Sermons on My Name In Vain:

Ask In My Name

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Jesus wants us to have a relationship with our Father in Heaven, and in that relationship we are to ask Him for things that align with His will, doing so in the name of Jasus.

Ask in my Name And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. John 16:23 The verse that I am using today comes from a bigger picture of Jesus telling His disciples that He will be physically leaving them, that He must ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Name Is Noah

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2001

This is a 1st person re-enactment. It tells the story of the flood from a grandfatherly, though gruff Noah’s perspective.

(delivered in a gruff but loving manner of a dottery old man) My name is Noah, the son of Lamech, who was the son of Methusaleh, and he in turn was the son of Enoch… Now there was a man for you. Enoch. Walked with God he did. They say that one day he and God were out walking and God said: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of His Name (3) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2010

The 3rd Commandment is broken out in the open. Swearers want people to hear what they say. It’s intended by the profaner that you would hear those words. When a person commits adultery they try to hide it. When they lust, or when they kill, or whatever th

ILL. A New York City businessman, moved to the country because of this bad economy. He went to the local feed and livestock store and talked to the owner about how he was going to take up chicken farming. He then asked to buy 100 chicks."That’s a lot of chicks," commented the proprietor. "I mean ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Labor In Vain

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Daughters T-shirt: I see your lips moving but all I hear is Blah, Blah, Blah.

LABOR IN VAIN TEXT: Psa. 127: 1; I Thes. 3-5 Daughters T-shirt: I see your lips moving but all I hear is Blah, Blah, Blah. I. CAIN BUILT HIS ALTAR ALL IN VAIN (Gen. 4:3-5) And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. And Abel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not In Vain

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012

Sermon from I Thessalonians 2 - encouraging the church to keep pressing on.

“It’s Not in Vain” 1 Thessalonians Series – Black Creek 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The first part of studying the book of 1 Thessalonians led us to seeing that Paul was encouraging and lifting up the members of the body of Christ in Thessalonica. He challenged the church and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Vain Thoughts

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 19, 2020

The devil brings vain thoughts, a sin sprung by your wanton fancy, and fill your hearts with the thoughts during prayer.

VAIN THOUGHTS Why are our prayers not answered? Satan strives to interrupt Christian in the act of prayer, when he can by no means keep him from it. He watches your motions and is at your heels wherever you turn to. If you think of any evil action, he is at your elbow to jog you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vain Belief

Contributed by Brian Buriff on May 18, 2007

Paul said, "Hold fast to what I preached...unless you believed in vain." What it means to have "believed in vain" - an example of and results of "believing in vain"

I. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE “BELIEVED IN VAIN”? 1 Cor 15:1-2 “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you — unless you believed in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Vain Labors Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 2, 2015

We all labor in one manner or another. What distinguishes one's labor? What makes our labor vain or valuable?

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 I. Vain labors are everywhere! People often look back over their lives at the fruit of their labors with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Name Is Mark Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The Apostle Paul and John Mark has a major disagreement which resulted in estrangement. But later, Paul showed mercy on Mark and restored the rela1tionship, as he imitated Christ.

My Name is Mark Acts 15:36-41 Matthew 5:7 June 12, 2005 It was during the latter part of the summer of 1978. I was working as the Youth Director at North Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. The youth group always took a summer rafting trip down the Colorado River. They had their own rafts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

Hello, My Name Is

Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Jun 26, 2013

Looking at yourself they way God looks you or how Satan looks at you

Introduction: (Finish this sentence) Hello, my name is……dumb, stupid, unsuccessful, worthless, nice to meet you. How insane would that be to introduce you that way? Kind of makes you thing about how we define ourselves right? Matthew West has a song, “Hello, My Name Is” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mention My Name Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 26, 2025

At another level, Jesus’ words are perplexing. How could I possibly do something on par with Jesus? After all, how could I play soccer like Lionel Messi? How could I direct a film like Steven Spielberg? Or how could I cook like Gordon Ramsey?

Give me your full attention for a moment by allowing me to see your beautiful faces while I ask you this question. Which would you prefer? Walking with Jesus for three years like the Disciples did? Or would you prefer the Holy Spirit inside you, as believers experience today? Find John 14 with me, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2007

There is more to taking the Lord’s name in vain that cursing

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What’s in a name? How many of you when you were kids were told about how important it was for you not to tarnish the family name by doing something really stupid? • A Chinese friend of ours who we met in Macomb told us that in China when young people would get out of line ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sacred Name

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 18, 2023

Have you ever considered the power of God's Name? Do you know the danger of using the Sacred Name in vain? "Do not take Name of the Lord your God in vain, for God will not hold you guiltless," meaning He will not forgive that.

Today, "The Sacred Name". Have you ever considered the power of God's Name? Do you know the danger of using the Sacred Name in vain? Consider the rich benefits of keeping the Ten Commandments. It's the blueprint for a great society in America. America has lost its moral compass, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain (Part 3 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain. Look at Exodus 20: 7 " You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. If you ask people what it means to take the Lord’s name in vain, the vast majority of people will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 3rd Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

True worship to the LORD seeks to honor the name above all names, Jesus Christ our LORD.

Intro Open your Bibles to Exodus chapter 20 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament Gospels. The commandments teach us about ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed