Church of The Open Door Sermons

Church of The Open Door Sermons

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Church of The Open Door Sermons episodes

  • Stone into Bread – Week Two
    Fighting for Your Life
    “Stone into Bread ”
    Luke 4:2b-4
    ● Jesus’ first temptation had everything to do with __________________________ God’s best.
    ○ The desire to _________________ comfort above God’s plan.
    ● God’s Word is how we do _________________.
    ○ What we put in _________________ how we live out.
    ● The ISRAEL → JESUS connection
    ○ 40 ____________ → 40 ________
    ○ Experienced _________________ → Experienced _________________
    ○ 12 ____________________ → 12 ____________________________
    ○ Israel __________________ → Jesus ______________________
    ● Israel was given manna to show that God is ____________ even in the wilderness.
    ● We have to trust God in the midst of our wilderness experience.
    ● Paradigm shift: Instead of thinking about how to __________________ of temptation, we need to think about how to __________________ through it.
    ● God is calling us to: Trust His lead and embrace the place
    ○ TRUST that God has a ____________ for your life.
    ○ EMBRACE the wilderness ________________ in your life.
    ● Our flesh may ____________ but our God, He never ____________.
    Scripture References:
    Deuteronomy 8:2-3; Luke 4:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 1:2-4; Matthew 6:25-34; 1 John 2:12-14
    44 min
  • Greatest Fight of All Time – Week One
    Fighting for Your Life
    “Greatest Fight of All Time”
    Luke 4:1-2a
    The Reality of Temptation
    Temptations were real for Jesus, so he knows how it feels and is able to help.
    Temptation is not sin; giving in is.
    Temptation is a fight for your life
    You’re not fighting to get or keep eternal life
    You’re fighting the attack on abundant life
    The Purpose of Temptation
    Satan’s purpose: He tempts us to defeat us, discourage us, destroy our walk with God
    God’s purpose: He tests us to prepare us, deepen us, strengthen our walk with Him
    Every temptation is a test of our trust in God.
    Every temptation is an opportunity to grow stronger in God.
    The Setting of Temptation
    Wilderness times: Often when we are depleted or isolated
    Exciting times: coming off an exhilarating
    The Effects of Temptation
    In every temptation you strengthen or weaken:
    Your intimacy with God
    Your trust in God
    Your ability to fight
    The Defeat of Temptation
    The Word of God
    The Spirit of God
    51 min
  • Easter Questions
    Easter 2023
    “Easter Questions”
    John 20
    Easter raises a lot of questions that need to be addressed.
    Why should I believe that Jesus was resurrected?
    The Empty Tomb
    Even with huge stone securing it
    Even with soldiers guarding it
    The Body of Jesus
    Dead®buried®missing®alive
    Produce dead body=disprove resurrection
    The Grave Clothes
    Empty
    Unmoved
     
    The Eyewitnesses
    Ten separate appearances
    Over 500 people
    The Changed Lives
    From grief to joy
    From cowering to courage
    From despair to hope
    From ________ to _________
    What should I do because Jesus was resurrected?
    Trust Jesus
    Follow Jesus
    52 min
  • A cosmic collision in the water – Week Four (Elyria Campus)
    Prep Time
    A cosmic collision in the water
    Luke 3:21-38
    Heresies and the Heart: why would Jesus be baptized?
    Two reasons a person might believe that Jesus sinned.
    Irresponsible interpretation of scripture
    A desire to keep distance from Jesus
    _____________________________
    Easter Eggs and other curiosities: the questions that Luke forces us to ask
    Your question________________________________________________
     
    Luke is trying to draw the reader’s attention to the Exodus story as the backdrop
    Homeless birds and broke people: retracing the story of god’s people
    As Jesus prepares for his ministry God is also preparing his people to hear his call.
    Cake Batter: The genealogy that ties it all together.
    The genealogy serves two purposes
    Verifying the truth claim that Jesus is the Son of God
    To ground his Title to all of humanity
    The Bird King: a peculiar inauguration
     
    The Baptism of Jesus was both the beginning of his ministry, and also served as a sign that the King was taking humanity by the hand and guiding us towards the Kingdom
    Identity and identification: Fully God Fully Human
    Jesus’ identity is the Son of God
    Jesus identifies with the Children of God
    Stirring the muddy water: the heart of baptism
     
    Being baptized in Christ means being immersed in the depths of both human need and God's love.
    43 min
  • Born and raised – Week Four (Vermilion Campus)
    Prep Time
    “Born and raised”
    Luke 3: 21-37
    NOTES:
    Christlike characteristics: Relates with other centered love.
    Life group questions:
    1: How was love and encouragement (or lack of) expressed from your parents?
    2: How has love and encouragement (or lack of) been expressed to you by God?
    3: Read Eph. 1:4-14. How many things can you find that God says about our identity/who we are? How do these things line up with your view of yourself/ others?
    4: Read Jeremiah 31:3. How has God’s everlasting love for you (even when you sin) shaped your love for others (even when they sin)?
    5: Who is someone who needs reminded that you love them?
    6: Who is someone that needs reminded you are proud of them?
    *End group by texting or calling those people and reminding them of your love or how they’ve made a difference in your life.
    51 min
  • Identity Crisis – Week Four (Avon Lake Campus)
    Prep Time
    Identity Crisis
    Luke 3:21-38
    Jesus' baptism revealed truth about
    Revealed his HUMANITY
    Revealed his DEITY
    Jesus' baptism reveals truth about us.
    God is pleased with YOU because of who you are, not what you’ve
    Jesus shows us that we can be fully human and fully loved at the same time.
    Scripture References:
    John 1:39; Matthew 3:14; Galatians 2:20; Romans 5:12; 15-17
    37 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…