Sermons on Happiness In Giving:

The Road To Happiness Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 27, 2007

In the Beatitudes Jesus lays out the road to true happiness, not the happiness that the world promises but the happiness, fulfillment and contentment that can only come as we live as God created us to live. This message covers the second of the Beatitude

The Road to Happiness-Matt. 5:4 Sermon On The Mount- Vintage Christianity we are going to go back and look at the core, The way it’s supposed to be. Not what does our culture say it means to follow Christ, not what do I say, not what does our church say, but what did Jesus say it meant to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: *other

Happy Are The Sad Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 15, 2013

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hopelessly Happy Series

Contributed by Ed Seay 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 what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: United Methodist

Happy Grievers Series

Contributed by Ed Seay 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

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Apr 8, 2011

We need to stop looking for happiness in all the wrong places.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS TEXT PSALMS 33:12 BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD, THE PEOPLE HE HAS CHOSEN AS HIS OWN INHERITANCE. INTRO: WHERE DOES HAPPINESS COME FROM? WE SEEK HAPPINESS IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES. IT’S NOT MONEY CARS MATERIAL THINGS. WE SEEM TO BE CONSTANTLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy Passover!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 16, 2011

Let's celebrate the Resurrection correctly!

Monday officially starts the Passover, but seeing this is Sunday and I need to blog now and then I thought I would get an early start. ;-) Christians should really celebrate the Lord’s resurrection on Passover, not Easter. After all, it was the Passover meal He was eating that we call the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Happiness

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 23, 2020

Happiness is an inside out job. It is reflected in Holiness; Direction; and Thoughts in our lives.

1. Jesus challenges us to become like little children Matthew 18:3-4 “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. • Innocence, humility and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Whomas

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 20, 2021

We had a all age service for the community. This sermon was written to focus on the reason we should be happy at Christmas.

The Grinch, written by Dr Zeus is a classic tale that many of you know. The movie is a firm favourite at Christmas. In it, there is a town called Whoville, where everyone is happy and joyful. It’s Christmas! And all the Whos are getting ready for a special celebration. Tonight I want to talk a ...read more

The Happy Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 1, 2015

David, just as Jesus did, shares the key to living a happy life.

Do you remember the “minions?” They are the adorable yellow little helpers for Gru in the films Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2. They’ve shown up in advertising, television programs and music since those two movies, and now, on July 10th, is the debut of their own movie entitled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Pursuit Of Happiness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jul 22, 2024

True happiness and contentment can only be found in God, not in worldly possessions or achievements.

You know what's funny? We've been chasing happiness in the USA for 248 years. But are we any closer to finding it? It seems like we're less happy now than we were 250 years ago. Instead of happiness, we see stress, anxiety, anger, and despair. So, what's up with that? We've been chasing happiness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Topics: Biblical Happiness, Spiritual Pursuit, Divine Joy, Faithful Living

Give To Give Series

Contributed by Phil Smith on Dec 21, 2008

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” - Albert Einstein God gives for the sake of giving. Giving, itself, is a virtue. It needs no other motive.

Php 2:5-7 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. “Only a life lived for others is a life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness?

How To Give Thanks in Every Circumstance 1 Thessalonians 5:16-5:18 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness? Illustration: One day a TV reporter asked a mason, "How do you like your job? I hate it, he said. Its this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Big Happy Family

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In 1 Peter 3, the Aposlte Peter gives some powerful advice for getting along with one another in the church. He says to be compassionate, be composed, and be conciliatory.

ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY Scott Bayles, pastor Church in the Park, Modesto: 9/8/2015 Good morning again and welcome to Church in the Park. I read a story this week about a little old lady who was very impressed with the nice young man next door. He was always helping her out by raking her leaves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 1)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 1, 2014

Jesus Christ wants to give us heavenly happiness! 1. That's why He gives us the Gospel (Matt 4:23). 2. That's why He confirms His compassion (Matt 4:23-24). 3. That's why He teaches us the truth (Matt 4:25-5:4).

Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 1) Matthew 4:23-5:4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 20, 2013 *In John 10:10, Jesus said: "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." But how many people are really living the abundant ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 7, 2014

Jesus shows us where to find heavenly happiness. 1. We find it through a meek heart (vs. 5). 2. We find it through a hungry heart (vs. 6). 3. We find it through a merciful heart (vs. 7).

Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) Matthew 5:5-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 27, 2013 *A lot of people are watching "Duck Dynasty" these days. It was on the front page of the paper today. And it's my brother's favorite show, even though he lives halfway ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-7

Denomination: Baptist