Church of The Open Door Sermons

Servolution “The Search for Significance” Ephesians 2:10 God has lovingly and purposefully shaped us to serve for His glory. Serving according to our SHAPE allows us to use our:             Spiritual Gifts…        to serve competently.             Heart/Passion…        to serve enthusiastically.             Abilities…        to maximize our strengths.             Personality…        […]

Servolution “Spiritual Gifts” 1 Cor. 12:1-7 A Servolution happens wherever people discover and start using their spiritual gifts. 1. What are Spiritual Gifts?         a. Gift vs. Gifts                • Gift of the Spirit-given so you can be saved                • Gifts of the Spirit- given so you can serve        b. Talents vs. Gifts                • […]

Servolution “Serving Jesus” John 12:26, Eph. 2:10 1. We serve Jesus by serving those who are in need.           Jesus says when we serve others, we are serving Him.           We want to serve as a lifestyle and as a churchstyle 2. We serve Jesus by serving the body of Christ.           Each Christian is an artistic masterpiece of God.           Each Christian is […]

Servolution “Follow the (Servant) Leader” John 12:12-33 1. Getting the message wrong:          • Jesus has come to save          • people like me          • from our problems          • and make us happy.                  We have been saved to be successful. Getting the message wrong will eventually lead us to stop following Jesus. 2. Getting the message right:    […]

Servolution “How to Serve Faithfully” John 12:4-8 Ways I hope you are like Judas:         • Follower of Jesus.         • Committed and passionate.         • Heard a lot of teaching from Jesus.         • Believed in God.         • Knew the Bible well.         • Served God. Ways I hope you’re not like Judas:         • Became a […]

Servolution “The Fragrance of Serving” John 12:1-7 1. A Servolution starts with simple acts of serving.          • Living a lifestyle of serving.          • Finding your place to serve. 2. A Servolution spreads when people serve out of love.          • Serving in love comes from understanding how much you’re loved.          • Serving in love spreads the aroma of Christ.          • Serving […]

Servolution “Learning to Serve” John 12:1-11 1. We serve because Jesus served.          Serving Stages:               Self-Centered Servant- you only serve yourself.               Occasional Servant- you serve when it’s convenient.               Dutiful Servant- you serve regularly because it’s the right thing to do.               Christlike Servant- you serve as a lifestyle. 2. We […]

Living Wisely and Well Practicing Sabbath Rest Exodus 20:8-11 We Are Not Slaves to The Law The Jewish law contained 613 laws Jesus came to fulfill the law, not abolish it The Law was meant to show us how depraved mankind is, and how Holy God is You don’t have to rest, you’re invited to rest 4 Reasons You Should Honor the Sabbath It’s a free gift Your family needs a break It will help you move God out of the […]

Staying Awake and Staying Aware 1 Peter 5: 8 – 11 Two Spiritual Principles  Opposition Before A Breakthrough AND kickback After A Breakthrough. Satan’s ultimate desire is to destroy us, he at least wants to neutralize us. Knowing Our Opponent 2 Corinthians 2:11      Schemes – “noéma” = thoughts and purposes. Ephesians 6:11             Schemes – “methodeia” = craftiness. Five of Satan’s Primary Schemes Doubt       (Genesis 3:1,4,5; Matt: 4:1-11) Accusation   […]

Living Wisely and Well “How to Live An Ongoing Life of Fruitfulness” John 15: 1 – 8  Introduction: The Why Death is the great Motivator One Day We Will Give An Account The What Who we become in Christ and What we accomplish for Christ What we’ve done with the gift of life He’s given us Today: The How: How To Live An Ongoing Life Of Fruitfulness Three Premises A follower of Jesus will be fruitful (John 15:1-8) A life […]