Sermons on Despising God's Name: showing 1,141-1,155 of 214,175

Devour God's Word

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 15 (A) - Believers will want to devour God's Word because it is our joy and delight and because we bear the Lord's name.

DEVOUR GOD’S WORD (Outline) September 5, 2010 - Pentecost 15 - JEREMIAH 15:15-21 INTRO: God’s living and active word is the only thing that satisfies the deepest need of every soul. Our world offers to satisfy every earthly sense with pleasure. These pleasures do not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Jehovah/Yahweh - I Am Series

Contributed by Marc Kelley on Jul 23, 2007

A look at God’s most personal and proper name - Jehovah/Yahweh.

Intro Things change…. In college at the ripe old age of 20 I started losing my hair. I used to have long curly hair and I found every time I showered I’d get a significant collection of hair giving up. Then I found that not only was I losing it – but some of it was escaping out of my back! I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Getting To Know God – El Shaddai – The All Sufficient One Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of God’s Name - El Shaddai – The all sufficient one

Getting to Know God – El Shaddai – God Almighty Over the last couple of months, we’ve been working our way through the names of God. In the days gone by, a person’s name tells us so much about him or her and God’s names similarly tell us so much about his character. Over past months, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God – Jehovah Nissi – The Lord Is My Banner Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of God’s Name - Jehovah Nissi – The Lord is my banner

Getting to Know God – Jehovah Nissi – The Lord is my banner When I was at high school, I was part of an unusual group. I wasn’t a nerd – I mean you couldn’t call this a nerd could you? Okay – no need to answer, I preferred to think of myself as more of an academic, but almost everyone else in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Some Answers To Suffering

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2006

“Behold, happy [is] the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty” (Job 5:17).

A. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES 1. Human. Why do the innocent suffer? Answer: Sin. The answer Job’s friends gave. 2. Justify. What is the point in serving God if bad things happen? Answer: Can you keep your faith in a good, long, sovereign God when all around you fails? 3. Blame. What is God ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Abraham 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

The Godfathers Pt. 2 - God of Abraham 2 I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family's rise and near fall from power in America ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 21:5, Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God With Us, God Saves

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 14, 2019

What was Jesus’ birth really like? Let’s understand the circumstances of Jesus' birth. Let’s look at Joseph's dilemma, the meanings of Jesus' names and whether or not Mary remained a perpetual virgin in Matthew 1:18-25.

What was Jesus’ birth really like? Let’s understand the circumstances of Jesus' birth. Let’s look at Joseph's dilemma, the meanings of Jesus' names and whether or not Mary remained a perpetual virgin in Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph’s Dilemma Matthew 1:18 This is how Jesus the Messiah was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Is Able. (El Saddai) Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 20, 2003

This is the second in a series on the names of God. El Shaddai speaks of God’s omnipotence.

Who is God? The God Who is Able. (“El Shaddai”) Genesis 17:1-8 God is able to, “do what He asserts Himself to do.” Discuss the Background of “El Shaddai” "The greatest single distinguishing feature of the omnipotence of God is that our imagination gets lost when thinking about it." Blaise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Five Principles In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the five principles in the Kingdom of God namely the principles of Promise,Patience,Praise,Provision and Promotion.

FIVE PRINCIPLES IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD OUTLINE 1.PRINCIPLE OF PROMISE 2.PRINCIPLE OF PATIENCE 3.PRINCIPLE OF PRAISE 4.PRINCIPLE OF PROVISION 5.PRINCIPLE OF PROMOTION THE MESSAGE FIVE PRINCIPLES IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD 1.PRINCIPLE OF PROMISE Psalm 127:1 Genesis 11:1-9 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, 1 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God The Covenant Keeper (Yahweh) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

Let’s turn to Exodus 3 where we are introduced to the meaning, the majesty, and the mystery of the name Yahweh.

Since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d begin with “The Top Ten Lines” that may have been used by Adam when he courted Eve. 10. You know you’re the only one for me. 9. Do you come here often? 8. Trust me, this was meant to be! (I tried this one out on Beth when we were dating – it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

We Ought To Obey God…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

When the disciples were beaten and imprisoned for their spreading of the gospel, they were told not to mention the name of Christ again.

WE OUGHT TO OBEY GOD… Preached: _____________ Text: Acts 5:26-29 Intro: When the disciples were beaten and imprisoned for their spreading of the gospel, they were told not to mention the name of Christ again. However, after receiving these orders from the council and the high priest, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Wonders Of The World

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 9, 2001

Lessons from Babel. It is only in the act of praise and worship with our whole lives that we function as designed - not by building cities and names for ourselves - but by building up His people and honouring His name.

INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" - with more fear than wonder I would suggest! In our relatively short history, we have developed science, engineering, medicine, economics, psychology and many other physical and social sciences to the extent that it is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let Anyone Change Your Name!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 8, 2001

This sermon is about the reason behind changing the names of Daniel and the 3 Hebrew Children. We need to know that our true name is "Child Of God".

"Don’t Let Anyone Change Your Name" NLF 10/4/2001 Psalm 1:1-6 Acts 14:8-18 Text Daniel 1 Once we understand who we are, we can move through life much more successfully and avoid a lot of pitfalls in life. We would know which messages are for us and which ones ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Enoch: Initiated Before God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 2, 2008

One of the strangest occurrences in the Bible happened to a man named Enoch. Enoch’s name means “initiated.” He was chosen by God to give humanity a very special lesson on value of holiness. God often works through individuals to reach other people. H

Enoch: Initiated before God Series: Personalities from the Past that Speak to the Present Genesis 5:23-24 Hebrews 11:5 Intro One of the strangest occurrences in the Bible happened to a man named Enoch. Enoch’s name means “initiated.” He was chosen by God to give humanity a very special lesson ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Near-Sightedness That Leads Us To Do Evil In God's Name

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 4, 2011

The chief priests were meticulous in making sure the "blood money" didn't go into the treasury while they were actively working on a murder. What are ways we see the small things while missing the big picture?

Diagnosing Spiritual Near-Sightedness: There is a “spiritual eye condition” that allows people to see small things clearly while being blind to big things. - Matthew 27:6. - References in Matthew to clear “eyes”: Matthew 6:22-23, 7:3-5, 13:15-16. - We are going to go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Baptist