Wednesday Sermon by Rev, DR. Willy Mutiso

POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS

SERIES: POWER

TEXT: MARK 16:17-18

 

The name of Jesus Christ is the name that is above every other name. In Heaven, on earth and under the earth- Philippians 2:9-10. Jesus Christ has given every believer unlimited and general power of attorney in all maters and with the right to use His name in every situation.

Every child of God is born to be a wonder to the world. According to John 3:8- everyone born of the spirit is born a living wonder.

By divine ordination, every child of God is born a sign and a wonder- Mark 16:17-18, Isaiah 8:18.

Isaiah 8:18- “Behold I and the children whom the Lord has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts which dwelleth in mount Zion.”

  • It is clear that to be a sign and wonder you need to carry Jesus Christ everywhere you go.
  • The name of Jesus is so full of wonders and engaging that name ‘Jesus’ is one way to evoke signs and wonders to flow in our lives.
  • In acts 3:6- Peter and John had no money to give to the lame man but with the name of Jesus Peter was able to do wonders and the lame man got up and began to walk.
  • The name Jesus can bring anybody out of issues of life.
  • You and I need to know how to engage the name of Jesus to see wonders in our lives. There is healing, protection, blessing in the name of Jesus.
  • The name Jesus is the key to answered prayers. When you pray to God in the name of Jesus, you grab God’s attention.
  • The name of Jesus Christ opens doors of heaven- John 14:12. The name of Jesus Christ is anointed name, the name of Jesus destroys yokes, demons are subjected to the name of Jesus Christ.
  • When you engage that name against the operation of the enemy, the anointing goes forth to fight on your behalf.
  • The name of Jesus Christ guarantees peace for the troubled times.
  • There is counsel in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ, so when your soul is troubled, call upon the name of Jesus.
  • The Bible calls Jesus the wonderful counsellor and the prince of peace.
  • With the name of Jesus Christ a new day dawns on your life. With faith in the name of Jesus Christ there is a change of story for you!!
  • The Bible says that signs and wonders will follow those that believe in Jesus Christ.
  • Your spiritual understanding of the name Jesus Christ is the key to experiencing your signs and wonders. The name Jesus Christ is full of wonders.

Let us learn something:-

THE PECULIARITY OF THE NAME OF JESUS- Philippians 2:9-11

  • The name of Jesus Christ stands out as the name above all other names.
  • Why is the name of Jesus above every other name?

It is a special name.

  • It was given by the Father God Almighty.
  • It was not given to Him by Mary and Joseph. It was a name handpicked by God Himself- Matt. 1:21.

It is a name that points back to the Father.

  • The name ‘Jesus’ means, ‘Jehovah is salvation.’
  • The precious sweet name reveals a side of Jesus that many fail to grasp.
  • While God is a God of wrath and judgement, He is purely and wholly love- 1st John 4:8, 16.
  • God is love and everything He does is an outgrowth and an expression of His love.
  • The name Jesus reveals God to us- John 14:9.

It is a name that reveals God’s purpose.

  • It is a name that reveals the Son’s MISSION- Luke 19:10 and the Father’s heart- 2nd Peter 3:9.
  • God is in the saving business!! He wants no one to go to hell.
  • He tells us that hell was not made for the lost, it was made for the devil and his angels- Matt. 25:41.
  • When the Father chose the name Jesus as the one His Son would bear, He was telling everyone that His goal was the redemption and salvation of mankind.

It is a stainless name.

  • Sometime you find out that our names are stained by our actions and deeds.
  • The name of Jesus Christ however, is a name of praise and worship.
  • Jesus Christ is honored in heaven, earth and in hell.
  • When Jesus was here on earth, the demons gave Him deep respect and reverence- Mark 5:6, Luke 4:41; James 2:19.
  • However these demons still work against God and try to overthrow His kingdom. They do this by promoting false systems of worship but the day is coming when all the demons of hell, all the agents of Satan and even the devil himself will bow at the feet of Jesus and will confess Him to be the Lord- Rev.20:10.
  • Not only will there be bowing of knees before Jesus, but the name of Jesus will also be confessed by the lips of every creature!!
  • Men, angels and devils alike will join their voices in one mighty chorus and will together exalt the blessed name of Jesus Christ!!

The name of Jesus Christ is a saving name.

  • It is the name of salvation- ‘Jehovah is salvation.’
  • There is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved- Acts 4:12, John 3:36, John 14:6, Luke 6:48-49.

The ministry of the name of Jesus.

  • Jesus Christ went to Calvary and died for all men. He humbled Himself and died in the sinners place- V.5-8.

The name of Jesus is majestic name.

  • God has exalted this holy name “Jesus”
  • Only Jesus Christ entered this sin cursed world stepped boldly into the grave and there He overpowered death.
  • Jesus and Jesus alone, hell, the grave and sin for all men for all time. He is worthy of exaltation!!

THE POWER OF THE NAME OF JESUS-Matt. 28:18

  • All power and authority in heaven, earth and hell is given to Jesus Christ alone.
  1. Power is the ability to authoritatively influence a decision.
  2. Power is the capacity to bring about change.
  3. Power is the capacity to control one’s environment including the behavior of other entities.
  4. Power is the ability or capacity to perform or act effectively.
  5. It is the ability to do or act; capacity of doing or accomplishing something.
  6. It is the possession of controlling influence.
  7. Power is the ability to do, act or produce results.
  • In this world there are various kinds of power.
  1. Political power held by presidents of nations and public offices.
  2. Traditional powers held by kings of nations and other chiefs, prince and princess.
  3. Spiritual power held by religious leaders of various faiths.
  4. Financial powers held by owners of industry, the rich and mighty.
  5. Military power held by commanders in chiefs and other mighty offices of the armies of nations and states.
  6. Satanic power held by the occultic people and satanic agents.
  • We all believe that our human problems can be handled by any of the above powers, however these earthly powers are limited.
  • Jesus Christ’ power is supernatural power. He is above all the commander in chief of the hosts of heaven and earth.

THE POSSESSIONS THROUGH THE NAME OF JESUS.

  1. We have healing in His name-John 21:25; Luke 11:14; Mark 16:18.
  2. We have authority in His name-Luke 4:41; Acts 16:16-18.
  3. We have victory in His name-Rom. 10:13; 8:37; 1st 15:55.
  4. We have life in His name-John 10:10.

CONCLUSION

  • Over and over again in the Bible we read:

“In my name,” “In Jesus name,” or “In His name.”

  • The devils are powerless because of His name-Luke 10:17.
  • Demons are cast out in His name.
  • Salvation comes in the name of Jesus Christ.
  • Jesus Christ have given us power and right to use His name in every situation.
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Rev, DR. Willy Mutiso

Rev, Dr. Willy Mutiso is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Athiriver. He is widely known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives.

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