Sermons on Cherub Named Lucifer:

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

The word vanity, used often in the Old Testament, means “to empty of con-tent, to make irrelevant.” That’s what the The third commandment is about emptying God’s name of significance; making it irrelevant; identifying God as something He is not.

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” (Exodus 20:7) I played in a golf tournament the other day. I was in a foursome with three men whom I had never met. (The tournament format required that we be paired together because we all had similar handicaps. I didn’t know these guys because I make it a practice to never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

God calls us by name.

Abraham: What’s In a Name? Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16 Reader’s Digest is full of interesting little tid-bits of information—some enlightening, some challenging, but most always, funny. They appear at the end of articles as little slices of life that readers have submitted in hopes of being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 4, 2004

Third message in a series called "What if They’re Wrong?" Describes how we misuse God’s name and addresses other names that reveal God’s character.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:7 "What’s In A Name?" We’re in the third week of a series entitled "What If They’re Wrong." In this series we’re looking at the Ten Commandments and comparing what God says with what our culture says. Our culture isn’t always completely truthful. For ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Name Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 6, 2003

The Name Is Jesus

A. The Time Arrives At Last B. The Setting and the scene 1. The glad moments of Joseph’s love for Mary 2. Joseph’s world tumbles...Mary is with child 3. The angel’s message: "Fear not." The giving of the name C. The name Jesus 1. The Orgin of the Name A. Moses seems to have originated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This is an advent sermon.

When I was a kid, we used to play this game. When someone was wearing a stocking hat, we would run up to them and say, “Where was Mickey Mouse when the lights went out?” When the other person said, “I don’t know,” we would pull their stocking hat over their eyes and say, “In the dark!” The idea, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

Third Commandment: Christians should never bring shame to the name of God

What’s in a Name? Introduction How many babies born in America are named “Adolph”? How about “Saddam” or “Osama”? Do you know anybody named “Judas”? A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but some names get pretty stunk up by their owners, don’t they? Of course, the opposite can be true, too. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With A Name

Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 31, 2001

Make sure it is real.

THE CHURCH WITH A NAME Revelation 3 1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Taking God’s name in vain is more than just using or avoiding certain words in your language. It starts there, but it includes your actions too.

June 25, 2000 Exodus 20:7 “What’s in a name?” INTRODUCTION Last Saturday, Tammy, Victoria, Ben, Erica and I decided to go on a picnic together up at Prickett’s Fort State Park. It was the first time that we had been there except just to drive through it one time last year. As we went ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 26, 2002

What do you call Jesus? What will he call you? These are directly connected.

What do you call Jesus? Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about you?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 29, 2005

The name Jesus means, "God Saves." The name declares who Jesus is and what Jesus was born to do. Jesus saves us from our sins, but also for an abundant life.

Luke 2:21-40 “What’s In A Name?” INTRODUCTION Names are very important to us. We are often admonished by parents to, “keep the family name,” which is translated, “don’t do anything stupid or illegal.” Some people go through life struggling with the name they were given, like the character in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is No Other Name Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

Jesus is the only way of salvation

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “THERE IS NO OTHER NAME!” Acts 4:1-12 The story began at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter and John, were on their way to the temple to pray, at 3: 00 in the afternoon. As they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

In Whose Name? Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

Third Commandment: How not to use God’s name emptily, keeping it full of meaning.

Names are important. Choosing a name for a new baby can occupy a couple right up until birth - sometimes even beyond. My godchildren’s father Chad drove my friend Caryl crazy right up to delivery insisting that any son of his would be named Beowulf. I think he was just pulling her chain but Chad ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That Mysterious Name

Contributed by Michele Hudson on Dec 5, 2000

This is the name of God: I AM THAT I AM! And may those who know the name of God put their trust in him.

===================================================== Beloveds of God, flattened by a voice that spoke out of a strange fire, Moses heard his orders to deliver Israel from Egypt. But a question nagged Moses: Who was sending him? Now putting that question to the voice, Moses got the answer "I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Name

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001

The Name of Jesus was very important to the early church because it embodied Jesus’ power to save, and it should be our focus today as well.

The Power of the Name Acts 4: 1-14, 18-20 Introduction 1. Think about how important your name is. 2. You thought a lot about names when you named your children. 3. Names were more significant in Bible times. 4. Name equals who the person actually was. Ex. Jesus = Savior 5. What can we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

In The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. A strange dog came to a preacher's house, and his three sons soon became quite fond of it. It so happened that there were three white hairs in the animal's tail. One day an advertisement was seen in the newspaper about a lost dog which fitted that description perfectly. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed