Sermons on intimacy of knowing:

To Know Or Not To Know

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

What does it really mean to know or believe in God? Is it a verbal or intellectual agreement with what we’ve always been taught? Or is it something that goes to the core of our being and transforms our whole lives?

To Know or Not To Know, That is the Question – Eph. 1:17-19 Intro.: What does it really mean to know or believe in God? Is it a verbal or intellectual agreement with what we’ve always been taught? Or is it something that goes to the core of our being and transforms our whole lives? Do we camp on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 1, 2018

The LORD was called by many names. Three important names are YHWH, EL and Elohim. Jesus was called Emmanuel after he was born on earth. This sermon takes you to the greater level of spiritual upliftment by knowing the greatness of the Name Emmanuel

Mathew 1:23 Immanuel or Emmanuel The Hebrew word means “With us (is) God”. The word first found in Is.7:14 and 8:8. The word "behold!" used by Isaiah was a call to raise the eyebrows and fix attention to see something wonderful and extraordinary called a "sign", wonder, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham - Intimacy Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

God will hear your prayer when you encounter Him.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: WHEN GOD TALKED TO ABRAHAM – GEN. 18:22-33 1. Every time God appeared to Abraham was a test of his faith. Because he successfully followed God, Abraham is called the father of faith. But also ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33, John 15:16, Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Basic Concepts Of Spiritual Intimacy Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SPIRITUAL INTIMACY Selected Scriptures If we are going to develop an intimate relationship with Christ - we need to define what it looks like. ¡°IT IS THE LIFE OF CHRIST, REPRODUCED IN THE BELIEVER, BY THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH ABIDING IN THE WORD.¡± Much of what is called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Hinderances To Intimacy With God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Looking at the process of ENJOYING INTIMACY WITH GOD.

SEVEN HINDERANCES TO INTIMACY WITH GOD Brad Bailey - February 13, 1994 This morning we’re going to continue looking at the process of ENJOYING INTIMACY WITH GOD. We’ve looked at how Jesus taught us to find and structure those “special places” of prayer. I’ve had some wonderful times of solitude ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Call For Intimacy

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Apr 11, 2018

Our work, our worship, and our ministry must be an overflow of our intimacy with God. The Christian’s fruitfulness and faithfulness should come from a heart that is madly in-love with Christ.

"God’s Call for Intimacy" (Psalm 42) By Ptr Michael Cariño Have you ever felt spiritually dry? You go to church, read you bible, and pray, yet deep inside you still feel spiritually empty. You believe in Jesus, you follow Christ, and you know God yet your life is aimless and meaningless. Many ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy: Building Strong Friendships Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 6, 2012

Love is the context for intimacy. Commitment is the promise of intimacy, and trust is the anchor and precondition for intimacy.

When I was young, I like to go to the bookstore’s cards section and browse the cards. • I like to read the words – especially cards for the different occasions like graduation, wedding, sympathy, love or friendships. • The words are beautiful and well-thought out. But I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Has A Need For Intimacy Series

Contributed by Dan Turpin on Nov 11, 2015

Objective Sentence: Everyone can minister to God by looking through the windows of His soul that allow us to see His needs.

Pastor Dan Turpin West Coast Church John 4:3-7 Introduction: Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foundation Eight: Intimacy In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A study on intimacy in marriage

Foundation Eight: Intimacy in Marriage How should couples develop intimacy in marriage? Marriage should be the most intimate relationship anybody experiences in life. It should be more intimate than a friendship, a mother-daughter relationship, a father-son relationship, a boyfriend-girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With Christ And Daily Cleansing

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

One of the secrets to imtimacy with Christ is the daily confession and cleansing of sin.

“Daily Cleansing” John 13:1-17 1. Illus. of being stinky • Had been out for a run, and smelled very bad. • Started to give Joan a kiss, but she just said, “Whoeee. Not until you get cleaned up!” • Sort of hurt my feelings until I smelled myself and thought about it. Why in world would she want to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Intimacy With Christ: The Joy Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon challenges us to examine our hearts and ensure our worship of God is genuine, wholehearted, and reflected in our daily lives.

Good morning, dear friends! It's always a joy to be in the presence of our loving Father, together with each one of you, and today we have a beautiful opportunity to deepen our understanding of the life we are called to live as followers of Jesus Christ. Our focus today is on the book of Isaiah, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13

Topics: True Worship, Rewards

Intimacy Of The Divine/Human/Believer Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 18, 2016

God is intimate with His creation. God is very intimate with the Believer. In the intimacy of the divine and the believer there is fellowship and dialogue. It is this intimacy with the living God that makes the believer unique in the world.

3. Intimacy of the Divine/Believer “… all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us … ” (Joh 17:21). Intimacy is closeness in a relationship. Intimacy opens the door of the heart, so that the other person feels accepted and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21

Denomination: Baptist

Intimacy Through Brokenness And Surrender Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025

Intimacy with God often emerges through seasons of brokenness and surrender. It is in our weakest moments that we discover the depth of God's grace and the power of His love.

INTIMACY THROUGH BROKENNESS AND SURRENDER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 5:3, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Infinite, Intimate God Of Psalm 139 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 4, 2021

Getting to know the Infinite, Intimate God of Psalm 139, will bring you into what the essence and experience of eternal life is all about!

There is hardly a week that goes by, that I don’t in some way, shape, or form, remind those who are under my ministry, that the fundamental principle of Christianity is this: Christianity is not a religion Religion [Webster]- An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Knowing The Holy One Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY – KNOWING THE HOLY ONE 1 Cor. 2:9-13; Prov. 9:10 Americans talk about the pursuit of happiness - we think it’s a God given right. In reality, as believers it is not happiness that we are to pursue, but holiness. From God’s perspective, we can only be happy, when we respond ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-13, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational