Opendoor Church

Are you going through a season of testing that has you questioning your faith or looking for answers in all the wrong places?In this message, Pastor Mike Adkins shares how trials are not designed to create faith but to reveal it, reminding us that genuine faith is authenticated under pressure, not manufactured in comfort. Drawing from 1 Peter 1 and the story of Saul, he challenges us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus rather than on our circumstances, our people, or our own strength.If you've felt overwhelmed, spiritually disoriented, or tempted to take matters into your own hands, this message will call you back to humility, obedience, and a hope that goes beyond what you can see.

Are you walking through a season of delay, disappointment, or discouragement and wondering if God is still at work?In this message, Pastor John Conway shares how the hope we have as believers is not rooted in the absence of hardship but in the reality of a risen Christ, reminding us that our faith is not a blending process but a refining one, and that the trials we face are designed to purify what we carry, not destroy who we are. Drawing from 1 Peter 1, the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and the account of Jesus calming the storm, he challenges us to stop living in fearful anticipation and start living in hopeful expectation.If you have felt stuck between what God promised and what you are currently experiencing, this message will call you back to the joy, peace, and resurrection power that are yours because Christ is alive today.

What if the thing you've been hesitant about is the very thing God wants to use most in your life? In this message, Guest Speaker Pastor Josh Earls traces the biblical thread from Genesis to Pentecost to show that the Holy Spirit has always been central to God's mission of making himself known to every nation, language, and people. He speaks honestly about years of reluctance, and what it took to finally stop holding the Holy Spirit at arm's length. If you've been burned by spiritual weirdness, or quietly disconnected from the power you once knew, this message will invite you to trust that God is not finished and that there is still more.

What if the trials you're carrying were never meant to be carried alone? In this message, Pastor Megan Holland shares from the book of James how growing endurance isn't just a personal discipline, it's a communal one. She challenges us to trade grumbling for testifying and to stop presenting a highlight reel while calling it a testimony. If you've been white-knuckling a hard season in private or struggling to find your footing in a church community, this message will invite you to journey with others and discover the kind of faith that only grows when it's shared.

What if the faith you've been holding onto was never meant to stay inside you? In this message, Pastor Scott walks through the final chapter of James and reminds us that an unused gift is an unused blessing, and that real faith always moves. From zip lines in Alaska to a seminary mailbox that changed everything, he shows how God meets us when we act, not just when we believe. If you've been waiting for a sign, a push, or the right moment to step out, this message will call you off the platform and into the life God has already prepared for you.

Are you drawing closer to God, or slowly drifting away without realizing it? In this message, Pastor John Conway shares how our desires shape the direction of our lives, reminding us that real peace and lasting faithfulness come from surrendering our hearts fully to God instead of pursuing the things of the world. If you've felt distracted, spiritually distant, or pulled in competing directions, this message will encourage you to draw near to God and let Him purify your heart again.

What's sitting on the throne of your heart—God, or the things of this world? In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how many of our outward conflicts actually begin with inward battles, reminding us that pride, self-will, and divided loyalty can quietly pull us away from God. If you've been wrestling with pride, comparison, or competing priorities, this message will challenge you to lay down your idols and draw close to God again.

What's driving the way you live—selfish ambition or godly wisdom? In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how true wisdom is revealed not just in what we say, but in the motivation behind our actions, reminding us that God values humility, obedience, and purity of heart over personal greatness. If you've been wrestling with comparison, pride, or the need to prove yourself, this message will encourage you to surrender your motives to God and pursue the kind of wisdom that produces lasting fruit.

What kind of fruit is your life producing, and what does it reveal about the root beneath it? In this message, Cleere Reaves shares how the wisdom we follow shapes the direction of our lives, contrasting earthly wisdom rooted in selfish ambition with heavenly wisdom marked by humility, peace, and surrender. If you've been wrestling with comparison, pride, or control, this message will encourage you to let God reshape the root so your life can produce the fruit of His wisdom.

What if the words we speak are revealing more about our hearts than we realize? In this message, Pastor Miriam Wamer shares how our beliefs shape the way we live and speak, reminding us that a transformed mind should lead to transformed speech. If you've been struggling with negativity, hurt, or careless words, this message will encourage you to let God renew your mind so your life and speech point others back to Him.

What if the words coming out of your mouth are revealing the true condition of your heart? In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how the tongue holds incredible power, capable of bringing life or destruction, and challenges us to recognize that our speech is deeply connected to what is shaping us internally. If you've struggled with negative speech, harsh words, or inconsistency in your walk with God, this message will encourage you to let the Holy Spirit reshape your heart so your words reflect the life of Christ.

What are you actually known for—what you say you believe, or how you live? In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how real faith is revealed through action, reminding us that faith without works is empty and that genuine belief will always produce a life marked by love. He unpacks how love is the evidence of true faith, shaping not just what we do, but how we treat others in every situation. If you're ready to move beyond words and let your faith be seen through a life of love and action, this message will challenge you to live it out daily.

What if being wrong isn't something to avoid, but an opportunity for transformation? In this message, Pastor Jon Chasteen shares how pride can keep us stuck, but humility allows us to see clearly when God reveals truth—just like Saul's life was radically changed when he encountered Jesus. He walks through the process of moving from being adamant, to awakened, to aligned, reminding us that real growth happens when we stop making ourselves the center and surrender to Christ. If you've ever struggled to admit you're wrong or felt resistant to change, this message will challenge you to embrace humility and let God realign your life.

What if the way we treat people is actually revealing the condition of our faith? In this message, Josh Lilley shares how the gospel doesn't just make us better, it makes us new, and that transformation should be evident in how we love others without favoritism. He challenges us to recognize that showing partiality reflects a lack of faith, while true faith moves toward people with mercy, just as God has done for us. If you've ever struggled with comparison, judgment, or bias, this message will invite you to live out a faith marked by humility, compassion, and mercy. 

In a world marked by division, what if the Church was meant to stand out through unity? In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler shares how real faith calls us to resist favoritism, embrace our differences, and actively show mercy as a reflection of God's heart. If you're ready to live out your faith in a way that brings people together and reflects Jesus, this message will challenge you to step into that calling. 

What if your response to God's Word is revealing more about your heart than you realize? In this message, Pastor John Conway shares how a practical faith is not just about hearing truth, but living it out by allowing the Holy Spirit to shape the condition of our hearts so it produces lasting fruit. If you're ready to move from just hearing God's Word to truly living it, this message will help you align your heart and actions with Him.

What if the trials you're facing are actually shaping something deeper in you? In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how testing reveals the condition of our faith, calling us to trust God fully, seek His wisdom, and grow into spiritual maturity through endurance. If you've been walking through a difficult season or wrestling with what's true, this message will encourage you to stay rooted in God and let Him form something lasting in you.

What if the trials you're facing are actually building something stronger in your faith? In this message, Pastor John Conway shares how God uses testing, obedience, and endurance to grow us into maturity—reminding us that it's not about the size of the trial, but our trust in Him through it. If you're in a season of pressure or uncertainty, this message will encourage you to trust God's process and let Him build lasting faith in you.

What if faith was never meant to stay private, but to be lived out in a way that costs us something? In this message, Pastor Mike Adkins shares how real, living faith goes beyond words. It is demonstrated through action, sacrifice, and obedience. He contrasts dead faith, which is only spoken, with living faith that is proven by what it produces and the risks it's willing to take. If you've been challenged to move beyond belief into action, this message will call you to live out a bold, visible faith that truly reflects your trust in God.

Real change in our lives isn't just about us. It's meant to transform how we love others. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler shares how a growing relationship with God should produce a deeper, more sacrificial love that not only costs us something but compels us to action. He unpacks how true, Christlike love is both intentional and visible, reflecting the heart of God to the world around us. If you're ready to move beyond surface-level faith and let God change the way you love, this message will challenge and inspire you to live it out.

Even when it feels like nothing is happening, God is still at work behind the scenes. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler shares how Romans 9–11 reveals God's unchanging faithfulness, reminding us that His plan is unfolding through His people and that His promises never fail, even when we can't see them. He calls us to trust God's sovereignty, walk in humility, and embrace unity as part of His greater story. If you've been in a season of waiting or wondering where God is, this message will encourage you to trust His faithfulness and respond with worship.

