Sermons on Fat Dumb And Happy:

More Joy Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 27, 2020

As humans we are constantly focused on Joy or our lack of it

Robert Dean in the Homan Illustrated Bible Dictionary defines joy as A State of delight and well being that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core 52 Week 23 - The Cross Before Me Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 7, 2020

Jesus turns our cultural ideas of "the good life" upside down by affirming a radical shift in our thinking and actions away from our own agenda and living for Him will bring us true happiness and contentment.

You can listen to the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4078034 Intro: • Yale course on happiness. Taken by over 2 million people. • Professor Laurie Santos - demand is a “bit surreal but understandable given that people are looking for evidenced-based ways of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your House Is The Lord's House-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2017

5 of 5. The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-V—Psalm 127:1-5 Your house is the Lord’s house. What you do with it must honor him! By the Holy Spirit, the author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Tame Your Temptation Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 7, 2017

In order to be happy, we must learn to tame our temptaions

Tame Your Temptation Habits of Happiness Part 2 1 Corinthians 10:13-14 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this world are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Satan Tries To Steal Your Joy

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 25, 2017

• Have you ever felt like you lost your joy? • Do you ever wake up and think… “I used to be happy.” • Could it be that satan has stolen your joy? • Let’s explore this today…

Proverbs 10:28 NIV - The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. INTRODUCTION • Have you ever felt like you lost your joy? • Do you ever wake up and think… “I used to be happy.” • Could it be that satan has stolen your joy? • Let’s explore this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5, Psalm 126:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7, Proverbs 3:7-8, 2 Chronicles 20:1-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

"All I Want For Christmas" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2017

Finding real joy at Christmas

“All I want for Christmas is Joy” Hebrews 12:1-2 TLB Well it’s that time of year again when my wife and I make our annual trek to the attic to bring down our Christmas decorations. Last Sunday afternoon. I will admit getting all those boxes down is not my favorite thing to do. This year I counted ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Passion - Our Deliverance Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 17, 2013

A message about Jesus in the garden. This is part of a series that follows Jesus on His way to the cross. This is about overcoming anxiety and experiencing healing.

Title: Christ’s Passion – The Garden Theme: To show why Christ agonized in the Garden, it is so we don’t have to agonize today. Text: Luke 22:39-46 Introduction This past week we started an Easter season series called “From the Table to the Tomb”. Each week we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Church Of God

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 31, 2014

What does it mean to be happy? What does Jesus intend for us to do and be according to His Sermon on the Mount?

This morning we will be looking at Matthew 5:1-12. If you do not have a Bible you can look inside your bulletin and the Scriptures are printed on the back of the insert. (ME) (INTRODUCTION) This morning we will begin a series of sermons focusing on the teaching of Christ found in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Real Secret, The Beatitudes

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2014

The Beatitudes reveal that we can be more than happy. We can be blessed!

Intro It is sometimes a puzzle to understand God's mind. His thinking is so far above ours. The secret is: there is no secret. People pay gurus millions to learn what is often half-baked wisdom and ignore the wonderful truth found in the beatitudes which is free to all (Matthew 5:1-12). These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"follow Me"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Mar 29, 2019

Holiness of the believer is a Biblical topic that seems to have been almost totally obscured by the false teaching of "cheap grace." Are Christians actually supposed to be "holier than thou"?

“Follow Me” The second paragraph of Untied States Declaration of Independence begins with these words; “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, Mark 8:34-36, Matthew 6:33, Leviticus 11:45, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 1:4, Romans 6:19-23, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Matthew 5:48, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 2:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Tip For Our Peace And Happiness (Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 28, 2020

In spite of Covid-19, the pandemic, we have a reason to be peaceful and happy in our lives and i am going to give a tip for our peace and happiness.

A Tip for Our Peace and Happiness (Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time) Matthew 18:15-20, Ezekiel 33:7-9, Romans 13:8-10.   Reflection   Dear sisters and brothers,   This Sunday, we have a meaningful text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 18:15-20):   “If your brother sins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Ezekiel 33:7-9, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Other

Un Consejo Para Nuestra Paz Y Felicidad

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 28, 2020

A pesar del Covid-19, la pandemia, tenemos una razón para estar tranquilos y felices en nuestras vidas y voy a dar un consejo para nuestra paz y felicidad.

Un consejo para nuestra paz y felicidad Ezequiel 33: 7-9, Romanos 13: 8-10, Mateo 18: 15-20. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Este domingo, tenemos un texto significativo del Evangelio de Mateo (Mateo 18: 15-20): "Si tu hermano peca [contra ti], ve y cuéntale su ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9, Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Other

Isang Tip Para Sa Ating Kapayapaan At Kaligayahan

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 28, 2020

Sa kabila ng Covid-19, ang pandemya, mayroon tayong dahilan upang maging mapayapa at maligaya sa ating buhay at magbibigay ako ng tip para sa ating kapayapaan at kaligayahan.

Isang Tip para sa Ating Kapayapaan at Kaligayahan Ezekiel 33:7-9, Roma 13:8-10, Mateo 18:15-20. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ngayong Linggo, mayroon kaming isang makabuluhang teksto mula sa Ebanghelyo ni Mateo (Mateo 18:15-20): "Kung ang iyong kapatid ay nagkasala [laban sa ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9, Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Other

That Your Joy May Be Full

Contributed by Olafenwa John Ishola on Jun 16, 2014

In a world full of various challenges and troubles, living a joyful life becomes impossible without the help of God. Only Jesus can help us live a life full of joy.

Joy drives out all forms of bitterness that may have existed in your life in times past. It is a light that drives out the darkness of sorrow. Joy is what keeps you smiling everyday of your life, making all your days devoid of sorrow. Everyone desires to live a life full of joy, but it is evident ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24

Denomination: *other