Sermons on level of intimacy:

Pleading For God’s Presence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

With longing in his heart, Isaiah remembers the time in Israel’s history when God dwelt among His people, and expresses his strong desire for its return, as well as the remedy for its absence.

PLEADING FOR GOD’S PRESENCE Text: Isaiah 64 Intro: Isaiah the prophet was a highly esteemed citizen of Jerusalem, who enjoyed access to the royal court; and who later became the trusted advisor to king Hezekiah. His ministry basically involved the preaching of judgment against Judah. This was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Purpose For The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006

The Secret Place Of Intimacy

Throughout the years of my life as a Christian I have experienced an ever deepening holy dissatisfaction with spiritual mediocrity and have continued in desire to draw closer to God’s majesty - yearning for more of His glory. But it hasn’t exactly been a ‘walk in the park’! Along with every other ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14, Amos 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Connected Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

We’re made for connection Why? Because we’re created in the image of God, who is a relational God, and more than anything wants to have a personal relationship with you.

Spiritually Connected Ephesians 2:10-18 Stephen Arterburn and Bill Farrel tell the story of a small boy pleading with his parents for the gifts he wants for Christmas and when he doesn’t think he’s getting anywhere writes a letter to God about the Christmas presents he wanted. "I've ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Bear Fruit (Part 4 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

As one abides in Christ, only then can he or she bear fruit that will last. Like the vine in John 15, it is only as we stay connected to Christ that Christ will bring about fruit in us and through us for His glory.

As we look at John 15, we must remember the context. Jesus was talking with His disciples. It was the end of the Last Supper, right before they walked to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus would be arrested. Jesus had just told them that one of them would betray Him. He had talked of how He was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

How To Draw Near To God? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 1, 2018

We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and just know of God we must be willing to go deeper into a relationship with God to actually know God intimately. This is the essence of the type of Christianity Jesus emphasized in His

Series: You asked for it – How to Draw near to God? One of the questions that surfaced was the following: “Intimacy with God ---- What does it look like? What does it feel like? What does it sound like? How do you stay connected to God?” So, we will be looking at these questions today! Video ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Transformed (You Are A Friend Of God!)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2008

Examing the believer’s life to be transformed; understanding that God wants to have fellowship and friendship with us.

Be transformed! (You are a friend of God) John 15:13-15 Introduction - Every day, we are challenged with the ways of this world conflicting with God’s ways - From the news media to prime time TV to even our friends – we have to choose - We have to choose even who we call friend; and how that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Born To Belong Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

The best answer to lonliness is true Biblical community, like we see in Acts 1

Born To Belong Experiencing Biblical Community: Acts 1 Intro: TV Guide recently came up with a list of what they consider the top 50 TV shows of all time; the top 5 were (source: http://www.tvguide.com/50th/features/020429a.asp): 5. The Sopranos – “A complex drama built around a thinking man’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

#3 Of 3 - Love’s Ultimate Victory Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Feb 14, 2010

Love’s Ultimate Victory is that we can be in a personal, intimate, love relationship with God through faith in Jesus.

Sermon Handout Series Title: L.U.V. Sermon Title: #3-Love’s Ultimate Victory Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3: 12-18 February 14, 2010 I. M________ had this kind of relationship with God., v. 13 When Moses came away from interaction with God, his F_______ radiated II. We often M________ having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

The man who was friendly with God.

Intro: 1. As his UCLA football team suffered through a poor season in the early 1970s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure from alumni and fans.Things got so bad, he remembers with a smile, that friends became hard to find. He said, "My dog was my only true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Earthly Things

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 3, 2012

Drop the bottle and dig into some meat.

John 3:12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? KJV I am convinced that the reason we do not see much of God's power in the Church today is because we cannot figure out earthly things. There are so many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:12, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 2:7-10, 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Get Closer To God

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 20, 2015

How we can get closer to God and become attached to the True Vine through Prayer, Study, and Worship

Do you want to bear fruit in the coming year? You should if you’re a Christian. Bearing good fruit is all about staying attached to the true vine, hopefully today we can get some insight on how to stay attached to Jesus and begin some new growth in our physical as well as our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage: It's A Good Thing

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 8, 2014

Marriage works when we work at it with Gods wisdom. The principles of God help to make it easier

It's a Good Thing.... 2 It's 2nd week of marriage Seminar! Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Remember we said that: - God's intention 4 marriage is to make life 'gooder'! - no marriage will produce as God intended until it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Calling

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2015

A Biblical record of God calling, the purpose of His calling, and two remarkable aspects of His calling.

GOD IS CALLING TO YOU Rom. 10:20-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CALLING 911 1. Marie got deathly ill and Boudreaux called 911. The 911 operator told Boudreaux that they would send someone out right away. 2. "Where do you live at?" asked the operator. Boudreaux replied, "At de end of Eucalyptus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God