<![CDATA[OPEN DOOR BAPTIST CHURCH OF PRESCOTT VALLEY ARIZONA - Sermon Blog]]>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:42:41 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Questions Jesus Asked & Ones He Answered]]>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.opendoorofpv.com/sermon-blog/questions-jesus-asked-ones-he-answeredQuestions Jesus Asked & Ones He Answered
1. My Father's Business 02/19/23
Text:  Luke 2:41-52
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2. The Baptism of Jesus 02/26/23
Text:  Matthew 3
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3. What Are You Looking For? 03/05/23
Text:  John 1:35-42
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4. The Authority of Jesus 03/12/23
Text:  John 2:13-22
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5. What Do You Mean Born Again 03/26/23
Text:  John 3:1-18
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6. Sir, Give Me This Water 04/02/23
​Text:  John 4:1-26
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7. Jesus Leave Us Alone
​04/16/23
Text:  Mark 1:21-28
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8. He's Able
​04/23/23
Text:  Luke 5:17-26
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9. Jesus Changes Lives
​04/30/23
Text:  Luke 5:27-35​
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]]><![CDATA[The Book of Philippians]]>Sun, 01 May 2022 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.opendoorofpv.com/sermon-blog/the-book-of-philippiansThe Book of Philippians
1. The Lord At Work in Philippi 11/28/2021
Text:  Acts 16:6-34

In this lesson we will begin a study of Paul's letter to the Philippians. This is a favorite Biblical book of many. It has a blend of important doctrine as well as encouragements to godly Christian living. We will look first at how the church at Philippi started.
2. ​A Good Work
12/05/2021
Text:  Philippians 1:1-7
There were only a few believers in Philippi when the Apostle Paul left. What was to happen to the saints in Philippi? In this message we will look at how the church there developed.
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3. Keep Growing My Friends 12/12/2021
Text:  Philippians 1:8-11​

Instead of being satisfied with what he saw in the saints of Philippi, the Apostle Paul prayed for their continued spiritual growth. In this message we will be challenged by his prayer.
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4. The Effect of Paul's Chains 12/26/2021
Text:  Philippians 1:12-14​

Very few have suffered for the cause of Christ like the Apostle Paul. Also, very few have suffered as he did without complaining. Despite all he went through, Paul kept a good attitude. He saw the Lord's purpose for his trials. In this message we will look at what was accomplished through the trials he endured prior to writing to the Philippians.
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5. Evaluating Preachers
01/02/2022
Text:  Philippians 1:15-18

Probably the most respected person in the history of the church is the Apostle Paul. Nobody did more or suffered more for the Lord and the Gospel than he did but he was not always respected by everyone. Not only was he persecuted by the Jews and various governments, he was also rejected and envied by some within the church. Here we will look at some of that opposition as revealed to us in the book of Philippians.
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6. ​The Best of Both Worlds: To Live Is Christ 01/09/2022
Text:  Philippians 1:19-24

Perhaps the greatest motto for life are the words that Paul wrote in Philippians 1:21. Many believers quote these words and apply them to ourselves; but are we worthy to echo Paul's words? Do we have the life's commitment that would allow us to say them? Here we will begin to look at the meaning of what Paul said, "The Best of Both Worlds".
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7. The Best of Both Worlds: To Die Is Gain 
​01/16/2022
Text:  Philippians 1:19-24

As Paul sat in jail, facing possible execution, he wrote these words:" To die is gain". He was not simply looking at death as an escape from a miserable life; "to live is Christ!" For every child of God, death is gain; for faithful believers, death is gain in even greater ways! We will look at that as we study Philippians 1.
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8. Don't Let Them Scare You
01/27/2022
Text:  Philippians 1:25-30

As the first chapter of Philippians ends, the Apostle Paul encourages the saints in Philippi about living for the Lord and suffering for Him. Those words are helpful to us today, as well. We are not exempt from right living, neither are we exempt from suffering. We will look at those topics in this message from God's Word.
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9. Relieving Tension and Dissension 01/30/2022
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Christians find our joy in the Lord but it is possible for that joy to be diminished by other believers. The Apostle Paul faced that; we likely do too. Here we will look at what we can do to enhance our fellowship with one another and thus make our mutual joy complete.
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10. Jesus Was Rich
02/06/2022
Text:  Philippians 2:5-6

