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
210 episodes
Shake It Off: When the Attack Doesn’t Get the Last Word
After surviving a violent storm, Paul is bitten by a viper—an attack that should have ended everything. Instead of panicking, explaining, or fighting back, Paul simply shakes it off and keeps moving forward. In this episode from Acts 28:3–10, w...
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Keep Keeping: Staying in God’s Love
God’s love has never been in question—He has loved us and always will. In this episode, we explore Jude 21 and what it truly means to keep yourself in the love of God, not by striving or earning, but by staying aware and rooted in what...
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Seek First: Letting Go of Control and Trusting the King
As another year comes to a close, we’re reminded of how little control we truly have over the future—and how much peace we find when we stop trying to carry it ourselves. Rooted in Matthew 6:33, this episode invites us to step out of anxiety an...
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Love Has Come Near
This fourth Sunday of Advent, we celebrate the heart of Christmas: God’s love. From the promise of Emmanuel—God with us—to the rescue Jesus brings, this episode reminds us that Christmas is about a God who comes near, saves what’s broken, makes...
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Joy for the Weary: When God Comes Close
In Week 3 of Advent, we turn to Isaiah 35 and discover that joy isn’t reserved for the strong or the put-together—it’s a gift God gives to the weary and fearful. As the Advent journey moves from hope to peace and now to joy, this episode explor...
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Peace: The World We Long For
In this Advent message from Isaiah 11:1–10, we explore the peace — the shalom — only the Messiah can bring. From life springing out of dead stumps to justice that heals rather than crushes, Isaiah gives us a picture of a world made who...
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Walking in the Light of Hope
We kick off Advent 2025 by exploring the theme of hope through Isaiah 2:1–5. In a world full of disappointment and bad news, hope can feel risky—but Advent reminds us that Jesus came once as promised and will come again. Isaiah’s vision ...
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Strengthened Through the Struggle: Entering God’s Kingdom
In this episode, we explore Acts 14:21–22, where Paul and Barnabas return to the churches they planted and “strengthened the disciples … reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” We unpack wha...
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Leaving Condemnation
In this episode, we unpack the freedom found in Romans 8:1 — “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”Condemnation is the enemy’s lie that keeps believers trapped in guilt and shame. But God nev...
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Maintaining Freedom
What should’ve been a simple road trip to San Antonio turned into a late-night loop around the city—and a perfect picture of how many of us live spiritually. In this episode, we look at the book of Judges to see how Israel kept repeating cycles...
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Bondage vs Freedom
Description:God begins transforming us through honesty—but many stay stuck because they won’t admit they’re in bondage. Using Israel’s story in Exodus 2, we’ll see how the same God who heard their groans still brings freedom...
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Pride vs Humility
We live in a world that celebrates self — but Scripture warns that pride puts us in direct opposition to God. In this episode, we explore why pride is more than a bad attitude — it’s a spiritual condition that leads to destruction. But there’s ...
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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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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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