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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,465 views

    This sermon uses John 15 to tell us why intimacy is so important. I cannot tell you where the outline came from, I have had it in my bible for years.

    Years ago Father John Powell told the story of Norma Jean Mortenson: "Norma Jean Mortenson. Remember that name? Norma Jean’s mother, Mrs. Gladys Baker, was periodically committed to a mental institution and Norma Jean spent much of her childhood in foster homes. In one of those foster homes, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Insulation To Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 4,548 views

    This message talks about the call of God in your life to an intimate relationship with Him. The fact is that most Christians never get to that point in their relationships, let alone with God. We insulate ourselves, fearful of becoming too vulnerable and

    From Insulation to Intimacy Genesis 12: 1-9 David Needham in his book, “Close to His” tells the story of a missionary in China who found it necessary to be gone from his family for an extended period of time. Aware that his leaving would not be understood by his youngest daughter, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 15,864 views

    God is the one who possesses all knowledge. God knows you like no one else

    INTRODUCTION  Last week we started looking at the attributes of God so that we could better know and understand God. As we get to know God, we can then better love and understand Him.  It is obvious today that many people suffer from a lack of intimate relationships. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    God Pursues His Beloved

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021
     | 3,582 views

    God wants to be known personally, intimately, and vitally. He wants us to look to him with deep affection, and to depend on him always, because we know him. So foster that true commitment to God: listening to him, speaking with him, and walking with him.

    Say you’ve met that “special someone.” It’s one you’ve come to love, it’s the one you want to marry. Probably we all can picture this very human event: meeting someone, falling in love, becoming husband and wife. There’s a lot of joy in this great gift! But then something takes place that nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Understanding The Fear Of The Lord (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 24, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,983 views

    The key to developing an intimate friendship with God is understanding and developing a healthy fear of the LORD.

    Understanding the Fear of the Lord (Part 2) Call to worship scripture: Heb. 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” REVIEW: The key to developing an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going Through The Motions

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 14, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,488 views

    In Hosea 4, we see that there are several consequences of not having an intimate relationship with God

    INTRODUCTION  In the Old Testament the nation of Israel was called to be a nation of priests. Israel was to be a bridge between the nations and God. This is what the church today is supposed to do. 1 PETER 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Father Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,881 views

    We have an intimate connection to God when we pray "Our Father."

    Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part, Mathew 6:6-13 “Our Father in Heaven” Introduction There’s a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Garden Of Eden And Divine Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2026
     | 142 views

    The Garden of Eden illustrates intimate fellowship with God and the blessings of living in divine presence.

    THE GARDEN OF EDEN AND DIVINE FELLOWSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:8-15 Key Verse: “And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.” — Genesis 2:8 Supporting Texts: John 15:4-5; Psalm 16:11; Revelation 22:1-2; 1 John 1:3; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Suiting Up

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2025
     | 421 views

    How can a sinful people live in intimate daily communion with a Holy God?

    Leviticus is probably one of the most difficult books in the Bible. The material in it ranges from unpleasant to incomprehensible and back again, with one or two flashes of clarity and simplicity almost as if to catch us off our guard. If it hadn’t been for the fact that I promised to preach on one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Growing In Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025
     | 598 views

    Intimacy with God is not a casual relationship—it is a deep and personal connection where your spirit longs for Him just as the psalmist declared: "As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God."

    GROWING IN INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 42:1-2 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, James 4:8, John 15:4-5, Philippians 3:10, Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is not a casual relationship—it is a deep and personal connection where your spirit longs for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    How Can We Be A Friend Of God? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2023
     | 2,065 views

    One of the greatest challenges we face today is growing closer to God. Yes, it is possible to have a more intimate relationship with a holy God and it is possible to call upon Him as your Friend, your Provider, as your Strength!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 21 How can we be a friend of God? Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction - 2023 has had one primary “purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last time we examined the roots of impatience and how it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Most Difficult Word

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,326 views

    A simple message to encourage us to keep drawing nearer to God by deepening our personal, loving and intimate relationship with Him.

    WHEN IT COMES TO STUDYING THE BIBLE, THERE ARE QUITE A FEW MIND-TWISTING CONCEPTS, STATEMENTS, AND WORDS SUCH AS "PROPITIATION," "BLOOD," AND "JUSTIFICATION." IF YOU THINK THOSE ARE RELATIVELY TAME, THEN TRY TO FULLY COMPREHEND THE BOOK OF REVELATION. BUT, SERIOUSLY, DESPITE THESE THINGS, I FEEL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Brad Dyrness avatar

    Intimacy With God - This One Thing I Ask Series

    Contributed by Brad Dyrness on May 3, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 41,619 views

    What did King David, who was known as a man with a heart for God, do to nurture his relationship with the Father? Sought God through learning, worship, prayer and obedience.

    One thing I ask… Intimacy with God 4/28/02 By Brad Dyrness If we really sing what we live, our hymn titles we sing would read something like this:  Instead of showers…"THERE SHALL BE SPRINKLES OF BLESSING"  Instead of telling… "I LOVE TO MUMBLE THE STORY"  Not soldiers but ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • James May avatar

    God's Grace Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,876 views

    If we would only learn about God’s grace, we wouldn’t try to lift ourselves on a pedestal, neither would we be swift to judge another.

    God’s Grace #15 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Last week we learned that whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. We also learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Aligning Yourselves With The Purposes Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2013
     | 11,616 views

    What made Peter different from other men, that people fell dead before him, that his shadow healed the sick, that 1,000s were saved when he preached? It was his intimate exposure to Jesus and his aligning himself with the purposes of God.

    ALIGNING YOURSELVES WITH THE PURPOSES OF GOD Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE WISDOM OF YOUTH Some parents have questioned whether their kid’s brains were functioning, but there's actually a lot of evidence to prove something is going in out there: 1. Patrick, age 10, said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God