IN HIS NAME
TEXT: John 14:13-14
13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
(Jn. 14:13-14; nkjv)
INTRODUCTION
Church, I'm here to tell you today that when it comes to the name of Jesus Christ, there is EVERYTHING in that name!
Let Us Look At:
The Power that's Present when we Pray in His name
The Privilege of Possessing Purpose through His name
The Promise of Persistent Provision in His name
DDCOG POINT # 1
POWER THAT'S PRESENT
WHEN WE PRAY IN HIS NAME (Jn. 14:13)
1. The Authority Behind the Name
When Jesus says "in My name," He's giving us His power of attorney.
Luke 10:19; Matthew 28:18
2. The Access Through the Name
Before Jesus, there was a thick veil separating the Holy of Holies from the rest of the temple.
Hebrews 4:16
3. The Assurance in the Name
But here's what many believers miss: praying in Jesus' name isn't just about getting what we want - it's about wanting what He wants!
1 John 5:14-15
DDCOG POINT # 2
THE PRIVILEGE OF POSSESSING
PURPOSE THROUGH HIS NAME (John 14:14)
1. The Partnership We're Given
When Jesus said "in My name," He was inviting us into partnership with Him.
1 Corinthians 3:9; 2 Corinthians 5:20
2. The Platform We're Provided
Every time we use Jesus' name, we're stepping onto a platform that reaches from earth to Heaven.
Proverbs 18:16
3. The Purpose We're Pursuing
But here's the beautiful thing about operating in Jesus' name: it aligns us with God's ultimate purpose.
DDCOG POINT # 3
THE PROMISE OF PERSISTENT
PROVISION IN HIS NAME (Jn. 14:13)
1. The Permanence of His Promises
The word "whatever" in the Greek is "hos an" - it means "whatsoever," "absolutely anything," "without exception."
Numbers 23:19 reminds us, "God is not a man, that He should lie,
2. The Persistence in His Provision
Jesus didn't just give us this promise once and walk away.
In Luke 11:9-10; Mark 16:17; Luke 10:17
3. The Proof of His Provision
Church, here's what I love about our God - He doesn't just promise, He proves! Psalm 34:8 says, "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!"
Psalms 20:7
CONCLUSION
Jesus is the sweetest name I know,
And He’s just the same as His lovely name,
And that’s the reason why I love Him so;
Oh, Jesus is the sweetest name I know.
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