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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Happy Churchgoers

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,793 views

    Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. David said he looked forward with eager anticipation to being in God’s house. We need that same attitude that of being happy churchgoers.

    HAPPY CHURCHGOERS PSALM 122:1 Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Search For Happiness

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on May 22, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    This sermon seeks to get to the root of where true happiness is found and in doing so presents the love of God in the gospel of Christ.

    Graduates we’re all proud of the milestone that you’ve reached as of May 2007. A lot of hard work and determination has gone into the goals that you have achieved. However, the life long search for meaning, purpose and fulfillment has only just begun. In fact, the search for happiness began the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hopelessly Happy Series

    Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 16, 2013
     | 3,814 views

    A look at the first of the Beatitudes.

    “Hopelessly Happy” Matthew 5:3 I. Introduction A. What does it mean to be hopeless? B. Movie 50/50 car scene C. What are some results from hopelessness? II. Why would Jesus say hopeless? A. Greek word is ptochos i) Means “absolutely destitute” B. Israelites knew what it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Happy Grievers Series

    Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 26, 2013
     | 3,472 views

    Sermon on the Second Beatitude.

    I. Introduction A. Our view of grief B. What causes us to grieve C. How do we respond to grief D. Job’s response to grief: 20 Job arose, tore his clothes, shaved his head, fell to the ground, and worshipped. 21 He said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb; naked I will return ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Peter Sapp avatar

    Happiness Or Joy

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,129 views

    God is not concerned with His children's happiness. He is concerned with their joy. Happiness is fleeting, joy is eternal.

    John 15:9-17 Bubba walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles."  So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat.  Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • R. Escoanyelin Ortiz avatar

    Is There Happiness In Fame? Series

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,850 views

    our happiness does not depends on the applauses of people

    OUR HAPPINESS DOES NOT DEPEND ON THE ADMIRATION OF PEOPLE. THE POINT THAT WE WANT TO MAKE IS THIS: FAME CAN NOT MAKE YOU HAPPY. FAME IN ITSELF IS NOT BAD, WHAT CAN TURN BAD IS HOW WE USE FAME. IF WE USE FAME FOR OUR OWN GLORY AND TO GLORIFY OURSELVES, THEN WE ARE IN DEEP TROUBLE. THE BIBLE SAYS IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Happy Are The Sad Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,166 views

    It is when I comprehend who I am, what my sin does to me and the world of which I am a part, that my heart breads before a holy and righteous God.

    “Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted.” Jesus begins this sermon by making it clear that God blesses only those who realize they are sinners, with nothing to bring to the table when it comes to their personal righteousness or eternal salvation (vs. 3). But He does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,417 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 Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2013
     | 4,977 views

    Blessed is one of those religious words that are hard to translate into realistic terms. Perhaps the closest we can come is “happiness.” The psalmist says that the blessed person is the one who understands forgiveness. But we can’t understand the reality

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013
     | 5,985 views

    Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due to apathy or indifference? Could our suffering be due to sin?

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Introduction: Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Places

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2013
     | 4,628 views

    Happy Christians make for happy places.

    Title: Happy Places Text: Acts 16:16-34 Thesis: Happy Christians make for happy places. Introduction It was on one of those old school, whirlwind, whistle-stop political campaigns. A well known politician was riding that train as it passed through a major eastern city. He suddenly produced a $5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Are The Desperate Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,751 views

    Divine Desperation is an all-consuming passion to know God, to be like God, and to live forever with God.

    "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6 His name was Nicolas Herman, and due to a lack of education, he spent his life serving in the kitchen and cobbler shops of a monastery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,884 views

    Psalm 1. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Principles of happiness (verse 1) (1). Right Decision (verse 1 (2). Right direction (Verse 2) (3). Right Desire (verse 2b (B). Profile of happiness (1). Planted. (vs 3a) (2). Fruitful (vs 3b) (3). Un-withered (vs 3c) (4). Prosperous (vs 3d) (C). Picture of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    The Key To Happiness

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    The universal quest for satisfaction has a universal answer and His name is Jesus.

    The Key to Happiness Intro: The search for happiness. Psalm 119:2: Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. M.O.S.: Find happiness by knowing and serving Jesus.(read and pray) I. Be Satisfied by keeping God’s testimonies a. God as creator knows what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Happiness Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,432 views

    God’s favor rests on those who recognize how much they need Him. I. The Poor in Spirit Are Humble Minded II. The Poor in Spirit Are Highly Regarded III. The Poor in Spirit Are Heavily Rewarded

    Living in the Father’s Favor: The Happiness of Humility Matthew 5:3 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Intro: After the church service a little boy told the pastor, "When I grow up, I’m going to give you some money. "Well, thank you," the pastor replied. "But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God