Part 1

The NAMEIs A Precious Gift

“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.”

Exodus 20:7

THEME

Respecting

God’s names

builds insight,

wisdom and faith.

Introduction: Remember those slogans associated with names?

Finger-lickin’ good

- KFC

Think outside the bun

- Taco Bell

Have it your way

- Burger King

Melts in your mouth not in your

hands

- M&Ms

They’rrrre GR-R-REAT!

- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes

Look Ma, no cavities!

-Crest

Good to the last drop

- Maxwell House

Snap! Crackle! Pop!

- Rice Crispies

Breakfast of Champions

- Wheaties

Fly the Friendly skies

- United Airlines

What’s in your wallet?

- Capital One

1a. Importance of Names In The Bible

John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who

believed in his name, he gave the right to become

children of God—

Phil 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted him to the

highest place and gave him the name that is above

every name,

that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,

in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and

every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to

the glory of God the Father.

1b. Importance of Names In The Bible

• A name is a label, an explanation, an identity

• A name is a door, an access: “Whom shall I say is calling?”

• God’s Name is the most important name (names) there is!

2. The Command ToKeep His Name Dear

“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.” Exodus 20:7

a. “In vain” means “without sincerity”

Pretending to have a relationship with Him

b. “In vain” means “without proper respect”

Using His name in a casual or frivolous way

c. “In vain” means “without manipulation”

Using His name to control people

THEME

Respecting

God’s names

builds insight,

wisdom and faith.

3. The Impact of the Lord’s Names On Average People

a. YAHWEH-JIREH – meaning, "The Lord will

provide" Genesis 22:13-14

b. YAHWEH-NISSI – meaning, "The Lord our

banner" Exodus 17:15

c. YAHWEH-SHALOM – meaning, "The Lord is

peace" Judges 6:24

d. YAHWEH-SABBAOTH – meaning, "The Lord

of Hosts" Isaiah 6:1-3

4. The Challenge for the New Year

Learn at least 20 of the names of God by heart that you may grow in insight, wisdom and faith.

WHAT IS A PROMISE?

A declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that guarantees that

a particular thing will happen.

THE PROMISES OF GOD

WHAT IS THE POWER OF A PROMISE?

MY PROMISE

Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart –Psalm 37:4

YOUR TESTIMONY