The Secret To Happiness Revealed (With Greg Laurie)

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  • Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
  • We see in the Bible that happiness is always connected to holiness. We also find that happiness is not something that should be sought outright; rather, it’s a result of seeking something else. And that something else is holiness.
    Although the Declaration of Independence refers to “the pursuit of Happiness” as one of our “unalienable Rights,” pursuing happiness in and of itself is generally a futile search. As philosopher Eric Hoffer said, “The search for happiness is one of the chief sources of unhappiness.”
    Many people today who are searching for happiness never will quite have it. There are people with a lot of accomplishments, a lot of fame and a lot of money who live miserable, empty lives. They’re searching for something but in the wrong way.
    Happiness is a byproduct of holiness. When you get your life in order, happiness soon will follow.
    That is why unbelievers can never know true happiness. They will go after the world’s cheap counterfeits, which are shallow. The world’s concept of happiness depends on good things happening.
    The Bible tells us how to find and maintain holiness, and as a result, happiness, in our lives. And in Psalm 119 we have God’s original design.
    First we’re told that if we want to be holy, then we are to walk in an undefiled way: “Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths” (verses 1-3 NLT).
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 93

  • @greglaurie
    @greglaurie  3 роки тому +35

    What are some ways that you have shared your faith with others? Tell us below! We hope you have been blessed by this video. Please take a moment to subscribe and share it with a friend! For more encouragement and daily devotions visit www.harvest.org/

    • @douglasparham1863
      @douglasparham1863 3 роки тому +1

      ! Azad Z

    • @douglasparham1863
      @douglasparham1863 3 роки тому +1

      00

    • @clarkelaidlaw1678
      @clarkelaidlaw1678 3 роки тому

      real happiness is knowing that you haven't been foolish enough to believe anonymous,bronze age stories told by fearful,uneducated,tribesmen in the most backward part of the middle east.

    • @andrewanderson2539
      @andrewanderson2539 3 роки тому

      Thank you for my new found faith in Jesus Christ thanks to your Sherman tonight 5-26-20 21

    • @clarkelaidlaw1678
      @clarkelaidlaw1678 3 роки тому

      Faith means believing something without any evidence.that is every religion in a nutshell.If there was any reason whatsoever to believe this nonsense,one wouldn't need faith.tyere have been some ten thousand gods proposed by humans over time in hundreds of different languages and in hundreds of different countries.there is not,and never has been the slightest substantial evidence that any of
      them are real
      gods worshipped........10,000
      gods proven to exist............0

  • @bettyleonard9835
    @bettyleonard9835 3 роки тому +20

    Even Paul says happiness is being content in whatever situation your in. God only can give us peace and happiness. He made us that way.

  • @zagreanfamily9567
    @zagreanfamily9567 Рік тому +6

    I really like how Greg put it, happiness is a choice, not a feeling/emotion

  • @andrewanderson2539
    @andrewanderson2539 3 роки тому +22

    Thank you for my new found faith in Jesus Christ tonight 5-26-2021

    • @tional5266
      @tional5266 Рік тому +1

      Praise God!! Congrats 🎊🎉 🙏❤️🙏 welcome brother

  • @brianginn2162
    @brianginn2162 Місяць тому +2

    God has finally given me a pastor that I resonate with, and can deliver his word in a way I understand.That person is you Greg.God bless

  • @lilz4112
    @lilz4112 2 роки тому +8

    Excellent sermon, helped clarify true happiness. Many thanks and God bless!

  • @lynnbulwinkle2304
    @lynnbulwinkle2304 3 роки тому +12

    Pastor Greg, the Lord has used you in my life so abundantly. I have grown in the Lord while listening to your messages and pondered on things that I never had thought of before. Thank you for allowing Jesus to use you.

  • @JoanBrown-tf6dr
    @JoanBrown-tf6dr 2 місяці тому +3

    If your up all night like I am praise God This is Gods way of giving you special peaceful time with him talk to God hes listening

  • @debbieblue5856
    @debbieblue5856 3 місяці тому +3

    The day my trach was removed, was the day I began to tell my testimony.
    They would tell me I am a miracle! I would tell them, God is good all the time. All the time God is good!

  • @debbieblue5856
    @debbieblue5856 3 місяці тому +3

    I have shown my faith to many people. My doctors and nurses first. My accident, which gave me a TBI.
    My doctors' did not believe I would survive. I had 18% chance to live is . I was in a coma. I know it is God who saved me. Everyday I would pray for the Lord to help me get better! Coming out Of the coma, before God woke me up, I heard a voice , I don't know if it was Jesus or an Angel? These are the words spoken," It is not your time. There is still work for you to do.'

