The Open Word (Audio)

Have you ever met someone in a relationship who has a really hard time committing? Maybe it’s going really well, you have tons of fun together, and you enjoy each other’s company. All of sudden, something changes and they run the other direction. Today, Pastor David will teach that this is true in our relationship with Christ as well. Probably, because it’s hard and it takes work. However, if you are willing, the results are worth it and the relationship will be the best you’ve ever had.

Do you remember when you first fell in love? At first, you may have updated your social media status to show that you were in a relationship. Next, you just couldn’t wait to introduce the special person to your family and friends. Today, Pastor David will teach us that it’s the same with Christ. When you have a genuine love relationship with Him, you can’t wait to tell and share Him with others. After all, He is to amazing not to share, so who are you going to tell? What are you waiting for?

Have you ever been to a butterfly garden? So many butterflies just flying around. They are absolutely beautiful. What is so amazing, is that originally they were ugly creepy caterpillars. Now, when you look at them, they have been transformed. Not just on the outside, but from the inside out. Today, as Pastor David teaches about the sick women who Jesus healed, we will learn that it’s the same way for us. When Jesus truly touches and changes our lives, we are completely transformed. We become a new creation.

As Christians, do we live our life as thankful people? Not just thankful in general, but thankful for what the Lord has done in our life? Today, we hear Pastor David teach about the sick woman that Jesus healed. She immediately got up and served. This was out of thankfulness. She was no longer sick, and she knew why and who had healed her. How about you? How have you responded to touch of Jesus in your life? Maybe, it’s time to show Him your thankfulness? He deserves it, don’t you think?

Lots of people love eating junk food, some even look forward to eating it, especially when they have something to celebrate. It might be a birthday, or a holiday, maybe a big accomplishment. Whatever the case, at first it’s really good, but then, you feel really sick and yucky inside. Today, Pastor David will teach that Jesus did not come for an emotional high. He did not want to give us only desert, and leave us feeling yucky. Jesus came to fill us up with rich, satisfying food full of everything we need.

Have you been driving down the road and you come to a dead end? All of sudden, we have to make a decision. We have no choice, we must go one way or the other. Today with Pastor David we will learn the same is true when Jesus is in the house. He will demand all of us to decide which way we will “turn”, which “road” will we take? Will we be swayed by the ways of the world or will we trust Him to lead us down the right path? He would say: look for the light, and go toward it.

As a kid did you ever play copycat? Maybe you have watched a little sibling follow their older brother or sister around. Whatever the case, do you ever think about why you did this or why others do it? To follow someone else around, to try and be like them? Today, Pastor David will teach that you should follow Jesus. You should copycat him. You should study Him, learn all you can about Him, and be like Him. In fact, the bible says He is our example. So, let me ask? Are you doing what Jesus did?

Have you ever needed to go to the heart hospital? They really do exist. Most cities have dedicated heart hospitals with trained heart specialists to diagnose our heart issues. Today, Pastor David will teach that we might have this problem. Not necessarily a medical heart issue, but a spiritual one. As he teaches about why we go to church, he will challenge us to really check our heart and search for our motivation. Is it in the right place? Is our heart healthy in regards to this issue or do we need to check into the spiritual health doctor for a check-up and rehabilitation?

Have you ever played the game two truths and one lie? Often, people get really good at it and it’s hard to figure it out. They might say something that’s mostly true but not completely. For example, instead of having one animal, they have two. Today, from Pastor David we hear the same is true of many teachers today. Just like the enemy, they tell many things that sound good, they might even have a hint of truth. However, it’s the entire truth that sets us free, not just bite size pieces.

Have you ever been lost and asked someone for directions? What about the time that you asked someone, who gave you the wrong directions? At first, you are thankful and excited because you think you are headed down the right road, but then once you get going, you realize it’s all wrong. Today, Pastor David will teach it’s often the same for us. The enemy will tempt us with things that look really good, and seem to make a lot of sense. In the end however, once you get going, you realize it’s nothing but a dead end.