Sermons on Ultimate Happiness:

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Apr 9, 2021

Peter understood the defilements that the world holds. The ways of the world are an “entanglement” to living the Christian walk. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS NOT THE SALVATION OF THE BELIEVER. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS TRUE FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD!

WHAT’S THAT SMELL? 2 Peter 2:20-22 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 21 For it would have been better for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22, John 3:16, Psalm 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Call To Me - Jeremiah 33:2–3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 4, 2025

Have you ever felt stuck? Trapped by life’s circumstances? Silenced by uncertainty? Shackled by fear of the future? You’re not alone. And more importantly, God is not silent.

Go! And Call to Me - Jeremiah 33:2–3 Jeremiah 33:2–3 (NLT): “This is what the Lord says—the Lord who made the earth, who formed and established it, whose name is the Lord: Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.” INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt stuck? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:2-3, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 50:15, Joel 2:32, Colossians 1:26-27, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:13, Hebrews 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And… Discern The Times — What Is The Issachar Anointing? - 1 Chronicles 12:32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 11, 2025

There are moments in history when God’s people cannot afford to be spiritually asleep. Moments when we must wake up, watch, and wisely walk. In David’s day, the men of Issachar were like this. They understood the signs of the times and knew what Israel should do.

Go! And… Discern the Times — What is the Issachar Anointing? - 1 Chronicles 12:32 1 Chronicles 12:32 (NLT): “From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32, Genesis 30:17-18, Genesis 49:14-15, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Proverbs 28:2, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 16:2-3, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105, James 1:5, 1 Peter 5:8, Luke 11:28, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ecclesiastes: The Meaninglessness And Mundanity Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

Explores the futility of seeking fulfillment in worldly pursuits, emphasizing the importance of finding significance and happiness in God alone.

Dear brothers and sisters, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A warm welcome to each of you, whether you are a familiar face or a new friend. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are bound together by the love of God, a love that transcends ...read more

Topics: Human Effort, God

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2010

Why wouldn’t people love their neighbors? And do I have to love myself before I can show this kind of love to others?

Today is our Friend Sunday, and many of you invited your neighbors to worship with you this morning. So, this morning I thought I’d give you a little quiz on neighbors. Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parting Words

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 16, 2015

When we die to our earthly lives, we live for Christ. Happiness depends on happenings in our lives, but joy depends on Jesus. Submission leads to happiness and joy. It mends our wounded souls.

What would you say to someone if you knew that you were seeing them for the last time? If you were dying, what would be the last words you would say to your family and friends? If you’ve ever thought about the answers to these questions, then you can appreciate what was going through ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What God Can Do For Your Family Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the first sermon in a series of messages called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Family Scripture: Psalm 127 Sermon: "What God Can Do for Your Family" (ILL: Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, "There’s no place like home) And she’s right. There’s no place like home, when it is happy and healthy. A happy and healthy home is one of the best ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Your Marriage Work Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the second sermon in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 Sermon: How to Make Your Marriage Work (ILL: Sleepy Beauty and the Prince were married and lived happily every after) The sad reality is that most marriages aren’t happily ever after. Roughly one-half of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Raise Your Kids Without Loosing Their Respect Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the fifth message in a series of sermons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home" Scripture: Ephesians 6:4 Sermon: How to Raise Your Kids without Loosing Their Respect. For the past month and a half, we’ve been looking at the Word of God for advice on how to build a happy and healthy home. And a happy and healthy home needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the sixth message in a series of sermons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Read Psalm 78:4-7 and Matt. 19:13-14 This is Father’s Day and I want to share some truths from the Word of God which ought to be extremely important to moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas, and future parents and grandparents. This is something that’s extremely important to me. My #1 priority ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:4-7, Matthew 19:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With A Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the seventh sermon in a series of messages entilted, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

For the last two months we’ve been looking for advice from the Bible on How to Build a Happy and Healthy Home. We’ve learned that a happy and healthy home has three building blocks: (1) a sincere relationship with God, (2) a strong marriage, (3) and a solid parent/child relationship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Know The Divine Way

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 8, 2006

What is the way that we need to follow? Is there a way that leads to health, happiness and prosperity!

"’Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The River Is Still Flowing

Contributed by Michael Davis on Nov 3, 2002

There is still a river that flows from God that contains everything we need to be happy.

THE RIVER IS STILL FLOWING PSALM 46: 1-11 1. There Is A River. a. Ezekiel 47: 1-5 b. The streams wherof shall make glad the city (people) of God 1. Salvation 2. Infiling of the Holy Spirit 3. Healing 4. Provisions 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 65:9-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 17, 2008

The first in the series on the Beatitudes. 1. The Happy, 2. The Humble, and 3. The Heaven bound

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3 Introduction The crowds had begun to follow Jesus. His miraculous works, teachings, and His name had spread throughout the regions. Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him. Now when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Three 'r's Of Marriage

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Aug 8, 2005

A look at three areas we must understand in order to have happy marriages.

THE THREE ‘R’s OF A GREAT MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION: Open with “Aisle, Altar, Hymn” Joke. Tonight we are going to talk a little bit about marriage. Marriage can be a fun topic to preach on, but is almost always a tough topic to preach on. Tonight I am keeping it simple. As a matter of fact, you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible