Sermons on Intimate Relationship:

The Scandal Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 15, 2001

The relationship between Hosea and Gomer acts as a divine drama that shows the depth of God’s love for us.

The Scandal of God’s Love Hosea 1:2-9, 3:1-5 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 14, 2001 Offended. That is how one feels when one first reads the story of Hosea and Gomer. God does not bother to ease us into to the story line. He doesn’t try to gloss over the facts. So ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Clearing The Room Series

Contributed by John Sanders on May 14, 2004

Clearing the room spiritually is all about accepting God’s forgivess through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Not too long ago, Lisa had a great idea about how to decorate our bedroom. Our bedroom walls are tan, but she wanted to create something called an “accent wall”. She wanted me to put navy blue vertical stripes that got larger in size in the middle on the accent wall. Now, this wall is the one seen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Newness In Christ

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004

When a person is saved he has a new relationship with the Lord. "behold all things are made new".

Newness in Christ II Corinthian 5:17 Intro. When a person comes to Christ, he changes. -It is God who changes us. -We are changed in such a dramatic way that the Bible says we are a “new creation” (creature) -1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Illustrates this change. -As believers in Christ there are a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of The Spirit

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2004

Paul shows us what is most important when searching for a deeper relationship with Christ and the gifts of the Spirit.

February 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does God Really Want?

Contributed by Mike Gay on Feb 19, 2004

This message is intended to show the seeker and the complacent christian that God wants a relationship rather than a religious zealot.

WHAT DOES GOD REALLY WANT? Micah 6:1-8 1 Hear now what the LORD says: "Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. 2 Hear, O you mountains, the LORD’S complaint, and you strong foundations of the earth; for the LORD has a complaint against His people, and He ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For A Change Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 11, 2006

If we are going to experience the relationship Christ wants for us and that we desire, some things need to change.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I bet if I interviewed each of you here today, you would all have something you would like to change about yourself. • I would like to lose 20-40 pounds myself. • Do you realize that in order for you to be able to change something about yourself, you have to actually ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have Good Reason To Be Angry With God? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Our relationship with God flourishes when we become passionate about what God is passionate about.

Do You Have Any Good Reason to be Angry With God? Jonah: It’s More Than Just a Fish Story Series Sept. 3, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A new resident was walking down a street and noticed a man struggling with a washing machine ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"A Better Warning" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to realize that if one is not moving closer to God, one is moving further away. - Heart: For the people to have a healthy fear of God. Hamds: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Covet? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2009

The final sermon; this one about how coveting moves us away from a healthy relationship with God.

Ten Commandments: Coveting Exodus 20:1-17 July 5, 2009 SCRIPTURE READING SLIDE How many of you remember when Hula-Hoops first came upon the scene? The year was 1958 and they were the first really big fad to sweep through the U.S. Kids wanted one, but anyone who had a fun streak gave them a try. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Spiritual Success

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2008

Through prayer and fasting, we demonstrate that our relationship with Jesus is the most important thing in our lives.

Preparing For Spiritual Success Text: Isaiah 58:1-8 Introduction 1. As we begin a new year, we set goals for ourselves; things we wish to accomplish in the coming year. As a church, our goal for every coming year is to grow into a deeper relationship with our Lord. 2. One of the chief ways that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Portrait Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 2, 2008

This series is designed to teach the 3 dimensions that we all must experience in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

This is the start of a new 3 part series that is designed to teach the 3 dimensions that we all must experience in our relationship with Jesus Christ. When you think of dimension, what comes to mind? Maybe those funky glasses that you used to put on at the movie theater so you could see the movie ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of A Good Attitude Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 27, 2008

Our attitudes say more about our relationship with Christ to the world than just about anything.

The Right Foundation for a Good attitude Philippians 2:1-14 What word describes what will determine our happiness, acceptance, peace and success? Attitude! We live in an angry world, surrounded by angry people. We can give all kinds of excuses for being an angry person, but none of them really ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seasons Of Creation: Being A Disciple With The Land Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 11, 2008

This sermon looks at how our relationship with the land has been affected by sin, how it should be and how it will be

As we continue in our sermon series the season of creation, this week our focus is the land. When you hear the word land? What comes to mind? From my background living in the country; Farming, cropping, bush walks, salinity, hard work, wild animals come to mind,. And from my background living in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Escape From Boredom's Path Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 9, 2008

Boredom is just one of many emotions that can rob us from having a wonder relationship with the Lord.

Escape from Boredom’s Path John 10:10 Intro Jesus said, “A man’s life consist not in the abundance of things which he possess. Yet men and women today feverishly are seeking satisfaction in power, profit, and pleasure. As the poet Cowper has said, these people will be disappointed in their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Our Fear

Contributed by Billy Noel on Oct 18, 2009

The key to overconing our fear is not with quips, sayings or even uderlining bible verses it is through a relationship with God.

How to overcome our Fear Psalm 112 2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. This psalm depicts the life of the believer we his/her priorities are in order I. It begins with relationship You have to begin at the beginning Here is how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church