Church of The Open Door Sermons

Church of The Open Door Sermons

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Church of The Open Door Sermons episodes

  • Easter Sunday | Get Up! – Week Two
    People Meeting Jesus
    “Get Up!”
    Luke 7:11-17
    Key “get up” times in history that together tell a story:
    Jesus calls a dead person to “get up” out of death.
    The Bible uses the same powerful, dramatic word for get up, raised and risen.
    God calls a crucified, dead Jesus to “get up” out of the grave.
    The resurrection of Jesus is central to every “get up” moment.
    God calls us to “get up” out of the deadness of our old life.
    The same Spirit that enabled Jesus to “get up” out of the grave is alive in us to enable      us to “get up” out of our sin and shame.
    God will call us to “get up” into eternity.
    We will be raised up into an eternity apart from Christ or an eternity with Christ.
    In the meantime,
    God calls us to “get up” into a new way of living.
    It’s a life full of His Holy Spirit.
    It’s a life of freedom.
    God’s “get up” power frees us from sin and enables us to live for Him.
    It’s a life of “get up” power.
    God’s “get up” times call for His “get up” power.
    God has come to help His people by giving them “get up” power.
    Which “crowd” are you in today? The crowd of death or the crowd following Jesus?
    47 min
  • What Jesus is looking for – Week One
    People Meeting Jesus
    “What Jesus is looking for”
    Luke 7:1-10
    How do you come to Jesus? (By works or by faith?)
    Trying to convince Jesus to help you.
    “I deserve”
    “I’ve been self-sacrificial.”
    “I’m religious.”
    “I’ve done good deeds.”
    “I help ”
    “I’m better than most.”
    Trusting that Jesus will help you.
    Not because you “deserve” it.
    You’re helpless to change your condition.
    Your hope is in His goodness and willingness.
    You trust in the power of His word.
    You submit to His authority.
    You’re completely dependent on Him.
    You trust His decision.
    Jesus isn’t looking for great deeds, but great faith.
    Trusting Jesus is the “sweet spot” for those living as His disciples.
    47 min
  • Storm’s a-Comin’ – Week Four (Avon Lake Campus)
    Discipleship Questions
    “Storm’s a-Comin’”
    Luke 6:46-49
     
     
    The first step in obeying Christ is declaring Him as Lord.
    The right approach is to come to Jesus, hear from Jesus, and live for Jesus.
    Come:
    Hear:
    Live:
    Storms and Torrents ALWAYS expose the foundation.
    Spiritual grit comes from a life anchored to Jesus.
    Trials are a blessing.
    54 min
  • Flood Watch – Week Four (Lorain Campus)
    Discipleship Questions
    “Flood Watch”
    Luke 6:46-49
    The question
    Why do you claim to know me intimately and ignore everything I say? (Matthew 7:21-23)
    The ideal
    Come | Listen | Follow (Matthew 11:28-30)
    Follow, learn, become = discipleship)
    The obedient
    Building a foundation that stands firm = the instruction of Jesus
    Solid rock = Petra (Matthew 7:24-25)
    God’s desire: dig deep
    The disobedient
    Building on the surface which ends in ruin = the instruction of man
    Sandy ground = ammos (Matthew 7:26-27)
    God’s warning: hearing is not enough
    The floodwaters
    Not if, but when
    God sends the floodwaters for our good (Ezekiel 13)
    Rock | foundation | structure = God’s handiwork (Ephesians 2:9)
    Core CHRIST-like Characteristics: Relates with other-centered love, Spirit-led servant
    Special Musical Track: Solid Rock (Acoustic) by. Unspoken | https://youtu.be/B9N4Jol9bNs
     