One of the most amazing and deep Biblical statements concerning the Lord Jesus Christ is found in Philippians 2:5-11. And yet, as deep as it is, Paul has a very practical reason for writing it. He writes it so that we would follow the example of Christ in our relationships with one another.
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11. Jesus Became Poor
02/13/2022
Text:  Philippians 2:7-8​

In the last message in this series, we saw the pre-incarnate glory of the Son of God: Jesus was rich. In this message, we will look at His descent into the essence of a slave: Jesus became poor. All because of His love for us, the Son of God came into this world. He came to save sinners, dying on the cross in our place. We will look at the incredible words of Philippians 2:7-8 in this message.
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12. Highly Exalted
02/20/2022
Text:  Philippians 2:9-11

In previous messages of this series, we have studied the great riches of Christ in His pre-incarnate glory and also His great poverty when He made Himself of no reputation and came into this world. In this lesson we will see Him exalted and seated at the right hand of God. The One who was lifted up on the cross in shame is now exalted in heaven, worthy of and soon to receive universal worship!
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13. Saved and Working
02/27/2022​
Text:  Philippians 2:12-16

In previous messages of this series, we have studied the great riches of Christ in His pre-incarnate glory and also His great poverty when He made Himself of no reputation and came into this world. We will now see Him exalted, seated at the right hand of God. The One who was lifted up on the cross in shame is now exalted in heaven , worthy of and soon to receive universal worship!
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14. Unusual Joy
03/06/2022
Text:  Philippians 2:16-18

We often speak of having joy at all times. We will see that proclaimed in Philippians 4:4 later in our study of this letter. If we are honest, there are some events that seem too scary to be joyful. Both Paul and the saints in Philippi anticipated joy in two specific times that can be intimidating. Having joy like that will be our study in this lesson.
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15. An Amazing Young Man 03/13/2022
Text:  Philippians 2:19-24

The names of Paul's friends and fellow workers in the ministry are well known and powerful: Luke, Silas and Barnabas, to name a few. It looks though as if Paul valued one more than any of the others: Timothy. We will look at Timothy and Paul's plans for him in this lesson.
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16. An Unsung Hero
03/20/2022
Text: Philippians 2:25-30
Paul has presented the Lord Jesus, himself and Timothy as examples of humility and service to others. He gives one final example to the Philippians: Epaphroditus, who is one of their own. We will learn from this faithful believer in this lesson.
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17. Safe in God's Truth
03/27/2022
Text:  Philippians  3:1-7​

There are those who get bored by the repeated teaching of God's Word. Even the Apostle Paul had a man fall asleep during one of his sermons but he tells us that such teaching is safe for God's people. To hear the Gospel and the basics of Christian living strengthens us and makes us more secure in the truth. In this message from Philippians 3 we will see how Paul develops that truth.
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18. Choose Christ
04/03/2022​
Text:  Philippians 3:4-11

The teaching that we must do something to earn eternal life is tragically common. The Word of God consistently denies that. The apostle Paul's own testimony denies it. We will look at his words in Philippians 3 in this lesson.
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19. Pursue Christ
04/24/2022
Text:  Philippians 3:12-15


To become a Christian has just one requirement. We must believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, but to grow in our Christian life takes a lot of effort. To describe this growth, Paul uses the following terms: "apprehend", "reaching forth" and "press toward". In this message we will look at our growth in Christ.
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20. What Way Are You Walking? 05/01/2022
Text:  Philippians 3:16-19​

The book of Philippians is commonly and accurately viewed as a letter of joy. In our text today however, we find the Apostle Paul weeping instead of rejoicing. In this message we will examine why this is the case.
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]]><![CDATA[The Book of Isaiah]]>Sun, 01 May 2022 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.opendoorofpv.com/sermon-blog/the-book-of-isaiah
1. God’s Message to a Sinful Nation
04/11/2021
Text: Isaiah 1:1-9
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2. Let Us Reason Together 04/25/2021
Text: Isaiah 1:10-31
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3. The Lord Alone
​05/02/2021
Text: Isaiah 2
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Isaiah 2 contains both the first mention of "the day of the Lord" in the Bible and an important description of the latter days.
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4. National Warning Signs 05/09/2021
Text: Isaiah 3
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5. Two Days
​05/16/2021
Text: Isaiah 4
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6. A Song and a Sermon
​05/23/2021
Text: Isaiah 5
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7. Who Will Go For Us
05/30/2021
Text: Isaiah 6
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8. Lessons from a Foolish King 06/06/2021
Text: Isaiah 7

