Sermons on happiness in giving: showing 316-330 of 180,080

I Would Be Happy If ---?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2006

Do we have a real understanding of what happiness and joy are? Can joy be a choice? On what does your joy hinge?

I WOULD BE HAPPY IF ---- ? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A marriage can be made in heaven, but we must learn to maintain it here on earth. Can marriage become a duel instead of a duet? I. CAN HAPPINESS AND JOY BE A CHOICE? A. Let us ask some questions and you ponder the answers ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy Dependence Day!

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

While it may be the 4th of July we are prisoners of war to sin.

Sermon for 4th of July 2008 Romans 7:15-25 Happy 4th of July weekend! Happy Independence Weekend! “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all People are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Right, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Characteristics Of Happy People

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Today not a few people are sick and tired of life. However, they search for means to be happy in the wrong places and in the wrong ways! The Bible says there are certain circumstances that are key to a happy and blessed life. True happiness is blessedness

Intro: Every normal person wants to be happy. We may not always be happy, but given the choice, don’t we want to be happier more often? There is a false and true happiness. To be honest, we are living in an imperfect world where there is more sadness, sorrow and pain than happiness. Look around and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17

Denomination: *other

Secrets Of A Happy Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 30, 2012

Christians live lives contrary to the world. We are filled with the spirit. We live in community. We have purpose in our lives, and we celebrate God's abundance.

Ephesians 5:15-20 “Secrets of a Happy Life” INTRODUCTION Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in the United States and in the world. He is known as the oracle of Omaha, because of his ability to read the economic tea leaves, predict the future, and offer advice on what to do. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:12-29

Denomination: Lutheran

03 The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 21, 2014

The Way to Happiness is dealing with my attitude. Ridding my pride and breing filled with His New Wine

03 The Way To Happiness Mt. 5:3 (NEWSER 9/3/12) – The price of stubborn pride: Men waste $3,000 in gas over their lifetimes because they won't ask for directions when lost, a study says. British researchers determined that men drive an average of 276 unnecessary miles per year trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Helps For A Happy Home Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 5, 2009

The home

HELPS FOR A HAPPY HOME Eph. 5:18-33 Introduction 1st of all may I say that I want to help our families. I do not know everything & I claim not to be the best. I just love you & your family & want to be a blessing. Some may hear what I have to say & will not like it. I promise the women’s lib ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Baptist

"... And A Happy New Year!"

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 19, 2009

This is a sermon that uses the fresh start of the new year as an analogy for a fresh start in Christ.

“… and a happy new year!” [Begin with a powerpoint slide titled “I Promise To…” and have it display all the things we promise to change for the new year: work out every day, eat healthier, loose 10 pounds, spend more time with the kids, be a better spouse, finally finish that “to do” list, go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Holy Week Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

a overview of the days in Holy Week

HAPPY HOLY WEEK This past weekend was beautiful — sunny (finally!), with bright flowers starting to pop out everywhere and little birds singing. Winter seems to have finally left, at least for a little while (I hear we are going to get more snow on Tuesday!). A friend of mine, said to me, “You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:1-14, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:29-44, Isaiah 54:7, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Matthew 28:1-20, Mark 16:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Happy Fruity Weekend

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 26, 2017

I remember one Sunday many years ago a pastor was preaching on the Fruits of the Spirit. To get his message across better he brought with him real fruit. For example, a “peach” stood for goodness because a peach is soft and pleasant, and juicy.

First Baptist Church https://www.facebook.com/ThreeSpringsBaptist/?fref=nf Published by NealCarole Gracey February 24 at 7:10am • Happy “Fruity” Weekend, Everyone! I remember one Sunday many years ago a pastor was preaching on the Fruits of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unpacking Crazy Happy Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

True happiness comes from being humble, accepting sadness, being meek, and longing for God's righteousness.

Have you ever thought about what makes you truly happy? Is it getting the latest iPhone, acing your exams, or hanging out with friends? Well, God has a different idea about happiness, and it's kinda crazy. Let's dive into the Beatitudes and see what Jesus says about being crazy happy. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Topics: Happiness, Unexpected Places, Beatitudes, Spiritual Growth

Keys To Permanent Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 23, 2023

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Poor in Spirit And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sorrow Leads To Happiness Series

Contributed by Micah Coverstone on Sep 3, 2024

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Last week we discussed the first Beatitude of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. In that Beatitude we discovered that the true Christian recognizes above all else their need for God. The true Christian is humble and aware of their own failings and sin. This very thing leads to the next Beatitude. The true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy Father's Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the crucial role of fathers in nurturing faith, establishing strong families, and emulating Christ's example of fatherhood.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to share in the joy of God's word, to nourish our souls, and to strengthen our bonds as a community of faithful believers. We are here today to turn our hearts and minds towards a topic of profound importance, a topic that holds ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Topics: Father's Day

Unpacking Crazy Happy Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of true happiness according to the Bible, emphasizing that it is found in unexpected places as outlined in Jesus' Beatitudes.

It shouldn't surprise us at all that God wants us to be happy. God loves us and God is for us and God has given us life and life more abundantly. But, what does come as a huge surprise for us, is where God's plan for happiness is found. Looking back to last week, we said the blessed person (in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Topics: Biblical Happiness, Spiritual Mourning, Divine Fulfillment

Sermon Series: Crazy Happy

Prescription For Happiness Sermon I: Be Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 21, 2019

Who doesn't want to be happy! Jesus had pity on folks searching for happiness, so "How to be Happy" was the first lesson he taught in his Sermon on the Mount. He said to start with an attitude of dependence on the Lord!

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3