Sermons on Personal Intimacy:

God's Way Of Guiding Us Through Discomfort PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores how God's presence and promises provide comfort and growth through personal grief, leading to unshakeable joy and closer relationship with Him.

Beloved congregation, as we gather together today, let our hearts be open and our spirits receptive to the message God has in store for us. We find ourselves in a world that is often filled with sorrow and grief, a world where heartache is a common language spoken by all, regardless of race, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22, Psalm 34:18

Topics: Grief, Loss

Know That You Know Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 16, 2019

If you want to know that you know the Lord, then listen to the Lord, live like the Lord, and love like the Lord.

I want to give you a little quiz just to see how much you know. If you have a pen and paper, you can write down your answers if you want. Here are the questions: a. How long did the Hundred Years War last? b. Which country makes Panama hats? c. From which animal do we get catgut? d. In which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Spiritual dryness can be overcome by returning to God, reviving our prayer life, feeding on the Word, stirring up the Holy Spirit, and actively serving in the Kingdom.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 "Thus says the Lord God to these bones: ‘Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live.’" (Ezekiel 37:5) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3 John 7:37-39 Psalm 63:1-2 Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Isaiah 44:3, Jeremiah 2:13, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Spiritual dryness can be prevented by staying close to God, immersing in the Word, maintaining a strong prayer life, serving in the Kingdom, and resisting spiritual attacks.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 44:3 "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants." Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1-2 Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3, Psalm 63:1-2, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

To permanently overcome spiritual dryness, we must seek continuous infilling of the Holy Spirit, avoid spiritual leakages, engage in spiritual disciplines, stir up our gifts, and return to our first love for God.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 4) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 7:37-38 "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38, Isaiah 58:11, Psalm 1:2-3, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stress U Out Series

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 2, 2005

In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the employee that never seems

Stress U Out Series: Melodrama or Mellow-drama - Act 2 Introduction: In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Over Re Acting Series

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 2, 2005

In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the employee that never seems

Over Re Acting Series: Melodrama or Mellow-drama - Act 3 Introduction: In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thin King Series

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 2, 2005

In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the employee that never seems

Thin King Series: Melodrama or Mellow-drama - Act 4 Introduction: In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get Better - Not Bitter

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everyone has a tendency to grow bitter with life’s difficulties. Bitterness is like a cancer that deteriorates the mind and heart. If left unchecked, this tendency can eventually poison a person’s perspectives toward just about everything. Even the writer

Everyone has a tendency to grow bitter with life’s difficulties. Bitterness is like a cancer that deteriorates the mind and heart. If left unchecked, this tendency can eventually poison a person’s perspectives toward just about everything. Even the writer of Hebrews wrote, "See to it that no one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit In You

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 2, 2007

In order to walk in the Spirit, we must intimately know the person of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity. He is the source of your power that is responsible for your success in life. The Holy Spirit lives within you. We

Introduction · Last week we discussed that we must walk in the Spirit. We no longer have the law, but a better covenant washed in the blood of Jesus. · Jesus came to free us from the law; its guilt & condemnation. · In order to walk in the Spirit, we must intimately know the person of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Me Lord? -Mary Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 14, 2006

When God chooses a person to do his work, he does so with perfect insight and understanding of what kind of person he needs to get the job done. Our role is not to question his instructions but rather to submit and obey.

I love the movie “A Christmas Story”. You know – the one with the young boy who dreams of getting a b.b. gun for Christmas. It’s got schoolyard bullies and neighbors dogs roaming through the house, and childhood dreams and memories of the way life used to be all wrapped up in one. This year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anger

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

• Jesus said that our righteousness is to exceed that of the scribes and Pharisee’s • Most people would be able to stand before God • And say that they haven’t killed a person, • But how many of us could say that we never hated a person

Jesus on Anger Matthew 5:21-5:26 After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, a man stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for he son.he brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian Church

It's Your Decision

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 1, 2009

This is the sermon I preached at my cousin’s funeral. There were many there who was living in sin including gang members. It was the first time I’ve ever had to preach a funeral where there was doubt about the person’s salvation.

Eulogy: Your Decision Only Scriptures: Luke 16:19-31; Matthew 7:21-23; Hebrews 6:4-6 Introduction Would everyone please stand up? I want you to look around at the people you see here today. Remember their faces. Thank you, you may be seated. My heart is been heavy today as we come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Misunderstood Meek Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 16, 2011

Most people think that meek is a person who is a pushover, a person who other people can force their will upon them. They see someone who is meek as spineless and maybe even a coward. This sermon examines what it really means to be meek.

Today we continue on in our series on the Beatitudes. Last week we looked at the attitude “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” We talked about the fact that it is good to mourn our own sin and shortcomings in our life. When we have sinned or have sin in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Naaman’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Naaman’s story of healing and dedication to God came as a result of hearing about another person’s story “Elisha’s” and how his relationship with God brought healing to many other people’s bodies, souls and spirits.

Naaman’s Story Opening Illustration: There is a myth from ancient Egypt that says when you get to the gate of Heaven you will be asked two questions: 1. Did you find joy in your life? 2. Has your life brought joy to others? Thesis: Naaman’s story of healing and dedication to God came as a result ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational