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. We exist to lead people to become ...
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What Happens When I Die?
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41:00As it was for the church in Corinth, who found themselves in a broken and fallen world, we see the same in our world. Sickness, death, suffering, broken relationships, grief, and violence are all symptoms of a greater problem—sin. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we can have hope of eternal life because of the death, burial, and res…
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The Hope of Resurrection
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45:28As it was for the church in Corinth, who found themselves in a broken and fallen world, we see the same in our world. Sickness, death, suffering, broken relationships, grief, and violence are all symptoms of a greater problem—sin. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler shares how we can have hope in a dark world because of the death, burial, and …
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1 Corinthians 13 is foundational to who we are as believers. It's important that we understand what true love is. In this message, Pastor John Conway shares how we can live our lives rooted in love.Von Pastor John Conway
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1 Corinthians 13 is foundational to who we are as believers. It's important that we understand what true love is. In this message, Jake Haggard shares how we can live our lives rooted in love.Von Jake Haggard
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God gives us spiritual gifts. Each one is unique and special. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares the value of our individual gifts as we work together to further the Kingdom of God.Von Pastor Aaron Kennedy
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God gives us spiritual gifts. Each one is unique and special. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares the value of our individual gifts as we work together to further the Kingdom of God.Von Pastor Mike Adkins
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Communion is important in the life of a believer. It takes the focus off of ourselves an puts it onto our Savior and all He has done for us. It should never been done to simply check a box on our spiritual checklist. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we can authentically incorporate communion into our lives and strengthen our walk wi…
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Communion is important in the life of a believer. It takes the focus off of ourselves an puts it onto our Savior and all He has done for us. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we can authentically incorporate communion into our lives and strengthen our walk with the Lord.Von Pastor Aaron Kennedy
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Regardless of our season of life, it is often difficult to see the purpose, but every season is necessary. In this message, Pastor Gina Robinson shares how we can embrace the seasons of life by trusting God to see us through.Von Pastor Gina Robinson
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In the busyness of life, we often drift through our days simply doing what we have to do to survive, but there is a danger that comes with that. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler shares how we can live life intentionally for God and escape the pitfalls of living our days on autopilot.Von Pastor Michael Chandler
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Regardless of our season of life, it is often difficult to see the purpose, but every season is necessary. In this message, Pastor Miriam Wamer shares how we can embrace the seasons of life by trusting God to see us through.Von Pastor Miriam Wamer
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In a culture driven by the flesh, Satan does his best to distort what God has created to be good. In this message, Pastor Sean Reed shares the importance of physical intimacy God's way.Von Pastor Sean Reed
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In a culture driven by the flesh, Satan does his best to distort what God has created to be good. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares the importance of physical intimacy God's way.Von Pastor Aaron Kennedy
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We may have different callings within the church, but we are all working together for the same purpose. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares Paul's challenge in 1 Corinthians 3, that we may build things of value in the Kindgom of God.Von Pastor Aaron Kennedy
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We may have different callings within the church, but we are all working together for the same purpose. In this message, Pastor Mike Adkins shares Paul's challenge in 1 Corinthians 3, that we may build things of value in the Kindgom of God.Von Pastor Mike Adkins
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In the Shadow of the Cross
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40:43The cross is not something we move past or a symbol we wear around our necks. Because of the cross, we have access to the abundant life God has for us. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy closes out our Opendoor Conference 2025 and shares what the cross truly means to our lives.Von Pastor Aaron Kennedy
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Will We Wait in His Presence?
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44:16There are times in our lives when we may feel distant from God. Intimacy with Him isn't always comfortable. It takes sacrifice. In this message, John Conway shares how the consistency of our relationship with the Father leads to greater intimacy with Him.Von Pastor John Conway
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Unashamed and Uninhibited
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42:21We are all worshiping something in our lives. These are the things we give our attention to and value above others. If we worship anything above God, it is called an idol. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler shares the importance of true worship, the unashamed and uninhibited worship of God.Von Pastor Michael Chandler
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Brian Guerin shares a special message for Session Three of our Opendoor Conference.Von Brian Guerin
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Feeling weak, powerless, or like you don’t measure up? You’re not alone. In this message, Pastor Nirup reminds us that God meets us right where we are—no perfection required. You don’t have to have all the answers; you just have to be willing to let Him in.Von Nirup Alphonse
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The Desires Of The Heart
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1:00:32We all have desires in life. What we pursue shapes who we are becoming. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler shares the importance of pursuing God in everything we do.Von Pastor Michael Chandler
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Our faith is important to us as Christians, but sometimes we can become stagnant in our walk with the Lord. It's easy to become complacent. In this message, Pastor Mike Adkins shares how we can activate our faith and live boldly for God.Von Pastor Mike Adkins
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God has blessed each one of us in many ways, and it's important that we are faithful stewards of those blessings in our lives. One of ways we do that is with our finances. In this message at our Winterville Campus, Pastor John Conway shares why it's important that we are faithful in our giving.Von Pastor John Conway
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God has blessed each one of us in many ways, and it's important that we are faithful stewards of those blessings in our lives. In this message at our Immanuel Campus, Pastor Scott Conner shares why it's important that we are faithful in our talents and gifts.Von Pastor Scott Conner
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When we talk about our calling, we're not just talking about who we're supposed to be, but also what we're meant to do. It's one of life's most important questions. In this message at Opendoor Immanuel, Pastor Michael Chandler shares how we can live a the life God has called us to live this year.Von Pastor Michael Chandler
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Five Wise And Five Foolish
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53:48There are many that have good intentions but don't live intentionally. God is calling us to be intentional. In this message at our Winterville campus, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we can live intentionally in 2025.Von Pastor Aaron Kennedy
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As we begin a new year and head into Opendoor Conference, it's important that we take this time to prepare our hearts. One of the ways we do this is through fasting and prayer. In this message, Pastor Mike Adkins shares why this is important and what fasting does for our spiritual lives.Von Pastor Mike Adkins
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In this culture and in this season where division, resentment, and offense are all around, many long to find peace. It's impossible without Jesus. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares the secret to finding true peace within and with those around us.Von Pastor Aaron Kennedy
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In a chaotic world, we all seek peace, but sometimes it's hard to obtain. We cannot have true peace without Jesus. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler lights the candle of peace and shares how we live the peaceful life God has for us.Von Pastor Michael Chandler
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The Celestial Sing-Along
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43:55Advent celebrates both the Son of God coming to save us and the hope that He’ll return to make all things new. It reminds us of all He's done in our lives. In this message at Opendoor Winterville, Pastor Sean Reed shares how we can truly rejoice in the Lord all year long.Von Pastor Sean
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Our joy is often conditional. It depends on the weather, our surroundings, and those we meet throughout our day. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this message, Pastor Mike Adkins shares how we can have true and lasting joy by abiding in Jesus.Von Pastor Mike Adkins
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The second week of Advent is the Bethlehem candle which symbolizes faith. It's a reminder of the faith it took for Mary and Joseph to journey to Bethlehem. In this message at Opendoor Immanuel, Pastor Gina Robinson shares how we can have faith in between the circumstances of life.Von Pastor Gina Robinson
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The second week of Advent is the Bethlehem candle which symbolizes faith. It's a reminder of the faith it took for Mary and Joseph to journey to Bethlehem. In this message at Opendoor Winterville, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we can build our faith on the hope we have in Jesus.Von Pastor Aaron Kennedy
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The second week of Advent is the Bethlehem candle which symbolizes faith. It's a reminder of the faith it took for Mary and Joseph to journey to Bethlehem. In this message at Opendoor Winterville, Pastor Gina Robinson shares how we can have faith in between the circumstances of life.Von Pastor Gina Robinson
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Miracles, Promises, and Hope
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50:10The first candle in Advent is the candle of Hope, and it represents prophecy. Our hope is anchored in what God has already spoken. In this message at our Winterville Campus, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares the importance of placing our hope in Jesus!Von Pastor Aaron Kennedy
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I Have Learned the Secret
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39:28Feelings are a big part of life, but our culture has elevated them to hold more importance than they should. Our flesh feels, but only the Holy Spirit can bring true satisfaction. In this message at our Winterville Campus, Pastor John Conway shares the secret to finding freedom and connection through Jesus Christ.…
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I Can Do All Things Through Christ
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43:40Not everything has to be a big deal. Not everything has to divide us. Not everything needs to be agreed upon. We often find it more important to be right than to have relationship. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy unpacks the importance of renewing our mind so that we face these things the right way.…
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Emotional Intelligence helps us grown in awareness of how we feel and what we feel. But feelings, while created by God, were never meant to give us direction. In this message, Pastor Megan Holland shares how we have unity with others by allowing the Spirit to direct us instead of our feelings.Von Pastor Megan Holland
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As much as we try to deny it, our actions often show that part of us is convinced that Jesus isn't enough. We think we've got to do something ourselves to make good things happen. In this message, Pastor Mike Adkins shares the importance of having a relationship with God and not just with what He can do for us.…
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If we reflect on our motivation for loving God, we may find that it isn't in the right things. We often love Him for what He can do for us more than Who He is. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we can put aside our selfish ambition and find peace in the authentic love of God.Von Pastor Aaron Kennedy
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In the book of Philippians, Paul, like a father, appeals to the church in Philippi to reflect on their hearts and attitudes towards one another. This is an important exercise for all of us. In a message at Opendoor Winterville Campus, Pastor Aaron Kennedy emphasizes how having a tender heart for Jesus can lead to the peace we all deeply desire.…
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Unity in the church matters. In many ways, the degree to which we love one another in the church is the degree to which God’s love will be revealed to the world. But unity will cost something. In this message at Opendoor at Immanuel, Pastor Michael Chandler shares what the Bible says about unity and how we can maintain healthy relationships no matt…
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In Philippians, we see that Paul faced adversity in prison, yet he was still at peace in his heart. His faith was not anchored in circumstances but in Christ. In this weekend's message at Opendoor at Immanuel, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares 2 keys to true, everlasting peace and how we can implement them into our lives.…
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Paul was convinced his mission was to teach people how to live as citizens of Heaven and how to experience the unshakable joy that is available to believers. His letter in Philippians shares his thoughts on this. In this weekend's message at Opendoor Winterville, Pastor Tyler Braden shares practical steps we can take to have the joy of the Lord in …
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Navigating Shifting Seasons
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44:26God is always on the move! Everything alive is constantly growing, maturing, and, as a result, changing. In this message, Pastor Jimmy Witcher shares the biblical way to navigate change so we can live the abundant life God has for us.Von Pastor Jimmy Witcher
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A common question we may ask as Christians is how can we hear God's voice? In the midst of the chaos of the world around us, it can be difficult to know what He is saying. Learning to hear God's voice is one of the most important things you will ever do. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler unpacks how filter out the noise and hear the mighty v…
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The Ark of The Covenant
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45:52We will face many things in life that try our faith, and sometimes we look to the wrong things to satisfy our need. God is the only One who can truly work all things for good. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy reminds us of God's presence, power, and covenant through the Ark of the Covenant. He is all we need!…
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In this world, we are all tied to something. Often, we latch on to things that mean nothing in eternity, but they can hold us back from all that God has for our lives. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares the importance of tethering our lives to Christ through obedience and communion with Him.…
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The Veil Has Been Lifted
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41:44One of the most important issues in our world today is the issue of identity. It can be easy to define ourselves based on other's opinions and the culture around us. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler shares the importance of the Veil in the Tabernacle and how it reminds us that our identity is found in Christ.…
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The Prominence of the Prayers of the People
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46:35As we continue to talk about the Tabernacle, we come to the Altar of Incense. Next to the Holy of Holies, the aroma of prayers could manifest itself inside. In this message, Pastor Scott Conner shares through this symbol that God is with His people and wants a relationship with them.Von Pastor Scott Conner
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