Here in Isaiah chapter 7, we will take a look at King Ahaz, a foolish king who received an amazing sign from the Lord!
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9. Threats Against the Lord 06/13/2021
Text:  Isaiah 8
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10. The Promised Savior and King 06/27/2021
Text: Isaiah 9
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11. We Need The Lord
​07/11/2021
Text: Isaiah 10
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12. The Coming King
​07/18/2021
Text: Isaiah 11
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13. Praise the Lord
08/01/2021
Text: Isaiah 12
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14. The Beginning of Burdens 08/15/2021
Text: Isaiah 13
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15. Conquering the Victor 08/22/2021
Text: Isaiah 14
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16. The Three Year Warning 08/29/2021
Text:  Isaiah 15-16

Here we look at the prophecy concerning Moab that Isaiah received.
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17. Standing and Falling Together
​09/12/2021
Text: Isaiah 17
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18. The Lord Takes a Rest ​
​09/19/2021
Text: Isaiah 18
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19. A Message Concerning Israel’s Great Enemy 09/26/2021
Text:  Isaiah 19-20
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20. Unloading Three Burdens
​10/03/2021
Text: Isaiah 21
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21. Bad News in Jerusalem 10/10/2021
Text: Isaiah 22
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22. When God Flattened Tyre 10/17/2021
Text: Isaiah 23
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23. When God Empties The Earth 11/07/2021
Text: Isaiah 24
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24. My God and Our God 11/14/2021
Text: Isaiah 25
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25. A Song of Peace
​11/28/2021
Text: Isaiah 26
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26. Every Moment
12/05/2021
Text: Isaiah 27
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27. Fading Beauty
12/12/2021​
Text: Isaiah 28
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28. Things Turned Upside Down 01/02/2022
Text: Isaiah 29
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29. From Rebellious to Rejoicing 01/09/2022
Text: Isaiah 30
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30. God is Not Afraid of Them 01/16/2022
Text: Isaiah 31
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31. Righteousness, Finally 01/23/2022
Text: Isaiah 32
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32. He Will Save Us 01/30/2022
Text: Isaiah 33
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33. The Days of the Lord’s Indignation 02/06/2022
Text:  Isaiah  34
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34. Seeing God's Glory 02/13/2022
Text:  Isaiah 35

Isaiah often prophesied of judgment, either against the Jewish people or against the Gentile world. He also prophesied of the Lord's kingdom on earth. It is this kingdom which is described in Isaiah 35. Our study will examine this chapter.
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35. The World in Which We Live 02/20/2022
Text:  Isaiah  36
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36. A Day of Trouble 02/27/2022
Text:  Isaiah  37
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37. Death Delayed 03/06/2022
Text:  Isaiah 38

In this message we will take a look at Hezekiah's sickness and healing.
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38. Lessons from Hezekiah’s Failure 03/13/2022
Text: Isaiah 39;  2 Chronicles 32:24-31​

In this message we will look at Isaiah 39, a chapter which records the failure of Hezekiah.
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39. Our God Is Great
​Part I  
​03/20/2022
Text: Isaiah 40
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40. Our God Is Great
​Part II
​04/03/2022
Text: Isaiah 40
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41. Trust, Not Fear 04/10/2022
Text: Isaiah 41
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42. Behold, My Servant 04/24/2022
Text: Isaiah 42
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43. God’s Witnesses 05/01/2022
Text: Isaiah 43
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]]><![CDATA[The Book of Ephesians Chapter 4-6]]>Sun, 07 Nov 2021 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.opendoorofpv.com/sermon-blog/the-book-of-ephesians-chapter-4-6
17. Therefore
​05/16/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:1-3

This lesson not only brings us to a new chapter in Ephesians, but to a new theme. The first three chapters described the internal change in believers that is made by the Gospel. The last half of the book describes how the internal change evidences itself in changed lives on the outside. Here we will look at Ephesians 4:1-3.
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18. There is One Body
​05/23/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:4;  1 Corinthians 12:12-27