  • @dannyflores9098
    @dannyflores9098 4 місяці тому +2

    Pastor Greg thank you .And, may Our God Bless you and your family 🙏❤️😇

  • @user-il4bc6ss9m
    @user-il4bc6ss9m 8 місяців тому +1

    My dear husband or family never let me down but some neighbours or friends have. Thank God for my precious husband and family!

  • @garydavis1557
    @garydavis1557 3 роки тому +6

    Ways I have shared my faith? Last year when covid hit the United States I prayed first. Then I started asking others if they were scared of the pandemic. Which led to testifying about not being because I trust Jesus. Other than that as I go through the day I pray for opportunities and ask God that he would be evident in my life so others would want to know why I believe.

  • @barbararamirez2532
    @barbararamirez2532 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you, Pastor Greg.y You tremendously enrich my life with your teaching🌄

  • @roxyraber8931
    @roxyraber8931 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you Pastor Greg....praying for my adult children.

    • @saintmichael1874
      @saintmichael1874 Місяць тому

      Yeah thats a tough one. Painful and My anger is justified but not out of control.

  • @crystabel_suee
    @crystabel_suee 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you so much Pastor Greg for your spiritually supporting messages

  • @alberthoughton5795
    @alberthoughton5795 3 роки тому +4

    I love my naps. I love my Bible, I love going to church , the best time for me is prying, knowing He , God loves me.

  • @wongsikiongwongsikiong4296
    @wongsikiongwongsikiong4296 2 роки тому +1

    Happiness is not what you possess rather It is a state of mind. Pain and sickness and suffering always disturb the state of mind, like a sword piercing into the soul. For a person who pleases the Lord, he gives him wisdom and knowledge and joy.

  • @chrisc6705
    @chrisc6705 3 роки тому +5

    Awesome teaching!

    • @chrisc6705
      @chrisc6705 3 роки тому +1

      To all out there. Disregard the comment above. This is a scam operation attacking many of the Christian utube sites.

  • @brucepeters5177
    @brucepeters5177 Рік тому +1

    Greg Laurie Iam being set free from sorcery, and the demons of rock/ roll music.Thanks for you teach the world about these evils destroying

  • @susanflakes6968
    @susanflakes6968 2 роки тому +1

    Yes and amen....but Lord said I was "then we who remain and are alive"...but also know I am preparing to live a loooopng live and fit and healthy...and you, too!

  • @anarocha1788
    @anarocha1788 3 роки тому +5

    Amén God Bless 🙏🏻🤗🙌

  • @carmenrosaortizalvarado9733
    @carmenrosaortizalvarado9733 11 місяців тому

    God Bless you Pastor Greg

  • @robindavis2349
    @robindavis2349 Рік тому +1

    This message was so powerful I wish every christian would listen thank you Pastor Laurie.

  • @candibrinson5069
    @candibrinson5069 2 роки тому +4

    Greg, in the beginning of the second message, you ask, 'what gets you up in the morning?' Knowing how you feel about cats, would you believe me when I tell you, my cat gets me up every morning between 5 and 5:30?! I wake up full of joy, knowing I get to spend time with God (after feeding the cat) ! She is so much more gentle than an alarm clock.

    • @SammaclauseGamgee
      @SammaclauseGamgee 6 місяців тому

      My dog likes to wake me up by jumping on my stomach lol
      She's a good girl

    • @davidgraham2673
      @davidgraham2673 Місяць тому

      Cheyenne my wolfdog used to come lay on my head when she was a puppy, and wanted me to wake up.
      It's the best feeling to wake up laughing as a very large young puppy flops on your head.
      I'm smiling just thinking about it.

  • @JoanBrown-tf6dr
    @JoanBrown-tf6dr 2 місяці тому

    Thankyou pastor. Praise God today all day friends

  • @tadldopp1
    @tadldopp1 Рік тому

    Greg, This is some of your best work. Only through his grace, Love and Almighty Mercy(from the nose bleeders)I herd&Felt The Love from Christ through you. -1996 angel stadium Harvest Crusade, I was 16 yrs old. Now 43.
    I pray To our Father God in Heaven, please forgive me Lord for I have sinned,knowing through scripture you love The sinner But not the Sin Lord, I Beg and pray your All Powerful Mercy Rain down on this world Father God,All MY FAITH WORSHIP & The Only One I PRAISE is to Our Heavenly Father God The creator and Endor of all, He gave us THE SOLUTION Through King Jesus Christ, The King of all Kings I am Greatful and Thankful & Thank you for Greg, Father your strength and wisdom through your blessings allows Greg to teach and lead by examples of Righteousness, in the name of Jesus Christ I prey, Amen

  • @DeborahBlue-j3b
    @DeborahBlue-j3b День тому

    I believe that when I tell how God has saved my life after my severe accident.

