Church of The Open Door Sermons

Backstage Pass: An Inside Look at the Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed “What Jesus Cared Most About” John 17:1-5 Jesus’ prayer gives us an inside look at:      1. His connection with the Father How he addressed the Father His desire to bring glory to the Father His longing to be with the Father      2. His purpose in the world That God might be glorified That people might have eternal life That people might know God      […]

Backstage Pass: An Inside Look at the Mother of Jesus “Wise Words from a Great Mother” Luke 1:26-38 Mary’s words of wisdom:  1. I am the Lord’s servant. When I know I am the Lord’s servant, my identity is clear.  When I know my identity, my purpose becomes clear.  When I know my purpose, my priorities become clear. 2. I will live surrendered. I am trusting our sovereign God who is perfect in all His ways.  I am trusting our […]

…from Unshakable Roots John 16:31-33 1. The end of a conversation with Jesus         a. Jesus is in a trial         b. Jesus is alone and betrayed         c. Jesus relies on God the Father 2. The Father is the Gardener         a. Intimate relationship         b.Listens to us in prayer         c. Firm roots in His Word 3. When we are […]

What Are You Standing On? John 16:1-6, 33 You Can Have Unshakable peace amidst unbelievable stress. Jesus is a “realist.”  He reminds us we will have trouble in life. Trouble produces stress. Stress breeds anxiety. Anxiety fosters fears. Today: Exploring the tie-in between peace and hope (Romans 15:13; I Tim. 6:17; Ps 62:1-2; Ps 16:8 – 9; Is 40: 31; Hebrews 10:23) Hope What are you standing on? Trusting in any false hope will leave us weary, worn-out, discouraged, disappointed, […]

Unshakable “When Your Peace is Endangered” John 16:16-22 Your peace will be tested. Sorrow will threaten your peace. The pain and grief will be real. Your hurt will feel overwhelming. Your sorrow will change you. Your sorrow can become joy. As we surrender our hurts to God, He will lead us to healing and joy. Think of your pain as birthing something new. Your life will be transformed. Joy has the power to make you forget your pain. Unspeakable pain […]

Unshakable “Unexpected Peace” John 16:7-15 Unshakable peace often comes in an unexpected way. When you go through hard times, Jesus calls you to:       1. Remember the promise of His Spirit             He convicts the world                   Before we can experience God’s peace, He must deal with our sin.                   Before there can be peace, there first […]

“Unshakability” John 16:1-6 You can have unshakable peace amidst unbelievable stress. 1. Jesus warns us we may feel like giving up on God.         Hard times bring huge temptations to stop trusting God. 2. Jesus reminds us we will have trouble in life.         Trouble produces stress.         Stress breeds anxiety.         Anxiety fosters fear. 3. Jesus promises us we can have peace amidst trouble.       […]

Easter 2018 “The Foolishness of God” 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 What you do with the cross determines your destiny. The cross is foolishness: if you see it as a good luck charm. if you see it as a tragic death. if Jesus has not been resurrected.                     So people stumble over the cross.          But because Jesus HAS BEEN resurrected, The cross is full of God’s power: to save […]

Organic “I hate when I can’t remember” John 15:18-27 Jesus wants us to remember             What he said and what he did Jesus went first             He is with us in our pain             He is with us in our rejection We’re hated because:             Jesus chose us             Jesus gave us his name Becoming […]

Organic: Cultivating Spiritual Growth “Branching Out” John 15:12-17 Disciples of Jesus have been commissioned by Jesus to do the work of Jesus. 1. Commanded to love people like Jesus         Love that is spoken         Love that is shown         It is only by remaining in the love of Jesus that we can love like Jesus. 2. Called to live in intimacy with Jesus         Intimate friendship   […]