For the next seven weeks, we are going beyond Ephesians in order to look at the seven bases of spiritual unity that Paul mentions in chapter four. The first of those unities is this: "There is one body." We will study this one body, the Body of Christ, in this message.
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19. There is One Spirit
05/30/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:4;  John 14-18

As we continue to study the seven bases of unity that believers in Christ have, we look today at the Holy Spirit. He not only baptizes us into the body of Christ, as we saw last week, but He also is available to each believer, ministering to us in a variety of ways. We hope to understand His work better as a result of this message.
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20. There is One Hope
06/06/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:4;  1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:10

When we were studying Ephesians 2 a few weeks ago, we saw that before we came to faith in Christ, we had no hope (2:12). Now, in Ephesians 4, we find that one of the truths that unites all believers in Christ is that we have "one hope" (4:4). In this lesson we will take a look at that hope which we have as a result of our calling to salvation.
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21. There is One Lord
06/15/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:5;  Timothy 3:14-16

You would expect that among Christians, there would be a common faith in Jesus Christ. While Paul reminds us that there is "one Lord", he also faced those who "preach another Jesus". In this message we look at several truths concerning Jesus that all believers should hold in common.
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22. There is One Faith
06/27/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:5

As Paul continues to declare the seven ties that bind believers together, he speaks of "one faith". Every believer has faith, and every believer accepts a core body of truth. Today we will look at the one faith that binds us.
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23. There is One Baptism
07/04/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:5;  Corinthians 12:1-11

The sixth of the seven unities of believers is baptism. There two ways we are baptized. One is immediate at the moment of salvation and the other is an act of obedience that each believer should do after they are saved. Today in Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12 we will look at our "one baptism".
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24. There is One God and Father 07/11/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:6
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The final of the seven ties that bind all believers together is God the Father. God is the Father of everyone by creation, but He has a special Father-child relationship with those who trust in His only-begotten Son as their Savior. Today we will look at this relationship.
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25. Building a Church
07/18/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:7-12

Each believer receives a spiritual gift the moment we believe. In addition, Christ has gifted the church with individuals whom He has equipped and called to serve Him and the church. Here we will look at this as we resume making our way through Ephesians 4.
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26. Building a Church II
​07/25/2021
Text: Ephesians 4:13-16

How would you describe "the ideal church"?  Paul gave us a good description in Ephesians 4 and he also gave guidance on how to achieve that ideal. That will be the focus in today's study.
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27. Don't Walk Like That
​08/01/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:17-19

In this part of Ephesians 4, we find the Lord instructing believers how to live. The Christian's walk must be different since the Lord has made us different. We must choose to live the way a child of God should live.
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28. The Mind of the Believer 08/15/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:20-24

The sinful lifestyle of unbelievers begins with what's in their minds: meaninglessness and darkness. Similarly, the holy life of a child of God depends upon what's in our minds, too: as our minds are renewed our lives become righteous and holy. We will look at "The Mind of the Believer" as we study Ephesians 4:20-24.
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29. Needed Corrections
08/22/2021
Text:  Ephesians 4:25-30

In the previous message of this series, we looked at the theoretical guidelines for our behavior as children of God: put off the old man and put on the new man. Here we will look at the specifics of how these instructions look in daily life in Ephesians 4:25-30.
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30. Why Christians Don't Get Along With Others
Text:  Ephesians 4:31-32
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Sometimes, we Christians don't get along with others very well. Bitterness and anger replace love and forgiveness. Ephesians 4 concludes with instructions on how believers can repair any broken relationship.


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31. Which Life Are You Living? 09/05/2021
Text:  Ephesians 5:1-5

The believers in Ephesus were living in a very pagan culture. So are we. Some of the lifestyles of those around them were influencing their lives. How about us? In this lesson we will look at what God's Word says about the way believers should live in an ungodly world.
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32. What Kind of Child Are You? 09/12/2021
Text:  Ephesians 5:6-13

The life of a child of God is to be different, mainly because the child of God is different. We have been changed by the Lord and need to let that change be seen in us. Sadly, we often struggle with that and commonly revert to living like we did before we were saved. We will look at how to avoid that in this study.
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33. Are You Awake? 
09/19/2021
Text:  Ephesians 5:14-17

