Behind the Message: Recent Episodes
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Each month, join pastors of Opendoor Church for an honest, ongoing conversation giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the prayer and preparation that goes into every message shared at Opendoor Church. In each episode of “Behind the Message,” we’ll discuss everything from theology to current events, offering practical insights, in an effort to help you grow in your understanding of God and His Word.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Mike Adkins to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Tyler Braden to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Tyler Braden to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Pastor Michael Chandler sits down with Pastor Scott Conner to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Mike Adkins to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, Pastor Michael Chandler sits down with Pastor Mike Adkins to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Mike Adkins to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss this past weekend's messages.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss Part 5 of the message series, David.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Mike Adkins to discuss Part 4 of the message series, David.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss Part 3 of the message series, David.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss Part 2 of the message series, David. God has called everyone to something, but it is our responsibility to honor God's timing in the process
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Michael Chandler to discuss Part 1 of the message series, David. God has called everyone to something, but it is our responsibility to wait in His presence until that calling comes to pass.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastor Aaron Kennedy and Author, Cleere Cherry Reeves to discuss the topic of progressive Christianity. They break down what it means to "deconstruct" in a healthy way without losing your faith.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with Pastors Sean and Lanette Reed to discuss the message series, Family Culture. Creating a culture where your family can thrive is vitally important. Join us as we dive into ways to establish healthy rhythms in your home.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with some of our pastors, Aaron Kennedy, Michael Chandler, and Sean Reed to discuss the message series, Acts. Throughout the book of Acts, we see incredible moves of the Spirit in the Early Church, but we also see severe persecution. Join us as we discuss how all of this applies to the Church today.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with some of our pastors, Aaron Kennedy, Miriam Wamer, Michael Chandler, and Deana Kennedy for a special topic on Conflict Resolution.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with some of our pastors, Aaron Kennedy, Miriam Wamer, Michael Chandler, and Deana Kennedy for a special topic on Forgiveness. Through this discussion, we see the importance of forgiveness and how to identify the areas in our lives where we both need forgiveness and need to forgive.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with some of our pastors, Aaron Kennedy, Miriam Wamer, and Mike Adkins to discuss the message series, James.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with some of our pastors, Aaron Kennedy, Michael Chandler, and Sean Reed, to discuss the message series, Freedom. Scripture tells us that God refers to freedom as adoption. When we fully understand that God has chosen us to be His sons and daughters, that is where freedom thrives.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with some of our pastors, Aaron Kennedy, Michael Chandler, and Miriam Wamer, to discuss the message series, Joshua. Joshua was a great example of leading from the presence of God. Want to be a great leader in your home or workplace? Make His presence a priority in your life!
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with some of our pastors, Aaron Kennedy, Michael Chandler, Miriam Wamer, and Sean Reed, to discuss the message series, Nehemiah. Like Nehemiah, we are all called to lead from prayer rather than praying simply out of desperation. Join us as we dive into what this looks like in our lives.
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with some of our pastors, Aaron Kennedy, Michael Chandler, Miriam Wamer, and Sean Reed to discuss the message series, Prophets, Priests & Kings. We all have a calling on our life, but what does that mean? Join us as we discuss what being a prophet, priest, and king looks like in our lives today!
In this episode, host Jake Haggard sits down with some of our Pastors, Aaron Kennedy, Michael Chandler, Miriam Wamer, and Sean Reed, to discuss the message series, Joy & Lament. Whether it is losing a loved one or changing jobs, grief can hit us at any time in our lives. We can have hope even in pain because God promises that He will never leave us or forsake us.
In this episode, guest host Jake Haggard joins Pastor Aaron Kennedy and Pastor Sean Read to discuss the message series Building Boundaries. In the world today, proper boundaries are some of the most important things we can establish in our lives. But how do we identify and establish the correct boundaries when we are often surrounded by what seems to be difficult people?
In this episode, Pastor Michael Chandler sits down with Pastor Aaron Kennedy, and Pastor Sean Reed to continue the discussion on the series Daniel. Church hurt is a real thing. How do we navigate the tricky waters of pain caused by people we thought we could fully trust?
