Sermons on Meaning Of Names:

The Cross Of Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2018

All 4 gospels tell us the story of Barabbas (but we never learn the names of the other prisoners to die that day). Why? What is it about Barabbas that was so important that Scripture tells us his name?

OPEN: Someone once noted that Jesus borrowed just about everything he had while on earth. He borrowed a place for His birth, a house to sleep in, a boat to preach from, an animal to ride on when He entered Jerusalem, a room to meet privately with His friends for the Last Supper, and a tomb to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Glory Belongs To Yhwh

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 10, 2018

Don't touch His glory, let Him give you what He wants to give you and enjoy it. His name is YHWH.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: ALL GLORY BELONGS TO YHWH Acts 12:21-24 King James Version (KJV) 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:21-24

Denomination: Charismatic

8. The God Who Sees You Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 26, 2025

You walk past thousands daily. You feel invisible. Your pain stays hidden. But God sees everything. He knows your name. He cares. Today, hear the truth about El Roi.

8. The God Who Sees You Introduction Stand here on this street corner. Look around. Thousands walk past every day. Some rush to work. Others carry heavy bags and heavier hearts. You feel invisible. Your pain goes unnoticed. Your struggles remain hidden behind a polite smile. But there is One who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:13, Psalm 34:18, Luke 19:10, Luke 15:4, John 4:29, John 7:37-38, Psalm 139:1-3, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Luke's Portrait Of A Beautiful Woman

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

In the book of Acts, Luke paints a portrait of a truly beautiful woman...her name was Dorcas.

LUKE’S PORTRAIT OF A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN Text: Acts 9:36 – 42 Introduction: · “Beautiful” – delighting the senses by excellence and harmony, and often also giving great pleasure to the mind by an inner goodness (World Book Dict.) · We have traded beauty for sensuality · What is true beauty? · Luke ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

Starry Starry Night

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008

“He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” (Psalm 147:4)

“He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” (Psalm 147:4) My buddy Roger called last week. He wanted to share a new software program with me; “Stellarium.” Stellarium is a star watching program. You tell it where you live and it takes you to a grassy meadow (supposedly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not By, But For Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 21, 2009

Dealing with one of the greatest truths in all of Scripture, namely being saved by the grace of God.

Not By, but For Text: Ephesians 2:8-10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) This is one of the most well known passages of Scripture from the Bible, and it’s also one of the most debated. If I was to take a poll within the Body of Christ, across all denominations, and I was to ask, “What would you like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Your Foundation Sure?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 27, 2023

There is a huge difference between knowing the Name of Jesus and knowing Jesus as your Lord and Savior!

IS YOUR FOUNDATION SURE? (July 30 2023) Text: Matthew 7:21-29 Matthew 7:21-29  "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.  (22)  On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Don’t Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 27, 2010

considers what playing favorites means and how the church can fall into this today and what it means when we do.

Don’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 slide How many of you watched the Blackhawks win the Stanley cup? It was pretty amazing and those from Chicago were excited. Those from Philadelphia were not so excited to see the Blackhawks win. That is because the Blackhawks were not their favorite team. No ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Time Is It? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 10, 2023

If you want to enjoy a meaningful life, appreciate God’s timing in everything. Then cooperate with God. Cooperate with God and find beauty, pleasure, and permanence.

City Slickers is an old movie (1991) that tells the story of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Upon This Rock

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013

What does upon this rock mean?

Upon This Rock Matthew 16:13-20 Rev. Mark A. Barber Most of us have heard this text preached before and/or studied it in Sunday school. Usually the lesson zeroes in on Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ. Additionally, there is usually some discussion on whether Peter was given the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sisters And The Savior (John 11) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 24, 2024

#7 in "What's in a Name? The I AM Statements of Jesus"

The Sisters and the Savior John 11: (Pew Bible p. 843) Good morning, and Happy Palm Sunday. Please turn to John 11. If you are new to Christianity and aren’t really sure what all the different days mean, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. It’s the day Jesus entered Jerusalem on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Vison Of Obadiah Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2020

To learn the meaning and message of the prophet Obadiah

Let’s break some new ground and learn what God has for us to know from Obadiah. I. The man Nothing is known about this prophet outside of his name. Although there are 10 men by the name Obadiah named in the Old Testament, scholars are in agreement none of them was this man. Many prophets share a ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant With Abraham Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 28, 2018

The covenant making God renews His covenant with Abram, and changes his name to Abraham.

Last Sunday, we started a new series entitled “Covenant.” Or, we think about the old covenant—that which is revealed in the Old Testament, or the new covenant—meaning that which is revealed in the New Testament. We are examining the idea of covenant from the biblical perspective. God is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Rev.18:4-7~# 63-Pt.4 Commercial Babylon Falls Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 9, 2010

Chapters 17: describes the spiritual and chapter 18: describes the commercial states of Babylon. Spiritual Babylon involves the big umbrella of Christendom that is with us today; many assemblies that name the name of Christ are far from Christian, they o

Rev.18:4-7~# 63-pt.4 COMMERCIAL BABYLON FALLS 7-17-10 Chapters 17: describes the spiritual and chapter 18: describes the commercial states of Babylon. Spiritual Babylon involves the big umbrella of Christendom that is with us today; many assemblies ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Day God Eavesdropped

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 30, 2002

God listens carefully to those who esteem His name; they are His special possession.

The Day God Eavesdropped Mal 3:13-18 13 "You have said harsh things against me," says the LORD. "Yet you ask, ’What have we said against you?’ 14 "You have said, ’It is futile to serve God. What did we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan