Sermons on pursuit of happiness:

Happy Are The Mourners Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Blessed are they that mourn

I. What tremendous mourning we have gone through in these past few months since 9-11. A. We have mourned the loss of thousands of people murdered in the Trade Towers, the Pentagon, and in a field in Pennsylvania. B. Matt 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Are The Humble Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

In the Beatitudes Jesus gives the Secrets to Happiness.

I. Jesus goes up to the mount and gives the greatest sermon ever preached. A. And the words He gives are counter revolutionary. B. In the Beatitudes Jesus gives the Secrets to Happiness. II. His statement ran against the current mood of the religious leaders of the day. A. To their way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret Of Happiness

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 11, 2012

Psalm 1. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Principles of happiness (verse 1) (1). Right Decision (verse 1 (2). Right direction (Verse 2) (3). Right Desire (verse 2b (B). Profile of happiness (1). Planted. (vs 3a) (2). Fruitful (vs 3b) (3). Un-withered (vs 3c) (4). Prosperous (vs 3d) (C). Picture of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Happy Peacemakers

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008

In Jesus’ teaching,happiness, blessedness and sonship to God are tied to peacemaking.

Matthew 5__1=12 Happy Peacemakers "Blessed are the Peacemakers" When I was a boy, I was fascinated with guns, weaponry. My father taught me to respect guns and wildlife from the time I was very young. I believe I may have been six years old when he taught me to fire a rifle. I was younger than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Key To Happiness

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008

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

Scripture: Psalm 119:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Happiness Of Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 8, 2008

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Happy Path Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 13, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 1 about the two paths that lie before us

Text: Psalm 1:1-6, Title: The Happy Path, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/16/08, AM A. Opening illustration: At a wedding we were attending, my granddaughter Melissa asked, "Why is a bride always dressed in white?" "Because white represents happiness and today is the happiest day of her life," I replied. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Discouragement Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 7, 2013

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

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Foursquare

Happy & Gentle Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Methodist

Happy & Passionate Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Methodist

Happiness Or Joy

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013

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

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Passover!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 16, 2011

Let's celebrate the Resurrection correctly!

Monday officially starts the Passover, but seeing this is Sunday and I need to blog now and then I thought I would get an early start. ;-) Christians should really celebrate the Lord’s resurrection on Passover, not Easter. After all, it was the Passover meal He was eating that we call the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Happy

Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004

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

A Happy Ending Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 5, 2011

This is the last message in a series on the book of Ruth. This message shows how God brought a happy ending to the life of Naomi and Ruth and how He will do the same for us.

A Happy Ending Ruth 4 Today we are going to finish our look at the book of Ruth. This short book is an amazing love story, and one that tells the gospel message of redemption that is found in Christ Jesus. In these four short chapters we have followed Naomi as she and her family left Bethlehem ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-21

A Happy Homecoming

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2016

A place for the redeemed to walk free.

A HAPPY HOMECOMING. Isaiah 35:1-10. Isaiah foresees a time ahead of time, when Israel would again be released from captivity, and would undertake another journey through the wilderness. Unlike when they left Egypt, on this occasion they would not be left wandering for forty years, but would make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational