Most of the names and titles of God that we have considered have been much more common in the Old Testament, but calling God our Father is a much more common New Testament phenomenon. Why did the Old Testament writers refrain from this language, and why is it so common in the New Testament? What should this mean for Christians today?
(Preaching on the name and titles of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 13, 2026.)
Next in our study of names and titles of God is “shepherd,” one of the most famous descriptions of God, and the way he interacts with his people. What does this title imply about God’s behavior and intentions toward us, and how should it affect our behavior today?
(Preaching on names and titles of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 6, 2026.)
One of the more popular titles, especially among certain prophets in Israel, is Yahweh of Hosts (or more familiarly “the Lord of Hosts”). Where did this title come from, why did it become so popular among the prophets, and how should modern readers relate to it today?
(Preaching on names and titles of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 9, 2026.)
God told Moses that before revealing his covenant name, he revealed himself to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as “God Almighty.” This title appears less than you might think in the Bible, but has a special, specific significance. What does this title mean, and how should we think about it today?
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(Preaching on the names and titles of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 2, 2026.)
When Moses asks God very directly what his name is in Exodus 3, God does give him a very specific answer. What does he tell Moses, what does it mean, and how should we think about this name of God today?
(Preaching on the names and titles of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 19, 2026.)
This is the first in a series on some of the names and titles of God (of which there are many), hopefully to bring us into a deeper appreciation of our Creator’s majesty and to help us consider how we might be represent him on earth. We begin with the most basic word: “God.”
(Preaching on names and titles of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 5, 2026.)
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