Sermons on Baby Naming:

The Mystery Of The Incarnation Made Real

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 4, 2013

A short sermon contrasting a new born baby with the depth of the wonder of God's nature.

As some of you know, my wife and I had our first baby in August - Joanna. She’s such a little thing: defenceless, can’t move very far on her own, can’t feed, drink or clothe herself, can’t talk, and doesn’t know the Christmas story. But she has got out attention, not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Was Was Hidden Has Been Reveled

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 7, 2013

A sermon for the epiphany

A man was once eating fish and chips at the bus stop, and a lady with a small dog came along to wait for her bus. The dog clearly liked the smell of the fish and chips, and kept jumping up around the man’s legs to try and get at them. In the end the man smiled at the lady and asked, “do you mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Babe Like Or Babyish

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013

When it comes to your Christian walk are you babe like or babyish? It's an important question that must be answered.

The Bible is full of figurative language or imagery, used to describe Christians. Christians are compared sheep, soldiers, athletes, brothers and sisters, workers, slaves, children and babes. It’s the last one in our list that I would like to spend some time exploring in this lesson and ask ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Peter 2:2

Denomination: *other

Healed By His Wounds Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at Jesus through Isaiah 53 as a part of a Christmas series

Several have commented to me how it has been interesting to look through baby pictures of Jesus. I’ve enjoyed it and I hope you’ve taken away some good, practical things to do about it. Baby pictures are a look back. They’re kind of fun, looking back at how things were and remembering what used ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hello, My Name Is El-Roi # 7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 14, 2024

The name that we will be looking at in this sermon is the name El-Roi, which means "God who Sees me" or the "God of Vision".

Do you ever feel like you live in a big world, and you are so small and insignificant that sometimes you wonder if even God knows you are here? Sometimes it seems like there are two kinds of people who live here, the SIGNIFICANT and the INSIGNIFICANT! Illus: For example, when Princess Diana died, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mama, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Preachers

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005

Does God still call men and women to full time ministry? What does it mean to be "called"?

The Highest Call or Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Preachers Acts 26:19 "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven.” (NIV) What does it mean to be “called”? Today, we are celebrating God’s call upon the live of Pastor Randy Tingle. Today, the Church of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19

Denomination: Church Of God

Delilah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2022

If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the name Delilah. Delilah is an ancient name of Hebrew and Arabic origins. In both Hebrew and Arabic, the name means "delicate." Delilah was the love interest of Samson, who was famed for his great strength.

Delilah Delilah's name means "delicate" or "dainty one." The Philistines approach Delilah and offer to pay her handsomely if she can find out why Samson is so strong. What Does Delilah Mean? If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Name Your Son "Judas"?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 12, 2006

Was Judas just a pawn in the plan of God? Can we have the spirit of Judas?

WOULD YOU NAME YOUR SON, JUDAS? John 13:1-2, 21-30 John 13:1-2 1 It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. 2 The evening ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does It Mean To Be Called By God's Name Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on May 16, 2001

First night (Monday) of a revival series focusing on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

So if you have your Bible, please turn with me to: Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If MY people which are called by MY name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek MY face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Your God Given Authority

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005

Many christians go thru life lacking and limping only because they have never understood the authority that they have thru Christ.

"Assuredly, I say to you, swhatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19 t"Again 1I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, uit will be done for them by My Father in heaven. 20 For where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adonai - Lord Of All Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on the name Adonai - the Lord of All.

Lord of Ass Adonai – Gen. 15:1f Video: Hot and Cold clip – Is your life making a difference. Does it produce a reaction? Trans: I believe the answer to this question can be answered by determining who is on the throne. Truth is, no one has ever done anything great for God until they settled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Place At The Right Time Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Is it all just a matter of luck or chance? How can I find my way and change my mediocre life into one that is marvelous?

The Right Place at The Right Time Genesis 27:1-26 Hebrews 11:20 As a Pastor I have a sacred trust with God. I have been entrusted to give you the good news about Jesus Christ. I have also been entrusted to lead you to green pastures that are lush with every kind of spiritual food necessary to help ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

03 The Sheep Need A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 28, 2011

The names of God are found throughout Ps. 23 giving a picture of who our Shepherd really is

TIME Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 “Hubble Finds Granddaddy of Ancient Galaxies” — about 13.2 billion light-years away — is a magnificent red blob that was recently discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope. -Organisms microscopic in size, hundreds, even thousands, can be found ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

It's The Same Name With The Same Power. Can You Handle It?

Contributed by Troy(Pastor) Dingwell on Jul 20, 2011

This is a sermon based on Acts Chapter 3: 1-16 as I have been preaching on the miracles of Jesus and those that took place after He had ascended to Heaven. For some time now I have struggled with the lack of power in our churches compared to the church in

IT’S THE SAME NAME WITH THE SAME POWER. CAN YOU HANDLE IT? Acts 3: 1-16 Last Sunday we saw the woman with the issue of blood being healed by Jesus. We noticed the obstacles she had to go through just to touch the hem of His garment and how she had reached a stage in her life when all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Bethel Journey

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 31, 2011

PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES ON JACOB

THE BETHEL JOURNEY PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES ON JACOB GENESIS 35: 9-10 FOCAL POINT: WHAT IS IN A NAME? INTRODUCTION: THE OLD TESTAMENT RECORDED SEVERAL NAME CHANGES AND THE NEW TESTAMENT RECORDS ONE SPECIFICALLY (SIMON TO PETER) A NAME CHANGE GENERALLY INDICATED A CHANGE OF CHARACTER AND ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:9-10

Denomination: Baptist