Sermon Central Share a Sermon; Try PRO Free . Peace, essential to contented happiness, must trust Jehovah at all times (Is 26:3-4). Not only does He give you a new spirit, but also His Spirit, and all objects for joy. "I guess I'll have to be happy no matter what happens, so I will." This is a step beyond Que Sera Sera because the secret of happiness is not simply accepting what happens, but choosing to be happy in the midst of the unplanned surprises of life. Even the wicked can sometimes approach truth by emphasizing the role of attitude. Thinking about something does not get it done, does not motivate, distracts, etc. Very gently Paul told the church to help these two sisters in Christ to resolve their problem. These are physical causes of depressed thinking, and they are resolved physically. To be in a hurry or with financial or other ambition to miss them will deprive you. It is the feeling of knowing the acceptance and love of God or men toward you. Paul said that we were made subject to this vanity against our wills (Rom 8:18-23). He was glad whenever He could magnify God by His great works (John 11:15). The sunshine and rain necessary is His natural benevolence to enemies (Matt 5:45). A husband can cheer up his wife, which was particularly true early on (Deut 24:5). Sermon on Happiness | Preaching Today A husband that thinks his wife should be happy merely by marriage is very stupid. David, who was a king with a harem, exalted its value and pleasure (Ps 19:9-10). Or in other words, how does the man who gives money away get rich and the man who keeps his money gets poor (Prov 11:24; Luke 6:38)? Disappointment in accomplishments comes by having goals too high (Pr 13:12,19). all steal joy. 1 sermon May 2017. This determination is directly connected to other people. Stop overworking, over-analyzing, over-thinking, over-worrying, over-saving, etc. Walk in the Spirits greatness (Eph 5:18; I John 4:4). Review the recent PowerPoint sermon . The best a worldling knows is similar satisfaction to a pig with a new mud puddle. Think Jesus, adoption, regeneration, Holy Spirit, end of Law, Gentiles, knowledge! These simple examples are to show painful consequences of Bible compromise. A good meal, private or public, around Christian gladness is contagious (Ac 2:46). the joy of the Lord, is my strength. Gods word provided for great rejoicing in his heart (Ps 119:111; 19:8; Jer 15:16). A helpful guide is to ask, what if the worst were to happen, what is the total effect? A happy wife will be an energized producer and an initiating lover to her husband. There is no drama of any kind that can come even close to the glory of salvation. Through the miracle of his incarnation, he made God visible to us: "No one has ever seen God. Many think happiness depends on circumstances like health, money, success, etc. He delighted to do Gods will, for it is perfect happiness (Ps 40:6-10; Heb 10:5-9). This sin is corrected by lifting and extending the time frame of analysis (Co 3:1-4). (Jas 1:2-4; Rom 5:3-5). He resents life for not treating him as well as he believers he deserves to be treated. Try, 4 Keys To Increasing Giving In Your Church, Matt Chandler's Advice To Young Preachers, 8 Reasons Why Most Churches Never Break The 200 Attendance Mark, 3 Keys To Making Change Stick In Your Church. God has a full benefit package for good men to cry out in praise (Psalm 103:1-18). He Never did. Do not overwork. Moses, under an austere covenant, commanded gladness (Deut 28:47-48; 14:22-27). Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof, Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth, Clap along if you know what happiness is to you, Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do, If everybody wants to be happyhow's come. This is a sermon dealing with how we go about making choices. You lose that second of joy and satisfaction from the things you do have from God. It has little to do with church attendance, Bible reading, prayer, and other externals. A choice to get up. When life is too complicated, you can easily be overwhelmed and lose joy of life. Glorification of the universe and elect will trump all sorrow (Ro 8:18; I Pet 4:13). It is more blessed to give than receive learn it and prove it (Ac 20:35; Pr 14:21). In chapter 4:1-3 I want you to see Pauls perspective: So then, in this way, my dearly loved brothers, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord, dear friends. If you pierce others because of your lack of joy, go on a death watch (Prov 18:21). Deut 14:22-26 even under the hard old covenant, families spent a tithe on lusts for joy in worship. One of the devils devices in this generation is excess activity (Ep 5:16; Lu 21:34). He commands us to love Him always with our whole heart, mind, soul, strength. Perfunctory or passionate performances are grossly different, and only passion serves God or man. Peter exhorted persecuted, suffering Jews to great joy in Christ (I Peter 1:8; 4:12-13). You can dance through life and have a continual feast by learning verses above and other wisdom. Choosing the Right Path. My sober mandate from Gods word is His balance, not what you think is balance. Say, No! Where the gospel went, there was joy sure to follow (Acts 8:8; 13:48,52; 15:3,31). Your joy or lack thereof has consequences on others lives, and you should fear it. Happy wives are evident by countenance, for the Bible declares it a fact (Pr 