Sermons on Happy Hour:

Peacemaking-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: Disagreements, feuds, and suspicion seem to be the rule of the day rather than the exception. Even the routine of daily life can lead a person to explode emotionally and spiritually. To those who calm the troubled waters of humankind’s disc

Peacemaking-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God" (Matt. 5:9). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-9 Introduction: Disagreements, feuds, and suspicion seem to be the rule of the day rather than the exception. Even the routine of daily ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persecution-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: We are made to love and to be loved. We like to be liked. Friendship is the atmosphere in which we breathe most freely. To be ridiculed as a child is a heart breaking experience, but the pain is not lessened as one becomes an adult.

Persecution-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, per­secute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Happy Ho! Ho! Ho!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 16, 2002

A sermon on the three "Ho!" of Scripture, for Christmas!

Ho! Ho! Ho! Sermon for 12/16/2002 Introduction: A. Harry Connick, Jr, It Must’ve Been Ol’ Santa Claus, I think I saw ol’ Santa through my window Christmas Eve. My eyes were really droopy but I really do believe. It must’ve been ol’ Santa ‘cause I saw his big ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:4-13, Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have A Happy Year

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 1, 2003

This sermon explains steps neccessary in having a happy year and explains that God wants to effect our lives all year long making the entire year joyful and not just the beginning of the year.

“How To Have A Happy Year” For New Years Day-- night Wed. Jan. 01st 2003, Communion Following Sermon OPENING TEXT: Rev 3:8 (KJV) God says to the Church in Philadelphia 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8, 1 Corinthians 7:17

Denomination: Church Of God

One Big Happy Family Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

We become part of God’s family, he is our Daddy. This sermon takes a look at how that all works

Galatians 3:26-4:7 Becoming One Big Happy Family Introduction A. I am one of the luckiest people I have meant. B. I have everything C. One of the ways that I am lucky is that I have a family who I get to see often D. Most of you know that most every week after Church that Heather and I go to my ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Keys To Happy Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 30, 2004

To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances, To seek him the greatest adventure, To find him the greatest human achievement.

Let us start by saying the following prayer points: 1. Every closed door of blessing, open, in the name of Jesus. 2. Every pillar of witchcraft in my family, die, in Jesus’ name. 3. Every dark power that has ever visited me at night, what are you waiting for? Die, in Jesus’ name. 4. O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Renew Year

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 3, 2005

God is a God of new things, and renewal is part of His working in us and in creation

Happy ReNew Year TCF Sermon January 2, 2004 Rev. 21:5 He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." I trust that this morning, on this first Sunday of the New Year, the words we hear will also be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Be Happy

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Happiness is an illusive quality, unless our search is based on what Christ offers us on his cross.

THE SEVEN SERVICE JUNE 16, 2002 John 10:10 “How Can I Be Happy?” INTRODUCTION We were just recovering from the shock of Black Friday, at the same time we were deep in the “Me” syndrome of the late twentieth century. What do you do when you are self absorbed, but also surprised by the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Keys To Happiness--Key #2 Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 21, 2005

Mourning our sins brings the comfort of Christ, and also leads us to others who mourn.

The Keys to Happiness Key #2—Compassion Matthew 5:1-2, 4 Ten rules for happier living: 1. Give something away (no strings attached) 2. Do a kindness (and forget it) 3. Spend a few minutes with the aged (their experience is a priceless guidance) 4. Look intently into the face of a baby (and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Methodist

How To Live A Happy Life

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

Content in Christ

Intro: a few months ago I came across a church service in progress, the preacher was preaching and as they scanned the audience I noticed something, not one person was smiling. If you were doing a commercial on the Christian life, that audience would not have been a good advertisement, because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Find True Happiness

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 4, 2001

Rev, Fair speaks of ways to find the Happiness you seak

HOW TO FIND TRUE HAPPINESS How blest are those who know they are poor; the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. How blest are the sorrowful; they shall find consolation. How blest are those of a gentle spirit; they shall have the earth for their possession. How blest are those who hunger and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Methodist

How To Find True Happiness

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 5, 2001

The Christian is shown from the Word of God how to find true happiness.

"How to Find True Happiness" Text: John 13:17 -John 13:17, teaches how to find true happiness -"If ye know these things" = knowledge -"if ye do them" = obedience -"happy are ye" = happiness -Knowledge + Obedience = Happiness -The reasons many Christians are unhappy: -They may know their Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Prescription For A Happy Home

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

God gives Biblical guidelines for how we can have happy and successful homes.

INTRODUCTION Norman Wright describes four changes that have taken place in family life in recent years. One is the move toward a nuclear family. This is the mother, father and children. In the past, it was common for families to involve the extended members as well. The second change is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011

God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 21, 2011

Happy are those who mourn. Today’s text is one of the great contradictions of the Bible. Even if we don’t use happy for the word blessed, there still seems to be little correlation between being blessed and grieving.

Happy are those who mourn. Today’s text is one of the great contradictions of the Bible. Even if we don’t use happy for the word blessed, there still seems to be little correlation between being blessed and grieving. When you lose a person you love, do you feel blessed? Does it comfort ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4