Sermons on happiness: showing 631-645 of 39,355

God Bless Us With Happiness - Part Iii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005

Most people want some happiness in life but do they find it? Not where they might think.

INTRO.- Why would I preach about seeking happiness? Because I think this is a goal that most people have in life. Most people would like to have a certain amount of happiness in life and they go looking for it in all kinds of ways but they don’t always find it. Haven’t you noticed? The world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secrets For A Loving Happy Long Lasting Marriage

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007

Every one wants a happy marriage, no one marrys to divorce so what’s the secret?

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus so how can the two ever live together? There is no couple having completed their marriage vows that do not desire to have a loving, happy, long lasting marriage. The question is what happens to cause this dream to become a nightmare. Too often after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 22:37, 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 1 Samuel 1:19, Ephesians 4:1-2, Ephesians 5:25, Genesis 12:13, Proverbs 21:19, Genesis 26:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

How Can I Live A Happy Life?

Contributed by David Cook on Aug 3, 2022

Real happiness in life comes from anchoring our lives in God's Word.

If you were to ask your family or friends this question, "What is the one thing you want most in this life?" What do you think their answer would be? What is the first answer that pops into your mind? I bet many people would answer that question like this, "I just want to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

That Empty Feeling

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 24, 2004

To be happy, we must be empty.

THAT EMPTY FEELING Matthew 5:3-5 S: Holiness C: Empty before God Th: Live the Difference Pr: TO BE HAPPY, WE MUST BE EMPTY. ?: Inductive KW: Realities TS: There are realities we must face and endure. The _____ reality we must face and endure is being… I. PUNY (3) II. PAINED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Consider It Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

Joy is more than happiness.

This morning we begin with a musical experiment. I need three volunteers to see if we can get these glasses of water to “sing.” (Select volunteers). As our volunteers rubbed the top edge, the water vibrated. You could hear the vibrations that came across as sound. If you would have looked closely, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Happily Harassed Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 15, 2007

Happy are those harassed for the faith.

Because we are enjoying so much religious freedom here in our country, we tend to forget about persecuted Christians elsewhere in the world. In a Southern Baptist Convention, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, “As we celebrate our freedom here today, we’re mindful that too many people of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Taste And See That The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2009

Want a formula for a happy life?

1 I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Veteran’s Day 2020

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020

Happy Veteran’s Day

Sermon- Veterans Day 2020 - We celebrated Veterans Day Wednesday. I was thinking about what it means for us to have had our veterans who willingly serve, & served our country. - The freedom that we have today. Came from what they were willing to do for us. - Let’s open ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son ? Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on Jun 12, 2022

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day! I was a child of the ‘50’s – it was the golden age of television. And it was television that taught us what fatherhood was all about. Of course, there was the flagship show “Father Knows Best.” But there were many others that taught us about the ideal father figure. There was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:7

What Is Christian Joy All About? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 18, 2004

This second of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit covers what makes God happy and what makes Christians happy.

June 20, 2004 What is Christian Joy All About? There are two kinds of people that want to be happy in this world. Christians and unbelievers. There are two forces that want happiness. God and Satan. Within these two realms of good and evil, both experience joy and both experience sorrow. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Path To Blessing And Happiness (Psalm 1:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

If you lack joy, and happiness, and prosperity in life, look at your feet.

What are the first things you should teach new Christians? What is it, that they most need to know, now? Maybe, we'd answer this question by turning to Hebrews 6:1-2: 6 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-2, Galatians 6:8-9, Romans 8:12-13, Psalm 1:1-6

It's A Man's World Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 24, 2012

It may be a man's world but we need our happy wives in it. Ten steps to making sure that you have that happy wife.

My subject today can be very uncomfortable to us men. The subject is our roles as husbands and how we sometimes fail. Many of you today have been or are now divorced. I am included in that number of having a marriage that failed. Reality is that often a man can do all he can to save a marriage but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Foursquare

Free, Full & Fruitful

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 2, 2007

Happiness is defined as a condition of supreme well-being and good spirits, joy, cheerfulness, gladness, blessedness. Happiness is conditional. We know that happiness is not the result of accumulation of things because some of the most miserable people in

FREE, FULL & FRUITFUL 1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. 3 The LORD hath done great things for us; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Spirit Is The Measure Of Its Power Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 2, 2008

The problem is that we’ve confused joy with happiness. Happiness is dependent on happenings. Circumstances in your life dictate whether or not you are happy. Joy, on the other hand, is a gift from God - a fruit of the Spirit that transcends whatever is

Opening illustration: During an earthquake some years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, but they were at the same time surprised at the calmness and apparent joy of an old woman whom they all knew. At length one of them, addressing the old woman, said, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Happiest Place On Earth

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Oct 14, 2017

Where is our TRUE happiness found? In the Lord, or in our own actions and desires?

The Happiest Place on Earth: While I was on vacation this past week with my daughter, I had time to really think about something. Disney in all it’s splendor, claims that it is the “Happiest Place on Earth”. So, I began to think, “Is it really?”. I mean, am I happier here than anywhere else on ...read more

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