Opendoor Church Weekly Messages

Throughout this series, the stories of Esther and Jonah have shown us that God has a purpose for our lives, even when we face difficulty. In this message, Pastors Aaron Kennedy and Sean Reed conclude this series with an important conversation about the difficulty our nation is facing regarding issues of prejudice and steps we can take towards finding unity.

Like with Jonah in the Bible, we are often more comfortable receiving God’s mercy than we are accepting His mission of love and grace. Something needs to shift in our hearts before we can love others as He loves them. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we can position ourselves to be a carrier of reconciliation by recognizing God’s mercy in our lives and extending that same mercy and...

God has created each one of us for a purpose, but sometimes we run from His calling. Just like God never gave up on Jonah in the Bible, He never gives up on us. He is always right there waiting. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler shares the encouraging truth that we are always only one step away from our calling.

God’s purpose and plan for our lives doesn’t always make sense to us. Maybe it's because we can’t always see the bigger picture. Like Jonah in the Bible, we often run from what God wants us to do and find ourselves in a mess, even affecting those around us. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares that whether we are running like Jonah or rowing like the men in the boat, we need to obey God an...

Mother's Day is always a special time to celebrate the amazing women in our lives, and this one was extra special. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy continues our series by sitting down with three of our pastors, all of them incredible moms leaving a legacy, as they share wisdom on motherhood, women in ministry, and finding God in the midst of difficult times just like Esther did in the Bible.

As with Esther in the Bible, God is the author of our story too. Sometimes we may not see it, but He’s always in the background working for our good. In this message, Pastor Sean Reed shares how the God of the plot twist always takes what is meant for evil and turns it into victory in our lives.

Having faith in the face of fear is not always easy. It's a choice we have to make every day. As the biblical examples of Esther and Mordecai demonstrate, we strengthen our faith by consistently following God's Word. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares that our faith becomes steady by trusting in God and obeying Him.

We all want to have purpose, but often we struggle to know exactly what that is. It’s no mystery to God. He has a plan for our lives, but it’s up to us to step into it. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares, through the life of Esther in the Bible, that perhaps we were created for such a time as this, and He will help us through it.

Without Christ's death and resurrection, we would not have victory over sin and death. Through Him we have redemption. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares the eternal hope we have in Jesus and the reason we celebrate Easter.

No matter what trials we face in life, God is still in control, and He is still Hosannah. He may not take us out of the trial, but He gives us the tools to flourish through it. In this message, Pastor Sean Reed shares how deepening our roots in the Holy Spirit and connecting with others will help us flourish even through difficult times.

We often go through trials and get caught up in the realities of this world. Praise can change that. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we can find light in the darkness when it feels like we're at midnight by choosing to praise God.

All of us struggle with fear at some point in our lives, and sometimes we don’t even realize it. It keeps us from living the abundant life God intended us to live. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how taking refuge in God can help us overcome the crippling effects of fear.

The world has conditioned us to focus on the future, and it’s not wrong to have a plan. However, we often spend so much time thinking about what’s coming next that we miss out on what God’s doing now. There is something special about the process. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler shares how to make sure we don’t miss the miracles happening right before our eyes.

God is committed to giving us progressive, ongoing revelation of who He is and His plan for our life. Those plans are bigger than we can ever dream. In this message, Dr. Frank Harvey shares how listening to God when He speaks activates our sanctified imagination and leads us to a fulfilling life.

Sometimes life doesn't go the way we planned, but we can't focus on what could have been. God has something new in store for us. In this message, Pastor John Hobbs shares how trusting in God can position us to walk in the outpouring of His love and empowerment.

Death is a subject we often avoid, but it's something that has touched each one of us. It reminds us what's really important. In this message, Pastor Jimmy Witcher shares how trusting God will help us walk through these difficult times.

We find fulfillment in who we do life with, not in what we do. Investing in our families is key. In this message, Pastors Aaron & Lauren Kennedy share practical steps we can take to partner with God and build a great home.

Family is complicated, and we want to get it right. Finding our fulfillment in Jesus is key. In this message, Pastors Sean & Lanette Reed share through practical tips and real-life examples how answering three important questions before marriage can help us find God's best for our lives.

Our culture loves to unite around causes, but that is often based on being the same. The unity of God's Kingdom calls us to unite in spite of our differences. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we can find power in unity through the Holy Spirit.

God has commanded us to show honor. Although we may feel some haven’t earned it, the value God has placed on them calls us to give it anyway. He blesses the posture of honor. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how showing honor unlocks God's goodness in our life.

Most of us would agree there's a big difference between the culture of the world we live in and the Kingdom of God. In fact, Jesus had a lot to say about God's Kingdom in the Bible. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we embrace the Kingdom of God by fully putting our trust in Him.

God created each one of us for a purpose, but sometimes we have to go through difficult circumstances to realize what that is. He uses these challenging moments to help us step into our calling. In this message, Pastor Jimmy Witcher shares how we can fulfill our destiny by trusting in God's perfect plan.

When we find ourselves in a new season, it can often feel like too much to handle. The truth is God has a plan. He doesn't want to win the battle for us; He wants to win it with us. In this message, Pastor Tim Ross shares how to recognize a growth spurt and trust God to help you through it.

God created us in His image, but it's up to us to live out His purpose. How we fuel our hearts and minds is vitally important. In this message, Pastor Preston Morrison shares how we can be Kingdom-minded every day of our lives.

Our lives are often busy and full of daily struggles. We have very little time to rest and receive, but it's so important. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we can prepare our hearts and minds to receive all He has for us.