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Shiny Happy People
Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 16, 2013 (message contributor)
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1. Hopelessly Happy
Contributed on Jun 16, 2013
A look at the first of the Beatitudes.
“Hopelessly Happy” Matthew 5:3 I. Introduction A. What does it mean to be hopeless? B. Movie 50/50 car scene C. What are some results from hopelessness? II. Why would Jesus say hopeless? A. Greek word is ptochos i) Means “absolutely destitute” B. Israelites knew ...read more
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2. Happy Grievers
Contributed on Jun 26, 2013
Sermon on the Second Beatitude.
I. Introduction A. Our view of grief B. What causes us to grieve C. How do we respond to grief D. Job’s response to grief: 20 Job arose, tore his clothes, shaved his head, fell to the ground, and worshipped. 21 He said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb; naked I will return ...read more
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3. Humbly Laughing
Contributed on Jun 26, 2013
Sermon on the Third Beatitude.
I. Introduction A. Dependent Order of Really Meek and Timid Souls i) J. Upton Dickson, Christian humorist ii) His pamphlet Cower Power iii) Acronym DOORMATS iv) Motto: “The meek shall inherit the earth…if that’s okay with everyone.” B. Our idea of humble or ...read more
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4. Happily Starving
Contributed on Jul 9, 2013
A sermon on the Fourth Beatitude.
“Happily Starving” Matthew 5:6 Shiny Happy People I. Holy Scripture A. Matthew 5:6 i. Happy are people who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because they will be fed until they are full. (CEB) ii. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they ...read more