The Theology of Happiness
Happy Are Those Living for the Happiness of Others
April 14, 2024 • Joe Coffey • Matthew 5:13–16
In this message, Pastor Joe taught us the importance of living for the happiness of others rather than just ourselves. As a church who has found happiness in God, we are called to be the light, leading the world to find their happiness in God too.
Happy Are Those Who Are Persecuted
April 7, 2024 • Zach Weihrauch • Matthew 5:10–12
In this message, Pastor Zach showed us the surprising happiness that comes from being persecuted and reviled for the sake of Jesus and standing for the gospel. For no matter what we lose in living for Jesus now, we will receive back that much more in eternity, and will find ourselves free from the need of other's approval, and full of God's approval for us.
Easter
March 31, 2024 • Joe Coffey • Romans 8:31–39
In this message, Pastor Joe aims to awaken our hearts to the illegitimate competing voices against God. These voices constantly challenge the goodness of God and critique his authority, leading us to be suspicious of God and step out of his goodness. We are urged to remember his sovereignty in a time full of uncertainty.
Happy Are the Peacemakers
March 24, 2024 • Zach Weihrauch • Matthew 5:9
In this message, Pastor Zach explained the importance of peace with God. He then described the unique characteristics of a peacemaker, someone who assumes the responsibility and joy in sharing the good news of Jesus with the world. We are called to be peacemakers.
Happy Are the Pure in Heart
March 17, 2024 • Zach Weihrauch • Matthew 5:8
In this message, Zach illustrated how Jesus made our hearts pure and cleansed us of our impurities before God. Jesus guarantees your salvation, that one day you may see the glorious face of God. Happiness is found in the removal of sin with the cleansing grace of Jesus.
Happy are the Merciful
March 10, 2024 • Zach Weihrauch • Matthew 5:7
In this message, Pastor Zach introduced the congregation to a better way of mercy, which starts with an honest assessment of our own humanity and sinfulness. It leads us to happiness by offering grace and mercy to others and to ourselves, and avoiding a life full of bitterness and resentment to others.
Happy Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness
March 3, 2024 • Joe Coffey • Matthew 5:6
In this message, Joe defined the pursuit of righteousness, which is actively seeking the leadership and grace of God to become the people God calls us to be and can make us to be. Continue watching to hear why God will not disappoint you, and you will be satisfied by his changing grace.
Happy are the Meek
February 25, 2024 • Zach Weihrauch • Matthew 5:5
In this message, Zach spoke on the characteristic of meekness. To be meek in spirit is to be quiet but confident in the faithful reign of God. It leads to our happiness because we are not in need of great highs and are not defeated by similar lows.
Happy Are the Poor in Spirit
February 4, 2024 • Jimmy Kozy • Matthew 5:1–3
In his message, Pastor Jimmy started off the new series, Happiness According to Jesus, by reminding us that Jesus wants us to be happy. Not only does Jesus want us to be happy, but he knows the best way for us to experience eternal joy. If we fully submit to him, he will show us the way to everlasting happiness.