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  • Steve Smith avatar

    Real Happiness Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,266 views

    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
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,616 views

    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
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,158 views

    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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    The Happiness Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,320 views

    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

  • Dan Brown avatar

    The Road To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 27, 2007
     | 3,200 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

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    Denomination: *other

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    Happy Churchgoers

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,668 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happiness Or Joy

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013
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     | 22,831 views

    God is not concerned with His children's happiness. He is concerned with their joy. Happiness is fleeting, joy is eternal.

    John 15:9-17 Bubba walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles."  So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat.  Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Discouragement Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,337 views

    We all are seeking happiness and often find ourselves discouraged. That is why we are not to produce the spiritual fruit of happiness but rather joy. This sermon discovers what joy is and how to find it.

    If I were to ask you this morning “What makes you happy?” how would you answer? Perhaps your answer would be friends and family. We are all born with a need for social connections. Did you realize that physical touch, like a hand shake or a hug releases endorphins in our brain which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Happy Are The Sad Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 15, 2013
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     | 6,079 views

    It is when I comprehend who I am, what my sin does to me and the world of which I am a part, that my heart breads before a holy and righteous God.

    “Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted.” Jesus begins this sermon by making it clear that God blesses only those who realize they are sinners, with nothing to bring to the table when it comes to their personal righteousness or eternal salvation (vs. 3). But He does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hopelessly Happy Series

    Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 16, 2013
     | 3,749 views

    A look at the first of the Beatitudes.

    “Hopelessly Happy” Matthew 5:3 I. Introduction A. What does it mean to be hopeless? B. Movie 50/50 car scene C. What are some results from hopelessness? II. Why would Jesus say hopeless? A. Greek word is ptochos i) Means “absolutely destitute” B. Israelites knew what it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Happy Grievers Series

    Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 26, 2013
     | 3,400 views

    Sermon on the Second Beatitude.

    I. Introduction A. Our view of grief B. What causes us to grieve C. How do we respond to grief D. Job’s response to grief: 20 Job arose, tore his clothes, shaved his head, fell to the ground, and worshipped. 21 He said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb; naked I will return ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Happy & Gentle Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013
     | 3,982 views

    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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    Happy & Passionate Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013
     | 4,069 views

    A sermon on the fourth beatitude.

    Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Passionate Matthew 5:1-2, 6 You gotta’ love grandmothers, right? My grandmother, we called her Mama Kit, lived in Chatham, LA. It just so happened that I worked in Chatham, as did my older brother. I worked for the Sheriff’s Office and my brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2013
     | 4,904 views

    Blessed is one of those religious words that are hard to translate into realistic terms. Perhaps the closest we can come is “happiness.” The psalmist says that the blessed person is the one who understands forgiveness. But we can’t understand the reality

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013
     | 5,861 views

    Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due to apathy or indifference? Could our suffering be due to sin?

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Introduction: Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist