Sermons on Personal Relationship With God:

The Kind Of Person God Uses Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006

Sermon #1 in a series on the life of Elisha. This sermon challenges us to be the men and women God wants us to be.

Introduction: 1. A wealthy man went on a safari to Africa and took his faithful dog along for company. One day the dog starts chasing butterflies and soon discovers that he’s lost. Before long he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having him for lunch. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Our Personality Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 14, 2018

Many of our conflicts arise because we have different personalities, and thus different perspectives. When an issue comes up — especially one that is neither black or white — we tend to latch onto the response dictated by our personality.

God Uses Our Personality! (Acts 15:36-41) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to our moms! We appreciate you. 2. Moms have a variety of personalities. Here is a true account: My mother is always trying to understand what motivates people, especially those in her family. One day she and my sister were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Sends Us To Persons

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 27, 2015

To show that only GOD can send out everything and everyone.

I. EXORDIUM: Can GOD send you? Yes, He sends out everything and everyone He wants to use. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only GOD can send out everything and everyone. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 9:16 (Amplified Bible) 9:16 Tomorrow about this time I will send you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Knows You Personally Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 4, 2016

God knows each one of us personally. Not just the Saints but the sinners too. God knows every human being on the planet personally. Today we are at 7.2 Billion people in the world. Yet our God knows them all Personally

Message: Last week we looked into God’s word to discover He lives with in it. We identified God as FATHER, SON & HOLY SPIRIT. One God but Three persons called a TRINITY. We learned that GOD is HOLY and that GOD is the BEGINNING and the END. We discovered that the HOLY SPIRIT is alive in the OLD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reconciliation: Restored Relationship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 11, 2018

Sin hinders our relationship with God, creating division and preventing fellowship. We have no way to restore that which sin has lost, but God provided the means of reconciliation through the offering of His Son.

Reconciliation: Restored Relationship Romans 5: 8-11 As we continue the series, Understanding Christianese, I want us to take a moment and consider the state of affairs in our nation, and even around the world. Particularly in America, if I had to choose one word to describe where we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Speaking, But Are We Listening?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 17, 2025

Is it not true that in the quiet of our hearts, we often seek a deeper connection with God? Let us learn to listen as His voice calls, bringing wisdom and hope, illuminating our paths, and nurturing our souls.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 33:3) “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” (Isaiah 30:21) “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Isaiah 30:21, John 10:27, John 10:5, John 14:16, John 16:13, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Good Person

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Apr 9, 2009

Using God’s Law to show the sinner his need for Christ

This message has a two-fold purpose. If you are like I was, when I first went to a church, you don’t what people are trying to save you from, your asking yourself, “do these people think they are better than me,” and the big question is, “Why do church people think they have the right to judge ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You A Branded Person?

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Apr 18, 2016

A short Devotional to encourage those who have been put down by others and to help them understand the value that God places on them.

Are You A Branded Person? When they let me out of prison, I held my head up high Determined i would rise above the shame But no matter where I'm living, the black mark follows me I'm branded with a number on my name I’d like to hold my head up and be proud of who I am But they won’t ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word As Person Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

What God gives is His word as person. "The Word became flesh and moved into my neighborhood."

Sunday, December 21, 2008 The Word as Person Text: John: 1: 14-15 Eugene H. Peterson in The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language translates our text in this manner: “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Creation; Hope In A Relationship With God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 22, 2008

THE BEGINNINGS OF HOPE, part 1 – It’s my prayer that as we look at creation today that you will not only find evidence that the God of the Universe exists, but more importantly that you will know that creation gives you the certain hope of a relationship

• Genesis 1-2 NIV 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters . . . 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resolve A Better Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 11, 2014

Last week we introduced RESOLVE. This week we begin with the most important resolution, a stronger relationship with God. This is part 1 of 3 parts. Here is the outline. The second part contains numerous Scriptures on the Fear of God from the ESV.

When you think of God, what action verb comes to mind? The phrase “Thank the Lord” or “Thank God” appears approximately 8 times in Scripture. The phrase “Love the Lord” or “Love God” appears approximately 18 times in Scripture. The phrase ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: *other

Maintaining Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 2, 2008

This brief message was part of a special service called "Summer in the Son."

[This sermon was part of a service called “Summer in the Son.” In this service, there was also a message on representing Christ shared by another pastor. His church participated in and attended the service. My outline was borrowed from Craig Groeshel of Lifechurch.] Have you ever lost touch ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prioritizing Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Delishia Davis on Mar 30, 2016

Regardless of how difficult opposition may rise, remember that Almighty God has a purpose and plan to far exceed anything of the world and its leverages. When you stand firm in the relationship with God, he gives you power to overcome, excel and exceed

“Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.” Psalm 16:8 King David records his most intimate thoughts in the writings of the Psalms. He begins Psalm 16 with a declaration that the Almighty God is in control of his life, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:6-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Principles For A Growing Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Feb 23, 2019

The purpose of this sermon is to provide biblical principles to grow strong in your relationship with God. Our relationship with God is built on the premise of absolute love for God. We are to love him with all that we are and more than anything else.

Consider the following principles for growing in your relationship with God. I. BECOME BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH GOD A. Any type of relationship begins with at least a minimum level of acquaintance. B. We get acquainted with God through: 1. His Word – it reveals God. 2. Prayer – prayer is not just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Owning My Relationship With God

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

I want to talk about how life goes better when you start your day with God.

Owning My Relationship with God “…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:1-13 KJV Intro: I want to talk about how life goes better when you start your day with God. Your relationship with God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational