Church of The Open Door Sermons

Church of The Open Door Sermons

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Church of The Open Door Sermons episodes

  • The Five Stages of Parenting – Week Four
    Discipling the Next Generation
    “The Five Stages of Parenting”
    Luke 2:40
    At the heart of both parenting and discipling is goal-oriented training.
    If the overall goal is to develop God-centeredness, it will require:
    optimizing stages, prioritizing goals and utilizing skills.
    Nurturing Trainer (0-1) Nurture them to trust.
    Parenting goals: Helping kids feel loved and secure; learn to trust.
    Discipleship goal: To set a foundation to learn God is love
    Training skills: Attentive observation, showing love and affection, meeting
    needs, engaging interaction, wisdom.
    Directive Trainer (1-5) Teach them to obey.
    Parenting goals: Helping them feel loved and learn to listen and obey.
    Discipleship goal: Connect with the Story of God and His character.
    Training skills: Attentive observation, showing love and affection, patient instruction,
    positive reinforcement, loving discipline, wisdom.
    Encouraging Trainer (5-12) Encourage them to learn.
    Parenting goals: Helping them feel loved; begin to learn to make wise decisions.
    Discipleship goals: Learn and reflect God’s character and that He has a purpose
    for their life. Surrender their life to God. Praying and learning the Bible.
    Training skills: Attentive observation, showing love and affection, teaching Scripture
    and life skills, positive reinforcement, delegation, letting them fail, loving
    discipline, wisdom.
    Supportive Coach (12-17) Gradually release them to decide.
    Parenting goals: Helping them feel accepted, keeping communication open,
    choosing healthy friends, making wise decisions, pursue God’s purpose
    for their life.
    Discipleship goals: Know their Bible; helping them live out their faith in word and
    action, learn to trust God during crisis and difficulty, grow in prayer, live a God
    centered life; growing in Christlikeness.
    Training skills: Attentive observation, showing love and affection, positive
    reinforcement, delegation, letting them fail, loving discipline, letting go,
    communication, wisdom, trusting God.
    Caring Consultant (18+) Help them to discern.
    Parenting goals: Help them feel supported, be available to help them to discern.
    Discipleship goals: To feed themself from the Bible and do it consistently; joyfully and
    confidently trust God during crisis and difficulty; live a God centered life; growing in Christlikeness; discipling others.
    Training skills: Letting go, showing love and affection, wisdom, trusting God.
    56 min
  • Episode 17, Incorporating Prayer, the Community of Believers, and Festivals in Parenting
    PRAYER RESOURCES:
    The Valley of Vision
    Banner of Truth (has the Valley of Vision prayers online)
    Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Spangler and Tverberg
    The Book of Common Prayer (1979)
    The Book of Common Prayer (online version)
    Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals (a more modern take)
    OTHER RESOURCES:
    The Jesus Creed by Scot McKnight
    The Kingdom of God is a Party by Tony Campolo
    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]!
    58 min
  • Pursuing a God-centered Life – Week Three
    Discipling the Next Generation
    “Pursuing a God-centered Life”
    Luke 2:25-39
    If someone is going to live a God-centered life, they must be taught to do so.
    Jesus’ parents modeled a commitment to raise their son to live God-centered.
    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
    Incorporating discussion about God and His love into the daily life of your family lays a great foundation to live God-centered lives.
    52 min
  • Episode 16, Incorporating Scripture and Healthy Discipline in Parenting
    Link: https://www.theolaby.com/
    Link: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Based-Parenting-Your-Familiy/dp/0849905486
    Link: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherding-Childs-Heart-Tedd-Tripp/dp/0966378601/ref=pd_lpo_[…]cf85e0f2-e6d7-4fc5-a28a-aa30943a5076&pd_rd_i=0966378601&psc=1
    Link: https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Heights-Anne-Wiggins/dp/0578039699
    Link: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Storybook-Bible-Every-Whispers/dp/0310708257/ref=sr_1_1[…]74165472&s=books&sprefix=Jesus+stor%2Cstripbooks%2C202&sr=1-1
    Link: https://www.amazon.com/Blessing-Giving-Gift-Unconditional-Acceptance/dp/0785229051/r[…]165501&s=books&sprefix=the+blessing%2Cstripbooks%2C164&sr=1-1
    1 hr 18 min
  • 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

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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…