Sermons on New Intimacy With Jesus:

"What Makes The New Covenant Superior" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2009

Sermon 18 in a study in HEBREWS

“But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.” NASB “But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Embracing The Spirit Within SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The secret of a life overshadowed and empowered with the Holy Spirit is learning the lifestyle of hosting the presence of God. Learning how to cultivate a genuine and intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.

The secret to living a life overshadowed and empowered by the Holy Spirit is learning how to cultivate a genuine and intimate relationship with Him. This involves hosting His presence in our lives. In the story of Martha and Mary, we see that Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Topics: Communion, Intimacy With The Holy Spirit

First Love

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

If only you have first love for Christ, you would cross every barrier, hindrances, blockages and make it to the meetings.

First love Revelation 2:4 “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” Few words that I read from this chapter about returning back to ‘first love for God’ kind of jolted me, I shared the sermon at our 5am Booster group, that I share here too. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"lukewarmness- Deadly Disease Of Churches”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Apr 30, 2018

Lukewarmness is that state of being a little too cold to be hot and a little too hot to be cold; no fire, zeal or enthusiasm for the things of God. Believers who yawn in the face of God. How is lukewarmness manifested? Lukewarm about sanctification.

INTRODUCTION A prevailing sin in the church today is the sin of lukewarmness. Revelation chapters 1-3 speak to seven literal churches. These churches are also symbolic in that they have a message for us today. They speak to us prophetically. They speak to us practically. They speak to us ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Single Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 7, 2019

How is it good to be single? You may be called to a single life. You may have a more peaceable life. You may have greater impact for Christ. You may have more intimacy with Christ.

This is Us: Living Single 1 Corinthians 7 “ I say to the unmarried and to widows: It is good for them if they remain as I am.” 1 Corinthians 7:8 How is it good to be single? 1. You may be called to a single life. 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 “Brothers and sisters, each person is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Orbits Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

The passage deals with immorality that shouldn’t be named or practiced among the believers at Ephesus, I want to emphasize that the scripture should not be burdened with baggage that it is often saddled with

Background to passage: It’s been a while since we have been in Ephesians, so a quick overview. First three chapters are deeply theological about Christ’s role in our salvation and in the life of the church. Last three chapters are very practical. In fact the end of chapter four some of the “most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

All Things New Again

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

In the New Year we make resolutions to change, this is Jesus’ resolution to us

ALL THINGS NEW AGAIN Rev. 21:1-5 How were the 90’s for you? Are you glad they are over? How about the year 2000? How was that for you? What are you looking forward to in 2001? Well we have a new president, George W. Bush, and new congress dominated by Republicans, and for all our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News: A Fish Story

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2009

To "fish for men" we must be willing to follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus.

A Fish Story – Mark 1: 14 – 20 Intro: As a boy I went fishing with my dad and grandfather. I wasn’t a very good fisherman because you had to be quiet and that has never been easy for me. --- The story is told that Mark Twain loved to fish; but, he hated to catch fish. He went fishing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I've Found A Friend In Jesus

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

I love the old Hymn "The Lily of The Valley," I've found a friend in Jesus and He is everything to me. I used some the words of this wonderful hymn for the outline.

Pro 18:24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother There was a preacher who was walking in the country side and stopped by a farm house for a drink of water. The old farmer who lived there went out to talk to the preacher. While they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Question Mark: Why Is Jesus Coming

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2016

This is the first sermon in our series Question Mark. The Message deals with why it is that Jesus Christ is coming into the world. This is a Christmas season message.

Why Is He Coming Question Mark ? John 1:1-18 Romans 3:9-20 We are beginning a new series entitled “Question Mark—Christmas Season? We have a lot of people who want to celebrate Christmas, but really do not understand what is at the root of Christmas. Some only know of Santa Clause, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Give Jesus On His Birthday

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 20, 2020

The following sermon is going to examine Luke 2:1-20, the birth of Jesus, with the goal of encouraging you to not ignore or give mere platitudes to Christ on His birthday but to honor Him by taking time to meet Him.

Honoring the Son Luke 2:1-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How will you react this year to the portrait of Jesus lying in a manger as given to us in Scripture? For some Christmas is all about spending too much, opening gifts, eating food, and visiting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Self

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 25, 2008

Growing in intimacy with God is more than external works of prayer or love, it is dying to our agendas, fleshly desires and ego’s. Today we will look at how dying to oneself opens the door to a new life of intimacy with God.

“Dying To Self” Romans 6:4 01/27/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau READ PASSAGE “Dying To Self” INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! Have you ever asked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, Romans 6:4-6

Denomination: Orthodox

End Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 1, 2012

Heaven, made to be like Jesus, newness.

END Phil 3: 20, 21 (p832) July 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: When you set out for Florida for Disney world with your family…you might enjoy some parts of the journey…other parts, not so much (he’s touching me…No I’m not… He’s touching me!)…You might ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Let Me Introduce Myself"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2018

The message is about the Gospel of Mark as he introduces us to the Gospel, The Good News, The Messenger, The Message, and The Messaih.

“Let Me Introduce Myself” Mark 1:4-11 Rolling Stones sung by Mick Jagger took some serious heat for singing a song from the devil’s perspective, but the point of the song is more about the flaws in mankind. It was never intended as devil worship but in 1968 that what happened. That is what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

The Night Visit That Changed Everything

September 19, 2020 "There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: He came to see Jesus by night…" John 3:1 Before we consider the encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus, let’s look at the events leading up to the night-time visit. The book of John begins with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist