"Be Happy, Anyway" Matt. 5:1-12 — Dr. Frank A. Thomas

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"Be Happy, Anyway" Matt. 5:1-12

"Be Happy, Anyway" Matt. 5:1-12

Preacher: Dr. Frank A. Thomas
Tradition: Christian (Unspecified)
Published: Nov 5, 2014
Length: 31:17

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Matthew 5:1–12

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Dr. Frank A. Thomas preaches "Be Happy, Anyway," based in Matthew 5:1-12 (the Beatitudes). Dr. Thomas uses Pharrell Williams' song "Happy" as an illustration to the Beatitudes which is Jesus' commentary on how to be "happy." The response to this sermon has been phenomenal!!

Topics

Joy

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