Sermons on Future Happiness:

Sermon On The Distinction Of Joy & Happiness

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2025

Joy is defined in the dictionary as a feeling of great pleasure and exultation, whereas happiness is regarded as a state of elation or cheerfulness.

Adela Rogers St. Johns, a female American journalist and novelist once remarked: “Joy seems to me a step beyond happiness - happiness is a sort of atmosphere you can live in sometimes when you're lucky. Joy is a light that fills you with hope and faith and love." John 15:11 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 14:16, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 16:17

Marriage - The Six Cs Of A Happy Marriage PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

Explores the importance of cultivating compatibility, committing through communication, and creating compassionate communities in Christian relationships, guided by love, patience, and humility.

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering today. It's a joy to see each one of you here, gathered in the name of our Lord, eager to delve into His word and discover His truths. We are here to learn, to grow, to be inspired and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We find ourselves today on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8, Ephesians 4:2

Topics: Marriage

Plan Ahead

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Plan Ahead (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: James chapter 4 verses 13-17 Ill: A golfer nervously approached the first tee, • It was a hazardous hole with a green surrounded by water, • And he debated if he should use his new golf ball or an old one. • Deciding that the hole was too treacherous, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

Finances: Building A Stable Future (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

Building a foundation by monetary means is useless and futile without Godly wisdom. Honoring the Lord with our finances is the key to a stable future.

Finances: Building a Stable Future (Part 2, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:7-18 (page 450 in pew Bible) TOP 10 SIGNS YOU ARE BROKE 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Peace

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009

Complete peace; inward peace and the fullness of peace is in fellowship with God. Total freedom at all times from any form of physical and spiritual harassment can only come from God.

Complete peace; inward peace and the fullness of peace is in fellowship with God. Total freedom at all times from any form of physical and spiritual harassment can only come from God. It can be argued a lot of marriages and certainly, the work environment have become battle grounds for many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reach For The Sky

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Dec 16, 2009

Even though you may feel low, a brakthrough is always within reach.

REACH FOR THE SKY? ACTS 28:11-16 RAGNAR ARLANDER WAS AN AUTHOR…….AND FOR MONTHS HE AND SOME FRIENDS DECIDED TO SCALE MT. RAINIER….. WHEN THEY REACHED THE PLATEAU…..THE GROUP DECIDED THEY HAD GONE FAR ENOUGH…. THEY HAD REACHED A BEAUTIFUL SPOT AND THEY WANTED TO STAY THERE. BUT ARLANDER DECIDED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Dec 25, 2009

Hope for the great things of God

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Our God is a God of hope. Hope here is an attitude of confidently looking forward to what is good and beneficial an expectation of good things. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guaranteed, Money-Back, Surefire Secret Of Happiness!

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009

Discover happiness and God’s plan of salvation in the Beatitudes.

Guaranteed, Money-Back, Surefire Secret of Happiness! If I were to tell you that I had a guaranteed, sure-fire method to find true happiness and that I would give you double your money back if it did not work, then how much would you be willing to pay for the secret? I’m thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Quest For Meaning Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 16, 2010

What will make you happy?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] LIFE UNDER THE SUN I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind (1:14). The Hebrew word for “vanity” is hebel. It literally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"What Have You Got To Lose?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2010

A sermon about finding happiness and contentment based on Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:4-13.

Matthew 6:25-34 Philippians 4:4-13 “What Have You Got to Lose?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Has it ever struck you what a basically happy person Jesus was? Oh yes, we know that, according to the prophecies, Jesus was “a man of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Viva La Vida Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 27, 2008

God’s desire is that we would experience the blessed life – where we would be happy, supremely blessed; and spiritually prosperous – with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favour and salvation.

THE BLESSED LIFE #2 – VIVA LA VIDA TODAY’S DATE: Sept. 28 – it was 18 years ago in a farmhouse in Lacombe, Alberta, where I first encounter God in a life-transforming way, and my life has never been the same since! ILLUSTRATION: Look to the Classifieds: Let me quickly share with you some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20

Denomination: *other

Where Is The Joy?

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 29, 2008

Every human heart cries out for joy, but few ever find it. Relationships crumble because there is no joy. Family fights begin when joy is missing. God made us to be happy, but we have lost our way. In our text Jesus shows us the way to joy, so let�s loo

John 16:20-24; 17:13-17 Purpose: To see God’s blueprint for happiness. Aim: I want the listener to focus on God’s eternal joy and enjoy God now. INTRODUCTION: Every human heart cries out for joy, but few ever find it. Relationships crumble because there is no joy. Family fights begin when joy is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 23, 2009

The pursuit of happiness is a western deception that even takes Christians captive. As followers of Christ, we are in the pursuit of holiness; to glorify God by becoming what he means for us to be. Holiness is the wonderful opportunity of grace.

Ro 8:22-23 - 22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (NIV) 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival Of Joy

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Get Your Joy Groove Back On

Revival of Joy (Get your joy groove back on) Bishop David Ibeleme Joy and Happiness Happiness is primarily a carnal manifestation. It is based on happenings. Happenings lead to happiness. When good things happen people are happy however when bad things happen they become sad. Joy on the other hand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Happy Life Is Living Water Type Life"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 21, 2015

The sermon shares what makes us happy being separated, happy is one who delights in the Word, happy is the ones who have roots, and happy is the one who chooses the way of righteousness.

Paul was happy even in some not so pleasant times; 2. Paul rejoiced & was full of happiness even in less than pleasant circumstances. II Cor. 6:1010sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. 1. Happy is the man who separates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist