savior
4. Psalms 126: 1-3

#III Celebrate with the right attitude.

1. Luke 19: 39-40
2. Beattyville, Kentucky

#III Celebrate for the right reason. Vs. 15

1. Luke 15:7

Conclusion:

What did you do in the war?

"So much owe by so many to so few"

"We sank the Bismarck--"

" on land, on beach's, on hills, in valley's"

We never gave up.