Be Happy
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A Heart That Leads to Happiness
In this message Pastor Byron examines the sixth Beatitude about being pure in heart, teaching that true spirituality isn’t about religious rituals or outward performance but about having a sincere, undivided devotion to God. He explains that purity of heart means having a single-minded focus on Christ without hypocrisy or divided loyalties, which enables believers
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The Blessings of Spiritual Hunger
In this message Pastor Byron examines the fourth Beatitude about hungering and thirsting for righteousness, explaining the difference between positional righteousness (our justified standing in Christ) and experiential righteousness (our daily walk). He teaches that true spiritual satisfaction comes from continuously pursuing all of Christ’s righteousness, not comparing ourselves to others or settling for partial
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Meekness Leading to Happiness
In this message Pastor Byron explores the third Beatitude about meekness, explaining that biblical meekness isn’t weakness but rather strength under control—refusing to fight for our own rights and allowing God to fight our battles. He emphasizes that meekness comes from truly understanding who we are before God and letting go of pride, self-defense, and
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Good Mourning
In this message Pastor Byron continues the Beatitudes series by examining what it means to mourn over sin. He challenges believers to maintain a healthy awareness of their sinful nature without being crushed by it, explaining that godly grief leads to genuine comfort through confession and forgiveness as we continuously walk in the light of
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Jesus on Happiness
In this message Pastor Byron begins a new series on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, exploring what true happiness looks like from God’s perspective. He teaches that real joy isn’t found in external circumstances, possessions, or relationships, but comes from being “poor in spirit”—recognizing our complete dependence on God and living with total humility before
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Mercy Leading to Happiness
In this message Pastor Byron explores the fifth Beatitude about showing mercy, teaching that mercy means entering into another person’s world with compassion and extending forgiveness freely. He explains that because believers have received God’s undeserved mercy, they are called to respond by showing mercy to others, which leads to experiencing even more of God’s