Sermons on Make A Name For Ourselves:

Take The Name, But Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 15, 2008

This message has a lot of foul language in it, but a lot more helpful principles to aid our vulgar generation. Lifting high the NAMEs of our God! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Take the Name, but NOT in Vain Exodus 20:7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakeTheName.html 1. The Declaration of God’s Name One of God’s most beautiful gifts to mankind is the gift of language, the ability to speak. It is one of many things that distinguish man from animals, other than Mr. Ed! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Love Starts With A Name Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Love starts with knowing and remembering someone's name. It's the first step in building relationships and showing the love of Jesus.

How cool is it when someone remembers your name? It makes you feel seen, right? Like you matter. That's where love starts - with a name. Imagine you're at a party, and there's a bowl of M&Ms. You're told you can only pick one. You pick one, and it has a name on it. That's right, a name. That M&M ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Memory Techniques, Social Etiquette

The Power Of Jesus Name

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018

Miracles happen every day but all too often Jesus is not credited with them. It is time we took the offensive in our battle of faith and openly use the name of Jesus with every opportunity. Do you believe that by Jesus name miracles can and do occur?

The Power of Jesus Name Acts 3:1-10 Message: Jesus is the most powerful name in all Eternity. Philippians 2:10 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, Jesus name was chosen by God the Father. Matthew 1:21 21 She will give birth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, John 14:12-14, James 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christians In Name Only Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2010

In order to avoid being Christians in name only, we must continue to rely upon the Holy Spirit and not our own wisdom and power.

In his commentary on World Net Daily posted on April 21, 2009, David Welch wrote the following words: One of the most massive and widespread occurrences of identity theft has happened, and it is not even attracting the attention of local, state or national leaders. This particularly insidious ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Names Of Christmas "Immanuel" Series

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Dec 2, 2014

This sermon is an expository sermon based on the conversation between Gabriel and Joseph and the name of Immanuel that would be assigned to the Lord.

THE NAMES OF CHRISTMAS "Immanuel" Matthew 1:19-23 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord And His Name Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 4, 2020

The LORD's name involves his character and reputation. As we take (on) his name we represent him and determine his influence based on our words and actions.

1. I read that in China when young people would get out of line with public displays of affection they would take the young people to the police station along with their families and the authorities would berate the family for hours over how the incident brought shame on them and how the parents ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Making Of A Man Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

The Making of a Man… Series: Surviving the School of Hard Knocks June 18, 2000 Somebody sent this to me over the internet, and I thought it was pretty appropriate for Father’s Day. It’s called… REASONS TO BE A GUY… Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

On Making Disciples Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 13, 2009

Part I of the Four-Part Vision: We focus on what God has asked his people to do: Pass my word on to your children and to your children’s children. Let your lives be permeated with the task of "making disciples"!

Text: [1] Love the LORD your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always. [8a] Observe therefore all the commands I am giving you today…[18] Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. [19] ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Majestic Name Of God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 12, 2018

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Knowing God".

Series: Knowing God [#1] THE MAJESTIC NAME OF GOD Psalm 8:1-9 Introduction: Names are important. This is how we identify one another. Now days, most people don’t name their children based upon what the name means. They name them based on family names, originality, or because they heard it on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

The Precious Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Oct 8, 2014

This sermon covers the Second Commandment from Exodus 20:7 to not take the name of the Lord in vain.

THE PRECIOUS NAME OF THE LORD 6/14/09 Exodus 20:7 The use of the name of God played an important role in Israel’s life. Listen to the scriptures that refer to the name of the Lord: Called on the name of the Lord--Genesis 4:26 Prophesied in the name of the Lord--Deuteronomy 18:19, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: United Methodist

What’s In A Name Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2010

How will the child of God be known throughout eternity? The Word of God hints at the transformation and testifies to the importance of God’s knowledge of who we are.

Your name is important. Perhaps your name reveals the aspirations your parents had for you; perhaps it speaks of their honour for some other person who bore the name before you. Whatever their intention may have been in naming you as they did, your name has come to reflect your character, for ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:15, 3 John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Many Names For Satan Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 15, 2022

There are over thirty names and terms in the Bible that are used to refer to Satan. Each reveals more information about the enemy of God.

*********** 1. Lucifer 2. Son of the morning 3. Anointed cherub Satan was an angel named Lucifer. O Lucifer, son of the morning… Isaiah 14:12 You are the anointed cherub… Ezekiel 28:14 4. Satan 5. The Devil 6. The serpent 7. The great red dragon The serpent in the garden is Satan, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 28:14, Revelation 12:9, Revelation 20:2, Genesis 3:1, Mark 3:22-26, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Luke 11:15, Ephesians 2:2, John 8:44, Malachi 3:11, Matthew 13:38-39, 1 John 3:12, Luke 10:17-19, Acts 13:4-10, Revelation 12:10, Psalm 17:4, Revelation 13:1-10, Daniel 12:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Named Stephen

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 20, 2014

What do we know about the first martyr for the gospel? Are we willing to lay down our own life, to death, for Jesus?

Sermon By Pr. Paddick Van Zyl 20 Aug 2014 Title: A Man Named Stephen Intro: How does a child of God go from obscurity to waiting on tables, a waiter, to being falsely accused and then become the very first martyr for the gospel? Well, Stephen, can help us on this as we look at his biography ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal