Sermons on emmanuel and intimacy:

Intimacy With God: Our Souls' Desperate Need

Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 15, 2019

The route to the experience of the presence of God is earnest desire to seek Him. God will not draw near to us if we have no thirst and hunger for His fellowship.

INTIMACY WITH GOD: OUR SOULS’ DESPERATE NEED Psalms 42:1 “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God” In these days of abysmal disconnect from God, the most fitting inspirational counsel is “Draw nigh to God” James 4:8. Our hearts are prone to wander away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas Sign - God Is With Us

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2002

what this sign of emmanuel means for us

GOD IS WITH US… 18Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19Joseph, her fiance, being a just man, decided to break the engagement quietly, so as not to disgrace her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Samson: The High Cost Of Low Living

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 9, 2010

He dishonored his parents, deserted his promise, distorted his purpose, defiled his purity, and deluded his power. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The High Cost of Low Living Judges 13-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HighCostLowLiving.html Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God, Our Refuge, Strength And Protector

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 27, 2015

Even when we are in a place of exile, we must demonstrate unwavering obedience to God just as Joseph did. Joseph could not see all of God’s plan except for the next step.

Poor baby Jesus! He’s only a small child, and already his life is in danger, as we heard in the passage from Matthew 2:13-23 earlier in this morning’s service. This passage is an example of how the events in the New Testament Gospels are the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

God's Presence Within And Among Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 11, 2015

To show that GOD dwells within and among us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD's Presence within you? Yes. Within and among me. Colossians 1:27 Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ within and among you, the Hope of [realizing the] ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Immanuel

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 29, 2015

Jesus is God with us.

Immanuel December 20, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is God with us. Focus Passage: John 1:1-14 Introduction: You may have noticed that some people spell “Immanuel” with an “I”, like us, or with an ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 19, 2020

Heaven came down for us, and salvation was given to us. God came to dwell with us, and within us, and with all mankind. We are no longer in bondage of sin and death, and we are no longer alone. God is with us.

The Hope of Presence Isaiah 7:7-14 Today we will meditate on one of the most famous and loved messianic prophecies from the book of Isaiah. Isaiah the prophet prophesied to us about the coming Messiah. Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: Behold the virgin shall conceive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Spouses Develop Emotional Intimacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"Recently I received a phone call from a friendly-sounding person who told me she wanted to make my life easier. She called me by my first name and warmly asked how my day was going."

Let the Holy Spirit Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship Illustration: I am a companion of all who fear You. —Psalm 119:63 Two men were neighbors—one had opened his heart to Christ and the other had not. The believer witnessed often; the other ignored him. One day the Christian answered a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 27, 2012

The world is working very hard to take over the conversation about sex and its role in our society.Christians have to stop being ashamed and embarrassed about talking about sex. Our kids need to know what God's plan for proper sexual behavior is. Christia

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy As we continue this series on the differences between what the world thinks and believes and what we as Christians think and believe it is important and in my opinion very necessary to talk about a very sensitive and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Feel The Burn?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

Does your heart burn in a good sense?

Athletes while training speak of feeling the burn. Those of us who are not athletic and have had a past life of alcohol consumption might think of the warmth that spreads over your body after a shot of whiskey as feeling the burn or the sensation as it passes through your throat. True Disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36, Mark 16:7, John 21:15-17, Romans 11:29, Matthew 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of The Place Within A Place Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 4, 2003

This sermon looks at the importance of not only being established in a local church but of spending time in communion with God.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PLACE WITHIN A PLACE 2 Samuel 3:1-2Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.2 Sons were born to David in Hebron: God made places before He made People. (See ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Excuses Fall Short Series

Contributed by Tony Dicostanzo on Jan 22, 2003

How can we open the window to the future that God desires for us, a future filled with fulfilled promises instead of fallen dreams? We do that by throwing away our excuses. What can some of those excuses be?

Permission is granted to reproduce the following Sermon Outline for corporate worship distribution. The manuscript, which follows the outline, contains the text needed to complete the handout. For further sermon resources or help, contact Pastor Tony S. DiCostanzo at adicostanzo@pastors.com. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Panim El Panim, Adonai - Face To Face, Lord

Contributed by Joseph R. Main on Feb 10, 2010

A message to encourage intimacy with the Lord

It feels like a long time since I’ve stood up here, but every time I go abroad and come back to church the only thing I really feel like saying is, “it’s good to be home.” I’ve been visiting the Middle East as part of my job now for about 6 months – and it might surprise you to learn that when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Draw Near - Part Three

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

Draw Near – Whatever It Takes

OPEN: Today I wanted to focus one more time on the topic of drawing near to God. In James we were told: "Come near to God and he will come near to you." This morning we are going to be looking at a woman who has a desperate faith. She was determined to get to Jesus not matter what it took. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journey To Fellowship With God

Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 4, 2011

This sermon focuses on personal, rich fellowship with God.

June 5th Sermon, “Journey to Fellowship with God” KEY SCRIPTURE: I Jn 1:5-9, “This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God