Sermons about Key To Happiness

Gay, But Not Happy

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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An encouraging (but reforming) sermon for people who are ’gay’ but not happy.

Today, I will be using the term ‘gay’ in both its original form and its contemporary form, so let me define it both ways for you this morning. Originally, GAY meant: to be characterized by colorful and lighthearted excitement: MERRY. As in, “Have a GAY day!” In the old days, wishing your neighbor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy Or Holy?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 9, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 7,513 views

Is God’s overriding purpose in our lives to make us happy, or to make us holy?

What is God’s purpose for your life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to questions like, what career should you follow, or whom should you marry, or how many children should you have. I’m talking about the big picture – what is God’s overriding goal, His primary purpose, for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

based on 130 ratings

| 14,577 views

The Four "R"s of Happiness based on Ecclesiastes 12

The Pursuit of Happiness Ecclesiastes 12:1 – 8; 13 & 14 Ecclesiastes 12: 1-8; 13-14 1 So remember your Creator in the days of your youth -- before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them"; 2 before the sun and the light of the moon and the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Happy Church! Series

Contributed by Tim George on Jan 15, 2002

based on 176 ratings

| 13,553 views

It probably surprises you to learn that a book like Revelation begins with the word blessed. How in the world can this prophetic book make us happy? Revelation makes Christ’s Church happy because it reminds us that our King is on His throne.

“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

True Happiness

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Jun 1, 2001

based on 370 ratings

| 65,090 views

There are 3 elements of happiness that the experts say we need to have. Believe it or not they correlate with Scripture!

True Happiness John 14:1-21 Psychologists say that people need three things to make them happy. First of all they need something to do. Secondly they need something to love. Finally they need something to look forward to. I think Scripture agrees with this. However, to be truly happy and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 6,235 views

Three realities of a daily devotional life.

The Pursuit Of Happiness - Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Little Robert wanted a watch so badly that he wearied his whole family with his begging. His father promised him a watch when he was older, then forbade him to mention the topic again. Next Sunday during devotions at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Churchgoers

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2005

based on 70 ratings

| 11,707 views

Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. David said he looked forward with eager anticipation to being in God’s house. We need that same attitude that of being happy churchgoers.

HAPPY CHURCHGOERS PSALM 122:1 Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Persuit Of Happiness

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

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| 3,002 views

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

Scripture: John 5:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Road To Happiness Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 27, 2007

| 3,222 views

In the Beatitudes Jesus lays out the road to true happiness, not the happiness that the world promises but the happiness, fulfillment and contentment that can only come as we live as God created us to live. This message covers the second of the Beatitude

The Road to Happiness-Matt. 5:4 Sermon On The Mount- Vintage Christianity we are going to go back and look at the core, The way it’s supposed to be. Not what does our culture say it means to follow Christ, not what do I say, not what does our church say, but what did Jesus say it meant to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: *other

#9 -- Happiness Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 10,891 views

True happiness comes not from seeking our own happiness but from seeking the happiness of others.

The Endless Pursuit of Happiness I don’t know how many of you have read the American Declaration of Independence, but it says this: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Honeys

Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 11, 2003

based on 108 ratings

| 8,378 views

A sermon, based on the advice of the Apostle Peter, designed to improve marriages.(For Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Family Teaching)

INTRODUCTION In the Month of June in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand, I bought a new Ford. After only eight or nine miles of driving this brand new car I started to notice unusual things begin to happen. Strange sounds began to come from the left rear end. Loud klunking noises soon began to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7-9

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Be Happy

Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 5,998 views

A look at the Beatitudes

HOW TO BE HAPPY I was in the bookstore the other day and I noticed a title. It has become increasingly popular as a title. Perhaps you’ve seen it. It was called, "The Idiot’s Guide to..." There is something about that title that appeals to me. Some of you would say, "Well, that fits your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Road To Happiness

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 29, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 5,893 views

The Bible gives us clear directions to happiness.

Psalm 1 The Road To Happiness Often times our religion has terminology that is specific to our life experiences. We often speak of our faith in words that try to describe a heavenly realm in earthly terms. Psalm 1 is chock full of metaphorical language to help us better understand God’s plans ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: *other

Happy Are The Dissatisfied Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 4,676 views

Jesus gives us his tips for being happy in life; but they sure are different than what you’ve always heard! The world says, "Happy is the man who has ever desire met..." but Jesus says... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

HOW TO GET ALONG WITH GOD AND OTHERS Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Holiness

Happy Is The Person

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2011

based on 1 rating

| 4,220 views

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

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