Church of The Open Door Sermons

Jesus Cares “Jesus Cares For The Blind” John 8:2-11 Earmarks Of The Spiritually Blind We are more aware of other people’s sins, than our own We have a tendency to shame people in their sins We want people to pay the price for their sin We can be angry,  mean-spirited, and even hateful                        Religious = Externals                        Real Christian […]

Jesus Cares “What Jesus cares the most about” Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 7:22 & John 17:4 1. Jesus Cares deeply about discipleship         a. First Reaching new Believers         b. Caring to nurture relationship         c. Responding as the Holy Spirit has equipped 2. Jesus Cares the Most about Glorifying the Father         a. Jesus’ final words reflect his motivations         b. Jesus deserves attention for […]

Jesus Cares “Jesus Cares for the Broken” John 8:2-11 1. Jesus teaches us how to treat people who are broken.         Her partner used her for sex.         The Pharisees used her for bait.         The people stood in silence.         Jesus cared for her soul.                 Jesus showed grace.                 Jesus spoke truth. […]

Life Hacks for Relationships “Jesus’ Favorite Life Hack” John 1:38a and Luke 8:18 1. Asking questions helps start and build relationships.         a. Ask questions that help you learn and discover.         b. Ask questions that help you understand and clarify.         c. Don’t ask questions to trap or interrogate.         d. Asking questions well deepens love and intimacy. 2. Listening well helps strengthen relationships.       […]

Life Hacks for Relationships “The VIP in Your Relationship” Matt. 20:20-28 & Phil. 2:3-4 1. When the VIP in your relationship is you, it cultivates:           “Serve me” mindset           Self-centeredness           Perspectival Arrogance                     Assuming our perspective is the right perspective.           Ineffective –>Relational friction 2. When the VIP in your relationship is not […]

Life Hacks for Relationships “The Art of Apology” Matthew 5:23-24 There’s a right way and a wrong way to apologize. When we apologize well, it opens the door for reconciliation and healing in relationships. A good apology:         1. is specific and clear.                 • Lack of specificity suggests lack of sincerity.         2. conveys awareness of the pain you’ve caused.             […]

Life Hacks for Relationships “The Forgiveness Factor” Mt. 18:21-22 Forgiveness heals relationships; unforgiveness destroys them. How do I forgive?           1.  Remember how much God has forgiven you.           2.  Relinquish your right to get even.           3.  Release your hurt.           4.  Respond with grace and mercy.           5.  Repeat as necessary. LifeGroup Questions: Applying the Teaching to Our […]

Jesus is ________? “Jesus is Worth Hearing” John 7:40-52 1. Jesus is Divisive. (v40-44, 47-52) a. The division is based upon our belief. b. We need to challenge our thoughts continually. c. Our world is correctly seen through a biblical view. i. Grow in Knowledge and Understanding ii. We cultivate genuine concern for others. iii. We take action. 2. Jesus is Declarative. (v37-39) a. He is declarative about His Lordship.    b. He is declarative about His desire for Relationship. […]

Jesus is ______________? “Drink” John 7:37-39 1. God made us to thirst so we would seek Him. •  Everyone thirsts for God, but most don’t realize it. •  All temptation is to satisfy our thirst somewhere else but God. 2. Jesus invites us to let Him satisfy our thirst. •  Come to Jesus.  Believe in Jesus.  Drink deeply of Jesus. •  Receive the Holy Spirit 3.  The Holy Spirit is life-giving water for our parched, dry soul. •  The Spirit […]

Jesus is _________ ? “Jesus is a Dilemma” John 7:14-31 1. Some say Jesus is a great teacher. Amazing Authoritative Captivating 2. Some say Jesus is a false teacher. Claimed to come from God. Claimed to speak for God. Claimed to be God. 3. Some say Jesus is a deranged teacher. Demon-possessed = insane “Messiah complex” Delusional; therefore dangerous 4. Who do you say Jesus is? Liar? Lunatic? Lord? Understanding the teaching of Jesus creates a trilemma of judgment and […]