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  • Thomas Giddens avatar

    The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    We need to stop looking for happiness in all the wrong places.

    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS TEXT PSALMS 33:12 BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD, THE PEOPLE HE HAS CHOSEN AS HIS OWN INHERITANCE. INTRO: WHERE DOES HAPPINESS COME FROM? WE SEEK HAPPINESS IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES. IT’S NOT MONEY CARS MATERIAL THINGS. WE SEEM TO BE CONSTANTLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In The Pursuit Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,585 views

    “God wants me to be happy?” We often hear that phrase in our day, usually as an excuse for some kind of behavior that the individual knows is wrong. But is that true?

    “In The Pursuit of Happiness” Matthew 5:1-2 “God wants me to be happy?” We often hear that phrase in our day, usually as an excuse for some kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hot Pursuit Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 19, 2011
     | 6,979 views

    Find true security by trusting in the Lord, not a lie or an idol.

    If you’re a Green Bay Packers fan, then the best thing about the Super Bowl this year (2011) was the Packers win! The next best thing was some of the commercials. Here’s one of my favorites – Junior Darth Vader. (Show the Volkswagen Passat: Young Darth Vader video from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 17, 2013
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     | 9,969 views

    The quest for happiness is most times misconceived and futile especially when not in line with the word of God

    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Ps 16: 7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. 8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pursuit Of Vision!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012
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     | 11,711 views

    A VISION is God’s BLUEPRINT of His Plan for mankind. A VISION is God’s way of REVEALING His Purpose to man. A VISION is accompanied by KNOWLEDGE of the Word of God. The more you are EXPOSED to the Word of God, the CLEARER the VISION.

    A VISION is God’s BLUEPRINT of His Plan for mankind. A VISION is God’s way of REVEALING His Purpose to man. A VISION is accompanied by KNOWLEDGE of the Word of God. The more you are EXPOSED to the Word of God, the CLEARER the VISION. The CLEARER the VISION creates DETERMINATION. BROAD & ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 2, 2009
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     | 12,858 views

    Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we can’t be with God without first being holy....

    Hebrews 12:14-12:14 The Pursuit of Holiness Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Consider for a moment the implication of this passage. Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,126 views

    Sermon 3 of a 4 part series on the book of Philippians. This sermon is about 2/3 my original thought combined with some great points from Pastors Ed Young and Troy Dobbs.

    The Pursuit of Happiness? Phil. 3:10-21 Intro: Sing “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands” We live in a country where we believe that there is a God given right for us to seek out our own happiness. In fact in our country’s Declaration of Independence, we are told that each person has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,119 views

    We can only be odedient to God if we fully carry out what He tells us to do.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 10:16-28 Title: “Pursuit of Obedience” I. Avoiding Distractions (16-21) Vv. 16-18 • The first thing Joshua does is to access the situation and take care of those things of first importance. o Joshua and the children of Israel have the 5 kings sealed inside the cave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Pursuit

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
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     | 3,606 views

    Many of us are sitting around with 20 year old prophecies. It’s so easy to become disappointed, disillusioned or bitter when it seems like God hasn’t come through like we expected.

    Spiritual Pursuit - Proverbs 2:3; Matt 7:7 & Luke 11:9 Intro.: In our “crying out and lifting up our voices”. We find that God has a sort of soft spot. He is tender concerning our spiritual poverty, persistence and hunger. Jesus related a story in Luke 11:5-8 that illustrates persistence. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Pursuit Of Happyness

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,604 views

    God knows best what will lead to our happiness. In this sermon I share a secular article that reveals research that proves that God knows best.

    Introduction: A. What is your secret to living a long, happy life? B. The story is told of a woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. 1. She said, “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look, what’s your secret for a long happy life?” 2. The man said, “I smoke three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unrestrained Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014
     | 6,040 views

    When God brings us into His kingdom through faith in Christ we become His son or daughter. As such, God calls us to make every effort to live in peace and to be holy. But how can we do this. Join Pastor Danny as he teaches on how to have peace

    (ME) Good morning Odessa First! I am Pastor Danny – I am the Senior Pastor. I am thankful you have chosen to be with us this morning to worship our risen savior Jesus Christ. Over the last few weeks we have been studying the Book of Hebrews chapter 12 and learning about an UNSHAKEABLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,857 views

    Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. The Declaration of Independence states that we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty and the pusuit of happiness. But what about the pursuit of holiness?

    THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. In the Declaration of Independence we find the famous words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Empty Pursuits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2016
     | 7,958 views

    Don't pursue the things of this world and lose your fellowship with God, your following, your fortune, and your family.

    Some time ago, in the Reader’s Digest¸ Bob Newhart talked about his days as an accountant in downtown Chicago, when he went by his given name, “George.” He was a basic 9-to-5 bookkeeper, whose duties included managing the petty cash. Salesmen would come in from the road and turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Pursuit Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Weldon Lemke on Oct 7, 2014
     | 6,735 views

    Christ invites us to have joy

    - I want to share a bit of my journey this morning with regards to joy (or quite often its lack) - Things good in life. Great family, good career. - I excelled at work and church. - Kids healthy, making lots of money, going up the ladder. Moving around and being promoted. Making friends. - Only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Pursuit Of Excellence Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 78,785 views

    Setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. Let's spend some time considering the pursuit of excellence in our daily lives.

    The pursuit of excellence We continue in our preaching series on discovering our destiny, discovering your destiny. Across our group of churches, we are spending a few weeks preaching on how setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. This morning our theme is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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