"Arise and Awake" are the two calls that come from Paul to the idle saints in Ephesus. They are two good calls for us as well! In this lesson we will look at how Paul seeks to move the saints to live for the Lord daily.
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34. Filled With The Spirit
09/26/2021
Text:  Ephesians 5:18-21

The work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers has been a common theme in Ephesians. In this lesson we will look at what the Scriptures say concerning being filled with the Holy Spirit - what it means and what difference it will make in our lives.
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35. Filled With The Spirit in the Home 10/10/2021
Text:  Ephesians 5:22-33

The Christian home is designed to be one of the best places on earth to be. Following the instructions in God's Word would result in that. So many rebel against the Scriptures, to their own hurt and the hurt of society as a whole. We will look at what the Scriptures teach concerning the husband-wife relationship in Ephesians 5.
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35. Filled with the Spirit in the Home II 10/17/21
Text:  Ephesians 6:1-4
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The Word of God not only describes the best husband-wife relationship but it also provides how parents and children can have the best relationship, no matter the ages involved. We will see this in Ephesians 6.
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36. Filled With The Spirit At Work 10/24/2021
Text:  Ephesians 6:5-9

Slavery was a common and serious matter in Biblical days, both before and after the life of Christ. Biblical Christianity helped improve and eventually reduce or eliminate the institution of slavery. While Paul addressed slaves and masters, he also gave principles for believers to practice in the workplace.
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37. Warring and Wrestling 10/31/2021​
Text:  Ephesians 6:10-12

While being a Christian is a blessing, it is also a battle. The Word of God describes our enemy and his activities but also describes the child of God and the armor that is available to us to help us stand. In this message we will begin to look at this battle.
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38. God's Provision for Our Protection 11/07/21
Text:  Ephesians 6:13-17

The Lord is so good to His people! He has given us eternal life and victory over sin as we trust in Him as our personal Savior. The Lord has also made it possible for us to live daily as victors over the trials and temptations of life! He has made available to us all we need; it is simply our responsibility to put on the whole armor of God. We will examine that in this lesson.
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39. Prayer
​11/14/2021
Text:  Ephesians 6:18-20
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The whole armor of God that is available to believers includes communications: the ability to talk with the Lord in prayer. We will examine the blessing of prayer in this study of God's Word.
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40. Amen
​11/21/2021
Text:  Ephesians 6:21-24

Today we will conclude our study of Ephesians. We will review some of what we learned and look at Paul's closing words to the saints of Ephesus.
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]]><![CDATA[Messages by Ed Imbierowicz]]>Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.opendoorofpv.com/sermon-blog/messages-by-ed-imbierowicz
1. Jesus Is the Only Way
07/26/2020 Morning
Text: John 14:1-6
2. The Basis for Our Hope
07/26/2020 Evening
Text: 1 Peter 1:1-9
3. Jesus Is Our Shepherd
04/18/2021 Morning
Text:  Psalm 23
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4. Our Enduring Hope
04/18/2021 Evening
Text:  1 Peter 3:8-17
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5. The Father’s Love for His Son
06/20/2021
Text:  Luke 15:11-17
6. Encouragement
06/20/2021 Morning
Text:  Various
7. God Brings Us Joy
08/08/2021 Morning 
Text:  Philippians 4:4-8
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8. A Living Sacrifice and God’s Will
08/08/2021 Evening
Text:  Romans 12:1-2
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]]><![CDATA[The Book of Ephesians Chapter 1-3]]>Sun, 09 May 2021 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.opendoorofpv.com/sermon-blog/the-book-of-ephesians-chapter-1-3
1. New Opportunities to Serve Christ 01/03/2021
Text:  Acts 20:17-35​

We will begin a study of the Book of Ephesians. Paul's ministry in that city is described in three chapters: Acts 18, 19 and 20. The result was a local church that was so established that it was able to receive one of the deepest theological letters Paul wrote. We will look at the beginning of the church at Ephesus today.
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2. The Glory of His Grace
01/17/2021
Text:  Ephesians 1:1-6
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Our theme for studying the letter to the Ephesians is "The Riches of His Grace". In the opening verses of the letter we are immediately introduced to God's grace. Sadly, God's grace is a controversial topic. Instead of producing gratitude, it often produces argument. Hopefully, we will praise Him for His grace. "The Glory of His Grace" is the subject of this message.
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3. The Riches of His Grace 01/24/2021
Text:  Ephesians 1:7-10

