Sermons on Intimate Relationship With God:

Get Closer To God- Reputation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2023

This is the 155th sermon in the series Action". This is the 1st sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#155] GET CLOSER TO GOD- REPUTATION Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: Since the beginning of humanity when Adam and Eve sinned, mankind has been spinning around in sin and no one could do anything about it. Sure, there have been some who thought they had the answers; but these ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Right Relationships, Right People Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 15, 2008

Having the right relationships with the right people is critical to our spiritual growth. Barnabas stood by Saul when no one else did, Peter put out those who did not have faith.

Right People, Right Relationships December 14, 2008 How having the right relationships with the right people is critical in our spiritual growth. What do you want for Christmas? More than anything, we should want more of God in our lives. More faith, more Jesus, More Holy Spirit, more love and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon Title: Dealing With Toxic Relationships By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Aug 5, 2025

Relationships are God’s idea. He created us to thrive in healthy, loving, and supportive connections. But unfortunately, not all relationships are from God. Some relationships come to drain, distract, derail, and even destroy your God-given purpose.

Sermon Title: Dealing with Toxic Relationships Text: Proverbs 13:20 – “He who walks with the wise becomes wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” Speaker: Pastor Joseph Ondu Introduction Relationships are God’s idea. He created us to thrive in healthy, loving, and supportive ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Reasons God Feels Far

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 5, 2023

For you everything you are pushing for on the other side is in a vibrant relationship with Jesus.

Three Reasons God Feels Far. ? In the Bible, Abraham was called a friend of God. Since God doesn’t play favorites, if it was available for him, it’s also available for YOU!  Everything you are pursuing in your life is on the other side of a vibrant relationship with Jesus. Whether you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012

The good news of Christmas is that God loved us and became one of us.

John 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION Many of us have experienced the miracle of birth. We’ve gathered around the nursery window in the hospital, and pressed our noses against the glass as we view the latest addition to the family. We’ve marveled that the child has all the necessary arms and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Gods Revelation

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Mar 29, 2012

Know God more.

Revelation of God “And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh; for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.” (1 Samuel 3:21) IT is a premium blessing for man to have God reveal Himself to them. Our verse tells of God revealing Himself in Shiloh to Israel. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:21

Denomination: Holiness

Works Of God

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 31, 2009

To experience the fullness of the Christian life, one must have a close, personal relationship with Christ Jesus, the Bread of Life.

John 6: 24 – 35 / Works of God Intro: The young couple was out for a walk when the decided to sit on a part bench and rest. After a long pause, she asked, “Do you think my eyes are like stars?” “Yeah,” he replied. “And do you think my teeth are like pearls?” she continued. “Yeah,” he said. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking With God?

Contributed by Pastor Norman Bailey, Overseer on Aug 15, 2018

What does walking with God really mean? Does it mean that I read my bible everyday? I do nice things for people. I know I am suppose to pray. How do I really walk with God?

Gen. 5:21-24 The book of beginnings ( Genesis ) tells us that Enoch walked with God. In Heb. 11:5 tells us that by faith he pleased God and did not see death. What does it mean to walk with God? To walk with God is keeping him in the center of every area of our life. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 10, 2013

This is the first in a series that I preached on the Ten Commandments. The focus of the series was on the relationship between God and us and the relevance that the Commandments still have for us from that standpoint.

No Other Gods Exodus 20:3 "You shall have no other gods before me. The children of Israel are at Sinai. They have come to freedom by the hand of God in the plagues of Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and the destruction of the armies of Pharaoh. These things were done by God. Not by them. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Imitating God Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 18, 2012

It is time we take a serious look at building quality relationships – and there is no better resource than God who made us to be in relationship.

“Building Quality Relationships: With God – Imitating God” Eph. 4:17-5:2 From the very beginning God said “It is not good for man to be alone.” Van Morris, in Being Lonely ‘Can Kill You’, says that data collected from 148 studies, involving more than ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Healthy Family Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 13, 2012

Word gives us several keys to having healthy family relationships. We will consider five of them – covenant, grace, empowering, intimacy and divine order.

BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! “The Mom Song” video by The Skit Guys. Honor moms! QUOTE: “Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we ...read more

Denomination: *other

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

God's Thoughts On Marriage Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jan 25, 2009

God’s Word on Marriage - some key lessons for today.

Introduction A little girl was at a wedding. She asked, “Mummy, why do brides always wear white?” The mum replied, “Because they’re happy, dear.” Halfway through the wedding the girl whispered, “Mummy, if brides wear white because they’re happy, then why do men wear black?” We live in a world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not An Accident

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 29, 2016

God told Jeremiah that before he was born, God knew him. God called him (and us) to be His spokesmen. He touched Jeremiah's mouth and put his words there and promised He would give him courage & ability to speak for Him.

I AM NOT AN ACCIDENT Jer. 1:4-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WEIGHT-LOSS TIP. An elderly woman was the winner of her weight-loss club for losing the most weight in the six weeks. All the rest of the weight-watchers gathered around her to ask how she had done it. “Simple!” she said, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 25, 2019

Shema is one of the most import Jewish prayers. It is prayed twice daily. Let us look at the importance of this prayer in our lives. This message explores our personal relationship with God and others.

Title: Lest You Forget Theme: Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Deut 6:4-9 "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! [11] (5) You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. (6) "And these words which I command you today shall be in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-27, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God