Church of The Open Door

Church of The Open Door

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  • The Greatest Blessing – Week Two
    Discipling the Next Generation
    “The Greatest Blessing”
    Luke 2:22-39
    The primary task of parenting: to nurture God-centered children.
    The primary task of discipling: to help someone become like Christ (the best model of a God-centered life.)
    Christianity is always one generation away from extinction.
    God’s Plan to parent/train Israel to live God-centered lives:
    Scripture- Instructions for a God-centered life
    Loving discipline to train God-centered lives
    Customs & ceremonies that emphasize a God-centered life
    Prayers to develop a God-centered life
    Physical centrality of the Tabernacle
    Feasts and Festivals celebrating God’s blessings
    Daily practices to keep God central
    A Plan for today to parent/train your children to live God-centered lives:
    Reading and teaching the Bible
    Loving and appropriate discipline
    Meaningful customs & ceremonies
    Build prayer into the day
    Participate in weekly Church services
    Special events and meals
    Daily practices and discussion
    The greatest blessing you can give is to show someone how to live a vibrant, God-centered life.
    47 min
  • Clarifying our Primary Task – Week One
    Discipling the Next Generation
    “Clarifying our Primary Task”
    Luke 2:21
    2020-2030 is the Decade of Discipleship
    Obeying Jesus’ command to “go make disciples” necessitates making disciples of each succeeding generation.
    Being a disciple…
    …who makes disciples…
    …who make disciples…
    Parenting IS discipleship.
    Every parent is discipling/training their kids.
    The question is: “training them to be & do what?”
    Parenting is “discipling the next generation.”
    Why does the Gospel of Luke even bother to mention circumcision?
    It was a physical sign of the covenant between God and the Jewish people.
    It was a part of God’s overall training plan for His children.
    It was a custom to be observed in every succeeding generation.
    It was an act of parents obeying God.
    It was always done with naming the child.
    Identity: Who we are
    Belonging: Whose we are
    The lesson for us is not circumcision, but to see that:
    Jesus’ parents were committed to parent Jesus like God had commanded.
    Jesus’ parents provide a great model for godly parenting.
    The primary task of parenting: to nurture God-centered
    The primary task of discipling: to help someone become like Christ (the best model of a God-centered life.)
    55 min
  • Joy to the World – Christmas Day
    Getting Ready for Christmas
    “Joy to the World”
    Luke 2:8-14
    Christmas Day
     
    If you’re ready for Christmas, you’re headed for great joy:
    Hearing the angels’ great news: the gospel of God
    Celebrating Jesus’ great day: the salvation of God
    Receiving God’s great gift: the Son of God
    Seeing God’s great sign: the humility of God
    Discovering life’s great purpose: the glory of God
    Meeting our great need: having peace with God
    Experiencing God’s great favor: the grace of God
    Core CHRISTlike Characteristic: Heart of worship: Loving God
    40 min
  • Are you ready for Christmas? – Christmas Eve
    Getting Ready for Christmas
    “Are you ready for Christmas?”
    Luke 2:6-7
    Getting ready for Christmas…
    …starts with understanding the first Christmas
    Jesus was born far away from home.
    Jesus was born in humble circumstances.
    Jesus was born when people’s lives were crowded.
    …then moves to understanding who Jesus is
    Jesus was a baby who was also Savior
    Jesus was a son who was also Messiah
    Jesus was a visitor who was also Lord
    …and ends with the proper celebration of Jesus
    Receive Jesus as Savior who will save you from your sins
    Follow Jesus as Messiah who will give your life purpose
    Surrender to Jesus as Lord and live your life for Him
    35 min
  • God’s Christmas Details – Week Three
    Getting Ready for Christmas
    Luke 2:1-6
    “God’s Christmas Details”
     
    Why does Luke record the kinds of details he does about Jesus’ birth?
    They aren’t details of God’s direct
    They aren’t details of the labor and delivery.
    They aren’t details of the setting.
    To show us God was working:
    through secular events for His sovereign purposes.
    Common language
    Current circumstances
    Leadership decisions
    Life situations
    God is working out His purposes in our world.
    through biblical prophecies for His salvific purposes.
    Jesus fulfills Scriptural heritage of Messiah
    Jesus fulfills prophetic birthplace of Messiah
    Jesus fulfills kingly lineage of Messiah
    God is working to save us and sanctify us.
    through specific details for His strategic purposes.
    The right place
    The right people
    All at the right time
    God draws people to the right place at the right time.
    God is working out His purposes in our lives with perfect timing. Trust Him.
     
     
     
     
    48 min

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Each weekend at Church of the Open Door a message is given based on the Word of God. Daniel Fagbuyi, Lead Pastor, and other members of the staff equip the large congregation located in Northeast Ohio…

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