Michael J. Chanley Teachings

The original Greek language of the New Testament includes several words translated into English simply as "love." However, love can be confusing. Without context, we can miss the deeper meaning of what is written. Storge is easiest explained as familial love. It is the natural love that family members have for one another. In this message we look at storge along with applications for those seeking...

The original Greek language of the New Testament includes several words translated into English simply as "love." However, love can be confusing. Without context, we can miss the deeper meaning of what is written. In this message, we begin this series with a study on the Greek word: phileo - brotherly love.   About This Series This is Love  is an original sermon series recorded live at  Tunnel Hil...

As we wrap up our series on "Thanks," we explore the deeper challenges of living a life 100% committed to Jesus Christ. Importantly, we see what Jesus and the Apostles teach us about saying "Thanks God" by being all-in! Grab your Bibles and join us as we wrap up our series exploring how to say, "Thanks God!"   About This Series Thanks  is an original sermon series recorded live at  Tunnel Hill Chr...

When we say "Thanks God" our motives are more important than any amount we might choose to give. In today's message, we are warned by what the Bible teaches about giving the wrong way and learn to release control of our tithes and offerings.  Grab your Bibles and join us as we begin an new series asking how to say, "Thanks God!"   About This Series Thanks  is an original sermon series recorded liv...

When we follow Jesus, the Bible makes it clear that He has already done all of the work for our salvation. Therefore, we are invited into a relationship that allows us to grow in the Way of Jesus Christ. All we have to do is commit to grow and to follow Him. In this message, recorded live at  Dirt Church in Georgetown, Indiana, we learn about ways to grow in our commitment to follow Jesus. Then, w...

Thanks requires a sacrifice. It means we give something up.  However, it also implies God has first given to us and that we are willing to trust Him to provide more. Grab your Bibles and join us as we begin an new series asking how to say, "Thanks God!"   About This Series Thanks  is an original sermon series recorded live at  Tunnel Hill Christian Church in Georgetown, Indiana. In this series, we...

To wrap up our series on the seven deadly sins, we came together for a special worship service. Join in as we celebrate our Undefeated King, Jesus Christ! __________ Lead vocals and guitar are Matt Stottmann. Percussion and harmonica are Michael Chanley. Church Copyright License 22025882 Size A CCLI  Streaming Plus License 22308901 Size A __________ About This Series Monsters In My Closet  is an o...

The temptation of greed, when it becomes a motivation in our life, seeks to amass personal wealth so that we may establish our own kingdom on the Earth… a world in which we are in control. Greed is obsessed with wealth. However, it is not a sin to have wealth and wealth is described as a blessing earned from wisdom. How, then, do we determine if we are being good stewards or greedy misers?  Grab y...

Gluttony is described as over-indulgence, consumption, or excessiveness. It's danger lies not only in our obsession with more, more, more. Eventually, it takes so much that it threatens to rob from those we care most about. It threatens even the survival of our family. Gluttony is like a parasitic monster that absorbs so much that it destroys everything in its wake. Join us in today's message as w...

Anger is not a simple thing to define. It is a brash and quick sin that tries to justify itself by selfish means. Anger is incredibly ubiquitous, it seeps into every part of our lives and we can see it under almost any rock we choose to filp over. It is often an outward expression of some of the other sins we have addressed in this series. Anger, as we learn today, can shape-shift into different f...

Pride is often a gateway to other sins. It evokes anger, envy, and even greed. This makes pride an especially difficult and important monster to tackle. This week, as we dig into God's Word we learn what He has to teach us about pridefulness and humility. Then, we are given an opportunity to overcome even this most familiar and challenging sin. Grab your Bible and join us as we throw open the clos...

Note to listeners, this message contains several references to sexuality and adult relationships. While not explicit in nature, this discussion could prompt children to ask questions or inquire about the meaning of some of the topics. Please be advised and use your best discretion if listening with children present. Lust is defined by  The   Pocket Dictionary of Ethics "as an intense or even exces...

Generally speaking, we think of sloth as laziness. We might even pat ourselves on the back at the notion that, thanks to our great work ethic, we have overcome the temptation of slothfulness.  However, as we learn from the Bible, we see sloth is a sin with roots all the way back in the original fall of man. It is more than just what we do with our hands, it has to do with a temptation to spiritual...

Envy is defined by  Holman's Bible Dictionary  as the "painful or resentful awareness of another's advantage joined with the desire to possess the same advantage." It can be anything from social standing to a physical possession or even an experience. Envy can be as innocent as FOMO or as sinister as jealousy. In today's message, we learn how envy can make us like a mindless zombie seeking to cons...

Our series through the book of James concludes with a challenge against kingdom building. In this week's message, we are urged simply to stay strong in our decision to follow Jesus. It is His Kingdom we are to build, not our own. Grab your Bible and discover what God's Word has to teach us today as we are urged to keep our focus on being a follower of Jesus Christ!   About This Series Pure Religio...

In James chapter four, we are challenged to become a type of holy resistance fighter and to stand against the evil forces of this world. However, it is not a fight that pushes us to judge one another, rather we are called to begin with ourselves; and, we are to resist the evil from within our own hearts. Grab your Bible and discover what God's Word has to teach us today. Importantly, learn some wa...

James chapter three begins with a caution against becoming a teacher of God's Word. Then, we learn about wisdom and the dangers of the "tongue" or the words we say. Ultimately, we are challenged to see the dangerous nature of speaking out of turn or of professing something true that we know nothing about. James says these unwise words are akin to lighting a small fire and leaving it unattended in...

James chapter two has two major ideas presented side by side: favortism and faith. In this week's message, we learn how these two ideas are connected. Importantly, we are cautioned against falling into favoritism and encouraged to place our faith in Christ alone! Grab your Bible and join us as we dig into the scriptures and ask ourselves: What am I placing my faith in, is it God or something else?...

James has been referred to as the Proverbs of the New Testament. It is a small book chock full of wisdom and powerful teachings on how to live our faith out with sincerity. In chapter one, we are encouraged that doers of the Word, do what the Word says. Grab your Bible and join us as we dig into the scriptures and ask ourselves: What is one way I can be a doer of the Word this week?   About This S...

When a church has  tunnel vision , it ceases to stretch itself beyond the walls of the building. Eventually, this leads to the death of the local church. Join us for this special message, recorded at our Thursday night service, as we explore the vision of Tunnel Hill Christian Church. Then, we ask ourselves to consider if we have God's vision or tunnel vision. Grab your Bible, and let's go!   Reso...

The writer of Hebrews challenges us to be deeply rooted in our faith in Jesus. In the closing chapters, we read about those who have persevered as models of faith. Their example reminds us to be anchored in Christ alone. Join us as we look at the summarizing "therefore" statements in chapters 10-13 of Hebrews to discover how the Bible directs us to be anchored completely in Jesus Christ.   About T...

The Book of Hebrews reminds us that God's promises function much like a compass. They point us to our eventual destination, even when we don't fully understand how they work. Join us as we look at chapters 5-9 of Hebrews to discover how the Bible directs us to walk in the Way of Jesus as we grow to be more like Him.   About This Series Anchor This  is an original sermon series recorded live at  Tu...

Hebrews begins with an opening salvo of arguments that elevate the supremacy of Jesus Christ above all things. It feels as if the writer is seeking to answer this unstated question that, for us, must be plainly stated: "Who do you believe Jesus is?" Join us as we look at the opening chapters of Hebrews to discover who the Bible says Jesus is and how we can find our way when we are lost or confused...

Join us for the third, and final message, in this mini-series based on our study of lessons on spiritual formation that are drawn from the Book of Exodus and the life of Moses.   About This Series God, Family, Us - Exodus  is an original sermon series recorded live at  Tunnel Hill Christian Church  in Georgetown, Indiana. This series takes us, chapter-by-chapter, through the Old Testament Book of...

Join us as guest speaker, Dr. Caleb Brown, leads us through part 2 of lessons on spiritual formation that are drawn from the Book of Exodus and the life of Moses.   About This Series God, Family, Us - Exodus  is an original sermon series recorded live at  Tunnel Hill Christian Church  in Georgetown, Indiana. This series takes us, chapter-by-chapter, through the Old Testament Book of Exodus. Each m...