THE NAME...JESUS!

Introduction:

A. The Importance Of Names.

1. Indicates heritage.

2. Gives a means of differing.

3. Often parallels the personality.

B. God Given Names.

1. Given to indicate future.

2. Given as indication of change.

Body:

I. The Name...Jesus (Matthew 1: 18 - 23).

A. Message from God - "His Name Is Jesus."

B. He was destined to be God's Savior.

C. He was "God With Us."

II. No Greater Name (Philippians 2: 5 - 11).

A. Jesus has given us an example.

B. God has highly exalted Him.

C. God has given Him a name above all others.

III. A Christian's Authority (Colossians 3: 17).

A. "In the name of..." means by the authority of.

B. All Authority has been given to Jesus (Matthew 28: 18).

C. By what authority are we acting and saying?

Conclusion:

A. There Is No Greater Name!

1. Is Jesus' name precious to you?

2. Is it as precious as it is to God?

3. How are you showing how precious it is to you?

B. Who Are You Following?