Posts with the category “devotional”

The Anchor That Holds

by Elliotte Pearson on September 25th, 2023

By Elliotte Pearson: I started running track when I was about 5-6 years old. I liked to run fast. I only knew one speed, wide-open. I only knew one distance…short. I did not like to run long distances, and I still don’t. I like to run short distances very fast, and then I want to be done.  Read More

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Time for a Check-Up

by Theresa Golden on September 22nd, 2023

By Theresa Golden: As we conclude our Emotional Health message series, it’s important that we sit back and assess what God has done in our lives throughout this journey.   Read More

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Let God Transform You

by Mary Beth Barefoot on September 20th, 2023

By Mary Beth Barefoot: Emotions are a part of every person's day-to-day life. Whether it be joy, sadness, excitement, bitterness, contentment, or anger, emotions can come and go as quickly and as often as the ocean’s waves. For me, it can sometimes seem overwhelming to navigate through all of them.  Read More

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Jesus Doesn't Wear Jordans

by Miranda Braden on September 18th, 2023

By Miranda Braden: Jesus won't always match your pace. Sometimes there is a deeper hidden work He is doing in you, in your heart, or even in the others around you.  Read More

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Rooted In Love

by Theresa Golden on September 15th, 2023

By Theresa Golden: We’ve been talking about Emotional Health in this message series, and it’s an important topic regardless of age, status, or gender. But did you know that emotions are a gift from God?   Read More

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Do It Afraid

by Nikki Bailey on September 13th, 2023

By Pastor Nikki Bailey: One of the hardest battles we can face is in the mind. Some say it’s the devil’s playground and can send us to a seemingly bottomless pit.  Read More

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Work Slower, Not Harder

by Rachael Wynne on September 11th, 2023

By Rachael Wynne: Resting, truly resting, is much harder than we would care to admit. The moment we get still and allow our thoughts to rest, we are immediately reminded of the million-and-one things that we should be doing or problems we should be solving.   Read More

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Peace In Pain

by Theresa Golden on September 8th, 2023

By Theresa Golden: Has something ever happened in your life that you felt was your fault, no matter how improbable that may be? I think we’ve all been there at one point or another.  Read More

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Loving God With Everything

by Steve Miller on September 6th, 2023

By Steve Miller: So there Jesus was, walking through the temple courts of Jerusalem, when He was approached by the chief priests and elders. They start drilling him with all sorts of questions to try and refute any sort of authority He might have with the community.   Read More

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According to Design

by Tyler Braden on September 4th, 2023

By Pastor Tyler Braden: The coffee mug, when it’s being used according to the way it was designed, sits upright. In this position, you’re able to pour a liquid into it and fill it all the way up.   Read More

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Teach a Man to Fish

by Theresa Golden on September 1st, 2023

By Theresa Golden: “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”  Read More

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What Do You Need?

by Meghen Haggard on August 30th, 2023

By Meghen Haggard: It may feel uncomfortable or even selfish to start out by listing areas of struggle or need, but I think it’s also the quickest way to get to the things that are really stirring in our hearts and causing anxiety.  Read More

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With My Whole Heart

by Theresa Golden on August 28th, 2023

By Theresa Golden: “It’s ok to not be ok, but we won’t stay that way.” I heard this for the first time well over a decade ago when we first started attending Opendoor Church. Up until then, I believed quite the opposite. Maybe you feel that way right now.   Read More

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Standing on the Rock

by Theresa Golden on August 25th, 2023

By Theresa Golden: The wise man built his house upon the rock...If you grew up in Sunday School, you probably remember singing this song and the hand motions that went along with it. It’s a catchy tune that may stay with you the rest of the week!   Read More

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Sugar or Aspartame?

by Pate Leigh on August 21st, 2023

By Pate Leigh: Something God has been teaching me lately is how to have a strong relationship with Him and depend upon Him while also living in the world, otherwise known as modern day America.  Read More

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In His Presence

by Theresa Golden on August 18th, 2023

By Theresa Golden: Growing up in church, I encountered my fair share of legalism. Maybe some of you can relate. Often what one said and did was seemingly more important than what was in the heart.  Read More

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Do You Even Know Me?

by Jake Haggard on August 16th, 2023

By Jake Haggard: Is there anything worse than being unknown? Maybe you've had that awkward moment when you encounter someone whom you think should know you. You may have even introduced yourself to them several times prior, and yet they simply don’t know who you are.  Read More

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Roots & Fruits

by Mike Adkins on August 14th, 2023

By Pastor Mike Adkins: The Apostle Matthew records Jesus' sermon on the mountainside, saying these words: “A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit.”   Read More

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Practice Makes Progress

by Theresa Golden on August 11th, 2023

By Theresa Golden: As a mom of three boys, I’ve given a plethora of speeches over the years, and some I’ve given more than once. Whether they've had any impact or not, I may never know. But the one I tend to give the most is that “Practice makes progress.”   Read More

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I Am Rotten At Tomatoes

by Pastor Scott Conner on August 9th, 2023

By Pastor Scott Conner: Over the last several years I have enjoyed learning to develop a vegetable garden. I have met with some success but still have a lot to learn. One thing I have learned is I am rotten at growing tomatoes.   Read More