  • @antoneespinosa2799
    @antoneespinosa2799 3 роки тому +4

    This so hits home for me I hear you lord God, I'm soooooooo much more happy in God, and I will pick up my cross and follow you lord God

  • @stevelollytish425
    @stevelollytish425 11 місяців тому

    Such a gifted and dynamic teacher Pastor Miles! God has a master plan, what a relief!
    We need to be awake & all about our Father’s business🙏 ❤

  • @debbiekosareff1747
    @debbiekosareff1747 Рік тому

    Yes Im with a partial believer, wanting him to be committed. Yes he s at work with at least 3 calvary chapels workers and one is a pastor. So things are looking up. My prayers were answered when I asked Jesus to send angels to minister to him. 3 out of 5 workers are christians.

  • @MrBigdave63
    @MrBigdave63 2 роки тому +1

    Greg Laurie is one of the best! Up there with Billy Graham.

  • @tinazamora6409
    @tinazamora6409 2 роки тому

    3/20/22 I watched a documentary " Pheonix Rising " . Pastor mentioned marolyn manson , I have never felt so ugly after watching a doc. never !! I am a child of God and my savior is Jesus Christ , I am so happy that I personally know Jesus Christ!!! I have prayed for Evan Rachel Woods & I have Fairh that Jesus heals her brokenness and gives her healing & Happiness, in Jesus Name I claim this for Evan ... AMEN

  • @JoanBrown-tf6dr
    @JoanBrown-tf6dr 6 місяців тому

    Blessings to you and your family

  • @debbieblue5856
    @debbieblue5856 3 місяці тому

    Bad things, so many, so much trauma. However; I know that he made me stronger ! I know, maybe that is a gift he gave me?

  • @haroldbeard6149
    @haroldbeard6149 Рік тому

    Awesome Pastor

  • @brucepeters5177
    @brucepeters5177 Рік тому +1

    Yes Sir

  • @ruthgran557
    @ruthgran557 2 роки тому

    Am glad GOD led me to hear your message and help me remember your name so I can follow more of your messages!

  • @garydavis1557
    @garydavis1557 3 роки тому +9

    I believe that as believers in Jesus our life should reflect Jesus to the point that people want to know why we are different. I have been working my current job for 2 years. And I do not like it. In fact I was miserable. The job has nothing that interests me, except that I can support my family and I often wondered what does God have in store for me, why am I working this job? One day I was working quietly by myself and I had a thought. I use to be happy. What happened? People used to be surprised when I got mad. I prayed to God to restore my happiness. After all if Jesus died on the cross for me so I may know him then what do I have to be upset about?
    2 years later I still have bad days. They are becoming fewer and fewer. My view on my job has not changed, but I lol at my job has drastically changed. My boss is not who I work for. I work to glorify God. I have learned that I have actually been happy at work. I no longer wonder what God has in store. I look forward to trials. I now know that is how makes us grow. Sorry fora long post. I actually left some things out to make it short---er.

  • @donaldpurgason4385
    @donaldpurgason4385 3 місяці тому

    To be happy in Jesus is to trust and and obey

  • @melvinjames1977
    @melvinjames1977 2 роки тому +1

    Great message!! How can a person in the Midwest, somehow meet you or just say hello and have a voice chat . We listen to you everyday! We are a senior couple living in Kansas being blessed by messages every day from your podcast and radio!

  • @Warlunar1
    @Warlunar1 Рік тому

    🙏 happiness is with God. AMEN ❤️ 🙏 ❤️

  • @donaldpurgason4385
    @donaldpurgason4385 3 місяці тому

    For me to live is christ but to die is gain

  • @susanflakes6968
    @susanflakes6968 2 роки тому +1

    Would you help me with Unity in the Body of Christ so we can ALL work together without rushing to pursuing pleasure ..savor beautiful and glorifying relationships with one another...Selah....thx for using your influence where needed. Blessings!

  • @elizabethnovotny109
    @elizabethnovotny109 11 місяців тому

    Matthew 23:37-39, we find Jesus' lament over Jerusalem. In part He says: “How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing “… I believe that the nature of men made Jesus sad.