God's invitation is not based on our effort, but on His mercy and purpose. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how we are invited, chosen, called, and elected into God's family—not because of who we are, but because of His grace—reminding us to walk in humility, trust, and dependence on Him. If you've ever questioned your place in God's plan, this message will encourage you to rest in His mercy and live like someone who has been truly chosen.

Freedom in Christ means we no longer have to live as slaves to sin. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares how the Holy Spirit transforms us from slavery-thinking into the identity of sons and daughters of God, leading us into life and peace as we follow Him. He reminds us that the battle is often fought in our minds, but the Spirit gives us the power to walk in freedom. If you've been struggling with doubt, discouragement, or old patterns, this message will encourage you to trust the Spirit and live in the victory found in Christ. 

Paul taught in Romans 8 that our identity begins with who we belong to—Jesus Christ. Through Him we are no longer slaves to sin but children of God led by the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor John Conway calls us to surrender control, set our minds on the Spirit, and trust God even in seasons of pressure and suffering. If you're carrying doubt, discouragement, or the weight of life's struggles, be reminded that overwhelming victory is found in Christ and nothing can separate you from His love.

In this message, Pastor Gina Robinson reminds us that sin is no longer our master because of what Jesus has done for us. While believers may still struggle, we are no longer under sin's control and are invited to live by the power of the Holy Spirit instead of striving in our own strength. If you find yourself weary from striving or discouraged by the struggle, this message will remind you that true freedom is found in surrendering to the Spirit and trusting the finished work of Jesus.

In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy confronts the real struggle every believer faces between the old sinful nature and the new life found in Christ. Paul reminds us, in Romans, that through Jesus we are no longer slaves to sin but have been given the freedom to live a new life through His grace. While the tension between flesh and Spirit is real, the power of sin has been broken through Christ's death and resurrection. True freedom comes when we stop giving sin authority again and instead allow the Holy Spirit to lead our lives. 

Through Adam, sin entered the world and brought death, but through Jesus, grace entered and brought life. In Romans 5, Pastor Aaron Kennedy reminds us that we were once slaves to sin, unable to free ourselves, yet Christ stepped in at just the right time to restore our relationship with God. Salvation is not behavior modification; it is liberation. This teaching invites us to see the magnitude of what Jesus accomplished and to respond to the grace that now reigns through Him.

Righteousness is not something we achieve. It is something we receive. In Romans 3–4, Elder Elliotte Pearson reminds us that grace is not earned through performance or religious effort, but given freely through faith in Christ. When we truly recognize our need for a Savior, pride gives way to humility, and mercy meets us at the cross, where justice is satisfied and peace with God is secured.

Romans Part 4 reminds us that righteousness comes by faith alone, not by works, effort, or self-atonement. The law reveals our need, but Jesus alone provides the cure. In this message, Pastor Mike Adkins confronts our tendency to try to earn what God freely initiated through Christ and calls us back to childlike trust. Faith is not striving harder; it is surrendering fully to the finished work of Jesus.

It's possible to hear the Word of God without allowing it to transform our hearts. In this message from Romans, we're invited to move beyond surface-level faith and make room for the Holy Spirit to shape us from the inside out. Scripture reminds us that spiritual maturity isn't about information or appearance, but about obedience, humility, and a heart changed by grace. Pastor Miriam Wamer challenges us to slow down, receive God's Word deeply, and allow His Spirit to produce lasting fruit in our lives.

Salvation is not just rescue. It is a calling. Paul reminds us in Romans that God didn't merely save us from sin. He invited us into a life of freedom, holiness, and purpose. In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler challenges us to examine the foundation of our faith and ask whether we are simply grateful for salvation or actively pursuing transformation.

Scripture reveals that God's kindness is not permission to remain unchanged, but an invitation to repentance, restoration, and new life in Christ. Walking through Romans, Pastor Mike Adkins reminds us that God's holiness and His goodness are not in conflict, but meet perfectly in His redemptive plan. This message calls us to see the weight of the cross more clearly and respond to God's grace with humility, gratitude, and transformed lives.

The Gospel is the power of God at work, bringing life, freedom, and restoration to all who believe. In this opening message from the book of Romans, Pastor Aaron Kennedy reminds us that salvation is not something we earn, but a gift received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

On the final night of Opendoor Conference, we reflected on the way God meets us through His Word and awakens our hearts to truth. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we were reminded that Jesus is present and speaking, even when we don't immediately recognize Him. In this message, Brian Guerin closes out Conference by inviting us to recognize where Jesus is already at work and to respond with faith and obedience. 

We are living in a moment where identity is often shaped by noise, approval, and comparison—but God is calling a generation to be rooted in something deeper. This message invites us to rediscover what it means to live with conviction, humility, and purpose, preparing the way for what God wants to do next. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Aaron Kennedy reminds us that true influence isn't found in recognition or status, but in faithfulness, surrender, and obedience to God's call. If you've ever wrestled with who you are, what you're called to carry, or how your life fits into God's bigger story, this message offers clarity, challenge, and hope for a generation being shaped by the Spirit, not the spotlight.

The Night of Worship at Opendoor Conference invites us to slow down and turn our hearts toward God. Through worship and a brief message from Pastor Aaron Kennedy, we create space to respond to the Holy Spirit and refocus on Jesus. This night is about renewal, surrender, and encountering God's presence together as a church family.

We are living in a moment where identity is often shaped by noise, approval, and comparison—but God is calling a generation to be rooted in something deeper. This message invites us to rediscover what it means to live with conviction, humility, and purpose, preparing the way for what God wants to do next. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Aaron Kennedy reminds us that true influence isn't found in recognition or status, but in faithfulness, surrender, and obedience to God's call. If you've ever wrestled with who you are, what you're called to carry, or how your life fits into God's bigger story, this message offers clarity, challenge, and hope for a generation being shaped by the Spirit, not the spotlight.

The Night of Worship at Opendoor Conference invites us to slow down and turn our hearts toward God. Through worship and a brief message from Pastor Aaron Kennedy, we create space to respond to the Holy Spirit and refocus on Jesus. This night is about renewal, surrender, and encountering God's presence together as a church family.

We often crave clarity, certainty, and a step-by-step plan, but God invites us into something deeper: trust. This message challenges our need for control and reminds us that faith isn't about having all the answers, but about learning to rely on God's presence and guidance one step at a time. Through Scripture and reflection, Havilah Cunnington encourages us to trade self-reliance for intimacy, allowing God to lead us even when the path feels unfamiliar. If you've felt anxious about what's next or frustrated by waiting, this message offers reassurance, perspective, and an invitation to follow God with confidence and peace.

We often crave clarity, certainty, and a step-by-step plan, but God invites us into something deeper: trust. This message challenges our need for control and reminds us that faith isn't about having all the answers, but about learning to rely on God's presence and guidance one step at a time. Through Scripture and reflection, Havilah Cunnington encourages us to trade self-reliance for intimacy, allowing God to lead us even when the path feels unfamiliar. If you've felt anxious about what's next or frustrated by waiting, this message offers reassurance, perspective, and an invitation to follow God with confidence and peace.

Not everything God places in our hands is meant to be consumed. Some things are meant to be entrusted, surrendered, and sown. This message invites us to discern the difference between what God provides for today and what He provides for tomorrow, challenging us to trust Him beyond our comfort and control. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Aaron Kennedy reminds us that generosity is ultimately a matter of the heart and that true worship flows from obedience, not fear. If you've wrestled with holding on tightly versus trusting God fully, this message offers clarity, hope, and a renewed confidence in the God who provides and brings life from what we surrender.

Generosity isn't something we're pressured into. It's something that grows naturally as we follow Jesus more closely. This message invites us to see generosity not as an obligation, but as an opportunity that reshapes our hearts and reorients how we live. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Michael Chandler reminds us that generosity touches every area of life, how we spend our time, use our gifts, and steward our resources, and reveals what we truly value. If you've ever wondered whether generosity really leads to fulfillment, this message offers a freeing perspective on living open-handed, faith-filled, and aligned with the heart of God.

