God Wants Us to Be Happy

Summary

The sermon addresses the human tendency to settle for limited joys instead of pursuing greater happiness, illustrated by the metaphor of choosing "mud pies" over a "holiday at the sea." It suggests Jesus validates deeper desires for happiness, encouraging listeners to embark on a quest to grow their capacity for joy with "glorious true things" as their ultimate satisfaction. The takeaway is to actively pursue greater happiness and growth rather than accepting less.