Asking in Jesus' Name
John 16:17-33
Children's Sermon

Object: Things that identify a name: tongue depressor -- doctor; money changer or newspaper bag -- paper boy; stole -- pastor; policeman's badge -- policeman, etc.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if some morning I said "Good morning" to everyone and used your names? Good morning, Carol; Good morning, John," etc. But we never seem to have enough time. Names are important. Do you know what the name Jesus means? There used to be a lot of people who had the name Jesus, but it is not a common name today. A long time ago people used the name as they use John or James today, and then they would very often tell who the father was or what town the person was from. For instance, they called Jesus "Jesus, son of Joseph," and "Jesus of Nazareth." Names are important. Jesus means "God's salvation,"…

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