Not everything God places in our hands is meant to be consumed. Some things are meant to be entrusted, surrendered, and sown. This message invites us to discern the difference between what God provides for today and what He provides for tomorrow, challenging us to trust Him beyond our comfort and control. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Aaron Kennedy reminds us that generosity is ultimately a matter of the heart and that true worship flows from obedience, not fear. If you've wrestled with holding on tightly versus trusting God fully, this message offers clarity, hope, and a renewed confidence in the God who provides and brings life from what we surrender.

Generosity isn't something we're pressured into. It's something that grows naturally as we follow Jesus more closely. This message invites us to see generosity not as an obligation, but as an opportunity that reshapes our hearts and reorients how we live. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Michael Chandler reminds us that generosity touches every area of life, how we spend our time, use our gifts, and steward our resources, and reveals what we truly value. If you've ever wondered whether generosity really leads to fulfillment, this message offers a freeing perspective on living open-handed, faith-filled, and aligned with the heart of God.

Faithfulness isn't measured by how much we've been given, but by how we respond to what God has placed in our hands. This message invites us to examine the heart behind our stewardship—challenging fear, passivity, and comparison with a renewed vision of trust and responsibility. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Mike Adkins reminds us that God isn't looking for perfection or performance, but willing hearts that are ready to step forward in obedience. If you've ever felt stuck, hesitant, or unsure of what God is asking you to do next, this message offers clarity, encouragement, and an invitation to pick up what God has entrusted to you and walk faithfully with Him.

Faithfulness isn't measured by how much we've been given, but by how we respond to what God has placed in our hands. This message invites us to examine the heart behind our stewardship—challenging fear, passivity, and comparison with a renewed vision of trust and responsibility. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Mike Adkins reminds us that God isn't looking for perfection or performance, but willing hearts that are ready to step forward in obedience. If you've ever felt stuck, hesitant, or unsure of what God is asking you to do next, this message offers clarity, encouragement, and an invitation to pick up what God has entrusted to you and walk faithfully with Him.

What we believe about God shapes how we live, give, and respond to what He's placed in our hands. This message invites us to examine how our view of God influences our willingness to trust Him with our time, resources, and opportunities. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Aaron Kennedy reminds us that faithful stewardship isn't passive. It's an active expression of trust while we wait on God's promises. If you've ever felt torn between fear and faith, holding back or stepping forward, this message offers clarity, encouragement, and a renewed invitation to live generously and boldly.

What we believe about God shapes how we live, give, and respond to what He's placed in our hands. This message invites us to examine how our view of God influences our willingness to trust Him with our time, resources, and opportunities. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Aaron Kennedy reminds us that faithful stewardship isn't passive. It's an active expression of trust while we wait on God's promises. If you've ever felt torn between fear and faith, holding back or stepping forward, this message offers clarity, encouragement, and a renewed invitation to live generously and boldly.

Faster isn't always better, especially when it pulls us out of step with God. This message invites us to slow down and consider whether the pace of our lives is being driven by impatience or shaped by trust in the One who has entrusted us with so much. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Michael Chandler reminds us that stewardship isn't just about what we have, but how we live. If you've felt stretched thin, rushed, or pressured to keep up, this message offers a grace-filled invitation to realign your life with God's sustainable, life-giving pace.

Nothing we have truly starts with us. It all begins with what God has first placed in our hands. This message invites us to rethink stewardship as a response to grace, not an obligation rooted in fear or pressure. Through Scripture, Pastor Aaron Kennedy reminds us that offering God our first and best is an act of trust that reshapes how we view time, talent, and resources. If you've ever struggled with control, comparison, or the tension between holding tightly and living freely, this message offers a fresh perspective on what it means to live an entrusted, faith-filled life.

Faster isn't always better, especially when it pulls us out of step with God. This message invites us to slow down and consider whether the pace of our lives is being driven by impatience or shaped by trust in the One who has entrusted us with so much. Through Scripture and reflection, Pastor Michael Chandler reminds us that stewardship isn't just about what we have, but how we live. If you've felt stretched thin, rushed, or pressured to keep up, this message offers a grace-filled invitation to realign your life with God's sustainable, life-giving pace.