We are still in the early stages of Paul's letter to the Ephesians and the riches of God's grace continues to be his theme. What do we have as a result of the grace of God? Last week we saw that we were elected, adopted and accepted. Today we will find other results of God's amazing grace that are true of every believer! We are glad to be able to study this wonderful letter together!
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4. How Rich We Are
​01/31/2021
Text:  Ephesians 1:11-14

Many Christians have doubts about their salvation. Doubt changes our walk with the Lord and hinders our witnessing for Him. If we understood more fully all that the Lord has done for us when He saved us, our doubts would change to full assurance. The verses in Ephesians that we will study today will instruct us in the certainty of our position in Christ!
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4. Open Our Eyes To Wonderful Blessings
02/07/2021
Text:  Ephesians 1:15-20​

Paul's letter to the Ephesians records two prayers of the apostle for the saints at Ephesus. The apostle had heard of the growth of the spiritual believers, but it seems that they were unaware of some of what they had because of their salvation. Today we will look at the first of those prayers, recorded in 1:15-23.
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5. The Church Is His Body
​02/14/2021
Text:  Ephesians 1:20-23

The church, like our Savior, is often despised and rejected. But if we understood better who our Head is and who we are, we would never get dejected nor be ashamed to be a Christian.
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6. Do I Deserve to Enter Heaven? 
02/21/2021
Text: Ephesians 2:1-3

We tend to think well of ourselves, that we are not all that bad. We aren't very sinful now and we never have been. When we look into the Word of God, we get a different picture of what we are like naturally apart from faith in Jesus Christ. As we enter into the second chapter of Ephesians today, we will take a serious look at our lost condition.
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7. Getting What You Don't Deserve
02/28/2021
Text:  Ephesians 2:1-3​

Some of the most familiar words ever written by the Apostle Paul are Ephesians 2:8-9. While familiar, memorized by school-aged children, they have been both ignored and redefined, so that salvation is not as clear as the Scriptures make it. In this message we will examine what man says and what the Bible says concerning how to be saved.
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8. Why Am I Here?
03/07/2021
Text:  Ephesians 2:10​

Last week, we saw that we are not saved by the works we have done; but that doesn't mean that God does not expect us to do good works! In fact, our study of God's Word today will show the importance of works in the life of a believer.
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9. Where Do Most Christians Come From?
​03/14/2021
Text:  Ephesians 2:11-13

None of us was born a Christian. We cannot say, "I have always believed" or "I have always been saved". The Bible clearly describes what we were like before we were saved; for none of us is it a pretty picture. Today we will look at what Paul says about unsaved Gentiles as we study Ephesians 2:11-13.
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10. The Prince of Peace
03/21/2021
Text:  Ephesians 2:14-18

Prior to the cross, there was distance and dissension between Jews and Gentiles as well as between men and God. Jesus came into this world to change that and by His death and resurrection, the wall has been removed and the war has been ended.
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11. Completely Changed
​03/29/2021
Text:  Ephesians 2:19-22

Ephesians 2 began with a picture of despair for lost sinners, but concludes with a description of three wonderful changes in the life of every believer. How we are completely changed will be the subject we will study in this lesson.
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12. I Paul
04/11/2021
Text:  Ephesians 3:1-8​

The Apostle Paul is worthy of honor by believers and no doubt he will be greatly rewarded by his Savior at the Judgment Seat. What he did and what he knew is not beyond us. By God's grace we can believe, know and share God's Word as he did.
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13. Was His Grace In Vain 04/25/2021
Text:  Ephesians 3:8-13

Many Christians do not make an impact on the unsaved ones around them; there is a variety of reasons for this. The apostles were not necessarily highly respected by the world around them, but that did not stop them from changing the world. We will see the difference that we can make because of the Lord's grace in saving and choosing us to serve Him.
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14. A Return to Prayer
05/02/2021
Text:  Ephesians 3:14-17

After starting to pray in Ephesians 3:1, Paul resumes that prayer in verse 14. What an important prayer it is! If the prayer of Paul for the church at Ephesus was fulfilled in us, our lives and our church would be far better! This prayer is so important that we will take a couple of weeks to look at it. We hope each of us will echo this prayer for one another.
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15. The Love of Christ
05/09/2021
Text:  Ephesians 3:17-21

As we continue to look at Paul's prayer for the Ephesians, we see him move from praying for inner strength to requests concerning the wonderful love of Christ. We find that he concludes his prayer with an amazing doxology!
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]]><![CDATA[The Book of Nehemiah]]>Sun, 21 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.opendoorofpv.com/sermon-blog/the-book-of-nehemiah
1. The Importance of Nehemiah
​08/23/2020
Text: Various
2. The Condition of Jerusalem
​08/30/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 1:1-4
3. Pleading in Prayer

​09/06/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 1:4-11
4. The Cupbearer, the King and the Lord 09/13/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 2:1-8
5. Nehemiah’s Arrival in Jerusalem
09/20/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 2:9-20
6. Help Wanted 09/27/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 3
7. The Return of Sanballat and Tobiah 10/11/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 4:1-9
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In this message, "The Return of Sanballat and Tobiah", we will see what two men did to try to stop the Jews from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
8. Two-Handed Ministry 10/18/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 4:10-23

In this message we will look at the Jews' labor for the Lord in building the wall.
9. Broken by Your Brothers 10/25/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 5:1-19​

Here, in Nehemiah 5, we will examine the internal troubles that started to plague the Jews who were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
10. They're Back
11/01/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 6:1-14
11. Finished… But More to Do 11/22/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 6:15-7:4​

Here we see that the wall of Jerusalem is finished, but the work of the Jews continues. The lessons from Nehemiah 6:15-7:4 are very important as we serve the Lord today!
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12. Preach The Word
​12/02/2020
Text: Nehemiah 8:1-8
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13. A Joyful People
12/13/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 8:9-12

We will continue to learn from the book of Nehemiah, as we see the people of Israel turn from sadness to joy.
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14. God's People and God's Word 12/27/2020
Text:  Nehemiah 8:13-18
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15. God’s People and Prayer Part 1 01/03/2021
Text:  Nehemiah 9:1-5
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16. God's People and Prayer Part II 01/17/2021
Text:  Nehemiah 9:6-15
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17. God's People and Prayer Part III 01/17/2021
Text;  Nehemiah 9:16-38

In this lesson we will continue our study of Nehemiah, focusing on the prayer of the Jews in chapter 9.
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18. Sure and Sealed
​01/31/2021
Text:  Nehemiah 10

In this lesson we will look at the commitment that the Jews made to the Lord. It is recorded for us in Nehemiah 10.
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19. The Holy City
​02/07/2021
Text:  Nehemiah 11
In this lesson we will learn from Nehemiah 11 about the Jews' re-population of the city of Jerusalem.
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20. Celebration
​02/21/2021
Text: Nehemiah 12

In Nehemiah 12, we will see the celebration of the nation of Israel as they dedicate the rebuilt walls of Jerusalem.
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21. Sanctification –
​A Never-Ending Process 02/28/2021
Text:  Nehemiah 13:1-9
As we enter the final chapter of Nehemiah, we will see there are still changes that needed to be made in Jerusalem.
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22. Still Growing and Changing
​03/07/2021
Text:  Nehemiah 13:10-22
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In this lesson we will look at some continued areas of change that were needed among the Jews after they returned to Jerusalem.
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23. The Need for More Cleaning
03/14/2021
Text:  Nehemiah 13:23-3
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24. Review of Ezra and Nehemiah
03/21/2021
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]]><![CDATA[Christmas Sermons]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.opendoorofpv.com/sermon-blog/christmas-sermons
Christmas Kiss the Son

Psalm 2​

12-06-2020
Text: Psalm 2

Today we will begin a short series of "Christmas in the Psalms". We will begin in Psalm 2, a Psalm of David which describes man's long opposition to the Lord, and the Lord's response of both wrath and grace.
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Christmas God Came to Us

Psalm 119:154

12-13-2020
Text:  Psalm 119:154

Our "Christmas in the Psalms" series continues today with a look at a single verse, the 154th, in the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119. What the psalmist wrote about is actually the need of all mankind. In this message we will look at why God came to us.
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What Christmas is All About

Luke 1-2

12-19-2020
Text:  Luke 1-2

Christmas celebrations vary from generation to generation, country to country, and even house to house. That is understandable. Unfortunately, what people think Christmas is sometimes varies also. We will look at what Christmas is all about in this message.
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Christmas: When God Became Man

