Playlist: Happiness as Choice (topic)
The Quest for Happiness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHappiness results from making a deliberate choice rather than treating it as a direct goal. One must choose life over death and good over bad. Seeking righteousness leads to true blessedness instead of hungering for happiness itself. By receiving the word of God and committing daily to His ways through prayer and devotion, …
Happiness is Circumstantial, but Joy is Not!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBeing happy is a purposeful decision that does not just happen. A person must choose to be happy or create a situation that produces happiness. Happiness remains the responsibility of each individual rather than that of government, parents, friends, family, or God. God commands people to be happy regardless of circumstance. …
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Three): Cultivating Joy
Sermon by David F. MaasHappiness as choice emerges through deliberate cultivation of contentment and gratitude as foundational attitudes that regulate short-term happiness and long-term joy. Individuals select minimum expectations paired with maximum motivation to achieve greater happiness rather than passively accepting circumstances. Focus on …
Facing Times of Stress: Contentment
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsContentment is presented as a deliberate choice rather than an automatic result of favorable circumstances. It requires conscious effort, hard work, and right focus to achieve freedom from irritation, anxiety, and worry. The apostle Paul illustrates this by declaring that he had learned, in whatever state he found himself, to be …