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A More Excellent Name
Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Oct 23, 2001 (message contributor)
Summary: Having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they (Hebrews 1:1-4)
1) There is Salvation in His name.(Acts 4:7-12)
A) The Power or authority for salvation (v.7)
B) The Presentation of the Gospel (v.8-11)
C) The Proclamation by Peter (v.12)
2) There is Submission in His name. (Phil. 2:5-11)
A) It begins with the right Attitude (v.5-7)
B) It continues with Obedience (v.8)
C) It ends with Confession -
Confession leads to worship (v.9-11)
3) There is Service in His name. (Acts 9:10-19)
A) Ananias received a Command (v.10-12)
B) Ananias had a Concern (v.13-14)
C) Paul received a Calling from God (v.15-16)
D) Paul was Commissioned by God (v.17-19)
(Incorporate v. 20 at this time)
4) There is Sanctification in His name. (2 Tim.2:19-22)
A) There must be a solid Foundation (v.19)
B) There must be a Departure from sin (v.19)
C) There must be a Cleansing of sin (v.20-21)
D) There must be a Flight from youthful lusts (v.22)
E) There must be a Pursuit toward "right" things (v.22)
These things are only found in Jesus’ name!
