Sermons on Intimacy: showing 76-90 of 5,576

The Danger Of Distance

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 14, 2013

No one drifts to intimacy. In fact, what we do is drift to distance. The problem is that distance is dangerous.

The Danger of Distance In huge bright red or perhaps caution yellow letters it is right there in front of your windshield it says, "Stay back 200 ft.!" The insinuation is that if you tailgate or follow at any closer distance you are putting yourself in a dangerous position. For the health of your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-71

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing The Best Part

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013

Which is better... service or intimacy?

Choosing the Best Part Luke 10:38-42 You are very familiar with today's story... Jesus is visiting at the home of Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. The Bible shows us that Jesus loved this family very much and loved to stay there as often as he had a chance. We know how much Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Your Lust Destorys Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Lust is not innocent; it destroys intimacy

Ascension Day sermon 2012 There’s a classic psychology experiment where the professor gets a group of his psychology students to stand on a street corner all staring up at the sky and pointing … and guess what - without fail lots of other people start gathering round to look up at the sky and try ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Intimacy With God - What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 21, 2007

God wants more than a casual relationship with you. He desires to be intimate.

July 22, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 40:27-31 Subject: Intimacy with God Title: What Are You Waiting For? I want to share with you today about a topic that might scare you. I want to talk to you about relationships, specifically, your relationship with God. Relationships can be confusing. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Basic Concepts Of Spiritual Intimacy - Part 2 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 - PART 2 Selected Scriptures If we are going to develop an intimate relationship with God – we need to define what that looks like. IT IS THE LIFE OF CHRIST, REPRODUCED IN THE BELIEVER, BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, THROUGH ABIDING IN THE WORD. Last time we looked ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting The Pieces Together Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 23, 2008

VISION 2012 part 2 – Creating vision within the local chruch. We’re off to a good start, but where do we go from here? God has a word for us found here in His message given to the prophet Isaiah. As we enter 2008 we need to THINK BIG, GET MORE ROPE and DR

• Isaiah 54:2 NIV Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. • Isaiah 54:2 MsgB Clear lots of ground for your tents! Make your tents large. Spread out! Think big! Use plenty of rope, drive the tent pegs deep. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Introduction To The Song Of Solomon

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010

This is a desperately need book for a generation that has confused lust with love.

Intro: 1. Charles Stanley, “Does God have anything to say to us about love; sex; and intimacy? For many people the words “romance” and “Bible” conjure up a long list of religious “Thou shall nots.” But, God never intended for us to view love, in a negative ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near - Part Two

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

A sign of genuine faith in Christ is seen in the heart of the person who has a genuine longing to be in close proximity to their Heavenly Father

OPEN: - We are dealing with the issue of disconnectedness in our relationship with the Lord. And how we can draw near. This is a passage of Scripture that follows a warning James gives to his readers on the issue of pride. Every spring there is an international competition called the "Wacky ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Abiding Principle

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 30, 2011

Listen to Romans 5:10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Intimacy with God begins now. He desires for His followers to cultivate His presen

The Abiding Principle John 15:1-2, 5-6, 15 1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

"God Is Hungry”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 21, 2018

To satisfy His cravings is finding the Source of our longings! Oooohhhh... the feeling is mutual. Just like St.Augustine’s favourite quote: "Our Hearts are Restless Until They Rest in You"

God to be hungry? Do you think God has hunger pains? At first glance this question has an obvious answer; No! God is not confined to a human body, He is Spirit. He has no need for food. God is self-existent and does not need any outside source to assist Him in sustaining life. However, though He is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, John 4:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intimate Communication Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Every relationship of life faces this same struggle of keeping intimacy alive. In every case the only way to do this is by means of communication. That is why prayer was a priority in the life of Jesus.

If we had as many answers to prayer as we have books on prayer the battle would be won. Unfortunately it is easier to write a book on prayer than to pray effectively. It is easier to preach a sermon on prayer than to pray. It is easier to give a lecture on prayer than to pray. It is easier to do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

The Power Of The Secret Closet

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2015

What is the “Secret Closet?” It's the Habit of shutting yourself in God, Seeking God, calling on Him, and Intimacy with God. Prayer is transfiguring, refreshing, and can alter the future.

THE POWER OF THE SECRET CLOSET Mt. 6:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some things really changed between the former generations and the kids of the last generation. 2. At a grandma was keeping/ babysitting her grandson Dirk. Dirk followed her into the bedroom as she puts up things away in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

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

Be Still Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

This is a training course in intercessory prayer. It is a prayer strategy based on 12 Biblical Steps of Intercession. This intercessory prayer time is to be divided into two parts: INTIMACY and then INTERCESSION.

series: Intercessory Prayer Training Topic: Intimacy with God Twelve Biblical Steps to Intercession This is a training course in intercessory prayer. It is a prayer strategy based on 12 Biblical Steps of Intercession. This intercessory prayer time is to be divided into two parts: INTIMACY and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Humility PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the necessity and benefits of humility, using the example of John the Baptist, who embodied the principle of "He must become greater; I must become less."

Good morning, family! We're going to be diving into some deep waters today, exploring a theme that's as vital today as it was in the time of Christ: humility. As Andrew Murray once wrote, "Humility is the only soil in which the graces root; the lack of humility is the sufficient explanation of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Topics: Know Christ, Intimacy