One Single Story

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as we explore Jesus's teaching on His return and what it means to live with faithful readiness rather than anxious speculation.

Scripture Focus: Matthew 24:29-51 - Jesus calls His followers to watchful faithfulness, emphasizing that readiness matters more than knowing the exact timing of His return.

In This Episode:

• Why Jesus emphasizes readiness over timelines
• How our belief in Christ's return should shape daily life
• What it means to be a wise and faithful servant
• The eternal value of ordinary obedience

Key Quote: "The future belongs to Christ, but faithfulness belongs to us."

About One Single Story: Daily biblical insight from the One Year Bible reading plan with pastors from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina.

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Join hosts Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and special guest Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore how temptation disguises danger and why discernment is essential in avoiding destructive paths.

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 7:6-23 - A father's warning about temptation, illustrated through a naive young man who wanders into a trap.

In This Episode: * How temptation unfolds gradually through small decisions * Why discernment helps determine direction, not just decisions * The power of early obedience in defeating temptation * Practical steps to avoid destructive paths

Key Quote: "When you're down a dirt road in the backseat of a car with a girl, that's not the time to decide you're going to live a godly life. You needed to make that decision before you left."

One Single Story offers daily lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan. New episodes drop every weekday.

Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore God's powerful revelation at Mount Sinai, examining the tension between His approachability and His awesome holiness.

Scripture Focus: Exodus 19:16-21:21 - God descends on Mount Sinai with thunder, fire, and smoke to establish His covenant with His people.

In This Episode:

• Why God reveals Himself with dramatic power at Mount Sinai
• Balancing intimacy with God and reverence for His holiness
• How God's laws protect us rather than restrict us
• Understanding holiness as devotion to God, not just rule-following

Key Quote: "Holiness is not separation from people, but a devotion to God. And if we can practice that, we will become more and more like him."

About One Single Story: Daily Bible study through the One Year Bible reading plan with practical insights to help you engage Scripture meaningfully.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as we explore Jesus's confrontation with the Pharisees about the greatest commandment and what true spiritual leadership looks like when rooted in love and humility.

Scripture Focus: Matthew 22:34 - 23:12 - Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of religious leaders who seek recognition while failing to practice what they preach.

In This Episode:

• The difference between authority from a title and influence earned through faithful obedience
• Why Jesus defines the law in terms of love and how love reveals our true motives
• What authentic servant leadership looks like beyond popular clichés
• The importance of serving where you're gifted and called

Key Quote: "There is a significant difference between leadership and authority. Influence is only gained when you walk in obedience, when you practice what you preach. Jesus had lots of influence but little earthly authority."

About One Single Story: A daily podcast walking through the One Year Bible with practical lessons for everyday life and faith.

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Welcome to One Single Story! Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Sheryl Daughety as we move through Exodus 15-17. After Israel's miraculous escape from Egypt, God leads them into the wilderness — and within days, praise turns to complaining. Today we explore why deliverance changes our circumstances instantly, but trust in God is built over time. We dig into God's provision of manna, what wilderness seasons reveal about what is truly in our hearts, and why blessing comes from obedience — not from chasing miracles. We also look at Moses as a model of grace-filled leadership and what God's patience with Israel teaches us about His mercy toward us.

Scripture Focus: Exodus 15:19 - 17:7

Key Quote: "Too many Christians live with a miracle mentality instead of a blessing mentality. Blessing comes from obedience. If you are willing to have the discipline to be obedient, you can walk in blessing every day."

One Single Story is a daily Bible study podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore the Passover in Exodus 10-12—examining how salvation requires both God's divine action and our human response, and how this pivotal event points directly to Jesus Christ.

Scripture Focus: Exodus 10:1–12:13 - The Passover, where God's judgment passes over those who obey His instructions to mark their doorposts with lamb's blood.

In This Episode:

• How obedience marks the difference between judgment and salvation
• Why the Passover became central to Israel's identity
• The connection between Passover and communion
• How Jesus fulfills the Passover as the final sacrifice

Key Quote: "Redemption begins when we trust God enough to obey Him."

About One Single Story: Daily lessons from the One Year Bible to help you engage with Scripture and apply God's Word to your life.

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Welcome to One Single Story, where Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream explore Matthew 19:13-30. Jesus flips worldly expectations upside down as He welcomes children, confronts wealth, and redefines what it means to follow Him completely.

Scripture Focus: Matthew 19:13-30 - Jesus teaches about childlike faith, challenges the rich young ruler, and reveals the kingdom paradox: "the first shall be last, and the last shall be first."

In This Episode:

• Understanding childlike faith as complete dependence on God
• The tension between possessions and full commitment to Christ
• How wealth, security, and independence can become barriers to obedience
• What "the first shall be last" means for kingdom living

Key Quote: "The Kingdom belongs to those who hold everything loosely, but trust God fully."

Each weekday, One Single Story offers biblical encouragement from the One Year Bible. Visit visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com to learn more.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Psalm 23 and discuss the profound imagery of God as our Shepherd who provides everything His people need.

Scripture Focus: Psalm 23 - David's timeless psalm depicting God as the Good Shepherd who leads, protects, and invites us to dwell in His house forever.

In This Episode:

• The intimate relationship between shepherd and sheep
• Protection versus perfect safety: what God actually promises
• How Psalm 23 redefines success as sufficiency rather than abundance
• The difference between visiting and dwelling in God's house

Key Quote: "When the Lord is your shepherd, you lack nothing that truly matters."

About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief conversation around the One Year Bible reading plan. Hosted by pastors from Open Door Church, these discussions help you dig deeper into Scripture and apply God's Word to everyday life.

Visit us at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for daily biblical encouragement.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Matthew 18:1-20, where Jesus redefines greatness through humility and servanthood. The conversation delves into guardian angels, divine protection, and the power of believers gathered in Christ's name.

Scripture Focus: Matthew 18:1-20 - Jesus teaches about Kingdom greatness, humility, and His presence among believers.

In This Episode:

• Jesus redefines greatness through childlike humility
• Guardian angels and biblical passages that reference divine protection
• Why committed disciples display God's presence powerfully
• Understanding alignment and unity in the body of Christ

Key Quote: "Greatness in the Kingdom is measured by how closely we mirror His heart."

One Single Story is a weekday podcast from Open Door Church offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for new episodes every weekday.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Proverbs 5:7-14 and discuss how sin never advertises its ending. Discover the critical difference between acting on impulse and choosing wisdom that protects your future.

In This Episode:

• How temptation conceals long-term consequences while highlighting immediate pleasure
• Learning from David and Solomon's stories of moral compromise
• Why wisdom calls us to think beyond the moment
• The role of regret as a teacher for ourselves and others

Key Quote: "Wisdom never says today is all that matters. Never says that. Our impulse says today is all that matters."

About One Single Story: Daily biblical insights from the One Year Bible, brought to you by the pastoral team at Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina.

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