15:13). We have to make a choice to worry about NOTHINGand be willing to PRAY about EVERYTHING.THANKING and Trusting God in advance knowing that He is able..and that's all we need to know To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. God gave you Isaiah 55:6-9 to tell you that you cannot image His gracious pardon. A job is a job is a job to a great degree; a promotion will bring problems with it. The source of joy was Gods preparation of hearts and understanding His word. You will never, not in your worst time, experience the horror He did for your sins. Sermons about The Power Of Choices - SermonCentral.com An exhaustive study of all the Bible has to say on this subject would take many weeks or months. Type in happiness on Amazon.com and youll find 2,000 books on happiness.. Rev 19:7 heaven will be a place and time of gladness and rejoicing as a wedding to the Lamb. A high maintenance woman not ruling emotions and needing help is exhausting. You must let each man bear his own burden (Ga 6:5), even your children you love. Rule your spirit this is not optional it is a command of God the Lord of feelings. The gifts of love, marriage, and sex are a portion from God on earth (Eccl 9:9). Many think happiness depends on other people treating you the way you want. You waste limited energy and time in a direction that cannot provide satisfaction. You must give your life to the purpose God has for you, no matter the cost. Two trees, a good tree and a bad tree. Jesus blasted worry as foolish in light of His powerful providence (Matt 6:31-34). His creation thrills sunrise, hummingbirds, sex, aptitudes, friends, taste buds, music, seasons, speech, flowers, skin, water, lions, food, laughter, alcohol, etc. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22, Matthew 11:29-30, Sermon Topics: Dont love your spouse right now? Anything is possible (a job, education, a home, a car) but you have to be willing to get up and go after it. If God promises your life to go well, the result will be joyful, successful living. But for a lot of Christians it makes you wonder Scriptures: Lack of forgiveness brings Gods creative torment into your life (Matt 18:34-35). Of course, these self-pitying, self-righteous introverts call this self-examination. David concluded that God was His exceeding joy, even though he had more opportunity for other pleasures than you could ever try (Psalm 43:4-5; 21:1-6; 71:23). Kings wanted their servants to be happy, thus Nehemiahs fear of Artaxerxes. Zealous diligence and time urgency at work beats safe pacing (Prov 10:4; 12:24). A perfect family is Gods work ask Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, etc. God prepared and charged Solomon to find happiness (Eccl 2:24; 3:13; 5:19; etc.). On top of that, he received a leader from the church at Philippi with a financial gift for his needs and the news that the church was becoming divisive. It is the duty (and privilege) of parents to create a hopeful environment and goals. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Sermons about Pursuit Of Happiness - SermonCentral.com There is a time to mourn or dance sometimes the best are cast down but they are exceptions. Happiness is a Choice. What do you intend when you tell your child to cheer up? The Weapon Of Joy | Sermons | REAL Church Do not try to cheat Him (Ex 34:14). He not only gave you natural life, but He also gave you spiritual life to enjoy Him. After his papers were processed he found his way to a New York cafeteria where he sat down and waited for someone to bring him a menu and take his order. They are gone! 43100 Center St, South Riding , VA 20152. Sure, God blesses those that truly delight and find their joy in Him and His things. The LORD will not be mocked, and it is folly to deceive yourself about sin (Gal 6:7). Files. Living wickedly or among the wicked will vex your spirit (II Pet 2:8; Ps 119:158). Celebrations (mirth feasts, etc. In the material above is plenty of reminders how fellowship with God is happiness. Chris Cisler. God commands us to be happy, to love, and to be thankful and to give thanks. We cannot add to Him or take from Him (Job 35:5-8; Psalm 50:7-13; Mic 6:6-7). A church with the Holy Ghost, like Jerusalem at Pentecost, is very happy (Acts 2:46). Women generally require more, so wise husbands will make sure they get enough. He wanted them to be on the same side and together fix the problem. Be wise, but then rest in God's total sovereignty and goodness, and choose. And in the end, you have to pay the price of your choices.. Temperance by itself is torture! Do the first works after you remember and repent from where you were (Rev 2:5). Depression is often giving in to the flesh, mind, or spirit just like most other lusts. How did you manage to save all of this money? Oh she answered, that is the money I made from selling the dolls.. (3) Yes, I also ask you, true partner, to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers whose names are in the book of life. A wicked indulgence is day dreaming, introspection, verbalizing your thoughts, time alone, melancholy music, and other habits that lead to downward thinking. It really has nothing to do with our circumstances, and everything to do with our perspective and priorities. Choices Genesis 13:5-18 Luke 9:18-27 In order for us to have arrived here today, we all had to make choices.

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