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  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    The Pursuit Of Happiness? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 6, 2007
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    Sermon 3 of a 4 part series on the book of Philippians. This sermon is about 2/3 my original thought combined with some great points from Pastors Ed Young and Troy Dobbs.

    The Pursuit of Happiness? Phil. 3:10-21 Intro: Sing “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands” We live in a country where we believe that there is a God given right for us to seek out our own happiness. In fact in our country’s Declaration of Independence, we are told that each person has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Key To Happiness

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008
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    The universal quest for satisfaction has a universal answer and His name is Jesus.

    The Key to Happiness Intro: The search for happiness. Psalm 119:2: Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. M.O.S.: Find happiness by knowing and serving Jesus.(read and pray) I. Be Satisfied by keeping God’s testimonies a. God as creator knows what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real Happiness Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
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    In the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins by teaching his disciples what real happiness is.

    INTRODUCTION - In the OT, the 10 Commandments were given as instructions for living. - Paul, in Galatians 3, shares that the purpose of the 10 Comm are to expose sin. - Jesus in Matthew called his first disciples and then immediately began to teach them - He uses one word, “Blessed”. GRK word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Happy Man

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 3, 2007
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    David knew the secret of happiness and he shares it with us..

    The Happy Man by Gerald Van Horn Psalms 34:8 and 22 David wrote this Psalm many years ago. He was in very difficult circumstances and yet found a source of happiness. There is a lot of Christians who feel that to be a child of God means unhappiness. That is not true. God wants His people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Happy Home

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007
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    This psalm celebrates the blessings of home and family life. Agricultural images are used to illustrate God’s blessings on those who trust Him.

    A Happy Home Psalm 128:1-6 The ninth song of ascent or degrees, this psalm celebrates the blessings of home and family life. The ancient feasts of the Hebrews were family affairs. The family shared in rejoicing in God’s goodness to them as they traveled toward Jerusalem for the feasts. As they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Happiness

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 9, 2011
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    Psychologists say that people need 3 things to make them happy. 1. Something to DO. 2. Something to LOVE 3. Something to LOOK FORWARD TO!

    TRUE HAPPINESS John 14:1-21 Psychologists say that people need three things to make them happy. 1. THEY NEED SOMETHING TO DO.. 2 THEY NEED SOMEONE TO LOVE 3. THEY NEED SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO. However, to be truly happy and satisfied we must make sure that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Happy Is The Person

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2011
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    Happy Is the Person 1) Who is sad and hungry 2) Who is meek and merciful 3) Who suffers for Jesus' sake

    Last fall the British government announced its intent to create a “happiness index” to gauge just how cheerful its citizens are. The plan has since been scrapped, as one British politician explained, “You cannot capture happiness on a spreadsheet any more than you can bottle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keys To Happiness

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 20, 2010
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    It is the worldly who are poor, and it is believers who are rich. Our treasure is in heaven, and we should set our minds “on the things above, not on the things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:2)

    Keys to Happiness 01/04/09 PM Reading: Psalms 37:1-11 Text: Hebrews 13:5-6 I was flipping channels the other night and I happened upon one of the many cable news outlets which was conducting an interview of someone who had suffered some amount of financial loss in one of the recently publicized ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Happiness Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 8, 2008
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    God’s favor rests on those who recognize how much they need Him. I. The Poor in Spirit Are Humble Minded II. The Poor in Spirit Are Highly Regarded III. The Poor in Spirit Are Heavily Rewarded

    Living in the Father’s Favor: The Happiness of Humility Matthew 5:3 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Intro: After the church service a little boy told the pastor, "When I grow up, I’m going to give you some money. "Well, thank you," the pastor replied. "But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Happy Man

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
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    Written as a Father’s Day message and challenge to sink our roots deep into God to find real happiness.

    Many are familiar with the “beattitudes” in Jesus’ sermon on the mount. They include: • “Blessed (or happy) are the poor in spirit – those who realize their need for God – for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.” • “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” • “Blessed are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Persuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007
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    One of the basic instincts in people is to pursue after happiness. Or a better word would be to look for joy in life. The problem is that we look for it in all the wrong places.

    The pursuit of happiness John 15:9-11 (NIV) 9 "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Happy Home

    Contributed by Ricardo Bernardo on Aug 3, 2007
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    Happy Home! Everyone desired to have it, the keys is in the Bible. Take these seven keys and apply it, The result will be a Christ-centered Family.

    HAPPY HOME by Pastor Ric Bernardo, Jr. Psalm 127:1-5 "Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it:except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vin for you to riseup early, to sit up late, to et the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Happy Person

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2014
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    To show what is a real happy person in the Bible.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe you're a happy person? or you were deceived? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what is a real happy person in the Bible. IV. TEXT: Psalms 146:5 (Amplified Bible) 146:5 Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is he who has the God of [special ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Happy & Gentle Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013
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    A sermon on the third beatitude.

    Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Gentle Matthew 5: 1-2, 5 See if any of these phrases sound familiar: • It’s a dog-eat-dog world. • Assert yourself. • Stand your ground. • Kill the competition • Make your presence known. These are all phrases that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Happy Psong Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 1, 2015
     | 5,596 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist