Sermons on Intimacy With God:

Not So Fast! Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 6, 2006

The gift of intimacy as described in Song of Solomon is wonderful, but its development comes with restraints.

Today is the first Sunday of February. Some of you will soon be shopping for valentines, trying to find one with just the right message to express your feelings of friendship or love and romance. • You might look for the biggest card you can find. I did that one year. It was so big I had to ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

The Value Of Christ In Our Lives

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the intimacy and value of Christ to the believer.

“The Value of Christ in Our Lives” Song of Solomon 3:1-4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Song of Solomon 3:1-4 B. The Shulamite in our text “sought for him whom her soul loveth”, and this love manifested itself in her seeking. C. Let us examine four important words in this ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Darkness: Jesus Power To Give.

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on May 3, 2004

Based on Isaiah 9:1-4 & Matt. 4:12-23 this discussess the use of power by Jesus with illustrations from the movies of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Pay it Forward.

“There is no good or evil, just power and those too weak to use it.” If you have seen the movie or read the book of HP and the philosopher’s stone, then you will have heard that phrase. In a last ditch attempt to win Harry’s cooperation, the evil wizard Voldemort asserts “There is no good or evil, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving God’s Will: Lessons From Saul’s Rejection - 1 Samuel 13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 10, 2025

Why did Saul lose his kingdom while David found favor despite greater sins? Uncover the secret of a heart after God’s own heart in this study of 1 Samuel 13.

1 Samuel 13:5-14 The Philistines assembled to fight Israel, with three thousand chariots, six thousand charioteers, and soldiers as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Micmash, east of Beth Aven. 6 When the men of Israel saw that their situation was critical and that ...read more

Meeting With God In Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 5, 2020

Meeting with God in Prayer Series: Meeting with God in Prayer May 3, 2020

Meeting with God in Prayer Series: Meeting with God in Prayer May 3, 2020 Big Idea: To help us capture the most essential principles and pattern for meeting with God in prayer. This includes what Jesus said about getting real and showing up...and then drawing broadly from the Lords Prayer (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer - His Purpose Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

An 8 week series examining the heart of the Lord's Prayer

Bent into Shape – His Purpose 5/5/18 Matthew 6:11 Sunday AM Our Father in heaven – Our eternal, holy, sovereign daddy in whose presence I enter and on whose lap a crawl up on.… Hallowed be Your name – may Your name be revered and set apart in me and thru me – and set apart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Taste And See: Experiencing God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2024

God’s goodness is not something distant or abstract but something real and personal, something we can experience in our everyday lives.

Taste and See: Experiencing God's Goodness Psalm 34:8 (NLT): “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!” Introduction: An Invitation to Experience God’s Goodness How many of us love the taste of a good meal? Whether it's a warm, home-cooked meal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 34:9-10, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 46:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Free From Spiritual Weakness And Prayerlessness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

One of the greatest attacks on the believer today is spiritual weakness, often expressed as lukewarmness, lack of prayer, tiredness in spiritual matters, and loss of hunger for God.

BREAKING FREE FROM SPIRITUAL WEAKNESS AND PRAYERLESSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 26:40-41 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31; Romans 12:11; Ephesians 6:18; Luke 18:1; Revelation 3:15-16 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest attacks on the believer today is spiritual weakness, often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Flee Baby Flee Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011

When you learn to honor God with your body, the reward is that God will honor you with a relationship of intimacy the way he intended and designed it to be.

We’re in week three of this series, Guardrails, and we’re really excited about this. Just a heads up. Next week Sandra is going to come and we’re going to tag-team preach, so you won’t want to miss next week. Essentially, she’s going to correct everything I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing Spiritual Discipline

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

Spiritual discipline is the intentional practice of aligning one's life with God's will through consistent devotion, self-control, and commitment to growth.

DEVELOPING SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:11, Matthew 6:6, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual discipline is the intentional practice of aligning one's life with God's will through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marital Development Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

Marital development is the intentional growth, nurturing, and strengthening of marriage according to God’s design, so that couples can reflect His love, unity, and purpose.

MARITAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:18 – “And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” Key Verse: Ephesians 5:25 – “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Our Rock In A Hard Place

Contributed by Richard Francis on Jan 4, 2005

God is our rock, trust him, let his glory be reflected in you in this world of darkness

God our Rock in a Hard Place Exodus 33: 1 - 23 Consider the Context • Moses in a 1 to 1 meeting with the Lord, how amazing, just after the golden calf incident, the smashing of the first tablets of stone with the ten commandments written by God on both sides of them (would n’t you just want to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire In His Lap Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004

#3 in Proverbs & Parables Series Proverbs 6 God has built the firewall of marriage around sexual intimacy for our protection

Fire in his lap Proverbs 5-7 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 6: 27-33 INTRODUCTION: Our new house has a fireplace, so I’m learning how to build good hearty fires. You want one that burns brightly and puts out at least some heat without sending out smoke into the room. I’m learning that keeping a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Plans Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

Three ways knowing God has a plan can help us in our lives.

On of the TV shows that was popular back in the 1980s was "The A-Team."  The A Team was about a commando unit that was wrongfully accused of a crime they didn’t commit, so it was constantly on the run. One of the things I remember most about the A Team is Hannibal Smith chewing on a cigar and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptations And Trials Series

Contributed by Michael Whitt on May 2, 2002

becoming God’s friend means living a life of faith. Becoming a main of faith is a process and this process includes temptations and trials.

TEMPTATIONS AND TRIALS: BECOMING A FRIEND OF GOD Genesis 12:4-13:4 Attention: Chippie the parakete --- Max Lucado story. Owner was on the phone, vacuuming out bird cage. Accidently vacuumed bird. In a rush, she opend the vacuum cleaner up. Bird was covered in dust. Like any good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist