Sermons on His Names Sake:

Real Life: For The Sake Of The Call

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

Will you abandon it all for the sake of the call? -Steven Curtis Chapman

“REAL LIFE” “For the Sake of the Call” Adoniram Judson was a great missionary. He once said about serving God, and success: "There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Compresses Time For Your Sake Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 30, 2025

When God compresses time for our sake, He brings restoration and acceleration beyond our comprehension. His power to restore years and redeem time is a testament to His goodness and sovereignty.

WHEN GOD COMPRESSES TIME FOR YOUR SAKE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 "I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Name Dropping

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 17, 2023

If your cry of “Lord, Lord,” is a cry for help, not a boast of power, his answer is, “Come unto me.”

I could have called this sermon Identity Theft, or Forged Documents, or Illegal Entry, or any one of a number of buzz-words regarding one of today’s hot political topics, illegal immigration. Because this passage is about trying to get something you don’t deserve by pretending to be someone you’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, James 2:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Denying Self For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 9, 2009

This is the tenth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 9:3-14. "Do you not know that those

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Denying Self For the Sake of the Gospel Text: 1 Corinthians 9:3-14. Introduction: Have you heard of the mischievous monkey? He was running loose and getting into people’s houses and stealing food. Try as they may, the town’s people could not capture the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forsaking Ourselves For The Sake Of Others

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2017

Part 2 of a short series about the need and benefits of Community in the church.

Forsaking Ourselves For The Sake of Others Philippians 2:1-8 January 15, 2017 I’m not sure how it starts, but I know where it starts - - - we all like to think we know what’s best. We like to think we have most, if not all of the answers. We’re pretty free to give out advice and tell people ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Humility -- For Heaven's Sake

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2011

Contrasting the Gospel to the cultural gospel of loving yourself.

My daughter was a little upset when I called her last week. She had gone to the traditional service at her church in Tennessee, instead of the contemporary service they usually attend. The senior pastor who is proficient in both Hebrew and Greek, and taught at the seminary level, preached on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Faithful With Little For The Sake Of The Little

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 13, 2009

It is easy to be faithful with little hoping to "graduate" to the big but God’s desire is that we would be faithful with little for the sake of the little, trusting and growing closer to Him with correct motives.

Faithful with little Lk.16:10 - Faithful with little. 
 Ministry relevance - 1 Cor. 4:2 (minister must be found faithful) and 1 Tim.1:12 (We’ve been found faithful so He has put us in ministry), Pr.11:3 (Erin will read). 
 Remember FAITH: God used it on us 1st (James 3:1, 1Tim. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entering His Presence Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2012

The name of God is an offer toi enter His presence

Entering His Presence Exodus 3:13-14, Matthew 14:22-33 Series: Into His Presence March 5, 2012 Morning Service The presence of God has been exampled through a variety of means. Scripture shows that through the history of humanity, God has sought to reveal Himself to us. These are just a few of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Reputation

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2017

God takes great pleasure when people honor His Name. His Name is directly connected to His character and His reputation.

God’s Reputation (topical) 1. There are some pretty funny real names out there! a) Jed I. Knight b) Bud Light c) MacDonald-Berger d) Tahra Dactyl e) Chris P. Bacon f) Dr. Joelle Rollo-Coster g) Alma L. Knack h) Brock Lee i) Marriage announcements: Lonney-Ward, Hardy-Harr 2. While some names make ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Boldness Of The Name Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The name of Jesus was the secret of the boldness of the apostles. The Lord had promised to be with them and whatever they asked in His name would be given them.

THE BOLDNESS OF THE NAME ACTS 4:9-12 P2. Mini-series...by next time much of excitement is gone... Review...vs. 7...8 Peter filled with boldness The name of Jesus was the secret of the boldness of the apostles. The Lord had promised to be with them and whatever they asked in His name would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:9-12

Naming And Claiming Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 19, 2010

Becuase God's name represents the essnce of who God is, we can determine the wrong and right uses of His name.

“Law & order: SPU – Naming and Claiming” Ex. 20:7; Mt. 5:33-37; Col. 3:17 One Sunday a pastor preached a sermon on honesty. Monday morning he took the bus took get to his office. He paid the fare, and the bus driver gave him back too much change. During the rest of the journey ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's In A Name

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

The Name of Jesus can change your life. God wants us to use His name in everything we do, even a cup of water given in His name has it’s reward. How important is the name of Jesus to you? Is the name of Jesus on your lips in te morning? During the da

ILL>> The name McNair means different things to different people... Steve McNair = football player ... McNair County... McNair Brothers... But Jesus has a name above all names ... ILL>>>Charley Cotton @ prison guard school - one guy said - I am _____ and I love Jesus - “You could have heard a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

In My Name

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 16, 2009

Jesus said whatsoever you ask in my name I will do it. We must ask it wrapped up in His name.

Scriptures: Genesis 25:21-25. “And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she [was] barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If [it be] so, why [am] I thus? And she went to enquire of the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13

Denomination: Apostolic

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 23, 2013

Abram has his name changed to Abraham. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A New Appearing (vs 1-2) A New Requirement (vs 1b) A New Name (vs 3b-5) A New Bond (vs 9-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: • "What's in a name?" • Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet made this question famous. • If you know the story you will remember that they fall in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

What's In A Name? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' name, emphasizing its reflection of His divine character and its importance in our relationship with Him.

Welcome, welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy and a privilege to gather together once again in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can lay down the burdens of the world and lift our hearts and minds to the Lord. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Topics: Power, Name Of Jesus