The Open Door Message of the Week James Douglas

Welcome to the Open Door YouTube Page. This week Pastor James brings another message, diving deep into the essence of love as taught by Jesus Himself. In this message, we explore John 13:35 and 1 John 3:16-24, discovering how love isn't just a feeling but an active, sacrificial commitment to others.Join us as we unpack:🔹 The transformative power of love as demonstrated by Jesus.🔹 The commandment to love and its profound impact on our lives.🔹 Practical steps to live out love in our daily inter...

Welcome to the Open Door Podcast with Pastor James! In this episode, titled "Resurrection Righteousness," we dive into the transformative power of living out our purpose and design in light of Jesus' resurrection.Join Pastor James as he unpacks the concept of "Resurrection Righteousness," revealing how Jesus' resurrection makes righteousness possible for us. Discover how embodying His reality becomes a sign to the world, demonstrating the transformative power of His resurrection in our lives....

Welcome to the Open Door Podcast! In this special Easter episode titled "A New Day," Pastor James dives into the transformative power of the resurrection, weaving together the stories of Mary, Thomas, Peter, and John from Matthew 28:1-7.Join us as we explore how encountering Jesus is the common denominator in these diverse narratives. Mary, once weeping, discovers that a resurrected Jesus means our tears won’t silence His voice; our pain and past can't hinder His plan. Thomas, struggling with...

Welcome to the Open Door podcast! Today Pastor James brings the timeless truths of resurrection into our everyday lives. In this message titled "Resurrection in Real Life," based on 1 John 1:1-2:2, we delve into how resurrection isn’t just a once-a-year celebration but a reality we live in every day.Drawing inspiration from Romans 8:11, we explore how the Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, dwells within us, infusing our mortal bodies with life. But how do we move beyond mere confe...

In this powerful message, Pastor James delves into the concept of extravagant devotion to Jesus. Drawing from John 12 and other biblical passages, he explores the challenges and rewards of wholeheartedly following Christ in today's world. Join us as we unpack what it truly means to give our all to Jesus and why extravagant devotion is not only essential but also deeply rewarding. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion that will challenge and inspire you to live a life of radical ...

Welcome to the Open Door Church podcast! Join Pastor James as he dives into the transformative encounter of a Samaritan woman with Jesus at the well.In this episode, Pastor James explores the depth of spiritual thirst and the pursuit of living water. Jesus, breaking societal norms, engages with the outcast woman, touching the surface issue of physical thirst to reveal a deeper spiritual longing.Discover how Jesus confronts the woman's false identity and misconceptions about worship, unveiling...