Sermons on A B C Holy Name Of Jesus:

El Shaddai (אל שדי) Can Do Anything Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 6, 2010

All human strength fades, but our God is God Almighty. What hope and strength that name brings to us, just as it did to Abraham! A. A name that can terrify B. A name that gives hope because of the covenant C. A name that strengths us to live for him

Text: Genesis 17:1-5 Theme: El Shaddai (אל שדי) Can Do Anything A. A name that can terrify B. A name that gives hope because of the covenant C. A name that strengths us to live for him Season: Pentecost 2c -- God’s Names Date: June 6, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Dare 2 B Different In Missions/Evangelism Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

How can we be different (more effective) in the area of missions/evangelism? Follows the Dare 2 B Different outline: Embody His Name, Embrace His Mission, Emulate His Word.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT: In Missions/Evangelism Matthew 28:18-20 I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character in Missions A. Go with Authority: His was a Sure Character B. Go with Purity: His was a Sinless Character C. Go with Compassion: His was a Sacrificial Character Shift from Self-centered Thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Appeal For Deliverance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 3, 2025

The prayer of a soul in distress.

AN APPEAL FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 143:1-12. Who are we going to turn to in a time of distress? For the believer, it can only be the LORD. We know that the LORD has helped us hitherto (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12), and that He is ‘a very present help in time of trouble’ (cf. Psalm 46:1). PSALM 143:1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism And Communion In The Wilderness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The exodus is a type of our salvation, and the wilderness wanderings serve to warn us against presumptuousness.

BAPTISM AND COMMUNION IN THE WILDERNESS. 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. 1. The continuity of Israel and the Church. The Apostle Paul, a ‘Hebrew of the Hebrews’ (Philippians 3:5), refers to the Gentile and Jewish Christians at Corinth as “brethren” (1 Corinthians 10:1) - thereby indicating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anger And Reconciliation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2024

The universal law against murder.

ANGER AND RECONCILIATION. Matthew 5:20-26. MATTHEW 5:20. The disciples were warned that if their righteousness does not exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, then they will not enter into the kingdom of heaven! This is emphatic. Mere outward conformity will never suffice (cf. 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awaiting The Manifestation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2024

From suffering to glory.

AWAITING THE MANIFESTATION. Romans 8:18-23. Paul weighs “the sufferings of the present time” over against “the glory which shall be revealed in us” (ROMANS 8:18; cf. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18). Our inheritance is not only what God has to offer, but God Himself (cf. 1 John 3:2). It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Sower Explained.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 16, 2024

The Word of God is good seed (Luke 8:11): of that there is no doubt. So why is it that it does not have a good result in the lives of all those who hear it? The fault is in the soil.

THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER EXPLAINED. Luke 8:4-15. There were great crowds pressing to see Jesus, straining to hear His words, or perhaps hoping for a healing touch. We can imagine Jesus spotting a farmer sowing seed somewhere nearby, and using this to illustrate His own ministry. This parable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Our Passover Is Sacrificed For Us.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 8, 2023

A perpetual feast to the LORD.

CHRIST OUR PASSOVER IS SACRIFICED FOR US. 1 Corinthians 5:6-8. The context for this passage is one of church discipline (cf. 1 Corinthians 5:1). The case in point concerns an incestuous affair which, far from addressing, the church seems to have been ‘puffed up’ about (cf. 1 Corinthians 5:2). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 13, 2025

The secret of the LORD is with them that fear Him; that they may know His covenant (Psalm 25:14).

THE SECRET OF THE LORD. Psalm 25:14-22. “The secret of the LORD” (PSALM 25:14a). This speaks of the friendship, the intimate fellowship that the believer has with the LORD. It is as if we were seated upon our couch ‘in heavenly places in Christ Jesus’ (cf. Ephesians 2:6), listening to Him tell ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Received His Name In Three Ways!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 27, 2009

In sermon outline we present three ways in which Jesus received His wonderful Name. We can see for these few points how powerful and wonderul is His Name and to know we are called by that Name. This outline can open the door to not only the blessings of t

Jesus Received His Name In Three Ways! In sermon outline we present three ways in which Jesus received His wonderful Name. We can see for these few points how powerful and wonderul is His Name and to know we are called by that Name. This outline can open the door to not only the blessings of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-10

Healing And Table Etiquette.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024

“And they could not answer Him again to these things.” (LUKE 14:6).

HEALING AND TABLE ETIQUETTE. Luke 14:1-11. 1. A HEALING ON THE SABBATH. Luke 14:1-6. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus (LUKE 14:1). It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Example Of Jesus' Suffering.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2023

It is in His victory that we are made victorious.

THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS’ SUFFERING. 1 Peter 3:18-22. The example of Jesus’ sufferings is set before us as our paradigm (1 Peter 3:18): we suffer, just as Christ suffers. Yet His suffering is unique in that it is vicarious: He suffered for us to bring us to God. He was put to death as to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dawn Of Zion's Glory.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2024

"And the Gentiles shall come to thy light" (Isaiah 60:3).

THE DAWN OF ZION’S GLORY. Isaiah 60:1-9. The motif of darkness is at last vanquished by the coming of the light (ISAIAH 60:1). Just as in Creation, God spoke, and there was light (cf. Genesis 1:2-3). The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overwhelm it (cf. John 1:5). Like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001

Where are the world leaders that we need today? Is John the baptist the kind we need?

3 Advent C Luke 3:7-18 17 December 2000 Rev. Roger Haugen What do we do with this John the Baptist? Here is the third Sunday in a row with his antics. Such a strange man. “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” Heaping abuse on the people. And still they came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

"You brood of Vipers!" and still they come.

What do we do with this John the Baptist? Here is the third Sunday in a row with him. Such a strange man. "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" Heaping abuse on the people. And still they came in droves to be baptized. John had that charisma that attracted people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran