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Nadab & Abihu: Strange Fire Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 6 of the Series, Who’s That? Stories of Little Known People of the Bible. These two brothers did something that resulted in a truly shocking end to their lives. And it all began with "strange fire"....

NADAB & ABIHU: STRANGE FIRE Leviticus 10:1-11 Read at beginning of service: Hebrews 12:18-29 (NIV) 18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19 to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29, Leviticus 10:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Wine In 09

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 7, 2009

Today we are entering into a new era of ministry at Christian Hills – we have a new year and the promise from the Lord of a new start – a new focus – a new theme – our new theme is “New Wine in 09.

“New Wine in 09” Youth are ushering today. They will hand out corks to everyone when they come in today. Opening Video Illustration– old to new! The world is changing and we need to change and adapt with it. We cannot dig our heals in and refuse to change and to grow. Clip compares: TV then and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through Prayer Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 19, 2019

The Bible makes it clear that there are hinderances to our prayers – things that will cripple our prayers. So we must make sure to avoid these actions, mindsets and sin to have our prayers answered.

Video Transition: Kwale’s Answered Prayer - Operation Christmas Child Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7-12, Romans 12:12, James 4:3, Matthew 5:22-24, James 1:6-7, Psalm 66:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2006

The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily.

Fly High – Acts part 1 On The Lighter Side of Life: Funny Cartoons Thesis: The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily. Scripture ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

History of charismatic/pentecostal movement and importance of spiritual gifts.

Receiving Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 We’re in a series called Supernatural Stories, we’ve been looking at some of the stories in the Bible where God did amazing things. Well today I want to start by telling you a supernatural story, but its not a bible story, though it does start in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus The Son/Offspring Of God Or God, The Son? - In Defense Of The Trinity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 11, 2021

A Multi-Part study of historical Christian teaching concerning the claims of Jesus and the beginning of the Church

There are many religions in the world. A significant number of them predate Judaism, and the vast majority predates Christianity. All religions have various sects and subgroups that are also called denominations in Christianity. Denominations have most often come about as the result of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bigger Is Better

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 31, 2020

The needs of the body of Christ are abundant but God has taken care of that by strategically positioning the members in the body in order to meet the needs.

Have you ever done any renovation? I remember a friend of mine who was good at renovating--sometimes too good. He and his wife bought an old house in Catonsville and began to renovate it. He was the kind of guy that would go into a job with a sledgehammer, smashing all the old stuff, making way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:20-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That Sinking Feeling

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 27, 2020

Followers of Jesus can have hope though His divine 1) Authority (Matthew 14:22–23), 2) Knowledge (Matthew 14:24–25), 3) Protection (Matthew 14:26–27), 4) Love (Matthew 14:28-31), and divine 5) Power (Matthew 14:32-33).

Matthew 14:22-33 [22] Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. [23] And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, [24] but the boat by this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

The Gift Of His Peace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 30, 2012

Jesus said He offered a different peace than the world did. But what kind of peace does the world offer us and how is what Jesus gives better than that?

OPEN: How many of you have ever heard of a singer named Travis Tritt? Now he’s a famous Country singer, but before he made it big, Tritt spent years playing in small out-of-the-way bars and taverns. He said that (as you might expect) these were dangerous places. His fans were mostly drunks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unstoppable Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2022

God sent the Holy Spirit to us and into this world to transform it and His mission is unstoppable. No man can stop it, no religion can stop it, no government can stop it and no demon can stop it.

Video: Courage Series AD Sermon: Unstoppable Thesis statement: “The mission of spreading the Gospel to all the earth was unstoppable because it was part of God’s salvation story that has been written and continues to be written“(Caine). God sent the Holy Spirit to us and into this world to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doubting Apostle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 21, 2022

Thomas wasn't the only disciple to doubt Jesus' resurrection. They all doubted it. So why was Thomas branded the "doubter"... and what difference can that make to us?

INTRO: Years ago, there were two friends who went for a drive in the country. Walter was sharing a dream with his friend, Art, as they drove off the main road thru a grove of trees into a large expanse of land. Walter said he had a dream for what he could do with this land and that he planned ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Judge Series

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010

Jesus, the Judge.

Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Jesus the Judge – Jesus Snapshots 05; Date: 17 January 2010 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The Judge The church is always preaching Jesus Christ. The very first sermon ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Soul Care Too Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 22, 2015

“What does the soul need to be healthy and whole this year?”

Opening Video Illustration: A million Little Choices BluefishTV.com Series: Acts Too – Soul Care We need to approach the New Year of 2015 with healthy souls. This is why we are stressing - Soul Care this month: I asked you in December: “How is your soul moving into this new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why You Need To Attend Church Regularly Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

We live in a culture that seems to take church attendance for granted. Then we wonder why we see so many churches closing down. And so much of the problems we see in society. We need to get back to desiring to get together in His name - he promised to show up!

Part 1 Acts 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. there is just something about being together in one place that God loves Psalm 133 V2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know How To Worship In Spirit And With Truth! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011

To worship the Lord in Spirit and truth means we are connected to His Spirit and we are worshiping Him with the right motives, the heart in the right place and our minds focused and centered on the right person and mission.

Opening Illustration: Me Church - video clip Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? Sermon 5: “Know how to worship in Spirit and with Truth” NOTE: Today we are going to start our service with our teaching before you worship because our subject today deals with ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational