6/8/25

The Intimacy of God: Moving Beyond Religion to Real Relationship

What if everything you thought about your relationship with God was backwards? In this powerful message, Pastor Jamin explores the difference between religion and relationship, showing us how God desperately desires intimacy with each of us.

Key Points Covered:

Why religious checklists keep us from God's heart

Learning from Christian mystics like Teresa of Avila

How the Song of Songs reveals God's passionate love

Paul's transformation from religious perfectionist to mystic

The five love languages and how they apply to our relationship with God

Moving from self-hatred to experiencing God's delight in you

Main Scripture References:

The Lord's Prayer - "Our Father in Heaven"

Song of Songs - God's intimate love

Paul's testimony of transformation

Pastor Jamin challenges us to see that what we're really searching for in all human relationships is the intimacy that can only be found in God. This isn't about following more rules - it's about being fully known and completely loved.

Perfect for:

Anyone feeling distant from God

Those struggling with religious perfectionism

People seeking deeper spiritual intimacy

Anyone wanting to understand God's heart

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