Sermons on divine intimacy: showing 571-585 of 46,058

Why Was Jesus Transfigured?

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 8, 2002

When we think about the incident known as the transfiguration of Jesus, why it happened is more important than what happened.

I heard a story recently about a terrible fire in a chemical plant. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze, and quite a crowd from the entire area gathered at a distance to watch. The media was there in helicopters and satellite remote trucks. The president of the company was among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Burning Bush

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 3, 2023

By looking at your lives, others around you should have a burning bush experience or an encounter with God. Let your lives be burning in the fire of God and in that fire, others around you should have an encounter with God.

By looking at your lives, others around you should have a burning bush experience or an encounter with God. Let your lives be burning in the fire of God and in that fire, others around you should have an encounter with God. Allow God’s fire to burn in your lives continuously until others have an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:4, Exodus 3:14

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ" Series

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Oct 21, 2000

Intro to the first chapter of the Book of Revelation

"THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST" By: Dr. Dennis Deese REVELATION 1:1-3 Our purpose: To become fully acquainted with the resurrected, glorified Savior, Jesus Christ, the King. The Division of the book is as follows: Chapter 1 the initial revelation and the revelation of the glorified Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Song Of Solomon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 18, 2021

Song of Solomon gives us a glimpse of the intimate relationship the God of the Universe desires to have with us.

June 19, 2021 As we noted last week, Jewish Scholars believe that Solomon wrote “The Song” during his early life and marriage to his Egyptian Princess. For a long period of time, she was his only wife. It was an exclusive relationship. But why is this depth of intimacy found in Scripture? ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:3, Song of Songs 3:1-4, Song of Songs 8:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Life Source Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 3, 2007

“North America is spiritually obese.” (Norm Cheng, Ontario Bible League) The irony is the alarming numbers of people in Canada who have no room for God.

Norm Cheng, this district’s Area Director for Ontario for the Bible League, spoke at the Christian Business Ministries dinner last week. He made a comment in his presentation that perked my ears up. He said, “North America is spiritually obese.” I agree with his comment. We have more forms of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who's In Charge Around Here? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 25, 2006

All authority has been given to the Lord Jesus and we are His body.

Who’s In Charge Around Here? Ephesians 1:15-23 April 30, 2006 Ephesians 1:15 (NLT) Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for Christians everywhere Your Reputation The church at Ephesus  Known for strong ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Person Know Jesus Intimately?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 6, 2021

I believe that the essential issue in the church today is the need to grow in intimacy with Jesus, the Creator God of all things.

God desires to have a personal, intimate, loving, dynamic, and powerful relationship with every person on the planet. WHAT IS INTIMACY? To develop an intimate relationship with Jesus, we need to define what that looks like. Some have said that intimacy means "in-to-me-see" and begins ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:13, John 17:20-23, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, Proverbs 2:1-8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:4, Psalm 27:4, John 6:35, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 63:1-3, Psalm 139:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing The Best Part

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013

Which is better... service or intimacy?

Choosing the Best Part Luke 10:38-42 You are very familiar with today's story... Jesus is visiting at the home of Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. The Bible shows us that Jesus loved this family very much and loved to stay there as often as he had a chance. We know how much Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Your Lust Destorys Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Lust is not innocent; it destroys intimacy

Ascension Day sermon 2012 There’s a classic psychology experiment where the professor gets a group of his psychology students to stand on a street corner all staring up at the sky and pointing … and guess what - without fail lots of other people start gathering round to look up at the sky and try ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Studying The "I Ams" In John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2007

The inclusion of "I Ams" in John point to and emphasize the divinity of Jesus Christ.

Pastor’s Bible Class -- Thomas Road Baptist Church Studying the “I Ams” In John Dr. Elmer Towns December 9, 2007 A. INTRODUCITON 1. The “I Ams” appear only in John who emphasized Jesus’ deity. 2. They appear in Jesus’ last 12 months to focus on His deity. 3. There are 7, i.e., ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Core Training Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

SEVERAL CORE VALUES HELP THAT DEFINE OUR BEING IN CHRIST.

Core Training 2 Peter 1:5-8 1/8/17 INTRODUCTION Core training has become a fitness buzzword. A muscular and well-defined core shows both strength and health. Striving to have a good core is a part of most work out programs. Abdominals, Obliques, Intercostals, Core Values Core values are the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

As Jesus Ascended To The Father, He Gave Gifts. Series

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 29, 2001

As Jesus ascended He gave us a promise, and the Apostle Paul reminds us of the hope, inheritance, and greatness of the promises of God.

THE Last Sunday IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, Ascension Sunday INTRODUCTION;;Luke-24: 44-53, ACTS 1:11 There are many days of the church year WE CELEBRATE, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, PENTECOST. YET, There are ALSO days of the church year the we fail to recognize, and these days and events reveal to us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

That Sinking Feeling

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 27, 2020

Followers of Jesus can have hope though His divine 1) Authority (Matthew 14:22–23), 2) Knowledge (Matthew 14:24–25), 3) Protection (Matthew 14:26–27), 4) Love (Matthew 14:28-31), and divine 5) Power (Matthew 14:32-33).

Matthew 14:22-33 [22] Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. [23] And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, [24] but the boat by this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

Jesus Reveals To Us His Glory.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 8, 2001

The miracles of Jesus Christ were meant to reveal to us the glory of God, and lead us to who Jesus truly is.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EPIPHANY, THE TEXT ....JOHN 2: 1-11 Introduction::: TODAY IS THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF Epiphany... LAST WEEK WE AFFIRMED THAT ..The Greek word Epiphany can be translated "the showing forth." The word "epiphany" also means appearing, , making ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"Christ's Obedient Death And Resurrection Did It All.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 16, 2002

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Passion Sunday Philippians 2: 5-11 Title: “Christ’s obedient death and resurrection did it all.”

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Passion Sunday Philippians 2: 5-11 Title: “Christ’s obedient death and resurrection did it all.” This passage seems to be an early Christian hymn, inserted at this point by Paul to reinforce his point made in verses one to five, be of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran