The Power of the Name of Jesus

Welcome to Insights with Pastor John.

Today we're going to be looking at the

power of the name of Jesus.

I want to read our biblical text which

is Philippians 2:9-11.

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted

him and given him a name which is above

every name. That at the name of Jesus

every knee should bow of things in

heaven and things in earth and things

under the earth. and that every tongue

should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord

to the glory of God the Father. Heavenly

Father, we thank you and praise you for

this opportunity, Lord, to look in your

word. Help us, God, to make this

part of our understanding of you and

what you've done for us. And Lord, we

just careful to give you all the praise

and the glory in Jesus' name. Amen. So

names matter to us. When someone hears

your name, it brings memories, thoughts,

and even emotions. For example, hearing

the name of a family member brings

warmth to our hearts. Hearing the name

of a person who wronged us might stir

pain. In our culture, names carry

reputations, authority, and sometimes

even fear. Yet, among all the names in

history, names of kings, leaders,

inventors, and heroes, there is one name

above every name. It is a name that

heaven rever, hell fears and believers

cherish. That name is Jesus. His name is

not merely a label, but it represents

his person, his power, and his presence.

It is the one thing that we if you truly

understand the power of the name of

Jesus, you begin to understand who you

are in Christ because the things we do,

we do in his name. And that's the point.

what you're doing has to be done in his

name. And if you are, then you're

working under his authority. And that's

one of the things that we fail to uh

truly comprehend and grasp is the fact

that

when we do things as Christians, when we

pray for other people and when we say in

the name of Jesus, that comes with it a

certain amount of authority and power

that Jesus granted to us. He gave us

permission to use his power in his name

for other people. And we need to realize

just how powerful that is because that

um

the Apostle Paul wrote Philippians from

prison

and his heart overflowed with Joe in

chapter 2. He he looks at Christ's

humility. Though he was equal with God,

he did not cling to his status, but

humbled himself, taking the form of a

servant. In other words, becoming a man,

he obeyed it un even unto death, even

the shameful death of the cross. Because

of this obedience, God exalted him,

giving him a name above every name. In

Jewish culture, names uh are deeply

significant, often carrying meaning

about character and destiny. Thus, when

scripture says God gave Jesus a name

above every name, it reveals more than a

title. It declares his supreme authority

over heaven, earth, and hell. For the

early church, the name of Jesus was

central. In Acts, the apostles healed

the sick. They cast out demons. They

preached salvation in his name. To them,

the name of Jesus was not ritualistic,

but it was relational and powerful. And

then when you realize just what God has

done for you through giving you his

authority to use his name to do the

things he's called you to do, you begin

to walk in a place of a different uh

attitude and point of view of wait a

minute. These things are happening

because God said they would if I

believed.

Uh in many places around the world,

names command respect. Uh,

some fear the names of dictators. Some

honor the names of kings or presidents.

Others rever the names of inventors,

philosophers, or celebrities. Yet, none

of those names can save a soul. They

can't heal a body. They can't or

guarantee eternal life. Only one name

carries that power, the name of Jesus.

And so, what we're going to do today is

we're going to explore three truths

about his name. The fact that number

one, the name of Jesus saves. The name

of Jesus heals and the name of Jesus

reigns supreme.

So

when we take a look at this, how is it

that the name of Jesus saves? Acts 4:12,

it says, "Neither is there salvation in

any other, for there is none other name

under heaven given among men whereby we

must be saved." Peter spoke these words

after healing the lame man at the temple

gate. When questioned by the

authorities, Peter boldly declared that

salvation was found only in Jesus. His

name embodies his saving work, his life,

death, and resurrection. The Bible makes

it clear, salvation is not found in good

works, religion, or philosophy. It is

found in a person. Romans 10:13 says,

"For whosoever shall call upon the name

of the Lord shall be saved."

This means anyone regardless of

background, sin, or status can find

salvation by calling on his name. And u

but I want to point something out here.

There's a difference between head

knowledge and heart knowledge.

In other words, head knowledge says,

"Well, yeah, I know who Jesus is. I've

heard all the stories. I know he's that

he he went to the cross and died and he

was buried for three days and he rose

from the dead." So therefore, I believe

in Jesus.

That doesn't get you saved unless it's

an act of faith. It has to come from the

heart. And uh he said,

"If you confess with your mouth

and believe with your heart

that God has raised Jesus from the dead,

thou shalt be saved." It takes that act

of belief by faith. It's by faith we are

saved and not by works lest any man

should boast.

So we have to we have to wrap our mind

around this fact that it's not just

saying his name that gets you saved. You

have to believe that his name has the

power to save you for it to do what you

want it to do.

Picture a drowning man in deep waters.

He can't save himself. His only hope is

to cry out for help. the lifeguard

responds. He throws he pulls him from

danger and gives him life again. That's

what happens spiritually when we call on

the name of Jesus. Were rescued from sin

and pulled from death and given eternal

life. But if if you've never called on

his name for salvation, today is the day

of salvation. It's not about how good

you are, but about whom you call upon.

And that's the thing that a lot of

people you you'll hear them say this,

"Well, if I could just get good enough."

Well, I hate to burst your bubble, but

you're never going to get good enough.

You're never going to be good enough.

You are your salvation is an act of

God's grace.

God did it. He put He provided what was

needed for you to get saved. And that's

the point. There's nothing you can do of

your own, of your own power, in your own

way that's going to get you saved. You

have to have Jesus to be saved.

So what else happens but through the

power of Jesus in Jesus's name? Well, in

Jesus's name, healing takes place. Acts

3:6, it records Peter's words to the

lame man. It says, "Silver and gold have

I none, but such as I have give I thee.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,

rise up and walk." At that moment, the

man was healed. Not by Peter's ability,

but by Jesus's authority. And the

gospels show us this truth. Mark 16:17

and 18 is scripture that I tell people

all the time. Realize who you are in

Christ. Jesus promised, "And these signs

shall follow them that believe. In my

name, they shall cast out devils. They

shall lay hands on the sick and they

shall recover." Healing is not always

instant, and not every prayer results in

physical healing. But the power of his

name is real. It brings hope, comfort,

and restoration. Sometimes physically,

always spiritually.

Mark 16:17 18.

Remember this. Live it. Live it out.

Walk it out. And these signs shall

follow them that believe. In my name

shall they cast out devils, and they

shall lay hands on the sick, and they

shall recover.

Think of a child crying in the night

from fear. When the mother whispers the

name Jesus in prayer, peace settles over

the child. The name of Jesus still

drives away fear, sickness, and

oppression even to today. If you've ever

been in a situation where you were

overwhelmed by anxiety, and you begin to

cry out to God. You begin to call out

Jesus' name and you're asking Jesus,

"Please, I need peace. Give me

something. I need help." And that calm

reassurance comes because you could feel

the presence of Christ. Then you

understand

the power of Jesus' name when it comes

to heal.

Philippians 2:10-11 declares that the

name of Jesus, at the name of Jesus,

every knee should bow of things in

heaven, the things in earth, and things

under the earth, and that every tongue

should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord

to the glory of God the Father. His name

is exalted above every power, whether

angels, demons, rulers, or nations. All

must bow before him. There is nothing

stronger than the power of Christ and in

the name of Jesus. Revelations 19:16, it

portrays him as the returning king. And

he hath on his vesture and on his thigh

a name written, King of Kings and Lord

of Lords. Earthly rulers come and go,

but Jesus's reign is eternal.

And we need to understand that empires

rise and fall. Rome, Babylon, Egypt, but

the kingdom of Jesus Christ still stand.

His reign is unshakable. It's

everlasting.

As believers, we're not victims of the

world's chaos,

but we're citizens of Christ's eternal

kingdom. So live with confidence,

knowing your king reigns supreme. Jesus

said, "I will never leave you or forsake

you." He said that he would stick to

you. He will stick closer to you than

than a brother. He is the King of Kings,

the Lord of Lords. He rules over

everything.

So the name of Jesus is not just a

sound. It is salvation. It's healing.

It's authority. It's the sweetest name

on earth and the most powerful name in

heaven. If you have never trusted him,

call on his name today. If you're

burdened, whisper his name in prayer. If

you're fearful, remember his name reigns

over all. One day every knee will bow

and every tongue will confess that Jesus

Christ is Lord. So why not bow now

willingly in worship and surrender?

So

I want there's some questions I want you

to think about this coming week. The

first one is have I personally called

upon the name of Jesus for salvation.

How can I practice praying in Jesus's

name with greater faith? In what area of

my life do I need to trust the authority

of his name? How can I share the power

of Jesus' name with others this week?

And do I live daily as a citizen of his

eternal kingdom?

Let's pray. Heavenly Father, we thank

you for the gift of thy son and the

power of his name. Lord Jesus, at your

name we find salvation. At your name,

chains are broken and at your name

sickness flee. Teach us to call upon

your name with faith and boldness. May

we walk in the authority you've given

us. Declare to the world that you are

Lord. Strengthen the weary, heal the

sick, and save the lost today through

your mighty name. In Jesus name we pray.

Amen. Remember who you are. Remember he

gave you the authority to use his name.

Remember that you can do all things

through Christ who strengthens you and

that no uh weapon formed against you

shall prosper. Why? Because Jesus gave

you his name. You are not just a lost

soul. You are someone that God came and

saved and determined that you had

purpose. That you had a reason for

being. That you could take his name and

go and do things that you never thought

possible.

Jesus loves you. He has a wonderful plan

for your life. He never said it would be

easy, but he definitely said it would be

worth doing. So, I want you to keep that

in mind this week as you make your way.

Look for ways to look at uh what Christ

has done for you. Find ways to share

your testimony. I've said this many

times and I'll probably say it until I

take my last breath on this earth.

Going to church is necessary. You need

to go to church. You need fellowship

with other believers. But that's not

your testimony. Your testimony takes

place outside of church. When you're out

with people in the world, when they see

Jesus operating in your life, you become

the living church. And I tell people all

the time,

go live out your testimony. Go be the

church. Take Jesus's name with you as

you go so that people you meet's lives

are changed by the power in Jesus' name.

I'll see you guys next week. You have a

great week.