Church of The Open Door Sermons

Join us as we dive deeper into the Scriptures and themes from the Sunday morning sermons at Church of the Open Door! If you have questions to add to the conversation, let us know at [email protected]!

Learning to Breathe

“Led by the Spirit”

Luke 4:1

Watching how the Spirit led Jesus helps us see how the Spirit leads us.

You are led by the Spirit as you live full of the Spirit.

You live full of the Spirit as you breathe in His presence and power.

Jesus lived his daily life full of the Spirit and led by the Spirit:

the Spirit led Jesus in defeating temptation

the Spirit led Jesus to teach

the Spirit led Jesus to a particular Scripture

the Spirit led Jesus in interpreting Scripture

the Spirit led Jesus to preach

the Spirit led Jesus in navigating conflict

the Spirit led Jesus to serve/minister to people

the Spirit led Jesus to pray

the Spirit led Jesus to intentionally evangelize

the Spirit led Jesus to make disciples

Living in close relationship with God is the best way to be led by the Spirit.

Talking with God (prayer and Scripture)

Listening to God (structure your life around prayer and Scripture)

Honoring God (love and obedience)

Practicing Spiritual Breathing

Inhale: “Holy Spirit, breathe into me Your presence; fill me with Your love.”

Exhale: “I confess my self-centeredness/worry/hurt/fear.”

Every follower of Jesus can be led by the Spirit.

Join us as we dive deeper into the Scriptures and themes from the Sunday morning sermons at Church of the Open Door! If you have questions to add to the conversation, let us know at [email protected]!

Learning to Breathe

“Full of the Spirit”

Luke 4:1

Luke wrote his gospel to give us a clear picture of what Christ was like so as we follow Jesus, we can learn to become like Jesus.

If Jesus lived full of the Spirit, then to be like Him, we need to learn to live full of the Spirit.

We were made to be filled

Physiologically

Relationally

Spiritually

Our design: Saturated with the Holy Spirit

Our sin: seeking substitute fillings

Our need: filled repeatedly and regularly

We were made to live full of God’s Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the Breath of God giving us life

Inhale: Breathe in God’s truth, grace, peace and love

The Holy Spirit is the Presence of God filling our lives

Exhale: Breathe out our sin, worry, hurt and fear

The Holy Spirit is the Power of God helping us live

Convicting, regenerating, sanctifying, empowering, making us more like Christ

If we want to live like Jesus, we need to breathe in the Spirit of Jesus.

Join us as we dive deeper into the Scriptures and themes from the Sunday morning sermons at Church of the Open Door! If you have questions to add to the conversation, let us know at [email protected]!

Join us as we dive deeper into the Scriptures and themes from the Sunday morning sermons at Church of the Open Door! If you have questions to add to the conversation, let us know at [email protected]!

Fighting for Your Life

“Bleeding Knees and Planting Seeds”

Luke 4:14-22

The majority of mothering is behind the scenes.

Some of the greatest things mothers do are hidden in obscurity.

The pain of mothering is often unseen.

Some of the greatest pain in life happens in mothering.

The ministry of mothering is planting seeds.

Mothers create the habits of the home.

Moms, make it a habit of your home to go to church.

We plant seeds by what we say, what we do and what we pray.

Moms, your greatest ministry is to pray for your kids.

The battle of mothering is won on your knees.

Some of the greatest battles ever, happen in prayer.

Never forget: the battle belongs to God. Nothing can stand against the power of our God!

Fighting for Your Life

“Throwdown in the Desert”

Luke 4:9-13

Satan takes Jesus to a high point

A place Jesus had been before: Luke 2:49

Satan follows the “if” with a “what if”

Satan challenges Jesus to prove something to:

God: He acknowledges his sonship, He cares, He’s present

People: you are their Messiah

Prove it how?

Jump = “Throw yourself down from here” (ESV)

The invitation = “follow me”

The backstory = (Isaiah 14:12-15|Luke 10:18-20)

Satan quotes scripture to prove his point: Psalm 91:11-12

Jesus takes Satan to a low point

A place Satan had been before…Exodus 17

Jesus doesn’t debate, he debunks = “expose the sham”

What Jesus proves:

He is the Rock immovable & miraculous - 1 Corinthians 10

His complete trust is in the Father - Psalm 91:1-4

The “if” lived out means victory - Psalm 91:9-13

Ringside lessons regarding testing and temptation:

It will continue - Mark 1:13, Matt. 16:22-25: 27:40-43

It will divide us from or deepen us in - developing faith that can move mountains (Matt. 17:20-21)

It will expose the source for our

Hunger = the Word (Jesus)

Worship = the Father

Thirst = the Spirit

It will empower God’s indwelling Spirit anew for what lies ahead

 

Core CHRIST-like Characteristics:  Connected to God through the Word and prayer, Heart of Worship, Spirit-led servant.

Friday Focus:  Join us Sunday for the final round of 3: the Throwdown in the Desert! Jesus and Satan have been battling and in this last round, the Devil pulls some punches he has not thrown before.  Are you ready for the next unexpected swing the enemy has for you?  Are you trained up and ready to cover when it matters most?  Come ringside Sunday to watch and learn from the greatest Fighter who ever lived and still lives: Jesus Christ!

Join us as we dive deeper into the Scriptures and themes from the Sunday morning sermons at Church of the Open Door! If you have questions to add to the conversation, let us know at [email protected]!

Fighting for Your Life

“What to Watch for When Tempted”

Luke 4:5-8

In every temptation there is a bigger picture and a greater danger than you can see.

That’s why Jesus repeatedly warned his disciples to watch…

Watch out for what Satan does:

Watch out for:

where Satan tries to take you

what Satan tries to show you

what Satan tries to say to you

what Satan tries to promise you

where Satan tries to attack you

Satan’s temptation is an attack on Jesus’ relationship with the Father.

what the greater danger is:

intimacy with God; ability to save

Watch what Jesus does:

Fights with the Sword of the Spirit: the Word of God

To use the Word we have to know the Word

Watch for the bigger picture:

Character of God

Will we trust God?

Jesus’ response is an affirmation of His relationship with the Father.

Worship deepens

Worship of God

Everyone worships something or someone.

Worshipping God is our response of love and loyalty to Him alone for who He is and what He’s done.

Worship is a choice.