    LifeGroup Questions: Applying the Teaching to Our Life
    Begin Life Group with prayer - invite the Holy Spirit to speak and move among you.
    Ice breaker: describe your most epic experience building a sand castle or a snow fort/igloo. Did it last long? How did you go about building it to last or not?
    Study together 1 Peter 2:4-12 and use the following questions:
    Peter, whose name given by Jesus means “living rock” uses that language here for whom?
    Isaiah 26:18 is referenced in verse 6 - read that from Isaiah and compare to what Peter says here - what do you notice?
    In 7-8 there are those who trust and those who reject. What is the picture Peter uses for those who reject and what does it mean?
    Verses 9-11 speak to those of us who wish to obey - what can you gather from this and the whole passage about what the rock, foundation and structure should look like as we obey?
    How can we best help each other build properly?
    End your time in prayer over these things. Pray for the floodwaters that may be in the lives of your group members and for a new perspective of God exposing our foundation and desiring to help us dig deeper into Jesus and to build properly on Him.
    44 min
  • Solid in the storm – Week Four (Vermilion Campus)
    Discipleship Questions
    “Solid in the storm”
    Luke 6:46-49
     
    Question: Do your actions reflect a life ruled by Jesus?
    Jesus doesn’t require obedience because “I said so.”
    He desires obedience because a storm is about to blow.
    Jesus didn’t promise us safety FROM the storm.
    He promised a place to stand solid IN our storm.
    God uses His faith-fullness in our storms to encourage others in theirs.
    Question: Will you stand solid in the storm?
     
     
     
     
     
    LifeGroup Questions: Applying the Teaching to Our Lives
    What is the craziest storm (blizzard, tornado etc.) you’ve encountered in your life?
    Jesus often uses everyday images like sand, stone and storms to teach his followers. What stands out to you about a house built on sand vs. stone?
    Name some common ways people call Jesus “Lord” but don’t follow his teachings.
    What are some sand-like foundations you have built your life on? How did they hold up under difficulty?
    If Jesus warns us that a storm bent on destruction is coming, why are so many Christians surprised when it comes? What needs to change?
    Who is someone that has modeled a life of standing solid on Jesus teachings even during extreme difficulties? How has that encouraged you?
    What is a storm (current or past) that challenged your faith in Jesus teachings?
    How are you sharing God’s faithfulness during storms in your life to encourage other members of this church?
    CHRISTlike Characteristic: All of them! This is all about becoming like Him completely.
    49 min
  • Built to Last – Week Four (Elyria Campus)
    Discipleship Questions
    Built to Last
    Luke 6:46-49
    The most important question you can answer: What will you do with Jesus?
    Reject Him
    Incorporate Him
    Acknowledge Him
    Surrender to Him
    Application: How have you responded to Jesus? Does Jesus have your heart?
     
     
    What we’ve done with Jesus will be revealed.
     
    We show that Jesus is Lord by our obedience, not just by our words: True faith includes allegiance, not just assent.
    We show that Jesus is Lord by our dependence: We build our life on who or what we obey.
    We show that Jesus is Lord by our response: What you do in difficulty reveals your foundation.
    Take Home Truth: Only a life built on the foundation of Christ is built to last.
    48 min
  • Of Trees and their Fruit – Week Three
    Discipleship Questions
    “Of Trees and their Fruit”
    Luke 6:43-45
    The fruit of a person’s life reveals the condition of their heart.
    The success of a fruit tree is measured over a period of production.
    Fruit WILL be produced.
    Key Questions:
    What a person stores up in their heart is revealed by what comes out in their actions.
    Key Question:
    What am I storing?
    Your actions reveal who holds your heart.
    Key Question:
    Who or what am I worshiping?
    Life Group Questions: Applying the Teaching to Our Lives
    What stood out from the message today?
    What does the fruit you produce say about your heart?
    Each person is judged by their own fruit. When did you make your faith your own?
    Have you seen a period of production in your life or do you tend to hold onto one “spiritual high?”
    Do you have places in your home (or storage units) that store all your junk?
    What are some of the negative things(junk) you tend to store in your heart?
    UNPACK: Your actions reveal who holds your heart.
    Read: Ezekiel 14:1-6
    What stands out?
    UNPACK: God wants your heart → Your WHOLE worship.
    Personal Reflection
    What kind of tree do YOU resemble?
    Have you given God your heart? Who sits on the throne of your heart?
    42 min

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Each weekend at Church of the Open Door a message is given based on the Word of God. Dr Jim Mindling, Senior Pastor, and other members of the staff equip the large congregation located in Northeast…