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  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Happy Are The Merciful

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006
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    People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions.

    Title: Happy are the Merciful Text: Matthew 5:7 Truth: People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions. Aim: Encourage others to be merciful. INTRODUCTION There is something enticing about a movie plot dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Churchgoers

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2005
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    Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. David said he looked forward with eager anticipation to being in God’s house. We need that same attitude that of being happy churchgoers.

    HAPPY CHURCHGOERS PSALM 122:1 Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happiness In Holiness

    Contributed by John Price on May 9, 2007
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    This sermon is intended to describe what true holiness is. Its not merely an outward change, but rather a heart change, and that there can be happiness in true scriptural holiness.

    Happiness in Holiness By Pastor John Price Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Intro: **Can we find Happiness in Holiness? 1 Peter 1:15-16 15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy." NKJV Hebrews 12:14 14 Pursue peace with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Happy Are The Sad Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 15, 2013
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    It is when I comprehend who I am, what my sin does to me and the world of which I am a part, that my heart breads before a holy and righteous God.

    “Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted.” Jesus begins this sermon by making it clear that God blesses only those who realize they are sinners, with nothing to bring to the table when it comes to their personal righteousness or eternal salvation (vs. 3). But He does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy Are The Needy

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
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    It is when we truly realize how needy we are for God that we find happiness

    I. It is interesting how some people who went through the Great Depression can brag about how poor they were. A. "We were so poor when I was growing up that the mice that lived in our house always ate out." 1. "You've heard of powdered milk--we were so poor when I was growing up, we had powdered ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Happy Are The Humble Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
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    In the Beatitudes Jesus gives the Secrets to Happiness.

    I. Jesus goes up to the mount and gives the greatest sermon ever preached. A. And the words He gives are counter revolutionary. B. In the Beatitudes Jesus gives the Secrets to Happiness. II. His statement ran against the current mood of the religious leaders of the day. A. To their way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hopelessly Happy Series

    Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 16, 2013
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    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 what it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Happy Grievers Series

    Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 26, 2013
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    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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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Happiness Or Joy

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013
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    God is not concerned with His children's happiness. He is concerned with their joy. Happiness is fleeting, joy is eternal.

    John 15:9-17 Bubba walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles."  So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat.  Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 17, 2013
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    The quest for happiness is most times misconceived and futile especially when not in line with the word of God

    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Ps 16: 7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. 8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Happy Places

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2013
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    Happy Christians make for happy places.

    Title: Happy Places Text: Acts 16:16-34 Thesis: Happy Christians make for happy places. Introduction It was on one of those old school, whirlwind, whistle-stop political campaigns. A well known politician was riding that train as it passed through a major eastern city. He suddenly produced a $5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    How do we find happiness? Paul gives us some fantastically good advice! For the non-formulaic (that’s me!) this is as close to a formula as you get!

    The secret of happiness. Phil 4:4-9 WBC 19.03.06am Well- another fantastic passage this morning. Tonight is ’the secret of contentment"- which is slightly different - and I don’t want to be a hypocrite, this morning. I’m not saying this is something I’ve got sussed. Sometimes I’m a good example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Search For Happiness

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on May 22, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,567 views

    This sermon seeks to get to the root of where true happiness is found and in doing so presents the love of God in the gospel of Christ.

    Graduates we’re all proud of the milestone that you’ve reached as of May 2007. A lot of hard work and determination has gone into the goals that you have achieved. However, the life long search for meaning, purpose and fulfillment has only just begun. In fact, the search for happiness began the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,434 views

    Sermon 3 of a 4 part series on the book of Philippians. This sermon is about 2/3 my original thought combined with some great points from Pastors Ed Young and Troy Dobbs.

    The Pursuit of Happiness? Phil. 3:10-21 Intro: Sing “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands” We live in a country where we believe that there is a God given right for us to seek out our own happiness. In fact in our country’s Declaration of Independence, we are told that each person has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Happiness Trap Series

    Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,682 views

    Learning about fairy tale endings.

    THE TRUTH ABOUT HAPPINESS The Happiness Trap Proverbs 28:14 Take your Bibles and turn to the last chapter in the book of Cinderella. The last verse reads…”and they lived happily ever after.” Please turn to the last chapter in the book of Sleeping Beauty. The last verse reads…”and they lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational