
The Open Door Message of the Week
A weekly podcast message from Open Door Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma to help you grow your relationship with Jesus.
Episodes
198 episodes
Rebellion vs. Submission
Rebellion isn’t just defiance — Scripture calls it the same as witchcraft. In this episode, we uncover how rebellion subtly shows up in our lives and how true freedom begins with submission to God, His Word, and God-ordained authority.Di...
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35:50

Bitterness vs. Forgiveness
In this powerful episode of Walking in Freedom, we take a deep dive into one of the enemy’s most subtle and destructive traps: bitterness. Through raw, honest storytelling and the words of Jesus in Matthew 18, we uncover how unforgiven...
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Confronting Fear: Power, Love & a Sound Mind
Fear isn’t just an emotion — it’s a spirit that holds us back from God’s best. In this episode, we explore how fear keeps us from walking in power, love, and sound thinking, and how Scripture gives us the tools to push back. With insights from ...
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The Battle for Your Identity
Many believers struggle because they don’t fully understand who they are in the spiritual realm. In this powerful message, we dive into the importance of spiritual identity — how knowing your name in Christ gives you authority, boldness, and vi...
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Walking in Freedom: Lies We Believe, Truth That Sets Us Free
In a culture that says “live your truth,” how do we know what’s actually true?This episode explores the difference between deception and truth — not just as ideas, but as spiritual realities. From Nietzsche’s claim that “God is dead” to ...
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Walking in Freedom: Freedom Starts in Reality
The enemy is a master counterfeiter, offering lies that look like truth. In this kickoff to our Walking in Freedom series, we explore how real freedom starts by choosing to live in God’s reality.We’ll unpack the first of ...
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Come Meet a Man: Testimony That Transforms
One encounter with Jesus changed everything for the Samaritan woman—and her story changed an entire village. In this episode, we explore how your testimony, like hers, has the power to open hearts, push back darkness, and point people to the Sa...
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A Clash of Kingdoms: Breaking Free in Jesus' Name
In this episode, we confront the reality of spiritual warfare—how the enemy uses deception, accusation, and temptation to gain footholds in our lives.From persistent sin to generational strongholds, we explore biblical signs of demonic i...
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Show & Tell — Demonstrating the Kingdom
Jesus didn’t just tell His disciples about the Kingdom—He sent them to show it. In this episode, we explore what the Kingdom of God really is, why it matters now, and how we’re called to demonstrate it with power.If the Kingdom ...
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Do What Jesus Did - See. Feel. Act.
What does it look like to respond to the brokenness of the world like Jesus did? In this message, we explore how Jesus saw the crowds, felt deep compassion, and stepped into action—and how we’re called to do the same.
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The Mission of Jesus: Co-Missioned to Go
In this episode, we explore Jesus’s final command in Matthew 28—to make disciples. You’ll be reminded that you’re not just called; you’re co-missioned with Christ. It’s not about perfection, but availability. Your life is the message—a...
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The Most Excellent Way: A Life That Pleases God
A sudden open-heart surgery changes everything—and reminds us what truly matters. In this powerful episode, we reflect on that life-altering moment and turn to 1 Corinthians 13 to rediscover what it means to live a life that pleases God. More t...
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When Hope Walks Beside You
What happens when hope feels lost and prayers seem unanswered? In this powerful episode, we journey down the Emmaus Road from Luke 24 — a road marked by grief, confusion, and shattered expectations. As two disciples walk away from what they bel...
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From Knowledge to Revelation: Grace in the Journey
In this episode, we explore Matthew 16 and what it means to move from head knowledge to heart revelation. Through Peter’s journey, we see how God's grace meets us not in perfection, but in process. Pastor Dallas shares how true holiness begins ...
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The Holy Spirit Wants You to Know What You Already Have
One of the most incredible works of the Holy Spirit is His ability to reveal what we already have in Jesus. This message will stir your heart and remind you of the blessings and promises that belong to you as a believer, all because of the Spir...
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49:00

From Struggle to Spirit: Living Between Romans 7 & 8
Why do we keep doing what we hate—even after knowing Jesus? In this episode, we unpack Paul’s struggle in Romans 7 and the breakthrough of Romans 8: There is no condemnation for those in Christ.Discover how the Holy Spirit leads...
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Through Father’s Eyes
This Father’s Day, we explore the power of seeing ourselves the way our Heavenly Father sees us. I share a personal story of my own dad’s high expectations—and the moment I finally understood his love and pride in me. Drawing from Luke 15, the ...
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37:50

When the Spirit Comes
“The world was never the same after fire fell on waiting hearts.”Pentecost wasn’t random—it came to people who were united, expectant, and ready for power. In this episode, we explore how the Holy Spirit moves: on the waiting, i...
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28:00

The Power of the Pause: Why God Makes Us Wait
Nobody likes to wait—but waiting is often exactly where God does His deepest work. In this episode, we explore how waiting isn’t punishment, but preparation. From the upper room in Acts to the promises spoken over your own life, yo...
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Sing
Why is singing such a powerful part of worship? In this message, we explore how songs connect us to God’s presence, creation, and transformation. From creation’s first note to prison walls shaking in Acts 16, worship through song has always bee...
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Worship Is Saying Yes Everyday (Part 2)
What if worship isn’t just for Sundays? In this Mother’s Day message, Pastor James unpacks how worship happens in the ordinary—at work, at home, and in the quiet yeses we say to God each day. Discover how your everyday life can become a sacred ...
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Worship Is Saying Yes (Part 1)
Worship isn’t just a Sunday song—it’s a surrendered life. In this message, Pastor James unpacks what it means to truly worship God by laying our lives on the altar, not just our preferences. Drawing from Romans 12:1–2 and Isaiah’s encounter wit...
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Raised With Christ: Resurrection in Our Words
What does the resurrection have to do with the way we speak? In this episode, we explore how a resurrected heart should lead to resurrected words—about God, ourselves, and others. Through Scripture and reflection, we uncover how our speech can ...
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