Sermons on Pursuit Of Happiness:

Encouraging Works Of Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011

The Holy Spirit thru Solomon, encouraged His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. God encourages His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. How does God do this? An encouraging work of godly wisdom is....

ENCOURAGING WORKS Of GODLY WISDOM—Proverbs 3:13-26 Attention/Need: Today is the 10th anniversary of the Attack on America 9/11/2001. A series of four coordinated suicide attacks against civilian & federal govt. targets. 19 terrorists from the islamic militant group al-Qaeda are known to have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Hallelujah Anyhow"

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 26, 2014

As Christians we can have joy even in the midst of unhappy circumstances.

Introduction . Illustration: A friend of mine used to sing a song that said "Well it’s hallelujah anyhow. I’m not gonna let my troubles bring me down. I’ll just lift my hands and sing it’s hallelujah anyhow." 3. People often mistake joy and happiness. We can be happy and not ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cheerful Countenance! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 14, 2015

How can we be happy in spite of our circumstances? Joy stealers. How can I be happy?

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Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embracing Life And Living Life Among Others Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2016

Sooner or later, we must revise our expectations downward and realize that it is not God’s will for us to always feel happy. Instead, we must embrace all of life with a view toward loving God and loving others.

Embracing Life and Living Life Among Others (topical) 1. Does your life ever feel like this? 2. I was reading recently about a man who awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 12, 2016

Today's message is on the first beatitude and how those who are poor in spirit. We'll be looking at what the word "beatitude" means and what it means biblically to be happy. We'll also explore how being poor in spirit increases our happiness.

Sermon On The Mount “Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit” Matthew 5:3 Last week we looked at the meaning of the word “beatitude.” The word “beatitude” comes from the Latin meaning happy or blessed. Walter Bauer in his Greek-English Lexicon defines this word as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Foursquare

The Lord Of The Joy

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 17, 2014

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Lord of the Joy John 16:19-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LordOfTheJoy.html How many here are saved? How many here have joy? It should be the same exact crowd. A joyless Christian ought to be a contradiction in terms...an oxymoron. [Read text] How many know about the sorrow of v. 21? [Guys, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Joy

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 17, 2016

The difference between happiness and joy. Why is joy so important? 4 Basic Ingredients of joy.

THE SECRET OF JOY Neh. 8:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Fishing Tourney Coming Up Saturday 1. What do you get when you cross a banker with a fish? A loan shark! 2. What do monsters eat? Fish & ships! 3. Why do fish always know how much they weigh? Because they have their own scales. 4. Who cleans ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Triumphant Joy #4: Rejoicing In Loving And Serving People Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 11, 2013

God created us as relational beings who experience abundant joy when we focus on loving and serving other people.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #4: REJOICING IN LOVING AND SERVING OTHERS INTRO TO SPEAKER: This past week, Liza and the family and I went camping at Wild Oaks. INTRO TO TOPIC: This summer, we are studying the Book of Philippians, a letter written from the Apostle Paul while he was in prison. The letter is all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Blessed Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

What does it mean to be blessed? Who are the blessed? How can we be blessed? Psalm 128 declares a blessed life is when God is at the center of life and when that happens, the work, family and personal lives become all blessed by the Lord. Are you living a

Intro: What does it mean to be blessed? Who are the blessed? How can we be blessed? Psalm 128 declares a blessed life is when God is at the center of life and when that happens, the work, family and personal lives become all blessed by the Lord. Are you living a blessed life? I. WHAT DOES IT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: *other

"The Bread Of Life" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011

All of us are on a search for something that will satisfy us and will satisfy us completely. But we don’t find it. That’s because most of the things in life don’t satisfy; they just leave us empty and still wanting more. In John 6 Jesus does something

“The Bread of Life” John 6: 35-51 I want us to talk about food for a few moments ... is that O.K.? Not difficult for most of us. Perhaps you have a restaurant you really like and even a favorite meal when you go there. My wife and usually eat at home but last Sunday we went to Cracker barrel. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Peace Of God?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 10, 2012

The Peace of God is not dependent on the surroundings or of circumstances. It never leaves us even as the Lord will never leave us. The peace God gives us is not of this world, it is a heavenly peace.

WHAT IS THE PEACE OF GOD? John 14:27 (KJV) Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. The Peace of God is not dependent on the surroundings or of circumstances. It never leaves us even as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

"Changing Thermometers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 14, 2011

A sermon about joy versus happiness.

Romans 16:25-27 “Changing Thermometers” A British medical doctor shared a story about his interaction with Doris, an 82-year-old hospital patient. Two days before Christmas, Doris appeared to be healthy and ready to be discharged. But for some reason she kept complaining about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Happiest Place On Earth

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Oct 14, 2017

Where is our TRUE happiness found? In the Lord, or in our own actions and desires?

The Happiest Place on Earth: While I was on vacation this past week with my daughter, I had time to really think about something. So, lets start with a question today. How many of you have been to see THE mouse? Come on, you know...... loaded up the care with the family and hit the road to good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: *other

“your Attitude Stinks!”

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 8, 2014

Summary: An attitude of joy is an intentional decision followed by a process. This sermon examines some Biblical steps needed for an attitude of joy.

“YOUR ATTITUDE STINKS!” Tags: Attitude General, Joy, Happy, Fulfillment (add tag) Philippians 1:3-12 Intoduction: There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Brighter & Brighter Until The Final Day

Contributed by John Gaston on May 12, 2021

It's easy to get stuck in negativism in this life, but as Christians, our destiny is good beyond our wildest dreams. Proverbs 4:18 captures this with rare insight, telling us to look ahead to our incredible future.

BRIGHTER & BRIGHTER UNTIL THE FINAL DAY Prov. 4:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Driving to work, a man had to swerve to avoid a box that fell out of a truck in front of him. Seconds later, a policeman pulled him over for reckless driving. 2. Fortunately, another officer had seen the carton in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God