Sermon in a Sentence: We are privileged as believers to rejoice always in the Lord.

Introduction

I. Who is to Rejoice in the Lord?

"righteous"..."upright" (Psa. 32.11;97.16;cp. Rom. 5.1,19;Prov. 15.8)

II. When are We to Rejoice in the Lord?

(Psa. 34.1;Phil. 4.4;1 Thess. 5.18)

III. Why are We to Rejoice in the Lord?

"comely" i.e. beautiful (Psa. 147.1)

A. It is Pleasing to the Saviour (Heb. 13.15)

B. It is Pleasing to the Saints (Psa. 34.2)

C. It is Pleasing to Ourselves (Psa. 42.5)

IV. Where are We to Rejoice in the Lord?

A. Publicly

1. In the house of God (Psa. 107.32;111.1)

B. At our school or work (Acts 16.25)

B. Privately-In our homes (Eph. 5.19,20)