Sermons on Pursuit Of Happiness:

Don’t Worry – Be Happy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2016

A study of the book of Job 17: 1 – 16

Job 17: 1 – 16 Don’t Worry – Be Happy 1 “My spirit is broken, my days are extinguished, the grave is ready for me. 2 Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? 3 “Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Be H.a.p.p.y.

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Mar 20, 2019

What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it?

Living Wise In A Stupid World Lesson #8 How to be H.A.P.P.Y. (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Text: Proverbs 3:13-18 H.onor God • Keep His commandments. “If you love ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Confession,confrontation And Forgiveness The Essentials For True Happiness Series

Contributed by Henry C. Jaegers on Aug 28, 2014

Helping others to enjoy the book of Leviticus

CONFESSION,CONFRONTATION AND FORGIVENESS The Essentials for True Happiness. By Henry Jaegers “So it shall be when he becomes guilty in one of these, that he shall confess that in which he has sinned. He shall then prepare as a burnt offering according to the ordinance. So the priest shall ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 5:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

One Big Happy Family Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 26, 2014

A biological family is made up many faces and personalities, the spiritual family are those who have your back. Their prayer warriors, they show love with their actions.

One Big Happy Family Pt.2 Ephesians 4:1-6NKJ To obtain the status of, “One Big Happy Family” we have to be willing to keep unity among one another. “On those day’s you can’t seem to get along with yourself, it becomes a great opportunity not to say a word to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Easter - He Has Risen Indeed

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 1, 2018

Deeper meaning of risen from the dead and ascension.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 1, 2018 HAPPY EASTER – HE HAS RISEN INDEED I wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Easter Celebration. Today we are reminded of the supreme sacrifice of our Lord and Savior. Such a significant sacrifice which provided for the forgiveness of our sins. More ...read more

Scripture: John 18:16-17, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Can Do With A Happy Meal!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2021

Often we feel like our resources are inadequate. "There's no way God can use me." But we find that God delights to use weak things because it redirects people to Him. Little is much when God is in it.

WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH A HAPPY MEAL John 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Euphemisms of a low IQ 1. Elevator doesn’t reach the top floor; 2. 2 bubbles shy of a bubble bath; 3. Not playing with a full desk; 4. Few French fries short of a Happy Meal; 5. Light’s on but nobody’s home; 6. No oars ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Core 52 Week 9 - Finding Happiness Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 3, 2020

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Question: How do you know when you're happy? Do we even know what it means to be happy? Psalm 1 makes it all clear.

You can listen to the sermon on my podcast after 3/16 at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2893594 Finding Happiness Intro: • If you’re happy and you know it… song. o But do we really know when we’re happy? • Happiness is a universal human desire. We’ll do just about anything to feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Philippians 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Worry… Be Happy! 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the first message, I preached on having a Happy Church. We saw that the first thing we have to do is recognize the purpose of the church.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH? Many folks have many different ideas about what the purpose of the church is. For example: (1) Some seem to think the purpose of the church is for us to come together and see if we can build a more beautiful church building than the church down the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Money Can't Buy Happiness Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 10, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

Money Can’t Buy Happiness! Squid Game Part 1 James 5:1-6 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org Today, we are starting a new message series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Birthday Church - A Pentecost Sunday Sermon

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 30, 2023

Our faith is built upon Christ Jesus, our solid Rock by which we stand, our foundation as believers of the Most High God can be in none other than God. Foundational truth demonstrated in Power.

Happy Birthday Church A Pentecost Sunday Sermon By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today is Pentecost Sunday the day we celebrate the birth of the church, not the birth of the Apostolic Church, the Methodist Church, the Catholic Church, the Baptist Church, the Episcopal Church or any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Apostolic

How Can I Live A Happy Life?

Contributed by David Cook on Aug 3, 2022

Real happiness in life comes from anchoring our lives in God's Word.

If you were to ask your family or friends this question, "What is the one thing you want most in this life?" What do you think their answer would be? What is the first answer that pops into your mind? I bet many people would answer that question like this, "I just want to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Happy Simchat Torah – Our Jewish Heritage Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 14, 2025

The Torah, the WORD of GOD, points to Yeshua (JESUS) as the ultimate Way, Truth, and Life, and our joy in GOD’s WORD is fulfilled in HIM.

2025.10.14. Study Notes. SIMCHAT TORAH. Our Judeo-Christian Heritage William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The Torah, the WORD of GOD, points to Yeshua (JESUS) as the ultimate Way, Truth, and Life, and our joy in GOD’s WORD is fulfilled in HIM. HAPPY SIMCHAT TORAH! Today is Simchat Torah, the Joy of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, Exodus 18:20, Psalm 119:1, Psalm 119:142, Proverbs 13:14, John 14:6, John 10:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Mere External Change Can Make Us Happy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2022

We have in our deepest being a desire for the infinite, a restlessness for the fullness of being.

Fifth Sunday in Lent 9 March 2008 Lazarus was rushing around more than usual. Martha had forgotten to set back the sundials the previous evening to Jerusalem daylight savings time and they were all running an hour late for synagogue. Lazarus had been coughing for some time, but felt well to go ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, Hosea 11:1-11, Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Catholic

Die, Die, Die! Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

We are most dead when we're alive and most alive when we're dead

Most Dead When You're Alive. Most Alive When You're Dead Ephesians Chapter 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: *other

Independence Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

Declaration of independence - declaration of our freedom from the law and death

Independence Day This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. There is a lot of BBQ going on all across the country. There are fireworks, parades and all kinds of celebrations ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Congregational