Sermons about Pursuit Of Happiness

Happy Are The Poor And Sad Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 5, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 4,384 views

Jesus’ words just take the conventional wisdom and turn it on its head! "Happy are the poor and sad?" But let’s look closer - Is He right? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

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 who mourn, For they shall be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Happy Are The Forgiving And Pure Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 3,420 views

This is the world’s thinking turned on its head! The world will tell you, "Happy is the man who insists on his rights" and "Happy is the man who thinks of himself". . . but JESUS SAYS. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

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 who mourn, For they shall be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-8

Denomination: Holiness

How To Be A Happy Christian

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 13, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 10,381 views

How are you expressing yourself to a lost world? Christians ought to be the happiest people around. Our text looks at how to be a happy Christian.

How to be a Happy Christian 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. INTRODUCTION Who here today wishes to be happy? – (Just raise your hands.) “Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Birthday, Church

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 10,093 views

Penetcost is perhpas the most significant day on our calendars. The celebration of the birth of the Church is just as important as Christmas and Easter. So why do so many churches overlook it, in spite of celebrating other civil holidays?

I love to study history. I enjoy memorizing dates. How many of you here this morning like history? Regardless, there are certain dates in history that we remember aren’t there? For example, if I say 1492 – we all know what happened in 1492. Columbus sailed the ocean blue. What about October ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Today Is The Day For Happiness

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 28, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 5,682 views

Sometimes, special day services can be difficult to preach. It’s like saying the same thing in different ways. This sermon, on giving thanks will fit Thanksgiving Sunday or a general thankfulness sermon.

"TODAY IS THE DAY FOR HAPPY CELEBRATIONS OF JOY" (Thanksgiving Sunday) Hope Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Dr. David L. Haun Thursday is Thanksgiving. It was intended in the beginning to be a day to give thanks to God for all of his goodness and blessings to us. Today is Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Happiness In Marriage

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 4,842 views

Sermon on marriage

The Secret of Happiness in Marriage Ephesians 5:25-30 1. Myth: The reason there is so much misery in marriage because husbands and wives seek their own pleasures a. The real problem is that husbands and wives do not seek happiness in the pleasure of their spouse b. Secret of happiness in marriage: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of True Happiness

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003

based on 168 ratings

| 34,072 views

The psalmist uses the contrasting illustrations of a tree and chaff to share the Secret of True Happiness, telling us what it is, where it’s to be found and why we need it.

THE SECRET OF TRUE HAPPINESS If the mythical man or woman in the street was asked what he or she longed for most, I expect the answer, in many cases, would be “happiness”. Jesus had something to say about this in His great Sermon on the Mount when He said: “happy”: "Blessed are ... the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Mom Happy

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 13, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 7,184 views

This Mother’s Day message gives 7 means for keeping momma happy her whole life rather than just one day a year.

May 11, 2003 Colossians 2:6-12 “Making mom happy” INTRODUCTION Today is Mother’s Day. We want to honor our mothers as Scripture commands, and we want to do our best to make them happy…for at least one day. The Lord knows that there have been enough days that we have made them cry. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Back To Happiness

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 16, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 2,638 views

A sermon for Seekers and believers to find the secret of happiness in 1) seeking (God, not happiness) 2) Running (the race, not casually walking) 3)throwing off (anything that hinders)

¡§Walking back to happiness¡¨ WBC 18/5/03am 1 Cor 9:24-27 Baptism of Lou Beamish, Walk Wessex present (after ¡§remember your chains¡¨) Classified AD From ¡§The Hayward¡¨, Calif. Review: "Found, false teeth, in parking lot at Daily Review. Please come in and smile at the switchboard operator, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Mothers Day

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 8, 2004

based on 734 ratings

| 79,858 views

A Mothers day message

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! INTRODUCTION - THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT A teacher asked a boy this question: Suppose your mother baked a pie and there were seven of you--your parents and five children. What part of the pie would you get? A sixth, replied the boy. I’m afraid you don’t know your fractions, said ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of True Happiness

Contributed by Paw The on Jun 3, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 2,729 views

Life is not often as what we plan or expect. When disasters come. When the reality is not as what we want, where can we find strength to live our lives? Jesus is the answer!

The Foundation of True Happiness Luke 24 : 13 ¡V 35 We would like to plan and control our lives. We strategize our paths trying to be as good as possible. The first season of life we were carefree and innocent. As we reach adulthood and begin to assume life-responsibility ¡V working hard to raise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

Going Home Happy

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 6, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 3,811 views

This sermon gives a formula for seeing people saved and lives changed as we seek to share Jesus.

Going Home Happy Mark 7:24-30 In recent years University of Alabama football fans have not been able to go home happy after many football games. The Crimson Tide has fallen on some lean years. It is still a wonderful school. It still has a wonderful tradition. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Essentials Of A Happy Marriage Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 10,598 views

If you want a phenomenal family start building a phenomenal marriage! (Part 4 Building Phenomenal Families)

BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 4) Three Essentials for a Happy Marriage (Ephesians 5:21-33) “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of man.” (Genesis 2:23). A. COMMITTED LOVE Commitment is important because at some point ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: *other

Just A Happy Meal

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,023 views

To illustrate how Jesus can do so much with our little. God doesn’t ask how much we have. Instead, like He asked of Moses, He asks "What do you have I can use?"

Just a Happy Meal Purpose: To illustrate how Jesus can do the impossible with our little. 1. Read John 6:1-5. Why did Jesus ask Philip? Of all the disciples, why Philip? Philip was from Bethsaida, a town just nine miles away. If anyone would know a human solution to this problem, it would have ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You A Happy Christian?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 10, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 20,464 views

We get upset and walk around focusing on those things that do not go the way we want them to. But is being unhappy what God wants for us?

All of us want to be happy in our lives, don’t we? That might be one reason a person would go to church; to find happiness. But have you ever really thought what happiness includes? Happiness includes a feeling of peace within your heart. Happiness includes a feeling of calmness when all around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

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