  • @blueduck9409
    @blueduck9409 6 місяців тому

    I always had the impression that God is not happy with the earth, that man kind had grieved Him, and drove God to repent of making man.

  • @susanflakes6968
    @susanflakes6968 2 роки тому

    LIFE

  • @saintmichael1874
    @saintmichael1874 Місяць тому

    4:20
    Im gonna load up my truck and move to your house Greg. 😮😅

  • @kathleendana
    @kathleendana 6 місяців тому

    Correction please Jesus said “be holy as I am holy”. He didn’t say be happy. Happy is not in the Bible.

  • @douglasscrandall8930
    @douglasscrandall8930 3 роки тому +4

    Happy? Oh man are you looking for trouble. Jesus, Gospel, worship, prayer. That produces salvation. Why are you quoting anything from anyone. The bible is the clear choice of opinion. Happiness comes from loving God

  • @supplantermusic9413
    @supplantermusic9413 3 роки тому +1

    Jesus is Lord

  • @saintmichael1874
    @saintmichael1874 Місяць тому

    Greg if you ever need someone to fill-in you can ask me.
    I would love to talk Or even jus interpret and say everything you say in other words. ha ha

  • @shelleyhartley5289
    @shelleyhartley5289 2 роки тому

    Hey, your mic and shirt match😂

  • @smpeace2683
    @smpeace2683 3 роки тому +3

    We should pursue to be Holy and not Happy.

    • @laurac5960
      @laurac5960 3 роки тому +3

      His message is on Happiness. A lot of people needed to hear this. God wants us to be happy. If you are saved, you are considered holy because you have been covered in the blood of Christ. Another day Pastor Laurie will teach on holiness. It's okay to teach about happiness and another day his teaching will be on holiness. But he doesn't have time to teach on every subject in one sermon. I'm sure if you want to know more about holiness and you ask God to lead you, He will guide you through His word on that subject.

    • @gabrielscruggsjr9492
      @gabrielscruggsjr9492 3 роки тому +1

      God wants both. Christian Life of holiness brings the happiness is what he's saying he's not saying be happy but neglect holiness.

  • @HaroldParis-ot9bn
    @HaroldParis-ot9bn Рік тому

    Ii
    He a vèŕŕÿ ĝooð prèçheŕ ì lìķe to hear

  • @domingosandoval6582
    @domingosandoval6582 6 місяців тому

    Hello pastor ustede devate en contra de munchos pastores corruption individos porque ellos siempre afavor delos agreores que atacan alos inosentes

  • @alexstramp7688
    @alexstramp7688 3 роки тому

    To many commercials I had t continually skip ads. Didn't finish it.

    • @laurac5960
      @laurac5960 3 роки тому

      I had no commercials and I'm not a youtube subscriber so I wonder why you had so many commercials. I understand that is annoying. Sometimes with other UA-cam videos I've watched, they were full of commercials. I won't continue watching them either.

    • @alexstramp7688
      @alexstramp7688 3 роки тому

      @pastor greg laurie what?

  • @lilacDaisy111
    @lilacDaisy111 3 роки тому

    How do you know if you're a woman of 1st Timothy 5:6? “But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.” I have a very easy life, and I like comfort, with most days being lazy.

  • @kathleendana
    @kathleendana 6 місяців тому

    Joy is in the Bible. Not a word of happy. Joy comes with faith and hope in Jesus.

  • @suewilliams4555
    @suewilliams4555 3 роки тому

    Greg, you have stated that you can’t stand contact lenses, well why don’t you wear your glasses 🤓????

  • @steevrush
    @steevrush Рік тому

    Happiness is circumstantial, & therefore way overrated-seek rather joy in a. real .relationship w/ Jesus -Yeshua- the Christ; He is near if you’ve found this - VERY NEAR!

  • @meritscott3936
    @meritscott3936 3 роки тому

    Mathew chapter 6.

  • @carolynbaker2405
    @carolynbaker2405 8 місяців тому

    Your funny

  • @StillYHWHs
    @StillYHWHs Рік тому

    The add sonabello. It's forcing itself on me. I won the case. They opened credit cards under my name. Unauthorized. So I am going to tell everyone this every single time they add continues. And since almost every single ad on this is sonabello. I will tell you that they are thieves.

  • @susanflakes6968
    @susanflakes6968 2 роки тому

    loooong

  • @deeschoe1245
    @deeschoe1245 3 роки тому +1

    Has nothing to do with ypur imaginary friend. But a conman wont tell you that, he needs his $$god$$ to keep on walking in the door