Sermons on True Name:

Something About That Name

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 18, 2011

Names of Jesus

“Something About That Name” Scripture Reading Act 4:5-17 12 “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” What’s in a name? When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Is Wonderful Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 9, 2006

Using texts from the prophecies of Isaiah, this is the 2nd in an Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Series on "The Names of Jesus." It heads the list in Isaiah 9:6.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HIS NAME IS WONDERFUL! --Isaiah 9:6 Anything that is wonderful is “astonishing,” “a marvelous thing,” a “miracle.” 740 years before His Birth in Bethlehem Isaiah said the Messiah would be called “Wonderful.” “WHAT’S IN A NAME?” “His Name is Wonderful.” I don’t think that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Methodist

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

Jesus And His Name! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 20, 2021

Years ago, Jimmy Swaggart sang a very beautiful song called "The Lovely Name Of Jesus" by Charles B Wycuff. Why is the name of Jesus lovely? Listen!

What an exciting thing to talk about. . . the Name of Jesus! There are so many songs that describe his name as lovely, beautiful, sweet, but also powerful and to be used with authority. The most important verse is when Joseph was told to take Mary and "She shall bring forth a son and shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Powerful Name Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 17, 2014

The name of Jesus makes all the difference and demands a difference from you and me.

A 4-year-olds' Sunday school class was just about to begin, when a little boy showed up without any identification. The teacher managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last name. “Brian, what's your daddy's name?” she asked. “Daddy,” he replied. She ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith In Jesus Name Series

Contributed by Victoria Michaels on Feb 8, 2008

Only faith in Jesus name can produce uncommon result. The impossible is attainable when you have a working faith in Christ Jesus.

FAITH IN JESUS NAME! By Victoria Michaels Heb. 11: 1(NTV) “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. John 14: 1, (NTV) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.” James 1:2-4, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Name Jesus Christ

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Feb 21, 2024

There is something behind every Name whether it's known or not but there exist a force on every Name whether good or bad. Now God has already provided us with a stronger Powerful weapon which is His Son Jesus Christ.

There is something behind every Name whether it's known or not but there exist a force on every Name whether good or bad. Now God has already provided us with a stronger Powerful weapon which is His Son Jesus Christ. And the fact that we know how to pray or you can pray longer it does not mean ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Acts 10:34-38, Philippians 2:9-11, John 16:23-24, Acts 3:1-6, Isaiah 11:2-5, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:12-14, Genesis 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Making A Name For Ourselves

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007

It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. Christianity, however, teaches just the opposite.

Making a Name for Ourselves Theme: Whose name are we trying to promote: ours, or God’s? INTRODUCTION A. It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. 1. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. 2. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praising The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

WE SHOULD PRAISE THE CHARACTER OF THE LORD CONTINUALLY

BIG IDEA: WE SHOULD PRAISE THE CHARACTER OF THE LORD CONTINUALLY (:1-2) INTRODUCTION: “I will extol Thee, my God, O King; And I will bless Thy name forever and ever. Every day I will bless Thee, And I will praise Thy name forever and ever.” A. Praise Activity Defined “extol” “bless” “praise” B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift From The Name

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2007

Understanding the name Jesus helps us understand Christmas and why He came. We can see this in: 1) THE GIVER OF THE NAME 2) THE MEANING OF THE NAME 3) THE FOCUS OF THE NAME

There is a lot you can know about someone from their name. In the news this week, because of the high birth rate among Muslim families, the name Mohammed is on track to become the most popular boy’s name in England and Wales by next year. Muhammad is regularly cited as the most common name in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Other

A Boy Named Jesus

Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007

This message deals with the significance of Jesus’ name(s). The focus is about "God with us" vs God "is" with us. The importance of having God "within" us, guiding, comforting, encouraging, loving. Not alongside us, but "with" us.

Now, I’m a long time country/western fan. I just love a good country song that proclaims: “I don’t love you anymore, trouble is, I don’t love you any less!” There are even some truly classic country Christmas songs such as Momma got run (or run-ed’) over by a reindeer! I always had a fondness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

We Pray In The Name Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008

1- We pray for you constantly in His name 2- We pray for empowerment in His name

INTRO.- What’s in a name? ILL.- An Indian petitioned a judge of an Arizona court to give him a shorter name. “What is your name now?” asked the judge. “Chief Screeching Train Whistle,” said the Indian. “And to what do you wish to shorten it?” asked the judge. The Indian folded his arms ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Was The Name Of That Song?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 9, 2019

A study of Psalm 47: 1 – 9

Psalm 47: 1 – 9 Now what was the name of that song? To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 1 Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! 2 For the LORD Most High is awesome; He Is a great King over all the earth. 3 He will subdue the peoples under ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

His Name Is Wonderful! Series

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Nov 26, 2004

The word "wonderful" means "Adapted to excite wonder or admiration; exciting surprise; strange; astonishing." To put it another way, Jesus Christ, in every area of His birth, life, death and resurrection, captured the surprise and wonder of everyone! I wa

His Name Is Wonderful! Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." We find here that one of the names given to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Is His Name

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 4, 2014

God is high and lifted up, separated from sin and He’s perfect!

Psalm 99:1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. 2 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. 3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. God is called many things throughout the Bible, a few of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-3

Denomination: Baptist