Sermons on Intimate Knowledge:

Walking In Sonship

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2009

Some do not have knowledge of their heritage this word will help everyone.

Walking in Sonship Text: Romans 8:1-17 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zealous Makeover Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006

What a makeover, a complere change of person...of knowledge but not action.

Zealous Makeover Acts 9:1-30 So last week you had a break from Acts, and now we are returning to the subject just at a critical point. Saul’s conversion to Paul or his conversion from Zealous Jew to Zealous Christian. Several weeks ago we met Saul as the Sanhedrin was stoning Stephen. We are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-30

Denomination: Congregational

Learn How To Love

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on May 23, 2008

We can love more perfectly through knowledge and discernment.

Learn How to Love Attention: I want to talk to you about love. Love is universally appreciated but is often misunderstood. Much of what passes for love in our society is not true love. True love is contrary to the natural tendency of fallen humanity. When a child is born into our society his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Would God Ever Take Away His Word? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 24, 2020

What would it mean if God withdrew the knowledge of His Word?

- Unpack vv. 11-12 and the threat to take away the word of the Lord. - We don’t really know what to do with that. Let’s try to figure it out. WHAT MIGHT THAT LOOK LIKE? 1. Rejecting God’s truth, people do what they want. 2. Things start falling apart. 3. The consequences of their sin make ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Hannah Krista Lasco on Aug 11, 2018

The knowledge of who God is should be reflected in the way we live.

INTRODUCTION: I heard a story about two men who were asked to read Psalm 23. The first one, who was an orator, stood in front and started reading. He read with so much voice technicalities. As if you are listening to a drama on the radio. He knew when to pause, when to read faster, when to soften ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

If We Really Knew God Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 12, 2013

If we really knew God, we'd be radically different people.

“Faith-Full Living: If We Really Knew God” Phil. 3:1-16 As a 6th grader our son Kevin was incapacitated by a constant headache for almost a year. During that time someone would occasionally say, to me or Barb, something like, “It must be tough taking care of him and still keeping ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conviction Gives Hope To The Bereaved

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.: Two different groups of believers in view: 1) those who are alive and remain until the coming of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lead Others To Know God

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 31, 2006

The Apostle Paul’s message to the men of Athens at the Areopagus gives us a model for sharing Christ with others. We start with their natural knowledge of God and transition to the revealed knowledge of God.

What is the “natural knowledge” of God? Since our “examination / confirmation Sunday” is just over a month away I hope that one of our confirmands can answer that question. What is the “natural knowledge” of God? The “natural knowledge” of God is what all people know about God from nature and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Transformed By The Intercessor: Jesus' Powerful Advocacy Hebrews 7:25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2024

Hebrews 7:25 reveals the ongoing work of Jesus as our High Priest, interceding for us before the Father. Let us dive deep into this topic and understand how Jesus' intercession impacts our lives as followers of Christ.

Transformed by the Intercessor: Jesus' Powerful Advocacy Hebrews 7:25 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truth of Jesus Christ's intercession on behalf of believers as described in Hebrews 7:25. This verse reveals the ongoing work of Jesus as our High Priest, interceding for us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25, Romans 8:34, Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Disguised In Weakness And Brokenness

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 8, 2019

God makes use of good and bad times to mold and shape the Christian so that they can have an intimate relationship with Him.

Throughout my marriage, I continually struggled with the many constraints imposed upon me because of my wife’s health and multiple medical issues that required constant care and the time needed for meeting those needs. I made a legion of attempts to find a job that would provide the income ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, John 14:21, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12, Ezekiel 36:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Excuses

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Mar 7, 2013

No more excuses for doing what God has called you to do!

Exodus 3:11-4:14 What is your excuse? We live in a world today where nobody every does wrong. There is always a reason for whatever bad happens to us. The supper was burnt because your mother called while I was cooking. The other cars were going faster then me, you forgot to call me and let me ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Among The Lampstands Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 3, 2022

Where is the Lord in the midst of the chaos and struggles of life? John reminds that He is and always has been intimately engaged with His church.

*Neighbor’s ring doorbell. Going off all the time. Means somebody just got their picture taken. * Caught on camera - most folks think it’s just a few times a day. * Depending on where you live/work/shop, it could be about 70x/day. * That number is going up with every Ring doorbell cam that folks ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20, Daniel 7:13, Exodus 28:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Life Seriously

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 23, 2007

What does it mean to take life seriously like God does? Being PRO-LIFE means more than holding signs up at a rally. It means having an ethic of life that permeates all of life not just one issue like abortion. It ought to affect the way we look at

Taking Life Seriously Jeremiah 1:5 “My intent was to carry out my duty as a doctor, to end their suffering. Unfortunately, that entailed, in their cases, ending of the life.” Jack Kevorkian What do you believe about that statement? What do you believe about abortion? Do you know what you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Telling Someone About Jesus

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006

Research indicates that it takes the average American church in the course of a year 85 members to bring one person to faith in Christ. What are we doing wrong? What should we be doing?

Telling Someone about Jesus Matthew 28:16-20 Research indicates that it takes the average American church in the course of a year 85 members to bring one person to faith in Christ. Its like doubt is built into our system. How can we tell people about Jesus if we ourselves are not convinced of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressing On For Jesus' Sake PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the Christian journey of perseverance through suffering, drawing inspiration from Apostle Paul's unwavering commitment to Christ in Philippians 3:10-14.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of God's Word. We are gathered here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by the same Spirit, the same faith, and the same hope. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Topics: Resurrection, Power