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Light in the Darkness

by Joy Kimbril on August 7th, 2023

By Joy Kimbril: I had the privilege of speaking to our Opendoor Kids Elementary this past weekend where we talked about how God is our Light and how God sent the plague of darkness on the Egyptian people to show His power and might.   Read More

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Keep Knocking

by Theresa Golden on August 4th, 2023

By Theresa Golden: Have you ever felt like God wasn’t listening to you? Maybe you’ve prayed about a problem, and it didn’t go away. Maybe you’ve asked Him to fulfill a need, and it’s still unfulfilled. The last thing we need to do is give up on God.   Read More

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Your Will Be Done

by Tyler Braden on August 2nd, 2023

By Pastor Tyler Braden: Have you ever been in a season where you felt like you had no control over your life? It just seemed like life was moving, and you were just along for the ride?  Read More

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Do Not Judge

by Elliotte Pearson on July 31st, 2023

By Elliotte Pearson: Recently, I was spending time with the Lord, and I felt like the Holy Spirit quietly said to me as I was praying for a certain people, “they look like your Daddy.”   Read More

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He Is All You Need

by Mary Beth Barefoot on July 28th, 2023

By Mary Beth Barefoot: As we journey through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, I am constantly learning new and important things about my faith and about how the Bible applies to my own life.   Read More

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The Bottom Line

by Phil Leyva on July 26th, 2023

By Phil Leyva: What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word BUDGET? For some people, there is a sense of security knowing where every last penny is being spent. For others....  Read More

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Pour Salt on the Wound

by Miranda Braden on July 24th, 2023

By Miranda Braden: My husband and I get away once a year to hear God for our family - to hear what His vision is for us as individuals, for our girls, and for us as a family unit. This year...  Read More

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Religion or Relationship

by Steve Miller on July 21st, 2023

By Steve Miller: When I was growing up, I always believed that prayer and fasting were things that you did when you needed something. I only prayed when I needed help or arrived at a time in the day when I usually prayed, most often before meals and at bedtime.  Read More

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Holy Spirit, Lead

by Rachael Wynne on July 19th, 2023

By Rachael Wynne: “So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves…” Any perfectionists reading this right now? Any chronic people pleasers? As someone recovering from both, I know how daunting the life of a Believer can feel.  Read More

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Peace and Love

by Christy Hubbard on July 17th, 2023

By Christy Hubbard: As I watched my oldest daughter graduate from high school a few weeks ago, I began reflecting on how hard it must be to be a Jesus-loving teenager.   Read More

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Out of Control

by Theresa Golden on July 14th, 2023

By Pastor Gina Robinson: Recently, I found myself in a rut. Quite honestly, my own thoughts were driving me NUTS! I started to question and doubt what I knew to be true and His truth.   Read More

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Pinterest Comes To Life

by Theresa Golden on July 12th, 2023

By Pastor Nikki Bailey: It was the most beautiful day. As my daughter, Chelsea, gazed out the window, she saw her dreams become a reality.   Read More

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Dead Week

by Theresa Golden on July 10th, 2023

By Pastor Scott Conner: Dead Week - Interesting title for the beginning of the week of July 4th, don’t you think? Let me explain. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association annually declares the week of July 4th as a dead period for high school football practice.   Read More

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Opendoor Youth Camp: Day #5

by Theresa Golden on July 7th, 2023

This week, we will be sharing devotionals from the Opendoor Youth Camp Journal. Each day, our students will spend time reading these devotionals and reflecting on all that God is doing in their lives at camp. Follow along with them as they lean into the Holy Spirit's leading.   Read More

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Opendoor Youth Camp: Day #4

by Theresa Golden on July 6th, 2023

This week, we will be sharing devotionals from the Opendoor Youth Camp Journal. Each day, our students will spend time reading these devotionals and reflecting on all that God is doing in their lives at camp. Follow along with them as they lean into the Holy Spirit's leading.   Read More

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Opendoor Youth Camp: Day #3

by Theresa Golden on July 5th, 2023

This week, we will be sharing devotionals from the Opendoor Youth Camp Journal. Each day, our students will spend time reading these devotionals and reflecting on all that God is doing in their lives at camp. Follow along with them as they lean into the Holy Spirit's leading.   Read More

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Opendoor Youth Camp: Day #2

by Theresa Golden on July 4th, 2023

This week, we will be sharing devotionals from the Opendoor Youth Camp Journal. Each day, our students will spend time reading these devotionals and reflecting on all that God is doing in their lives at camp. Follow along with them as they lean into the Holy Spirit's leading.   Read More

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Opendoor Youth Camp: Day #1

by Theresa Golden on July 3rd, 2023

This week, we will be sharing devotionals from the Opendoor Youth Camp Journal. Each day, our students will spend time reading these devotionals and reflecting on all that God is doing in their lives at camp. Follow along with them as they lean into the Holy Spirit's leading.   Read More

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Even When It's Hard

by Theresa Golden on June 30th, 2023

By Theresa Golden: I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.” I’ve said it a time or ten myself. We all have those people in our lives that just rub us the wrong way or seem determined to make our lives more difficult.  Read More

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To Do or Not To Do

by Theresa Golden on June 28th, 2023

By Pate Leigh: Have you ever made a vow or a promise you couldn't keep? “I promise I'll clean the dishes.” “I promise I’ll fix the door this weekend.” “I promise I’ll do better next time.” Then “next time” comes, and you don’t do better.  Read More

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