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Come Alive In 2025
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Dry Bones
Contributed on Dec 27, 2024
There are three things for us to do to Come Alive in 2025, for our families, our church, and for our community.
Series: Come Alive in 2025 Illustration – fake bones all over the one side of the stage! Scripture Text for Series: Ezekiel 37:1-14: 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me ...read more
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2. Dry Bone Come Alive Pt 2
Contributed on Jan 4, 2025
We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring back to life anything! Can you catch the vision of this truth and reality for 2025?
Opening Video Illustration: Peanut Butter Goggles - Skit Guys! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring back to life ...read more
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3. Every Moment Matters
Contributed on Feb 2, 2025
We need to come alive in 2025 from receiving the breath of Life from Heaven and then we need to make every moment count this year! We need be in sync with God and His timetable! We need to learn to tell time by God’s clock and not our clock.
Video Transition: Blue fish Tv - A time Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people know the resurrection power of ...read more
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4. Every Word Matters!
Contributed on Feb 21, 2025
James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue leads to the whole body being set on fire by hell’s flames.
Wild Thing – Every Word Matters – James 3:1-12 Opening Video Illustration: Kids talking about what they hear their parents say to them! Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful ...read more
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5. Peter - A Fisherman's Tale
Contributed on Apr 1, 2025
What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God?
Video Transition: Jesus and Peter changing the world video! “A Fisherman’s Tale” - Peter Thesis: What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God? In other words doing ...read more
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6. Every Action Matters
Contributed on Apr 1, 2025
We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people know the resurrection power of the Lord. Then we put our Words into Action
Opening Video: Shindler’s list movie clip – I could have done more! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people ...read more
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7. What Did Jesus Say To Patrick?
Contributed on Apr 1, 2025
A Scotchman (Britian and Roman Catholic) enslaved by Irish – rescued by God and sent back to Ireland to win the country for Jesus – which by the way he did!
Sermon: What did Jesus say to St. Patrick (Maewyn Succat) A Scotchman (Britian and Roman Catholic) enslaved by Irish – rescued by God and sent back to Ireland to win the country for Jesus – which by the way he did! Most of what we know about St Patrick comes from 2 of his writings: The Confession ...read more
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8. Peter A Fisherman's Tale Pt 2
Contributed on Apr 4, 2025
Peter reveals through his rollercoaster life of mountain top experiences with Jesus to the valleys of denial and rebuke from the Lord that there is hope beyond our failures and mistakes.
Series – Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – with a breath from heaven – nothing is too dead for God to bring back to life! The Bible says nothing is too lifeless for God! He is the Creator who took nothing and made it something and He can bring back to life anything! Can you ...read more
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9. Sons Of Thunder
Contributed on Apr 26, 2025
The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus and go all in for the Kingdom of God.
Sermon: Sons of Thunder Thesis: The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus and go all in for the Kingdom of God. Their lives show us how God can will transform us into what he wants us to be. Like when John became both ...read more
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10. John Son Of Thunder 2
Contributed on May 4, 2025
The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus.
Sermon: John Sons of Thunder 2 by Pastor Michael McCartney Summary of sermon: This sermon titled "Sons of Thunder" emphasizes the significance of following Jesus, showcasing the transformation of the disciples James and John from being known as the "Sons of Thunder" to embodying ...read more
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11. Thunder And Love
Contributed on May 22, 2025
Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word.
Sermon: Thunder and Love: Thesis: Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word. Mark 3:16-19: The disciples James and John named as “Sons of Thunder.” Luke 9:51-56: The Samaritan Opposition ...read more
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12. Thunder And Love Part 2
Contributed on May 22, 2025
Today we are going to focus – maybe refocus on Love – John was called the apostle of Love and He knew love and truth had to be linked together to be able to live in a world which distorted both love and truth!
Thunder and Love part 2 – John the Apostle of love! Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21: 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Love – biblical love comes from God Those who love are born of God and they personally know God. ...read more
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13. Love And Truth - The Dynamic Duo!
Contributed on Jun 1, 2025
Today we are going to focus – maybe refocus on Love – John was called the apostle of Love and He knew love and truth had to be linked together to be able to live in a world which distorted both love and truth! The two are a dynamic duo!