Psalm 40

​12-20-2020
Text:  Psalm 40​

The 40th Psalm is one of those Psalms that is both personal of the psalmist and prophetic of the Messiah. It is also a Psalm that is cited in the New Testament, but with different words than we find in the OT. The complete message of the two quotations is significant to the incarnation of Christ. We hope that our study here, "He Came Into the World" is a blessing as we approach Christmas.
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The New Year: Do You Have a Shepherd

Psalm 23

12-27-2020
Text:  Psalm 23

One of the most beautiful and familiar passages of Scripture is the 23rd Psalm. Memorized by children and cherished by believers of all ages, it encourages us with the blessing of having the Lord as Shepherd. As we prepare to enter 2021, we will look at this precious Psalm.
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]]><![CDATA[Thanksgiving and Thankfulness]]>Sun, 29 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.opendoorofpv.com/sermon-blog/thankful-for-a-new-song
Thankful for a New Song
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​Text: Psalm 98

11-01-2020
Thanksgiving: A Lifelong Occupation

Text:  Psalm 146

11-08-2020
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Thanksgiving: Count Your Blessings

Text: Psalm 103

11-22-2020
Text:  Psalm 103

The 103rd Psalm, a Psalm of David, challenges us to remember all of the many blessings that we have received from the Lord. Are you counting your blessings, or do you forget some of the benefits God gives you? Hopefully, our time in God's Word today will help each of us to remember!
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Thanksgiving: We Are His

Text: Psalm 100
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2020-11-29
Text:  Psalm 100

The 100th Psalm is another wonderful Psalm of thanksgiving. Both who God is and who we are provide reasons for us to praise the Lord and should be reflected in our daily lives. This will conclude our Thanksgiving in the Psalms series.
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]]><![CDATA[James Chapter 4 & 5]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.opendoorofpv.com/sermon-blog/james-chapter-4-5James Chapter 4 & 5
18. The Cure for Conflicts
​08/30/2020
Text: James 4:1-4​

Conflicts among Christians have sadly been common for two thousand years.  Sometimes they involve two individuals, families or even churches.  James saw that and pointed out the causes of these religious wars. We will take a look at that in this message.
19. Humble Yourselves
​09/06/2020
Text:  James 4:5-10
James continues to address problems among believers. This time it's the issue of pride. Pride, the first sin in the universe, was committed by Lucifer, which he then used in the Garden of Eden as a reason to disobey God. Today pride continues to be a powerful temptation in our hearts. In this message we see that James calls us to a life of humility.
20. We're Brothers, Not Judges
​09/13/2020
Text:  James 4:11-12


Once again, sins of speech are confronted by James.  This time, it is the sin of  "evil speaking": slanderous, denigrating attacks.  In this message we will see what God's Word says about it.
21. Your Everyday Life & The Will of God 09/20/2020
Text:  James 4:13-17

How often have you said, "If the Lord wills" or "The good Lord willing", or some similar phrase?  How often do you actually plan and live your life according to those words?  James addresses that with the believers and that is what we will examine in this message.
22. Crying Out to God
10/04/2020
Text:  James 5:1-6

We are living in a time when injustice is being violently protested in our land.  James describes injustice taking place within the church 2000 years ago.  His remedy was not to burn buildings, loot businesses and physically harm people. His remedy was prayer and that worked; God heard their prayers.  Today we will look at crying out to God in prayer.
23. Patience & Endurance
10/11/2020
Text: James 5:7-12​

Writing especially to the believers who suffered at the hands of the rich, James challenges believers to practice two important attributes: patience and endurance. To help us, James reminds us of the return of Christ; he also presents two examples from the Old Testament.
24. How Are You Doing? 10/18/2020
Text:  James 5:13-18​

Praying and singing are two of the blessings of a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, and they are James' subject as he nears the end of his letter. When to pray, when to sing and a special provision for prayer are described in the passage we will study today (James 5:13-18)
25. BackSlidden 10/25/2020
Text:  James 5:19-20

This message will conclude our study of the Book of James. Often viewed as a strange ending, James 5:19-20 is actually a challenging way to review and think back over what James has written. Have we erred from the truth that he has written? Are we backslidden? Do we need to turn our lives around? That will be our subject here.
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