Sermons on Pursuit Of Happiness:

Don't Worry; Be Happy

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

In this message, I want to give enough information so that you can set your heart to live a stress free lifestyle.

MATTHEW 6:31 - 33 THESE VERSES ARE THE KEYS TO LIVING FREE OF STRESS. IF WE WILL SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD - WHICH MEANS GOD’S MANNER, GOD’S ORDER, GOD’S METHOD; GOD’S SYSTEM; GOD’S WAY OF DOING THINGS - AND LIVE A UPRIGHT AND GODLY LIFE AND THE THINGS THAT WE NEED WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness In Mourning...say What? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 26, 2008

The Beatitudes paint a counter-culture picture of the character of a Christian. Blessing is found in poverty of spirit, and in mourning. Doesn’t seem possible, but it’s a truth that Jesus taught in His Sermon on the Mount.

Here we go. The Sermon on the Mount covers three chapters in the book of Matthew. Chapters five through seven. In chapter five Jesus teaches us about the? Law of God. Chapter six is about living in the? Presence of God. And Chapter seven will walk us through the? Judgment of God. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Purity – The Sixth Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 26, 2008

This is the sixth of the "be" attitudes. THREE STEPS TO HAVING A PURE HEART 1. Remember that God sees EVERYTHING. 2. Review my MOTIVES. 3. Realign my PRIORITIES.

Purity – The Sixth Step To Happiness We have been making our way through a section of scripture known as the beatitudes. They are found in Matthew chapter five. Each of the beatitudes begins with the word – blessed. This word could also be translated – “Happy”. So as we have been making our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Merry Christmas" Or "Happy Holidays" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2007

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

Humility - The First Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 8, 2008

This sermon looks at the first "Be" Attitude. Three benefits of humility. 1. Humility reduces STRESS. 2. Humility improves RELATIONSHIPS. 3. Humility releases Gods POWER.

Humility - The First Step To Happiness What would it take to make you happy? This question was asked of 52,000 Americans in Psychology Today. These were the answers: Friends and social life Having a good job Being in love Recognition and success Sex Personal growth Good financial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 18, 2008

This is the second "be" attitude - Repentance. 1. Repentance involves a U-TURN. 2. Repentance involves a CONFESSION. 3. Repentance involves depending on the GOODNESS OF GOD.

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness by Tom Shepard Matthew 5:4-5:4 Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Today we are looking at the “BE” attitudes. They are found in chapter five of Matthew. Follow along with me as I read. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peacemaking – The Seventh Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 5, 2008

This sermon looks at the seventh "Be" attitude. Peacemakers: A. Pay attention to what they SAY. B. Attack the PROBLEM not the person. C. COOPERATE as much as possible. D. Emphasize RELATIONSHIPS above resolution.

Peacemaking – The Seventh Step To Happiness Over the past few weeks we have been looking at the “be” attitudes. Each beatitude begins with the word “blessed”. “Blessed” can also be translated “happy”. So as we have been going through the beatitudes we have been finding steps to happiness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One New And Happy Day!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 22, 2008

Part 3 Easter Sunrise Service: This word will inspire every person. This word can be preached at anytime.

One New and Happy Day Text: Psalm 144:15 Happy are the people who are in such a state; Happy are the people whose God is the LORD! Because of the resurrection God’s people should be the happiest people on the face of the earth! Because of the resurrection, the words of Jesus on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Endurance - The Eighth Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 28, 2008

This sermon is about four steps to build endurance: 1. Recognize the SOURCE. 2. Refuse to RETALIATE. 3. Respond POSITIVELY. 4. Rest in Gods PROTECTION.

Endurance - The Eighth Step To Happiness We have been making our way through a section of scripture know as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. Each of the beatitudes begins with the word Blessed. The word blessed in this section of scripture could also be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Why do we worry about so much when Jesus is committed to caring for our needs?

Cornerstone Church 02/10/08 “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” Matthew 6:25-34 This morning we begin a New Series Propelled by Prayer “Where the power to carry on comes from” a 7 week walk with Jesus In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Makes Me Happy

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

Be content and happy with what you have in Christ. You can be genuinely happy!

I have a question for you today. Are you really happy? I mean are you actually truly and honestly happy with your life. Maybe I should define the term happiness. Happiness is not the feeling you get when you get something. For instance, how many of you did the after thanksgiving shopping day? You ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessedness Out Scores Happiness

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 2, 2009

In a society where comfort and happiness are so important, we are reminded that blessedness beats happiness.

I want to start by reading Matt 5:3, Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. First Blessed means more than happy, happiness is an emotion often dependent on surrounding circumstances. We all know people who strive for happiness. These are people who when things are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Songs, Happy Saints Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 11, 2010

A good love song will give you goose bumps, especially if sung by a person who loves you. No matter what happens, Christians need to worship and praise God in song. (Based on a Charles Spurgeon sermon)

Sermon Notes Holy Songs, Happy Saints Isaiah 5:1-7 (Second in the series Glorifying God) Introduction: Why would someone as busy and serious-minded as Isaiah take time to sing a song? Time is never wasted when a child of God praises his creator. Charles Spurgeon said, “Though the winning of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Happy Home And A Cooking Church Series

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

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