Love and Truth – The Dynamic Duo! Scriptures Texts: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His One and only son that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.” Loving someone God’s way always requires an Action! 1 John 3:16: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid ...read more
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14. Dad's Matter
Contributed on Jul 11, 2025
Why are fathers so important? Because God created them to be a major part of the family unit! They are not optional!
“Dad’s Matter” Opening Video Illustration: Stuff Dad’s Never Say! Dad Joke’s – Best 10 one’s I could find! 1. Did you hear about the circus fire? It was in tents! 2. How do you catch a squirrel? Climb a tree and act like a nut! 3. Did you hear about the guy who invented Lifesavers? They say he ...read more
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15. Andrew
Contributed on Jul 11, 2025
The man behind the scenes introducing people to Jesus!
Sermon: Andrew The man behind the scenes leader of the message of the Kingdom of Heaven. Thesis: Andrew was the behind-the-scenes apostle – the silhouette behind Jesus. He was close to Jesus – one of the 4. He was different, we do not see him get caught up in the drama, the battle for power, or ...read more
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16. Nathanael - Come And See
Contributed on Jul 11, 2025
Today I want to look at the call of Nathanael to follow Jesus in a little more detail. There are spiritual lessons to be learned here: Reference is from John 1:43-51:
The Disciples of Jesus Sermon: Nathanael – Come and See! Philip (John 1:43-51) from Bethsaida, introduced Nathanael to Jesus! Scripture Text: John 1:43-51 Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, ...read more
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17. Philip And Philip
Contributed on Jul 20, 2025
Philip and Philip were two different people in the New Testament, and we can learn spiritual lessons from both their lives and character.
Sermon: Philip and Philip Scripture Texts: Philip the apostle of Jesus and one of the 12 (He was most likely the leader of the second group of 4 in the group of Jesus 12 disciples). John 1:43–46 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” Philip, ...read more
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18. Levi To Matthew
Contributed on Aug 13, 2025
Matthew had an identity crisis.
Sermon: Levi – to – Matthew- to Chosen by Jesus! Thesis: Jesus loved changing the identity and direction of people he came across in his ministry. Do you know who you are within the Kingdom of God? Do you know your calling and gifts? Have you believed the Father of lies for your life or the Lord ...read more
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19. The Disciples Of Jesus
Contributed on Sep 4, 2025
The final five will take us through the journey of doubt – to less and being less – to a fierce zealot who was use to using the dagger to speak – to the disciple with three names – and finally to the Traitor!
Transition Video: Doubting Thomas skit guys! Series: Jesus 12 Disciples Sermon: The final 4 faithful Disciples of Jesus The final five will take us through the journey of doubt – to less and being less – to a fierce zealot who was use to using the dagger to speak – to the disciple with three names ...read more
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20. Teacher Dedication
Contributed on Sep 4, 2025
We are placed here by the Lord to make a difference – all of us – to be light in the midst of darkness – to do good – to change lives with the help of the Holy Spirit!
Message: School Year 2025 – Make a difference! Thesis: We are placed here by the Lord to make a difference – all of us – to be light in the midst of darkness – to do good – to change lives with the help of the Holy Spirit! Scripture Texts: Galatians 6:9:"Let us not become weary in doing ...read more
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21. Leadership Pain
Contributed on Sep 9, 2025
Leadership pain is the school of personal growth and ministry growth – you will enroll in it when you start leading!
Topic: My topic today is Leadership pain – I knew we would have a lot of young people going into the ministry and the number 1 lesson I feel you need to hear is on this subject! My message is based out of three books today – I highly encourage you to read all three of these books to prepare for ...read more
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22. Disciple To Traitor Judas
Contributed on Sep 9, 2025
How does a disciple of Jesus go from being called, to a witness of miracles, to a hearer of Jesus teachings, to seeing His power to walk on water and then to betraying Him?
Video Transition: Easter upside down – Judas (Skit Guys) Sermon: From Disciple to Traitor! Thesis: How does a disciple of Jesus go from being called, to a witness of miracles, to a hearer of Jesus teachings, to seeing His power to walk on water and then to betraying Him? Most people who start ...read more