Sermons on Intimacy: showing 286-300 of 5,647

Branch Life Comes Through Jesus, The Vine.

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2014

Basic concepts on how to stay authentic in our relationship with Jesus.

John 15:1-12 The Vine and the Branches 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Relationships, The Struggle Is Real: Marriage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 18, 2016

This sermon provides a theology of marriage and how couples can free themselves from expectations that cause disappointment and frustration in their marriages.

Relationships: The Struggle Is Real: Marriage 7/17/2016 Genesis 2:15-24 Ephesians 5:21-23 We are in the third message of our series Relationships: The Struggle Is Real. We have looked at Dating and Singles. We have upcoming Parenting, Divorce, and Being Single Again because of death. Today we ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk In The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 6, 2015

“We look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal”. (2 Cor. 4:18)

Theme: Walk in the way of the Lord Text: 1 Sam. 8:4-9; 2 Cor. 4:13-18; Mark 3:31-35 Before last Wednesday I thought I knew the road that leads to my home. When those roads turned into fast flowing rivers I found myself just following roads that could still be used. A journey that would normally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 11, 2014

After accepting Jesus Christ, your duty does not stop there, you got to make every effort to grow, know about God and His ways, make every effort to read the Bible and fellowship with good believers.

I want to know more of you Lord! Colossians 1:10”That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God..” I would like to borrow the words of Journalist Shankkar Aiyar from his recent book ‘Accidental ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Porch - Pt. 2 - Reporching For Duty Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2014

It is a prominent feature in our lives and our memories. A place of safety. A place of provision. It's "The Porch!"

The Porch Pt. 2 - Reporching for Duty Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare have nodded their heads to the genius of the story. All of Rembrandt's skill couldn't seem to capture the depth of the account. I view the story not thru the lens of Rembrandt but more through a Norman Rockwell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Message From God

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 13, 2017

Learning about the importance of learning to hear from God

Message from God CCCAG December 10th, 2017 Scripture- Luke 1:26-38 Edward Kimball, Sunday school teacher, was not one of the ordinary type. • Got involved in the lives of his boys • Got to know them on a personal level One day a new teenage boy started to attend his class, and as was his custom, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Adoration Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016

A powerful part of prayer is telling God how much we "adore" Him. Have you ever done that? Do you know why it is important that you do do that?

(This was the first of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) OPEN: “I’d rather be able to pray than to be a great preacher; Jesus Christ never taught his disciples how to preach, but only how to pray.” -- D. L. Moody We’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Full But Empty Or Empty But Full

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2015

This is a sermon about what it means to see Jesus as human and having a power limited to the power to serve, save, and deliver.

Philippians 2:5-8New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 5 Let the same mind be in you that was[a] in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Worship Driven Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2013

Worship and being worship driven does not always imply music, instruments, singing or even the lifting of hands. To be worship driven for God means we honor God with our heart, mind, soul and our daily actions. It’s a matter of the heart to heart connect

Open worship service with video of Worship - the intro! Series: We are here! Sermon 1: We are here! Summary: We are called to be a Spiritual Oasis in a dry parched weary land. We are called by God to be a church which distributes healing water to our community and to other Christians. We are to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plan On It

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 24, 2019

Generally, we hunger to know God. Sometimes we settle for knowing things about Him, but the power of the Christian walk is not in head knowledge or traditions but in the intimate relationship with God as we walk with Him

1. I am more and more aware that God is often quiet in our day to day lives a. I would love to have a special revelation and words from God like the prophets have had. b. Elijah’s still small voice may have been mere “baby talk” and not discernible to Him. 2. It is important to remember that God is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:4-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Ascended Back To Heaven Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

What Jesus did after ascending back to Heaven

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE ASCENSION? 1. The forces took Me to heaven. a. I was passive. “I was received up” (Acts 1:2). “I was taken up” (Acts 1:9). “Heaven received Me” (Acts 3:21). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9, Acts 3:21, Ephesians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 30, 2016

If you want the joy of your relationship with Christ back, beware of the legalists and simply believe in Christ. Stop trying to live up to someone's performance standards and simply trust Christ with your life.

In our lawsuit-happy culture, American companies must go to great lengths to avoid lawsuits, and they do it by putting some of the strangest warning labels on their products. Every year, the Center for America sponsors the Wacky Warning Labels Contest, looking for what it calls “the most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Heart Of Heaven (Come Close) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

God loves us and wants to be close to us. Despite our sins and shortcomings, He invites us to come to Him for healing and restoration.

Ever played that game where you think you see your friend from across the mall, so you start waving like a maniac, only to realize it's a total stranger? Yeah, we've all been there. It's funny how things can look different from a distance, right? Well, sometimes, we treat Jesus the same way. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51, Luke 15:11-24, Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Divine Intimacy, Spiritual Connection, Divine Love, Faithful Relationship

The People Who Know Their God

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 27, 2020

All of us love to do exploits. Everyone wants to accomplish something great. Who doesn’t like to do great things? However, believe me, we all can carry out, not just exploits, but great exploits. There is only one condition for that. We must know our God – the Creator of heaven and earth.

All of us love to do exploits. Everyone wants to accomplish something great. Who doesn’t like to do great things? However, believe me, we all can carry out, not just exploits, but great exploits. There is only one condition for that. We must know our God – the Creator of heaven and earth. Daniel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, Hosea 11:4, Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 18:24, Isaiah 40:31, Exodus 32:4, Exodus 20:18-19, Exodus 19:5-6, Mark 12:29, Daniel 11:32  (view more)  (view less)

We Need To Marginize!

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001

Just as Adam walked in the Garden with God, as is related in Genesis 3:8, this intimacy can be had today if we don’t squeeze Him out!

Title: We Need to Marginize! Theme: Rest / Margin Thesis: Jesus calls us to rest. Text: Mt. 11:28-30 and Mk. 6:31 Intro How many of us are glad to be here today? Whew!!! or Ffllbbppbb!!! Sigh of relief? or Sigh of exhaustion? Pray I. Marginless Living If one more thing comes into my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 6:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible