On the Opendoor Church Podcast you can check out audio from messages shared during weekend services at Opendoor Church. At Opendoor Church, our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. So whether you’re a spiritual seeker who’s just starting to ask questions about God, or a committed Christian who wants to sink the roots of your faith even deeper, you can find a home here at Opendoor Church.
Advent calls us to slow down and prepare our hearts for the kind of peace only Jesus can bring. This message invites us to see the Christmas story not as a distant moment in history, but as a living reminder that God enters ordinary, unexpected places to make what is broken whole. Through Scripture and reflection, we’re reminded that true peace isn’t found in control, escape, or perfect circumstances. It’s found in a Person who meets us right where we are. If your heart feels restless, hurried, or weighed down, this message offers a fresh invitation to receive the peace of Christ and rest in His redeeming presence.
Joy isn’t something we chase. It’s something God invites us into, a deep and steady well-being that isn’t shaken by circumstances. Through Scripture and honest reflection, Pastor Michael Chandler invites us to see joy not as an emotion to maintain but as a life to receive, one formed by abiding, gratitude, and trust. If you long for a joy that lasts beyond the holiday season, this message points the way back to the One who makes our joy full.
We were never meant to settle for a thin, fragile happiness when Jesus offers a joy that is deep, steady, and unshakeable. In this Advent message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy reminds us that real joy isn’t produced by circumstances but by abiding in the One who calls us friend. If you’ve felt spiritually tired or unsure how to reclaim joy, this word invites you back into the fullness Jesus desires for His people.
This message invites us to see faith not as a destination but as a journey, one shaped by trust, dependence, and learning to recognize the Shepherd’s voice above every other. It reminds us that faith grows not through certainty or perfect conditions but through walking with God in the real, unpredictable places of life. Through Scripture and the story of Christ’s birth, Pastor John Conway shows how God leads us with purpose, forms us through challenges, and proves His faithfulness along the way. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, longed for clarity, or wondered how to follow God when life feels uncertain, this message offers encouragement, perspective, and renewed confidence in the One who guides us.
This Advent message focuses on what it means to live with steady, resilient faith as we wait for Christ’s return. It reminds us that true faith isn’t rooted in circumstances or outcomes but in the character of a God who is trustworthy, present, and faithful in every season. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Aaron Kennedy invites us to release self-reliance, lean into the rest Jesus offers, and rediscover the peace that comes from walking closely with Him. If you’re tired, anxious, or carrying more than you were meant to, this message offers hope, perspective, and an invitation to abide in the One who carries every burden.
"Set Apart for His Glory" explores what it truly means to live a life set apart—not just in title, but in daily practice and purpose. Through Scripture and honest reflection, Elder Elliotte Pearson invites us to examine the gap between professing to know God and actually representing Him with our lives, and he challenges us to surrender old patterns, embrace transformation that comes from intimacy with God, and respond to His call with willing obedience. If you’ve ever wondered what holiness looks like beyond behavior, and what God really intends for His people, this message will speak deeply to your heart.
This Advent message explores what it means to carry God-given hope in seasons of waiting. It reminds us that true confidence isn’t rooted in the promise itself but in the character of the God who speaks it. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Aaron Kennedy invites us to release fear, rest in His love, and trust that He is always at work—even when we can’t see the full picture. If you’re navigating uncertainty or holding onto something God has spoken, this message offers encouragement, perspective, and renewed hope for the journey.
This Advent message opens the season by reminding us that hope is not wishful thinking. It is the steady light of God breaking into even our darkest moments. Drawing from the prophetic words of Isaiah, we’re invited to see how God’s character and presence speak life into places of loneliness, fear, and deep despair. In this message, Pastor Scott Conner offers a compassionate look at the real struggles people face while pointing us toward the One who brings comfort, strength, and everlasting peace. If you’re walking through uncertainty or simply need a reminder that God is near, this message will encourage your heart and renew your hope.
This week’s message invites us to rethink what purpose really is and who it’s ultimately for. Through Scripture and honest reflection, we’re challenged to lay down the pressure to prove ourselves and rediscover a life anchored in God’s presence, not personal platform. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler reminds us that the most meaningful work God does in us often happens in the hidden places, long before anyone sees it. If you’ve ever wrestled with calling, identity, or the desire to “do more” for God, this message will speak straight to your heart.
What if the trial you’re facing isn’t meant to break you, but to prove that you’re ready for the next stage of His promise? In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy unpacks the purpose of trials and transitions in the life of a believer. He reminds us that while the enemy uses trials as traps, God uses them as tests designed to promote us, not punish us. Through faith and patience, we learn to trust God’s timing and remain anchored in hope even when circumstances are uncertain.
What if the very trial you’re walking through is the place where God plans to reveal His deepest work in you? In this message, Trials of Suffering, Pastor Michael Chandler continues the Set Apart series by exploring how God transforms our pain into purpose. This message invites listeners to see suffering not as a setback, but as sacred ground where faith, healing, and maturity are formed.