Sermons on Happy Birthday:

Blessed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2023

Jesus spoke words of wisdom in the Sermon on The Mount

Blessed – Matthew 5: 1 - 12 Intro: There he stood on a Sunday afternoon in the Golden Corral Restaurant, with 2 gallons of Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants and shoes. A service person had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Every Day With Jesus Is Sweeter Than The Day Before

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 9, 2022

Look at this text verse careful, I want you to show you two things that perhaps you have never seen in this verse before.

1) First, notice He says something about (His joy) “My JOY” 2) Secondly, notice He says something about “Our joy.” What I want you to see HIS JOY and OUR joy is suppose to be the same. God wants us to have the same kind of joy that He has. He wants that joy to REMAIN in us seven days a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 28, 2022

Life with Christ is a life of joy.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been criticized before for something you did that was different than what others were doing? • Have you ever faced criticism when you have led ministries within the church? • You are not alone; even Jesus was criticized in about every direction. • Today we will begin a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Harmony With Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Happiness is a by product of a life in harmony with God. If you seek it as an end in itself, you inevitably fall into the deception of the world that says self-indulgence is the proper path.

Russell Delany, professor of philosophy and evangelism at the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, has said that our great need today is: Not for better legislation, but for better legislators. Not for better business, but for better business men. Not for better banking, but for better ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Rejoice! (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In Philippians 2, Paul encourages beleivers to expereince joy through solidarity, selflessness, and shining the light of Christ.

Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/11/2015 Have you ever wondered why some people seem to experience deep and authentic joy in their daily lives—even in the toughest times—while others can’t seem to find it no matter how hard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

How Not To Be A Grumpy Christian

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 17, 2023

I want to show you from God’s Word HOW NOT TO BE A GRUMPY CHRISTIAN.

So you wives tap your husbands on the shoulder and say, “Wake up! Listen, you need to hear this sermon!!! I want to preach on this subject for two reasons: (1) No one likes to be around a GRUMPY person…NO ONE! (2) You can not be an effective Christian if you are a GRUMPY CHRISTIAN! WHY ARE SOME ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Importance Of Keys

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 22, 2022

Keys perform many different and important functions in life.

Jiddu Krishnamurti, an Indian philosopher, speaker and writer once remarked: “In oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand. Nobody on earth can give you either the key or the door to open, except yourself.” Isaiah 22:22 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18, Psalm 37:4, 1 Corinthians 16:14

Hold Your Head Up!

Contributed by James H Boyd on Dec 24, 2023

What do you think when you hear the word rejoice?

Herman Lange, a German Christian was to be executed by the Nazis during WWII. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second filled with great anticipation." Then he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:19, Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Contentment Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Contentment

Once upon a time, a rich business owner was walking along the shore, when he came along a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat. “Why aren’t you out there fishing?” he asked. “Because I’ve caught enough fish for today,” said the fisherman. “Why don’t you catch more fish than you need?’ the rich ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 137 Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

A truly happy person has a purpose in life and is working toward a purpose. “Happiness is found on the road to duty.”

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. LIFE’S GREATEST EMOTIONS – PSALM 137:1-6 My people sat by the rivers of Babylon and wept when they remembered Zion. They refused to sing joyfully, hanging their harps on willow trees. Their captors demanded that they sing; those who imprisoned them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon The Billionaire Who Tried Unsuccesfully To Be Happy

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 4, 2023

Solomon could be the wealthiest and wisest person in all of history. He ran down every possible road we travel to find it, but didn't. In the end he said the best road in life comes from obeying Go

Solomon - The Unhappy Billionaire Who Tried Unsuccessfully to Be Happy By Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net “The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor such as no king over Israel ever had before / God was with him and made him great.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Be Cheerful Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Reasons to be Cheerful

Psalm 71 Reasons to be Cheerful 14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more I. GOD'S PERMANENCE - Note the word "never" in verse 1: 1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion In all Periods of life - from the womb to ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Ain't Nobody Gonna Steal My Joy

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

Not allowing anyone to steal your joy

AIN’T NOBODY GONNA STEAL MY JOY By: C. Mason Davis One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

The Limits Of Pleasure

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2025

Ecclesiastes 2 shows us the limits of pleasure

Ecclesiastes 2 isn’t King Solomon suggesting there’s no joy or that we should just grab whatever pleasure we can. Instead, it’s about the limits of pleasure. The book of Ecclesiastes is what we call wisdom literature, and it’s crucial to understand that wisdom isn’t law. The law of gravity always ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Joy In Contentment Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jul 21, 2025

This sermon is on the theme of being content in life, rather than wanting more

INTRODUCTION: The Art of Missing Today Good morning, Church! Today, we continue our series, "Enjoy Life," by addressing a key to true joy: contentment Let’s begin with a confession: we’re not very good at living in the present. We tend to live our lives on pause or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Philippians 4:10-13