Sermons on Intimately Knowing God:

What I Really Need Is ...purpose Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 18, 2009

What we need is God given purpose. To know who we are in Christ

Disclaimer: Resources gathered from study and from sermoncentral resources. What I really need is ...Purpose Ephesians 1:9-12 Introduction- We have looked for several weeks at a series.. God, what I really need is... We have looked at: God and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Dull Sword, Sharp Sword Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jul 16, 2025

Our victory over the trials and temptations in this life is found in knowing the Word of God.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

The Battle For The Mind

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 21, 2012

When the Battle of the Mind and you win the war! The greatest battle is in Your Mind and the enemy knows that! That is why there is an all out assault on the Mind of the Christian!

THE BATTLE FOR THE MIND Romans 8:31-39 The story was told by Dr. Donald Gary Barnhouse a Presbyterian Ministry & Radio Preacher and Editor of Eternity Magazine and Author. He lived with his family in France while in school. On their dinner table sat a little promise book that held about 200 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

May You Be Transfigured! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon encourages us to truly know God, heed His instructions, and align our actions with His word, serving Him with energy, boldness, and contentment.

Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and sharing in God's word. We're here because we believe in the power of the Gospel. We believe in the transformative potential of the Scriptures, and we are gathered here to engage with the Word, to meditate on it, and to let it seep into our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Listen, Jesus, Son Of God

7 Easter A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 9, 2002

The question writers and movie producers have asked over and over again is, "What is the meaning of life?" Jesus tells us "this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent."

7 Easter A John 17:1-11 12 May 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen In Act 5 scene 5 of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the character Macbeth has heard that the queen is dead and he knows his own death is imminent. At this time he delivers his famous soliloquy: Tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005

How do you know if you are inching away from a relationship with God? The story of the Prodigal Son features two sons - this is the one who don’t often hear about. Yet he usually bears the closest resemblance to those in the church.

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Luke 15:1, 2, and 25-32 "Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such despicable people - even eating with them!" These two verses from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identity—who Am I? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004

STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #1 God will renew our strength as we remember our real identiy. The answer to the question “Who am I” is found in knowing WHOSE I AM! Your identity is established in heaven by God—you are a child of God!

INTRODUCTION: The movie Chariots of Fire tells the story of Eric Liddle, an Olympic champion and missionary to China. Eric would run with a reckless abandon; his sister commented that the movie failed to capture the wildness of Eric’s running; when he would run it was as though he would suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Taste Of Heaven - Healing.

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005

What you always wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask! Powerful and balanced Bible sermon on the misunderstood topic of healing. Sometimes it takes greater faith to still believe in a healing God - and die, than it does to be healed! PP Slides avail.

(Note: I’m sure some of this material is gleaned from Willow Creek - I remembered some of the illustrations from decades ago - before I was a full time pastor.) A taste of heaven - healing - what you always wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask! You’ve heard it said, and you know it to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 140:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Incredibles Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2005

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Super Heroes Of The Faith".

Series: Super Heroes Of The Faith [#1] GOD’S INCREDIBLES Hebrews 11:1-7 Introduction: T.V. and movies have changed dramatically through the years concerning subject matter and morals; but one theme that has always been popular (especially amongst children) is Super Heroes. Super Heroes are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Dad!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 4, 2007

God is Dad! The Bible declares that the Father’s passionate rejoicing over His children echoes throughout the heavenlies.

How do people imagine God to be when they pray? Is He far from them or is He near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man, or a kindly grandpa-type, or neither? Is He listening? Does He care for them? Can He help them? What a person believes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Plan For Growth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2010

God’s plan for Growth comes from the 1) Prayer 2) Person 3) Promise 4) Power & 5) Position that believers have in Christ

If you are following the international monetary systems around the planet, markets are described as very skittish. There are wild swings in valuations and many investors are worried about the fragile growth expectations amidst some fragile economies. What we lack is a plan for growth based on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Other

I Know That My Redeemer Lives. What Hope This Sweet Sentence Gives!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 29, 2024

In the midst of being buried alive, we can have hope in the resurrection, as Job declares!

3.31.24 Job 19:23–27 (EHV) 23 Oh how I wish that my words were written down. Oh how I wish that they were inscribed in bronze, 24 that they would be engraved in rock forever with an iron tool and letters filled with lead. 25 As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the end of time ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding Sin: What You Need To Know According To The Bible Romans 3:23 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2024

Explore the biblical teachings on sin—its nature, consequences, and remedy as revealed in God's Word. The concept of sin is foundational to our understanding of humanity's condition and the need for redemption through Christ

Understanding Sin: What You Need to Know According to the Bible Romans 3:23 Introduction: Today, we explore the biblical teachings on sin—its nature, consequences, and remedy as revealed in God's Word. The concept of sin is foundational to our understanding of humanity's condition and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Psalm 51:5, Ephesians 2:1-3, James 1:14-15, Genesis 2:17, Ezekiel 18:4, James 1:15, John 3:16, Acts 4:12, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is Jesus The Only Way To Get To God?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 2, 2007

People are constantly asking, “What’s so special about Jesus?” Why is He the only way that someone can know God? In all of religion there is no one question asked more than this one.

People are constantly asking, “What’s so special about Jesus?” Why is He the only way that someone can know God? In all of religion there is no one question asked more than this one. Christians have been accused of being narrow minded because of our firm stand, that there is no other way to get ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Ordinary People For Extraordinary Tasks

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Mar 22, 2009

Some of you may feel unclean like Simon the leper once did ... but I want you to know that you are in the right place for GOD to stop-by your pew and heal and cleanse you.

GOD USES ORDINARY PEOPLE FOR EXTRAORDINARY TASKS Preached at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, Illinois On 21 March 2009 For Mission Emphasis Day Too GOD be the Glory... - I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. - Oh magnify the LORD with me and let us exalt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist