Sermons on pursuit of happiness:

Happy Person

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2014

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

Scripture: Psalm 146:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 19, 2014

Will your Thanksgiving Day be more about sports and food than about thanking God?

One of the basic values of Judaism is hakarat hatov – the gratitude to others for favors and help extended to one. This concept is even embodied in the relationship of a Jew with one’s Creator. Ingratitude towards the Creator Who has granted us life and all of its attendant benefits is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness Is A Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 7, 2016

Happiness is a choice.

Series: Be Happy Title: Happiness is a Choice Text: Philippians 4:1-9 Truth: Happiness is a choice. Life Question: How do we choose happiness? INTRODUCTION Many years ago an elderly man immigrated to the United States from one of the Communist bloc countries of Eastern Europe. After his papers ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Happy Home

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 27, 2015

A short message about the blessing of a happy home being found in psalms 128. I used it for Christmas but can be altered to fit any message about the family.

A Happy Home Introduction: This is the Christmas season and I notice year after year how the devil tries to ruin our celebration. It's obvious to the spiritual person that the Devil doesn't want to see people be reminded of the star that would lead wise men to the one who would be his ruin. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Birthday Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2016

A study of the book of Job 3: 1 – 26

Job 3: 1 – 26 Happy Birthday 1 After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. 2 And Job spoke, and said: 3 “May the day perish on which I was born, and the night in which it was said, ‘A male child is conceived.’ 4 May that day be darkness; May God above ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Secrets Of Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2020

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-3 One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pursuing Happiness

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 23, 2020

Happiness is an inside out job. It is reflected in Holiness; Direction; and Thoughts in our lives.

1. Jesus challenges us to become like little children Matthew 18:3-4 “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. • Innocence, humility and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Happy?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 30, 2022

If you can find the secret of peace of mind, then you will find the mind and happy heart.

All around us people are trying to be happy. Seeking things to make them happy, trying new things to make them happy. Everyone want happiness. About six years ago in Houston, Texas, an ambitious young reporter went to interview a famous oil mogul. This rich man patiently answered all of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-2, Psalm 145:5, Psalm 144:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Happy Ending Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job is saying, now he really knows God, and has a great concept of God. He, like so many, had dragged God down into the realm of mere words. God was a subject in theology to be explained, instead of a person to be encountered.

Job is one of the masterpieces of world literature. It is studied today even in secular colleges, and students are required to write papers comparing Job's sufferings with those of the Greek god Prometheus. I know this, because I just recently loaned a commentary on Job to my neighbor who had ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

The Search For Happiness

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 28, 2019

In the 1600s, the brilliant French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian, Blaise Pascal, wrote, “Everyone, without exception, is searching for happiness." An article I read listed seven habits of chronically unhappy people....

In the 1600s, the brilliant French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian, Blaise Pascal, wrote, “Everyone, without exception, is searching for happiness." An article I read listed seven habits of chronically unhappy people. *A default belief that life is hard. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Days

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21

2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21 Happy Days are here again 31 Now when all this was finished, all Israel who were present went out to the cities of Judah and broke the sacred pillars in pieces, cut down the wooden images, and threw down the high places and the altars—from all Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Happy Money Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2024

If you want to be a happy giver, give willingly from your heart, and give generously from your hoard.

Bob Russell, retired pastor of the Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, recalls a sermon he preached years ago on hoarding. In that sermon, Pastor Bob pointed out the foolishness of waiting until we die to give our children their inheritance. He explained, “When we die, our children ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29, Exodus 36:2-7, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pure Happiness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To be happy, we need to avoid wickedness, delight in God's Word, and be like a tree planted by streams of water, constantly nourished and fruitful.

You know how we all love a good song, right? Well, the Bible has its own playlist called the book of Psalms. It's like the ultimate playlist for every mood and moment in our lives. But some of us don't jam to it because it feels like trying to understand Shakespeare. So, let's break it down ...read more

Topics: Biblical Happiness, Psalm 1, Spiritual Joy, Divine Contentment

Pure Happiness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction focuses on the profound impact of the Bible on our lives, particularly highlighting the promises of a fulfilling life as depicted in Psalm 1.

Welcome! As we get started today I’d like you to consider for a moment how significantly the Bible has impacted all of our lives. For starters, it offers incredible promises for those who read it and live it out. A longer life, greater intelligence, prosperity, happiness, success, peace, wisdom, ...read more

Topics: Happiness, Productive Life, Biblical Promises

Sermon Series: Psalms For All Seasons

Never Happy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore and understand God's unexpected, sufficient, and unconditional provision.

Good morning, everyone! I'm so thankful we've gathered together today to dig into God's Word and discover new truths about His unfailing love and provision for us. Elizabeth Barrett Browning once said, "God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame." That quote perfectly captures our discussion today ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Topics: God's Provision