Sermons on Whats In A Name:

The Tree-Climber Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus sees us hiding, calls us by name, invites Himself into our lives, and grace transforms what judgment never could.

INTRODUCTION Nobody puts “tree-climbing” on their spiritual résumé. We expect prayer, devotion, Scripture memory, generosity… but not scrambling up branches like a kid chasing a glimpse of a parade. Yet Zacchaeus’ story proves something astonishing: Sometimes reaching for Jesus begins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Matthew 9:10-13, Romans 5:8, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Entering His Presence Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2012

The name of God is an offer toi enter His presence

Entering His Presence Exodus 3:13-14, Matthew 14:22-33 Series: Into His Presence March 5, 2012 Morning Service The presence of God has been exampled through a variety of means. Scripture shows that through the history of humanity, God has sought to reveal Himself to us. These are just a few of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

The Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 18, 2011

Exposition of Isaiah 9:6 on the names of the Christ child.

“His Name Shall Be Called The Everlasting Father” Part 3 Isaiah 9:6 Scripture Reading 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 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lifting Our Speech Out Of The Gutter Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2004

This message deals with the specialness of God’s name and image in man.

LIFTING OUR SPEECH OUT OF THE GUTTER Ephesians 5:3-12 Exodus 20:7 INTRODUCTION: We live in an increasingly relativistic society. Decency has become a relative matter. We have warning labels on everything from video games to music CD’s. Yet, EVEN with those warnings, children, younger and younger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-12, Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Nameless Woman

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 29, 2010

In this passage we meet a woman without a name, or a named sin. But we get to put our name in the story, and our sin, and see how our God reacts to us in love

Luke 7:36-8:3 We really don’t know much about her. We don’t know her name. We don’t know what she did. But the people living her town knew both. They knew all about her sins, whatever they were, they were public, and they were shameful. You are free to use your imagination ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Bread From Heaven (Exodus 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 21, 2024

What does manna have to do with communion? Let's look at Exodus 16.

Why do we humans tend to lack faith in God and complain so much? By what miracle did God provide for Israel? What or who is the true bread from heaven? Did the Israelites fall back into unbelief and start complaining again? Do we grumble? On the fifteenth day of the second month after the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Meaning Of All This?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 18, 2001

In Christ we find true meaning to this life and eternity

WHAT’S THE MEANING OF ALL THIS? The meaning of life – What is it? Who understands it? Those are the questions people badly want answered, but nobody seems to know how to obtain them. Believe it or not, all of us are engaged in a search to find these answers. Take a look around. We live in a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What Holds The World Together? Series

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 19, 2001

The world is held together by relationships.

WHAT HOLD THE WORLD TOGETHER? © 2001 Dr. Roy Mason Colossians 1: 13-20 Once again this week we have been shocked to learn of more school shootings around our country. The tragedies of the past have apparently done nothing to change the minds and hearts of people. When such a senseless tragedy ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah - A Lesson In What Not To Do

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 19, 2003

A look at how Jonah got it wrong and how we can get it right, by understanding and acting on the grace of God.

Introduction A long time ago in a country far, far away, there lived a prophet, God sent him a message of destruction. The country was corrupt, responsible for murder and cruelty. The prophet said, “Wait a minute God, if I go preaching against them they’ll kill me I don’t want to go.” There was ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

What Are You Doing In This Cave?

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Mar 22, 2003

A sermon about people not living a victorious life. A good message for backsliders, a challence for people to make a choice for God.

What are you doing in this cave? I Kings 19:1-15 I. Introduction: This episode happened after the victory on Mount Carmel. It was a great victory that Elijah witnessed, surely it must have counted as one of his highlight is in His life. But now we’re witnessing the man of God on the run. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Clay Are You?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

I think it’s safe to say that the majority of us want to become everything God wants us to be, the problem is that we fall short of God’s perfect plan for our lives. Too often we take matters into our own hands and mess up God’s plan for us. We end up set

On an overhead slide draw four symbols a star, a plus sign, a circle and a square. Then ask your audience to pick one of the symbols and then share which sign they picked with the person sitting closest to them. Then interpret the signs, “Research shows that if you picked the square you are a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Kingdom Of God Like?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus taught.

How many of you like mustard on your sandwich? How many of you like it on a grilled cheese sandwich? Mustard is one of those things that you either like or you don’t. Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The New Covenant - So What?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 2, 2003

The New Covenant means 1. God will change me from within, 2. I have full access to God’s presence, 3. I am freed from bondage to sin, and 4. I need not doubt my salvation.

Main idea: Through the New Covenant I can have a personal relationship with God. OBJECTIVES: Hearers will understand the difference between the Old and New Covenants. Hearers will understand why the New Covenant is so important. Hearers will enter into the New Covenant with God. Luke 22:7-20 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Wife Should Be...

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Apr 12, 2003

It’s all about what a psalmist said what is God’s heart about what kind of a wife you should be... And, please, feel free to read my "What Is A Family Should Be..."

WHAT A WIFE SHOULD BE… Psalms 128:3, “Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house.” From this passage we can learn two things about a wife. First, a wife like a FRUITFUL vine. Not just as a vine, but as a fruitful vine. All the family members must get something from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:3

Denomination: Charismatic

What Are You Clinging To?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2003

A sermon that talks about our Sincere Love for God, and hating what is evil and clinging to what is good.

What are you Clinging Too? Pastor Glenn Newton Aug. 17, 2003 RO 12:9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5, Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene