Sermons on Intimacy Relationship: showing 2,596-2,610 of 81,917

Christ Will Build His Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 12, 2008

Jesus points to seven features & characteristics of the church that He builds. He speaks of its 1) Foundation, its 2) Certainty, its 3) Intimacy, its 4) Identity and Continuity, its 5) Invincibility, its 6) Authority, & its 7) Spirituality.

Two Anglican parishes and the Diocese of Niagara have been in court recently to try to sort out the messy business of who ultimately owns church property. The two Niagara churches, along with eight more across the country, have recently voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada and put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Other

The Seven Statements Of Relational Healing

Contributed by Jeff Davidson on Feb 2, 2006

From Paul’s message to the Corinthians, we find seven statements that can heal hurting relationships

The Seven Statements of Relational Healing 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 Intr.: There are no relationships that are free of conflict; when we are in a relationship that is in crisis, something must be done to correct it; it will not correct itself: A. In our text today Paul finds himself in a relational ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"That I May Know Him."

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2004

Many people strive for prestige and prosperity, but the most important thing is a interpersonal relationship with God. That I may know should be the greatest desire of a child of God.

“That I May Know Him” Philippians 3:10 The book of Philippians has been called the “Song of Solomon” of the New Testament because of its intimacy and the passionate desire that Paul has for the church of Philippi. The manner of his writing is the same kind that distant lovers often communicate ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Vital Signs

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2003

How a beleiver can check the vital signs of their relationship with God.

Intro: It amazes me sometimes when I go to some people’s home and they have all this vegetation growing in their home. I mean real live plants, not the fake plastic stuff. Anybody can have the fake plastic stuff, but it takes what we call somewhat of a green thumb to keep plants alive in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering Jesus Faithfully Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

The importance of the Lord’s Supper in maintaining your relationship with Jesus.

REMEMBERING JESUS FAITHFULLY MARK 14:12-26 How is your memory? I heard of an older couple that was having some trouble remembering so they signed up to take a memory course together. A few months later the husband was out working in his garden when a neighbor stopped by and began to talk to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Own Vineyard

Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 17, 2004

My own vineyard is my personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

My Own Vineyard (Song of Solomon 1:1-6) The text for this morning’s message is one most of us can identify with in one way or another. It reads in verse 6: ….they made me the keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have not kept. The Song of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus' Prayer For The Disciples

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

We are called into the glory-giving relationship that marks the unity of the Trinity.

John 17:6-19 Jesus’ Prayer for the Disciples As we head toward Good Friday and Easter, I have been drawn to Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Jesus has entered Jerusalem triumphantly on Palm Sunday, he has been teaching in the temple and on the streets. What he has been saying and doing has offended the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: *other

Acquaint Thyself

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 7, 2003

Strong relationship built by continuing fellowship The blessing of knowing God

Job 22:21-30 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart. If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles. Then ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place Where No One Stands Alone Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 1, 2003

How to build deep and meaningful relationships in your life and church.

“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26) “Jesus went into the hills and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him” (Mark 3:13) “Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name-the name you gave me-so that they may be one as we are one…”(John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Civics 101 Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 11, 2001

The most important principle about our relationship to our government.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with the song "Fellow Prisoners" by Michael Card from the Soul Anchor CD and a slide show about persecution of Christians in the world). It’s sobering to realize that so many people who confess the name of Jesus in the world today are being persecuted for their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

High Priest Of A Better Covenant

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

Central to the structure of God’s relationship with men was the concept of the covenant.

Central to the structure of God’s relationship with men was the concept of the covenant. A covenant was more than just a treaty. It was both a legal contract and a formalized bond of life and death sealed with an oath. The mediator of such a covenant was the priest. He was the one who would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Christian Essentials

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Sep 17, 2002

What three elements are needed for a more personal relationship with God?

CHRISTIAN ESSENTIALS How has your life been? Is it a life that you are willing to document, photograph, and televise to everyone? Is it a life that you are willing to live over again - without any changes? In other words, in totality, are you perfectly satisfied with the life that you have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Adventist

Lesson 1 ( 23rd Psalm): The Lord Is My Shepherd*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

Your relationship with God is not a prize to be won but rather a gift to be received.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 1 (23 Psalm): The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want A. WHY IS THIS THE FAVORITE PSALM? 1. Easy to memorize. These six verses are a short “self-contained” picture of our relationship with God. 2. Intimate fellowship. Promises God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Secret Sins"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2002

The solution to our sinful actions is to know ourselves in relationship with God.

Romans 7:14-25 “Our Secret Sins” By: Reverend Kenneth E. Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A colleague of mine recently told me about a conversation he had with a parishioner. She told him: “I have these secret little sins in my life, and I like my secret ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 20, 2002

Prayer is a means to establish, deepen, and sustain our relationship with God.

In the book, Steps Toward Spiritual Growth, the story is told of a man who was opening an adult bookstore in a small town despite the objections of many people in the community. A group of Christians from a neighboring church decided to gather for an all-night prayer meeting to ask to somehow block ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Church Of God