In this episode, Pastor Michael Chandler sits down with Pastor Aaron Kennedy, and Pastor Sean Reed to continue the discussion on the series Daniel.
In this episode, Pastor Michael Chandler sits down with Pastor Lanette Reed, and Pastor Mike Adkins to finish the discussion on the series Holy Spirit.
In this episode, Pastor Michael Chandler sits down with Pastor Aaron Kennedy, and Pastor Sean Reed to continue the discussion on the series Holy Spirit.
In this episode, Pastor Michael Chandler sits down with Pastor Aaron Kennedy, and Pastor Sean Reed to continue the discussion on the series God of Miracles. There has always been a mystery to the miraculous that is difficult to understand.
In this episode, Pastor Michael Chandler sits down with Pastor Miriam Wamer, and Pastor Gina Robinson to discuss the heart and motives behind the miracles that Jesus performed and why we don't see miracles as often today.
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In this special bonus episode, Pastor Aaron Kennedy has a discussion with Matthew Lilley of Presence Pioneers to discuss the church's role with parachurch ministries. So often there can be tension between these respective entities, but this tension, when channeled appropriately and viewed through the lens of the Holy Spirit, can be beneficial for everyone.
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In this episode, Pastor Michael Chandler sits down with Pastor Deana Kennedy, Pastor Gina Robinson, and Author Cleere Reaves. These amazing women have been working in ministry for years and discuss some of their journey in ministry, what a woman's role in ministry should be, and what hopes they have for the future with women in ministry.
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In this episode, Pastors Aaron, Michael, and Sean continue the discussion from the message series entitled “Imago Dei." They approach some of the more controversial issues in today's landscape, but when we look at them through the lens of the Bible, what God establishes cannot be argued against.
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In this episode, Pastors Aaron, Michael, and Sean continue the discussion from the message series entitled “In Process."
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In this episode, Pastors Aaron, Michael, Sean, and Lanette continue the discussion from the message series entitled “Love & Legacy."
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In this episode, Pastors Aaron, Michael, and Sean continue the discussion from the message series entitled “Welcome Home."
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In this episode, Pastors Aaron, Michael, and Sean are joined by special guest Cleere Reaves to continue the discussion from the message series entitled Adore.
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In this episode, Pastor Aaron and Pastor Sean conclude the discussion from the message series entitled “From Beginning to End.” From the beginning of time, God has always had a plan. We have the privilege to see part of His plan come to pass while future plans are unfolding. This plan can be pictured in the Feasts of the Lord, celebrated by the Jewish people. As these feasts come to pass we can rest assured knowing that this was always a part of God’s eternal plan, and He has equipped believers with the Holy Spirit as His plan is fulfilled.
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In this episode, Pastors Aaron, Michael, and Sean continue the discussion from the message series entitled “From Beginning to End.” From the beginning of time, God has always had a plan. We have the privilege to see part of His plan come to pass while future plans are unfolding. This plan can be pictured in the Feasts of the Lord, celebrated by the Jewish people. It all starts with the feast of Sabbath and the importance of finding rest in Him.
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In this episode, Pastors Aaron, Michael, and Sean continue the discussion from the message series entitled “Pure Religion.” In this world, there is a lot of uncertainty. Thankfully, the Bible lays out foundational truths that help us build our faith no matter what is happening around us. From salvation to Christ’s return, we can have confidence knowing that our faith is rooted, and God is in control.
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It's election season! On this special bonus episode, Pastors Aaron, Michael, and Sean continue the discussion from the message series entitled “Flesh and Blood.” In the political landscape, it can become easy to remove the individual from the opinion. It is important for us to understand what God expects for us during the election season and how to vote with a Kingdom mindset.
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Resources: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/ https://www.ontheissues.org/default.htm
This month, Pastors Aaron, Michael, and Sean discuss the message series entitled “Flesh and Blood” and share how culture wants us to pick a side, but God has a different plan in mind.
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In this month’s episode, Pastor Michael Chandler, Pastor Aaron Kennedy, and Pastor Sean Reed discuss true worship as shared in the message series entitled, “Uncommon.”
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