2. “Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the LORD his God,” Psalms 146:5 “Happy are the people whose God is the LORD!” Ps. 144:15

3. “…life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

4. Definitions Some Seek happiness in sin “That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment?” Job 20:5

5. 24. By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25. Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; the passing pleasures of sin

7. 1 Pet.1:8-9 “joy unspeakable” Too great for words 2 Cor. 7:10 asv “no regret” Matt. 5:11-12 “blessed”

8. “Blessed is every one who fears the Lord” Ps. 128:1-2 Prov. 28:13,14 “happy is the man who is always reverent”

9. Prov. 29:18 “...he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Jn. 13:17 “happy are ye if ye do them” Prov. 16:20 “whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.”

11. “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord” Phil. 3:1 “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say rejoice” Phil.4:4 “Rejoice evermore.” 1 Thes. 5:16 To be cheerful Calmly happy

12. Blessings - food, clothing Forgiven of all sins Names written in heaven Delivered from bondage of sin Protection that God provides Hope of home in heaven

13. A state of mind Not found in worldly things “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Matt. 16:26

14. Right relationship with God Begins with Jesus - John 15:5 Phil. 4:7 “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

15. Jesus teaches about Happiness  It is within - Matt.5:1-12  It is in serving - Acts 20:35  Made to live for eternity Celestial

19. SALVATIONSALVATION Hear Believe Repent Confess Be Baptized

22. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249evanscoc@bellsouth.netwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning February 28, 2010