Sermons about Pursuit Of Happiness

Purity-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

based on 86 ratings

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More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally concerned about heart impurity. This type of heart disease, if not "cured," may render a person spiritually dead

Purity-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God" (Matt. 5:8). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-8 Introduction: More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peacemaking-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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Introduction: Disagreements, feuds, and suspicion seem to be the rule of the day rather than the exception. Even the routine of daily life can lead a person to explode emotionally and spiritually. To those who calm the troubled waters of humankind’s disc

Peacemaking-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God" (Matt. 5:9). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-9 Introduction: Disagreements, feuds, and suspicion seem to be the rule of the day rather than the exception. Even the routine of daily ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persecution-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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Introduction: We are made to love and to be loved. We like to be liked. Friendship is the atmosphere in which we breathe most freely. To be ridiculed as a child is a heart breaking experience, but the pain is not lessened as one becomes an adult.

Persecution-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Worry - Be Happy! Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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Message dealling with the biblical principles to help the believer to overcome anxiety in life.

THE EMOTION QUOTIENT – PART FIVE “DON’T WORRY – BE HAPPY!” PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Prescription For A Happy Home

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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God gives Biblical guidelines for how we can have happy and successful homes.

INTRODUCTION Norman Wright describes four changes that have taken place in family life in recent years. One is the move toward a nuclear family. This is the mother, father and children. In the past, it was common for families to involve the extended members as well. The second change is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Heaven Happy? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

based on 217 ratings

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Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when we are found.

What Makes Heaven Happy? Luke 15:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What are the greatest chapters in the Bible? If I compiled a top five list, I think Psalm 23 would be near the top, along with Romans 8, and the third chapter of John. I would also add Luke 15 to the short list of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Would Be Happy If...? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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To live in daily happiness and Joy, we must make the right decisions.

I WOULD BE HAPPY IF? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I often ponder, -- I would be happy if ? -- Then I try to fill in the blank. I have asked friends, what would it take to make you happy? The answer varies greatly, but after accepting the answer, I press would you be happy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Mark Engler on Oct 30, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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For one. If my life is easy and all good, maybe I better consider that I’m not doing everything I need to do for God. Because if it is all good, then Satan can leave you alone, like the Rich Man. And two. If you are going through or when you go throug

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” No! I won’t do it! You can’t make me! He didn’t have to so why do I? How come he got one and I didn’t? It isn’t fair! Have you heard that before? Do you know where I’m coming from? Our kids or grandkids say these things a lot don’t they? Don’t you just get tired of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 18, 2000

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Stop fretting over the prosperity of the wicked and look forward to what the Lord has in store for those who are called his children.

Psalm 37:1,2 - Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they soon shall be cut down like the grass, and wither as the herb. The word fret refers to the point just after a fire has been ignited when the flame is the hottest. Think about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Merry Christmas" Or "Happy Holidays" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2007

based on 29 ratings

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Uses a video "Feliz Navitoss" as a springboard to talk about why the term "Christmas" upsets some folks.

OPEN: “Feliz Navitoss” (a video from Focus on the Family talking about "tossing" advertising and catalogues from companies that don’t want to mention Christmas. It can be seen at http://www.citizenlink.org/content/A000005834.cfm) APPLY: It’s become something of an annual cultural battle – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Happy Home And A Cooking Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 28, 2007

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To have a "Happy Home" and a Church which cooks...requires us to do it God’s way.

* Years ago my dad taught me a lesson which I remember till today. As usual, I had to learn it the hard way. As I recall, he sent me into the yard to remove a rose bush. Instead of doing what he said and “digging it up”, I cut it off just below the ground and roughed up the dirt like I had dug ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Take Me To The Happy Place Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

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This is form a series on attitudes I did. I use a lot of ideas from a book entitled Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Take Me To The Happy Place Sunday February 11, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Intro. A. How many of you have heard that express, “Take Me To The Happy Place”? Who can tell me what it means? Can you give me one word that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Holiness

How To Have A Happy Marriage Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

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This is message 11 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

How to Have a Happy Marriage Ephesians 5:22-33 I. Biblical Attitudes of Husbands and Wives "…each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband…" A. Wives are Submissive B. Husbands are Loving II. A Marriage is like the Church A. The Husband ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

And You Make Me Happy

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

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What makes us Happy? I remeber this song...

“And You Make Me Happy” And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(NIV) I. Be Loved Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy – The Fifth Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2008

based on 57 ratings

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This is a sermon on the fifth beattitude. Mercy: I’m merciful - 1. If I’m patient with those are DIFFERENT from me. 2. If I forgive those who have FALLEN. 3. If I help those who are HURTING. 4. If I do good to my ENEMIES.

Becoming Merciful – The Fifth Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through a section of the scripture known as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. All of them begin with the word “blessed.” Another word for blessed is happy. So as we have been making ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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