Sermons on A Name Above:

Our New Heart Cherishes Genuine Righteousness Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

Jesus aims at our hearts as he exposes sins of anger, lust, and misusing God's name. Only his righteousness can cover us. And with the new heart his righteousness brings, we cherish genuine righteousness wanting our hearts and lives to match his.

Text: Matthew 5:21-37 Theme: Our New Heart Cherishes Genuine Righteousness A. A righteousness pure from sinful anger B. A righteousness pure from sinful lust C. A righteousness pure from misusing God's name Season: Epiphany 6a Date: February 13, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Our Advocate

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

The ministry of Jesus as our Advocate. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Great Titles of Jesus - Advocate Reading: 1 John chapter 2 verses 1-6. Ill: • A speaker at a Harvest Festival service; • Asked the children to name some of the things they saw on display. • One boy said; “Carrots”. • Another said; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Because God's Contracts Don't Expire Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 23, 2009

Before our Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., I was prompted at 5:30 AM Saturday morning to change my planned sermon text to consider Israel’s harvest festival. This sermon is full of details, to be avoided by those who don’t like teaching in preaching.

This sermon needs a disclaimer and it doesn’t need to be one of those bits of legalese that we see in 6 point type in a print ad, appears briefly in barely legible type at the bottom of a television screen, or is read as rapidly as possible by a radio announcer: “Offer listed is manufacturer’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: *other

Who Is Jesus? Deity (Part 3 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012

A short 4 week study of Jesus Christ's Human Nature, Deity, and Incarnation

Part 3 of a 4 week series on the study of Jesus: The Names of Deity are Attributed to Jesus Christ: Only Jesus as the Eternal, Uncreated God could bear the titles ascribed to Him in the Scriptures. [a] He is the The Son of God, so referred to at least 40 times: [See Matthew 14:33; 16:16; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:33

Denomination: Friends

Struggling To Know Who We Are Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010

Like Hosea's children, we name our selves by our sad history, by our isolation, and by our alienation. But in Christ our Brother all these defects are remedied.

A good many of us, I would guess, are less than happy with our names. What Mom and Dad decided to call us before we had a voice in the matter. Well, I suspect a good many of us would like to change. Some of us just refuse to use our real names. We go by Butch or Bud or Sissie or some such ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keys Of The Kingdom Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 2, 2009

In this sermon outline we look at some of the Keys of Power that the Lord has given to the Church. The sad thing is that many times the Church does not use that which God has given us, so that we may successfully do the commission of the Church, which is

KEYS OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD! Matt. 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

The Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2012

In today's lesson we learn how God fulfills his promise.

Scripture Today we will study the birth of John the Baptist as it is set forth in Luke 1:57-66. Regarding the birth of John the Baptist, Bible commentator Philip Ryken says: The opening chapters of Luke are like a duet from an oratorio. One voice begins to sing, followed by another, and then the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Theology Gets Personal Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

For Hosea, theology wasn’t merely theoretical, it was life-changing. So should it be for you and me.

When John Claypool was pastor of Crescent Heights Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, he underwent significant personal tragedy—including having a beloved daughter diagnosed with leukemia. Throughout the turmoil and torture of losing his, as I recall, 10-year-old daughter, Claypool kept his ...read more

Denomination: *other

Counselor. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 24, 2011

One of the tasks that confront every parent is the job of coming up with a name for their new baby.

Isaiah 9:6-For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace One of the tasks that confront every parent is the job of coming up with a name for their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - Genesis 17:1-8 - I Am Included In The Adventure! Woo Hoo! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 9, 2010

You are included in the adventure. We are a kingdom of priests and you bear a new name. More importantly you bear the Name of Jesus because it is in His Name we have authority rule and reign as God intends.

Part 2 - Genesis 17:1-8 - I AM INCLUDED IN THE ADVENTURE! Woo Hoo! "Pa, let's play David and Goliath." My grandson and I play all kinds of games ranging from kings and heroes to dinosaurs. At any point in the game my grandson may change from being Petri the Pterodactyl to Spiderman. As my daughter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah's Oracles Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

Isaiah tells us more about the coming Messiah.

The Isaiah Oracles - 2 December 6, 2009 Isaiah 9:1-7 Last week we began looking at the first of many prophecies a prophet named Isaiah. These are prophecies which occurred around 740 B.C., which means they were about 740 years before Christ was born and about 2750 years ago. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 5, 2011

There are many nativity stories. Matthew has one too. Every story has its own focus. Matthew focuses on David's lineage, fulfilled prophecies, Jesus' name​ and love.

Many Nativity stories - Matthew has one too - every story has its own focus - Mark starts with grown-up Jesus getting baptized by John​, heading right into ministry and his final days in Jerusalem​ - Luke makes sure he has the history right, dating it while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Congregational

Jehovah Raah The Lord My Shepherd

Contributed by Brian Covington on Aug 24, 2015

It's all in the name!

Jehovah Raah The Lord My Shepherd Ezekiel 34:11-12 “This is what the Lord GOD says: I, myself, will search for my sheep and take care of them. As a shepherd takes care of his scattered flock when it is found, I will take care of my sheep. I will save them from all the places where they were ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Basis For All Prayers Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

A prayer for God to be glorified.

A. INTRODUCTION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as Your will is done in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday: Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2022

Jesus is “The Lamb of God” who has taken away the sins of the world. Jesus was your sacrifice so you can have a relationship with God the Father. You just have to embrace Jesus as “The Lamb of God.”

Spoken Words: Vernon – Immanuel Jeromie – Lamb of God Series Easter: Life of Jesus Sermon: Palm Sunday – “Lamb of God” Scripture: John 12 describes the historic event we celebrate today! Thesis: Jesus is “The Lamb of God” who has taken away the sins of the world. Jesus was your sacrifice so you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, John 1:29, John 1:35-36, 1 Peter 1:19, Revelation 5:5-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational