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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
The only thing with lasting value is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, and the most important aspect of our lives is fostering that relationship.
Intimate Value Text: Phil. 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Everything in this world has two aspects - how it looks at the moment, and how it will look in the time to come. The easy way may look inviting at the moment, and the hard way daunting. The only way to get our values ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11
Denomination: Methodist
Song of Solomon gives us a glimpse of the intimate relationship the God of the Universe desires to have with us.
June 19, 2021 As we noted last week, Jewish Scholars believe that Solomon wrote “The Song” during his early life and marriage to his Egyptian Princess. For a long period of time, she was his only wife. It was an exclusive relationship. But why is this depth of intimacy found in Scripture? ...read more
Scripture: Song of Songs 6:3, Song of Songs 3:1-4, Song of Songs 8:6
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
An intimate relationship with God enables a person to handle life’s difficulties
Turning Quiet Places into Holy Places Luke 5:12-16 Theologian A. W. Tozer gives tremendous insight as he writes these profound words in his book The Knowledge of the Holy: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What do you think about God? Do ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:12-16
Denomination: Nazarene
Convincing unbelievers that God is not dead starts with an intimate relationship with God and a passion in wanting to share that relationship with anyone who will listen.
GOD’S NOT DEAD: PREPARE TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you have ever had to DEFEND your FAITH in COMMENT: Maybe you had a co-worker who challenged your belief in God? Or had a classmate in school who made fun of you because you went to church? Perhaps the one who you have to defend ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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
Scripture: Hosea 4:1-7
Here is a "photograph" of what an intimate relationship with Jesus looks life in the life of an individual. John describes this special moment in his life with Jesus in such a way that it gives us a true image of Jesus relating intimately with a man.
TITLE: How to Develop an Intimate Relationship with Jesus TEXT: John 13:18-30 Introduction: Think about your favorite snapshots. Think about what meaningful moments they capture for you and why they are powerful. Here is s snapshot of Jesus that is one of the most powerful in scripture. It is ...read more
Scripture: John 13:18-30
Denomination: Baptist
Introduction I. God is Love II. Developing a Great and Intimate Relationship with God, the Father
NOTE: This Class contains material from the books, “The Physiology of Faith – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made To Live and Prosper In Health,” and "Living Forgiven – Building Upon the Foundation of All Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Healing" Copyright 2015 Craig A. Nelson CLASS ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
when we have an intimate relationship with God and get to know him and believe in him, then we are able to trust him through everything
Sermon: Knowing God. Point: A life that knows God trusts God. (7.2012) • In 1993, my wife and I moved to Philadelphia to serve our first church • We were both 24 years old. Naïve but excited. • We left our two jobs in NY taking a 50% pay cut. • 3 years into the ministry ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:1-6
Denomination: United Methodist
Learning to be persistent in our quest for a deeper, more personal, intimate relationship with God through prayer.
THE STORY WAS TOLD OF A LITTLE BOY WHO HAD BEEN MISBEHAVING AND WAS SENT TO HIS ROOM. AFTER A WHILE HE EMERGED AND INFORMED HIS MOTHER THAT HE HAD THOUGHT IT OVER AND THEN SAID A PRAYER. "THAT’S WONDERFUL," SAID THE PLEASED MOTHER. "IF YOU ASK GOD TO HELP YOU NOT MISBEHAVE, HE WILL HELP YOU." ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:1-13
Denomination: Free Methodist
The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance and power of intimate conversations with God in deepening our relationship with Him and experiencing His love, guidance, and presence in our lives.
Indeed, it is through these intimate conversations with God that we can truly experience His love, guidance, and presence in our lives. So, without further ado, let us begin our journey together into the depths of this wonderful topic. Please join me in prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1, Proverbs 3:5
Topics: Can We Talk?
When we live to know God’s ways and to know God more... He pours out His favor into our lives, through our relationship we have with His Son Jesus...
"RELATIONSHIP..RELATIONSHIP...RELATIONSHIP" Illus. When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and many hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn’t name ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16
Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with a loving God who desires an intimate relationship with us.
DURING THE 17TH CENTURY, OLIVER CROMWELL, LORD PROTECTOR OF ENGLAND, SENTENCED A SOLDIER TO BE PUT TO DEATH FOR HIS CRIMES. THE EXECUTION WAS TO TAKE PLACE AT THE RINGING OF THE EVENING CURFEW BELL. HOWEVER, THE BELL DID NOT SOUND. THE SOLDIER’S FIANCÉ HAD CLIMBED INTO THE BELFRY AND CLUNG TO THE ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5
The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit assures us that we are in the closest and most intimate relationship with God -being His children.
Introduction There are many things in nature that are completely mystery for some of us. Let’s say for example the caterpillar which becomes a beautiful butterfly. How can such creature that crawls on the ground be changed into one that flies? How can a black, fuzzy, rather ugly creature be ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:12-17
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Every relationship of life faces this same struggle of keeping intimacy alive. In every case the only way to do this is by means of communication. That is why prayer was a priority in the life of Jesus.
If we had as many answers to prayer as we have books on prayer the battle would be won. Unfortunately it is easier to write a book on prayer than to pray effectively. It is easier to preach a sermon on prayer than to pray. It is easier to give a lecture on prayer than to pray. It is easier to do ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:35-39
As we continue to reflect on what it means to be a biblical community, we've seen so far that we are united and the there are norms of that community. In this sermon, we'll reflect on the intimacy or nearness that we experience as a church.
? Possible Intro: ? The pandemic and our nation’s value of rugged individualism have wreaked havoc in our lives - more than we realize. ?I was listening to a podcast this week that contained a conversation between Russel Moore and Sam Alberry. Both are believers and apologists. Both attend ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Romans 5:5
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