When we are determined to restore, renew and rebuild our place with God, Satan pulls out his final weapon – distraction! Like the soil that was bearing good fruit, weeds often appear out of nowhere. Jesus called the cares of life. These things seem innocent and non-threatening at first but can derail your mission to rebuild, restore and renew your place with God.
Satan’s worst fear is that you will rebuild, restore and renew your place with God. Learn what elements he fears the most and use those things against him. Nehemiah understood how to turn accusations and intimidation into a powerful weapon against his enemies and so can you.
There were 10 gates that Nehemiah repaired. Each one of them had a name and purpose. Is there significance in the names of these gates? Can we gain insights for today from this ancient wisdom? I think so! Each one will allow you to enter a new dimension in rebuilding, restoring and renewing your place with God.
Everything you need in life is in you right now! Unlock those treasures by developing the ability to hear God in the secret place. It is there that He will share His wisdom with you as work together to rebuild, restore and renew your place with God.
Nehemiah understood the importance of rebuilding, restoring and renewing the walls of Jerusalem. He did not deny or ignore the problems. He embraced them. He confessed them. This is the only way to begin the process of rebuilding, restoring and renewing your place with God.
The solution to your constant state of unrest is not getting more done. In fact, it’s the exact opposite. It’s “keeping the Sabbath holy” as the 10 commandments say. Join Pastor Mark as he shares why we’re exhausted, and why making Sunday your second Saturday has to change.
II Corinthians 13:5 says, "Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves…” In this hard-hitting message, Pastor Mark challenges us to take this rest and find the results. Our lives and futures depend on it.
II Corinthians 13:5 says, "Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves…” In this hard-hitting message, Pastor Mark challenges us to take this rest and find the results. Our lives and futures depend on it.
There’s a difference between being going to church and choosing to be shaped by it. Mike Dray shares on the relationships that shaped him, the lessons he’s learned and the key takeaways on allowing the experience of church to mold his walk with Christ.
How you see yourself matters. As Christian, the Bible says a lot about who we are in Christ. Your self-image will determine your future. In two separate services at Open Door, Mark Pfeifer and guest speaker Alan Strudwick touched on this same subject on the same Sunday. For that reason, we are calling this tag team message, “Believing for More, Part 1” and “Believing for More, Part 2.”
How you see yourself matters. As Christian, the Bible says a lot about who we are in Christ. Your self-image will determine your future. In two separate services at Open Door, Mark Pfeifer and guest speaker Alan Strudwick touched on this same subject on the same Sunday. For that reason, we are calling this tag team message, “Believing for More, Part 1” and “Believing for More, Part 2.”
After leading God's armies victoriously through Canaan, Joshua laid out the options before all the families of Israel and told them, "Make Your Choice.” This is still the same choice we have to make today. Since everyone serves something, the choices are the same and we all have to live with the choices we make, this passage of scripture is extremely relevant today. Listen to this message from Pastor Mark and make your choice today!
Some value intellect, some power–and others how good they can behave. In this message Pastor Mark journeys back to the Greeks, Romans and Jewish culture to explain how our philosophies on intellect, power and righteousness have remained consistent over 2,000 years and why grace from the cross is still the answer in today’s ever-changing culture.
Receiving is a skill. That’s why players get paid big money in the NFL to be one. They have to know the plan, run the route, get into position, resist the opponent and catch the ball. Jesus said in Matthew 11:14, “If you are willing to receive it.” There's a big IF in that statement. Jesus because something is available to us doesn’t mean we automatically receive it. But God wants us to receive everything He has for us so in this passage, Jesus talks about 5 aspects of receiving. Listen for them in this teaching by Mark Pfeifer recording at Open Door.
Our reaction to life’s problems is essential to whether or not you’ll be successful or not. This message with Pastor Mark will teach you how to get up, examine your problems and make a plan.
Mary taught us three important lessons that remind moms to not strive for perfection, rather to live with the understanding that the blood of Christ takes away all unnecessary guilt of being a perfect mom.
In this unique podcast, Pastor Mark leads a prophetic workshop during a Wednesday Night Gathering. You can join the Open Door family in an intimate setting where members of the congregation are encouraged to take the mic to pray for one another and speak life and encouragement to one another. This time of "equipping the saints” is followed by a short teaching on The Availability Heuristic.
Everyone has a story of how they came to know Christ. Listen in now as Pastor Mark shares the importance of knowing and sharing your own story.
The reasons why Christians were singled out for persecution in the ancient world are the same reasons why we are persecuted today. There are political, economic and cultural reasons why the world often misunderstands and even hates the church. In this teaching, Pastor Mark examines the ancient church in its setting, comparing it with the church in modern times. Are we being persecuted? Has our faith cost us anything? is there a reason for this? Should the world love us or hate us? Listen and see what you think.
Have you ever wondered about speaking in tongues? Have you ever heard people speaking in tongues? Has it ever scared you? Confused you? Attracted you? A lot of people have questions about speaking in tongues and there are no shortages of opinions on the subject. In this down-to-earth teaching, Pastor Mark takes us on a journey through the Book of Acts and into I Corinthians Chapter 14 to examine what the Bible says about speaking in tongues, if you’ve ever had questions or been confused, listen to this teaching and come to your own conclusions on the subject.
Pastor Mark shares a humorous story in his childhood when his youth football coach gave him the title for this teaching. He said, “Pfeifer, you gotta be ALL IN." Jesus gave us an example of this and left us with His instructions to be all in. In fact, the only way to walk in His footsteps is to be all in. Are you all in? Do you want to be all in? If that’s your desire, then God is working in your heart to bring you to a new place of fellowship with Him. Listen to this teaching that originated with Jesus calling people to be all in. And then ask God to help you become the kind of disciple that’s ALL IN!
Faith is not something you possess. Faith is not some “thing” you have that you can use to get whatever you want to manipulate God to do your will. Faith is actually a gift from God that’s given to us to do his will on Earth. Listen in now as Pastor Mark continues his series on Faith.
True faith is God’s gift to you to perform what he’s told you to do. Faith certainly is not, “I want this, and so I believe God will give it to me." So where does faith come from? Our spirit, soul or body? And what does God give His faith for? Listen in now as Pastor Mark teaches on the origins and purposes of faith.
Faith is not the blessing you decide you want. It’s not manipulating God to do what you name, claim or wish for. Listen in to the first installment of a multi-part series called, 'What is Faith' with Pastor Mark.
In I Corinthians 12 the Apostle Paul explains how the church is like the human body. In that passage, he specifically mentions two hindrances that keep the Body from functioning properly. In a continuation of last week’s teaching, Pastor Mark examines these two hindrances and offers practical advice on how you can continue to grow spiritually while finding your place in the Body of Christ.