Sermons on meaning of names:

Passion For Your Name

Contributed by J John on Dec 10, 2007

It really is a mystery. How could such a gifted and trusted being as Lucifer (whose very name means ‘light bearer’ or ‘son of the morning’) cause the first church split and take a third of the congregation with him?

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Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-19

Denomination: *other

What's In A Name!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 15, 2016

Looking at the names of Jesus from Matthew 1:18-25

What’s in a Name? Matthew 1:18-25 December 11, 2016 When it comes to naming children, different people approach it differently. Being raised Jewish, I am named after my mom’s dad who had died. Jewish people don’t name their children after someone who is alive. And you use the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 19, 2016

We have Authority in the Name of Jesus. There is healing, deliverance and victorious life through the name of Jesus!

The Mechanics of a Miracle Part 2 “The Name of Jesus” Lakewood Church of God | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 11-27-2016 Introduction Last week we talked about Faith & Boldness Today I want to talk with you about the authority that we have in the name of Jesus! Name means identity and authority We used ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Names Of God: Jesus, Saviour Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 20, 2005

A christmas sermon about what the name Jesus means. A Saviour- but a Saviour from what?

Names of God- Jesus: saviour. Carols by Candlelight. Sun 18th Dec 2005 pm WBC Matt 1:18-25 We’ve been looking at the names of God…. and tonight we come to the point where the baby in the manger is named: Jesus - or Yeshua to his mom and adopted dad- as that’s the Hebrew pronunciation o basically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Name Above All Names

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 2, 2009

If the name is Jesus, everything is in that name! His name is the source of our salvation. His name is the hope of our hearts. His name can lift the greatest burdens. His name can comfort the broken heart ... His Name is above all names.

Opening illustration: Well, in the Bible, names are very important and they are significant in other cultures as well. Talking about the Mexican Indians, and somehow or another something of their culture comes up, and the face is very important to an Indian, just as it is in the Orient, we know of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Name Above Every Name

Contributed by James Roberts on Dec 13, 2009

Jesus has the name that is above every name. Here's why.

THE NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME Phil. 2:5-11 Shakespeare tells us that there is nothing in a name. “A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” He is wrong. If I gave you a check for a million dollars – it would be worthless. But a similar check with Rockefeller’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Above Every Name

Contributed by James Roberts on Oct 15, 2011

Jesus' name is above every name and here is why.

THE NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME Phil. 2:5-11 Shakespeare tells us that there is nothing in a name. “A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” He is wrong. If I gave you a check for a million dollars – it would be worthless. But a similar check with Rockefeller’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Name That Is Above Every Name

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Mar 5, 2018

THAT’S WHY THE NAME OF JESUS IS A SPECIAL NAME IT IS A STAINLESS NAME BECAUSE THERE IS NO SIN OR BLEMISH OR A BAD REPUTATION ASSOCIATED WITH HIS NAME

Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV) 9  Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10  That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11  And that every tongue should confess that Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Above Every Name Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 27, 2004

Specifically we’re going to take a look at the process that Jesus went through for us because there are certainly elements of His coming that don’t sound quite right.

Have you ever received a Christmas present that you didn’t really like? Here’s what you should say if you get a gift that underwhelms you. * Hey! There’s a gift! * Well, well, well… * This is perfect for wearing around the basement. * To think…I got this the year I vowed to give ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Name Above All Names

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 5, 2008

Topic: Jesus’ name defines our relationship to him, and his relationship to us. Application: He wants to guide you through your daily life.

A Name Above all Names What’s in a name? 1. A name does more than simply identify one among many. Often a name evokes the image of a person, as well as events, hopes, and joys tied to that person. 2. In Biblical times, people placed great importance on a name; it defined their character and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is In A Name?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

This message was given in preparation of our church pursuit of a name change

What is in a Name? July 28, 2013 Morning Message Reasoning for the name change TAP Training * Advanced training on church health * Consultation with Gary MacIntosh and Gordon Penfold Issues with the name * Door hangers – people visited the wrong church * Door to door invites – nearly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:28

Denomination: Church Of God

A Name Above Every Name

Contributed by Tony Fox on Nov 10, 2005

Paul exalts the name of the Lord Jesus Christ above every name on earth. This message is about the supremacy of Jesus Christ.

“A Name Above Every Name” October 16, 2005 (Philippians 2:9-11) Lighthouse Baptist Church There are some names that mean more to me than others. For example, the name Dawn is special to me. It means “sunshine.” I just happened to marry “Sunshine” 31 years ago. When ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by D. Bolte on Jan 25, 2011

The Name of Jesus affects our entire life in Christ!

I looked online to find the top baby names of 2010. There are a lot of “top 100” lists of baby names --- but the problem is that they don’t agree with each other! Since there is no agreement, I compiled five names that are frequently seen at the top of the 2010 lists for our country: 5 of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Name Above All Names

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003

This message takes a look at the greatness of Christ by looking at who He is and the implications His identity has on our lives.

I recently came across an article in the Outlook magazine that caught my attention, and it really convicted me. Let me read it to you, it’s simply a paragraph long with some possible answers. “If someone watched you in worship last week, reading your body language, your facial expression and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: Methodist

Dwelling In His Presence

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

It is with delight and great joy I welcome you to the year of DWELLING IN HIS PRESENCE! May the Lord give you the ability, patience, the resilience and capacity to dwell in his presence this year and enjoy all the encompassing benefits in Jesus name.

It is with delight and great joy I welcome you to the year of DWELLING IN HIS PRESENCE! May the Lord give you the ability, patience, the resilience and capacity to dwell in his presence this year and enjoy all the encompassing benefits in Jesus name. The word of the Lord says: 'The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal