Imago Dei
APR - MAY 2021
Principles, Promises, & Provision
May 23, 2021 • Pastor Aaron Kennedy
“When we give our first, it released freedom and teaches us stewardship.” In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares the importance of giving to God. God cares about giving the firsts of what we have far more than the amount that we give. Whether it is our talents, our time, or our finances, God calls us to be excellent stewards, and that starts by giving to God first!
God Our Defender
May 16, 2021 • Pastor Brady Boyd
“We can overcome fear and forgive our enemies because Jesus did!” In this message, Pastor Brady Boyd, one of our Apostolic Elders and pastor of New Life Church in Colorado, addresses the concept of fear in our lives. Although fear is a very real thing, we can rely on God to protect and defend even in the face of fear. He is a good Father who not only keeps us safe from danger but can free us from fear itself.
For My Children's Children
May 9, 2021 • Pastor Deana Kennedy
In this message, Pastor Deana shares with us her legacy of faith and the journey she and Pastor Greg followed that ultimately led them to found Opendoor Church. As both a spiritual and biological mother, she stresses the importance of prayerfully investing in those whom God has placed in our lives.
Spiritual Orientation
May 2, 2021 • Pastor Sean Reed
“Marriage between a man and woman is a unique context where shared biological life and emotional intimacy come together in a direct unit that provides stability for society” In this message, Pastor Sean Reed shares God’s view of sexuality and why it is so important. In Genesis, God establishes the first marriage between one man and one woman. Anything other than this original plan would ultimately to go against His best. Born with a sinful nature, our spiritual orientation is established by choosing to obey God.
Rhythm Of Rest
April 25, 2021 • Pastor Aaron Kennedy
“There is no greater evidence of believers being different than being rested in the society we live in today.” In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shows us the importance of rest. In a society that prides itself on being busy, it is easy to neglect one of the most sacred things in our life, taking a sabbath. We were created to work from rest rather than rest from work!
God's Imagers
April 18, 2021 • Pastor Sean Reed
“What makes people valuable above all other created things is our ability to bear God’s image.” In this message, Pastor Sean Reed explains the importance of being an image-bearer of God. Created in the image of God, every human should be cherished regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, intellectual capacity or cognitive ability. As Christians, we need to be on the front lines of protection for every image-bearer of God, especially those who cannot fight for themselves.
I Am A Carrier
April 11, 2021 • Pastor Aaron Kennedy
“The Kingdom of God is established on this earth through the people of God.” In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy begins a new series entitled “Imago Dei.” As the pinnacle of God’s creation, we are designed to be carriers of His image. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we can move forward the Kingdom of God by being His image here on the earth.