Sermons on Whats In A Name:

The Christ

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Why is the term ‘Christ’ associated with Jesus’ name? What does ‘Christ’ mean? That is the topic that we will be considering today.

We find that in the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as “Jesus Christ” one hundred and thirty-four times. For someone new to the Scriptures, since ‘Christ’ follows ‘Jesus’ so frequently, one might get the idea that ‘Christ‘ is Jesus’ surname or last name. However, there are eighty-six times in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Be Your Name: When I'm Found In The Desert Place Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 11, 2008

Part 2 of 2: When God gives and when He takes away, our only right response is praise.

THE POINT: When God gives and when God takes away, our only right response is praise! ME Last week we took some time and we practiced praise. Let me hear you again today… Give me a sample of what praise sounds like! Now, as we saw last week. Praise is more than just making noise, even if ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Majesty And Glory Of Your Name Part Ii: Out Of The Mouths Of Babes Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2014

Kids say the darnest things, Art Linkletter used to say. In this message, we see how children often "get it" when we don't have a clue!

The Majesty And Glory Part II: Out of the Mouths of Babes Over the next few weeks, we will be studying King David's Psalm 8. It is one of the Psalms that shows, as the title of this short series describes, the "Majesty and Glory" of God. There is a song by the same title, performed by both Sandi ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:2

Denomination: Bible Church

Names Of God: Jehovah-Nissi, God Our Banner On The Battlefields Of Life Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 22, 2022

Israel had escaped slavery in Egypt. An entire nation now traveling through the wilderness to their new home. They were led by God himself, working through Moses.

Israel had escaped slavery in Egypt. An entire nation now traveling through the wilderness to their new home. They were led by God himself, working through Moses. It was a difficult journey. And God was observing their every move to see how they would respond to the tests and challenges he gave to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, Exodus 17:8-9, Exodus 17:10-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

When God Opens The Book Of Life Will Your Name Be Written There?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

When God Opens The Book of Life Will Your Name Be Written There?

When God Opens The Book of Life Will Your Name Be Written There? Sunday October 01, 2000 Luke 10:17-20 17 When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!” 18 “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan falling from heaven as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning My Three Primary Old Testament Names Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

The LORD our God is one Lord” (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29) and includes three primary names of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: ONE GOD THREE RELATIONSHIPS 1. God is first seen as Creator – Elohim. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). 2. God is next seen as LORD – Jehovah – who created a person like Himself. “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 15:2, Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 12:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Learning My Three Primary Old Testament Names Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Jesus has many compound names.

A. INTRODUCTION: ONE GOD THREE RELATIONSHIPS 1. God is first seen as Creator – Elohim. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). 2. God is next seen as LORD – Jehovah – who created a person like Himself. “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 15:2

Denomination: Baptist

Make Room For Me, I Have Come To Sing His Name

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 20, 2003

The Power of this Gospel is to shout with our hearts the Glory of the Lord.

Make Room For Me, I Have Come to Sing His Name HHM 01-19-03 Pastor Jim Parisi The Power of this Gospel is to shout with our hearts the Glory of the Lord. Pro claim His coming We sing to him in songs and praise Him with our voices Look at the book of Psalms We call aloud ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 25, 2025

Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. The names have changed, but the spirits behind them remain.

Introduction: The Return of Old Spirits Brothers and sisters, Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22, Romans 1:25, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 12, 2025

Idolatry is not confined to the ancient past — it is humanity’s oldest and most persistent sin. Though the names and forms have changed, the same spirits remain.

Brothers and sisters, idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other gods. The names have changed, but the spirits ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Names Of God - Devotion No.1 - Jehovah-Shalom: The Lord Is Peace Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 24, 2004

Gideon was fearful, but discovered that “The Lord Is Peace” (Hebrew – Jehovah-Shalom); he therefore built an altar to the Lord with that very name.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon - Jesus; There's Just Something About That Name Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 14, 2023

And God is with us, through every action of our life, that we begin, continue, and end in His name. I want to share the Christmas message in two words, Emmanual, and Jesus! Of all the names, God could have chosen, He chose these two.

Sermon - Jesus; There's Just Something About That Name. Scripture Lessons: Luke 1:26-33 “In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 1:18-23, Ephesians 1:3, Colossians 1:12-14, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham, A Man Challenged #10 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

The Changing of the names

Abraham a man of Challenge, Faith and Promise The Changing of the names Reading: Genesis 17:1ff Abram, his family and entourage had first entered the land of Canaan some 24 or 25 years earlier. Abram was 75 and Sarai was some 62 years old. Both well advanced in years, yet willing to follow the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dangers Of Cursing God And Taking God's Name In Vain Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 9, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical warnings against cursing God and taking His name in vain, and examine examples of God's punishment on those who have committed these sins.

The Bible warns us about the seriousness of cursing God and taking His name in vain. These actions are considered sinful and can invoke God's wrath. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical warnings against cursing God and taking His name in vain, and examine examples of God's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

I Hope I Get What?s Coming To Me

Contributed by Larry Starett on Aug 20, 2002

Sermon delivered at an Awards Sunday following an outreach Basketball Camp.

I HOPE I GET WHAT?S COMING TO ME Pastor Larry Starett August 25, 2002 AM Service 1 Peter 1:3-4 Introduction:The little boy wasn’t getting good marks in school. One day he quite surprised the teacher. He tapped her on the shoulder and said, "I don’t want to scare you, but my daddy says if I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist