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The Secret Of Happiness

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 17, 2018

Three keys to happiness

“The Secret of Happiness” April 18, 2018 -Andy Grossman Someone said one time that everyone is about as happy as they want to be. I don’t know who said it or where I heard it – but I never forgot those words, “You are as happy as ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

God's Plan Is Not For Me To Be Happy, But Holy Series

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 12, 2010

God's ultimate plan for me is to develop my character and make me holy, not to make my life easy so I am always happy.

Let's review what we have already discovered... A Myth – is a commonly held belief that is not true. Jesus Himself had to debunk spiritual myths as he challenged commonly held beliefs. Look at his repetition in the Sermon on the Mount: “You have heard that it was said…but I tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Happy Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 2, 2009

God’s people ought to be the happiest people on earth. Most chase an elusive butterfly of perceived happiness. Here are three keys to being truly happy.

HOW TO BE A HAPPY CHRISTIAN PSALM 40:16 I. Be in the Center of God’s Will A. Proverbs 13:15 “... the way of the unfaithful is hard.” B. Psalm 1:1-2 (NKJV) “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:16

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom, Intriguing Yet Elusive Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 30, 2002

Justification by faith is an attractive yet elusive idea.

Freedom, Intriguing yet Elusive (Galatians 2:11-14) Theme: God’s plan of salvation is trustworthy. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that: 1. The possibility of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Michael Jackson's Elusive Joy

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 2, 2009

What Is My Outlook For Life? 1. Life is not necessarily a life of comfort and ease. 2. Life is not dependent on outside circumstances. 3. Life is not glamorous, flashy or outwardly impressive.

Proverbs 12:15KJV 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: .....Proverbs 14:12KJV – Prov. 16:25 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Romans 6:20-21KJV 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21 What ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Happy, Happy, Happy!

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 6, 2013

A sermon that helps us to see the true path to happiness in life.

“Happy, Happy, Happy!” Philippians 3:13-14 Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Happy, Happy, Happy Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Celebration in heaven, Satan and his demonic forces defeated and expelled from heaven

The Revelation of Jesus Christ is most often viewed as the "heaviest" of the books of the Bible, and for the most part it is a title that is deserved. We see the rise of Antichrist, Satan thrown to earth, demons released from the abyss and the death of millions if not billions of people globally. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Happy-Happy-Happy

Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Aug 7, 2014

Great outdoor sermon for kids about true happiness. Duck Dynasty style. You will need a BB gun and some balloons.

Everyone knows the Robertson family • Phil & Kaye • Si • Willie and Korie • Jase and Missy • Jep and Jessica • Mountain man, Justin Martin, and John Godwin Who is your favorite character on the show? • I didn’t even say Sadie…lol What’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Other

When Peace Seems So Elusive

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 30, 2014

Peace seems so elusive for so many people. True, lasting peace is found only in Jesus.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 31, 2014 David Simpson When Peace Seems So Elusive Job 3:25-26 25 What I feared has come upon me;
what I dreaded has happened to me. 26 I have no peace, no quietness;
I have no rest, but only turmoil. It seems as if peace is so elusive for so ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25-26

Denomination: Christian Church

When Peace Seems So Elusive Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 4, 2021

It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our nation and even here locally, so many are struggling to experience peace right now.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church January 24, 2021 David Simpson When Peace Seems So Elusive. Job 3:25-26 What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil. It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25-26, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 15:13, Psalm 34:14, Isaiah 53:5, John 16:33, Romans 16:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Happy, Happy, Happy & Humble Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

The Beatitudes give us the keys to living a "happy, happy, happy" life. The first beatitude deals with humility.

Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Humble Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, “I just want to be happy.¨ Ask that same 100 people what it means to be happy, and ninety will say something about people, places or things. The answers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Happiness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 8, 2024

God is interested in your happiness. Psalm 1:1-3 gives us a foundation in which we can build a happy life.

INTRODUCTION - This week, we will begin our third series in Core 52. - This series is entitled Singing the Sacred: - In the center of the Bible is the Book of Songs. - They cover various styles, moods, moments, and even instruments because they are the soundtrack of our spiritual lives. - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happiness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How to be truly happy

Intro: So, how did you make out Christmas morning? I wasn’t here last week. I hope it was a great morning for you. It’s a time that we look forward to for weeks. I know in our house we take the whole month before to look ahead to Christmas day. Now, Christmas is a day we think about gifts: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Happy!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006

MAKE A CHOICE TO REJOICE!

Don’t worry.....be happy! Acts 16:16-25 Life is full of misery, isn’t it? Something always worrying us.....stressing us out. Stress has even become a legal defense for murder! If we stop and look at the world and the way it’s headed....gas prices....taxes......where’s the good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Happiness" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 20, 2006

Indroduction sermon to a new series on the Sermon on the Mount

1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2 He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, 3 “Blessed…” Matthew 5:1-3a There is a triviality that I want to address before we move fully into this study. It is not so important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox