Intimate Faith

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Intimate faith is a profound and personal relationship with God that transcends mere belief, inviting believers into a deep communion with their Creator. As expressed in John 15:15, Jesus calls His followers friends, emphasizing the closeness He desires with us. This relational aspect of faith is echoed in Psalms 42:1, where the psalmist longs for God as a deer pants for water, illustrating the deep yearning for connection with the divine. In Philippians 3:10, Paul speaks of wanting to know Christ intimately, highlighting the transformative power of such a relationship. Intimate faith is not only about knowledge but also about experience, as seen in 1 John 1:3, where fellowship with God is rooted in shared life and joy. Furthermore, this closeness empowers believers to live out their faith authentically, as demonstrated in Galatians 2:20, where Paul states that he lives by faith in the Son of God who loved him and gave Himself for him. Through sermons like 'All to Jesus - Part 1' and 'Uncle John Vassar,' listeners are encouraged to explore the depths of their relationship with God, fostering a faith that is not only personal but also transformative.

All to Jesus - Part 1 9:15

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This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering everything to Jesus Christ, making Him the priority above all relationships and ambitions. It challenges believers to have an exclusive attachment to Christ, allowing Him to control every aspect of their lives without compromise. The message high

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Uncle John Vassar

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David Smithers preaches on the life of Uncle John Vassar, emphasizing the central fact of true Christianity as a holy and intimate union with Jesus Christ. Vassar's unwavering loyalty and love for Jesus, his fervent evangelism, and his deep prayer life are highlighted as key aspects of his faith. Hi

John 15:15

“No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.”

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Psalms 42:1

“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God.”

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Philippians 3:10

“I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,”

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1 John 1:3

“We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.”

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Galatians 2:20

“I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”

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Galatians 5:24

“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.”

2 Corinthians 5:15

“And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again.”

Romans 6:4

“We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection. We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.”

Colossians 3:3

“For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.”

2 Corinthians 4:10

“We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always consigned to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal body.”