Sermons on Baby Naming:

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 26, 2009

Koinonia means fellowship - what�s true fellowship, and how does this biblical word apply to our church

What�s in a Name TCF Sermon June 14, 1009 What�s in a name? Obviously not everything. The name, Kirk, for example, can mean �owned by the church.� That might describe me, but certainly not Kirk. Often, we expect names to tell us something about what we�re looking for, what to expect ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A More Excellent Name

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The Wonderful Name of Jesus analyzed in Hebrews 1

(14) Glorious Titles of The Lord Jesus Christ ’A MORE EXCELLENT NAME’ (Hebrews 1) 1. The Son of God (v.2,5, 8) 2. The Heir of All Things (v.2, 4) 3. The Creator of the Universe (v.2) 4. The Brightness of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Name Is John!

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

What was so important about the name of John the Baptist? Could it be the fact that it broke the back of tradition?

His Name Is John How many came to have church this morning? I’m not talking about just going through the motions today! I’m not talking about coming in here and playing church! You can play church on your on time. Amen? How many came to really have some church in the house of God this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-63, Luke 1:13-63

What Is Your Name

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 2, 2008

Discovering your name sometimes requires experiences of dark nights and aloneness. God must test our behaviour. He pushes us to see things that are not good for us, things that must change. He loves us far to much to leave us to our destructive behaviour

The unknown author of the following story captures the value of a name. “After the American Civil War the managers of the infamous Louisiana Lottery approached Robert E. Lee and asked if he’d let them use his name in their scheme. They promised that if he did he would become rich. Astounded, Lee ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Reverence The Lord's Name

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jan 16, 2007

Are you taking the Lord’s Name in vain? Do Christians take the Lord’s Name in vain unknowingly or with full knowledge of what they are doing? After what you learn in the rest of this teaching, you will have no excuse. You will be informed of the truth and

Reverence the Lord’s Name Are you taking the Lord’s Name in vain? Do Christians take the Lord’s Name in vain unknowingly or with full knowledge of what they are doing? After what you learn in the rest of this teaching, you will have no excuse. You will be informed of the truth and to watch your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Be Healed In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 19, 2007

Let us believe the word of God for our healing even if the whole world thinks otherwise.

Be Healed in the Name of Jesus! When Jesus walked this earth and prayed for healing for the sick, He first told them that He was only going to heal some of them. He then broke them down into groups. He said to one group, I’m going to leave you like you are, you got a thorn in your flesh - offer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16

Denomination: Catholic

Praying In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Jun 15, 2006

The privilege we have to pray in the name of Jesus

Asking (Praying) in the Name of Jesus Reading Luke 11: 1-12 Very truly, I tell you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. John16:23-24(NRSV) Jn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Honoring God's Name Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

This is the introductory sermon in a series on the names of God.

Hello I Love Let Me Tell You My Name Psalm 145 Intro: Do you remember the struggle to name your children? Meg and I spent hours praying and considering the names we wanted for our children. We looked through name books, websites, and family trees. Did we want to use family names, Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Name Of Jesus!

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 16, 2005

Powerful, balanced teaching on the full extent of the POWER of the Name of Jesus. Victory! Deliverance and Freedom. Personal testimonies, birthed in the Word and Spirit of God!

The Bible tells us that we are in a spiritual war, a spiritual battle. But what does this mean? How do we define spiritual warfare? As Christians, are we meant to take up some new form of Jihad – of physical fighting and terrorism? No – not at all. Spiritual warfare is an understanding that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Short Reflection On The Name Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 2, 2006

A short (1 pg!) reflection on God’s Holy Name. This is part of a praise service

Title: Short Reflection on the Divine Name Text: Exodus 3:13-15 We all know that names, especially in Bible times, took on amazing significance. So, this week, when I was study Moses’ encounter with God, I started wondering, why is it that God chose to give himself the name that he did. Think ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Changing The Church Name

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2006

Why should we change our church name?

Changing the Church Name January 22, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Last week I let you know that we are going to enter a process of changing the church name. Today I’m going to speak about why change the church name, and today after the pot-luck we will have a time for question and answer and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: *other

Suffering Shame In The Name

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 9, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to show the congregation that the first witnesses of Jesus Christ were willing at any moment to give their life for the ministry of Jesus Christ. Our call today is no different. We should be willing to die for the Gospel of Jes

Suffering Shame in the name of any person simply means that you have given your life to that person in order to suffer shame. We think of the negative aspect of suffering shame. I can think of an abusive husband who continually humiliates his wife. She is shamed by it but continues to stand by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Be Healed In The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Brewster on Oct 20, 2006

Total healing also means total restoration and permanent change from your present condition. Don’t find yourself giving into a spirit of panic when facing a crisis.

BE HEALED IN THE NAME OF JESUS PART 1 Acts 10:38 (NKJV) how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. Jesus healed a broad range of illnesses - in fact, He healed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Name Is Wonderful Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 9, 2006

Using texts from the prophecies of Isaiah, this is the 2nd in an Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Series on "The Names of Jesus." It heads the list in Isaiah 9:6.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HIS NAME IS WONDERFUL! --Isaiah 9:6 Anything that is wonderful is “astonishing,” “a marvelous thing,” a “miracle.” 740 years before His Birth in Bethlehem Isaiah said the Messiah would be called “Wonderful.” “WHAT’S IN A NAME?” “His Name is Wonderful.” I don’t think that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Methodist

His Name Is Counselor Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 9, 2006

Using texts from the prophecies of Isaiah, this is the 3rd in an Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Series on "The Names of Jesus." It is the second name of the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HIS NAME IS COUNSELOR! --Isaiah 9:6 How you punctuate a sentence can make a difference in its meaning. Many of our modern translations of Scripture omit the comma between wonderful and counselor in our text. The meaning, therefore, would be that Jesus is a Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Methodist