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11/03/2026

ARE YOU IN CHRIST OR IN CRISIS?

As we stand on the threshold of another election this week, Pastor Nathan’s message reminded us that voting in America is our basic freedom. Every elected official has a long list of issues, and at the top always seems to be the word “injustice.” Injustice can be defined as the violation of another’s rights, a lack of fairness, or an unjust act. If you watch the news or even glance at the headlines, you have heard this shouted from the rooftops. The world cites many types of injustice including economic, the injustice of wealth and equality; racism; gender; healthcare; legal or criminal; civil rights; educational; political; and environmental, just to name a few. If you can remember back to the days before the internet, information wasn’t always at our fingertips, and every second wasn’t filled with breaking news. If you wanted to find a business, you looked in the Yellow Pages. If you needed information, perhaps you went to the library or looked it up in the World Book Encyclopedia. No one can deny that we live in a different world today, and life is at a faster pace. Pastor Nathan likened the internet to taking a drink of water from a fire hydrant that is open full blast. People are easily influenced, and often we have too much knowledge that is not backed up by wisdom or experience.

Jesus warned us that the last days would be perilous, but does the Bible provide the answer? Most definitely, yes! Galatians 3:28 states, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” Every Christian needs to know that they are IN CHRIST. If we are born-again, children of God, we have been called out of the world. When God sees us, He sees us in Christ, but we also must discover who we are in Christ. When we do so, the issues of the world will no longer affect us. For example, racism, poverty, healthcare, gender confusion, etc. find their solution “IN CHRIST”. Just because so-called experts are shouting that these things are rampant, does not mean they have to affect you. Each of us should easily recognize that there is no peace in the things of this world. (John 16:33) If we constantly feed upon the news or social media, our hearts will be in turmoil not peace. Instead, we should fix our hearts upon God. If we stay close to Him, He will tell us what we need to know. You cannot be in both; you are either IN CHRIST or in the world. The results are clear. The world brings tribulation. Being in Christ brings good cheer or joy. In John 17:15-20, Jesus did not pray that we should be taken out of the world but that we would be kept from evil. Christians should not be “of” this world. Instead, we have been sent “into” the world just as Jesus was sent into the world. We are IN CHRIST. We keep the blood of Jesus on the doorpost of our lives.

We all have choices. If the news is oppressing you, turn it off. If social media is constantly criticizing and only sees what is wrong, place your attention elsewhere. We must be wise. There are even those who call themselves part of the Body of Christ who constantly criticize the Church and can see only the negative. In reality, they are criticizing and bringing accusation against God Himself. When Jesus was about to be sentenced to death, the people asked for Barrabas to be released. Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent. He knew they hated Him out of jealousy and envy. How much of the “injustice” people speak of today is just a disguise for rebellion? We are IN CHRIST which means we live differently. We walk in love. We serve and encourage others. (I John 3:13-15, I John 4:20)

How then should a Christian vote? Vote the Kingdom of God. Vote the Word of God. It is not about where you were born; it is about being born again! When we accept Christ as our Savior, the old man passes away, and all becomes new! (2 Corinthians 5:14-17) All people are important to God, and no one is beyond the love and grace of God. As we live our lives IN CHRIST and as we separate ourselves from this world, we can be that beacon of light that points others toward the path to eternal life. They can turn from crisis to a new life IN CHRIST.

10/31/2026

🍂 Fall back! ⏰ Set your clocks back one hour tonight and enjoy that extra hour of sleep. We’ll see you tomorrow morning at 11am!

10/25/2026

Your lives light up the world. Matthew 5:14a TPT

While Pastors Nathan and Jill were away on a family vacation this week, Pastor Charles stepped in to preach our Sunday morning message. It was a much-needed reminder of the words of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, YOU are the light of the world, and we are not to hide that light.

In the Old Testament, there were only glimmers and promises of light as God began to reveal his mysterious plan of salvation through the prophets of old. The only light to be found was hidden in the law which revealed to man the impossibility to save himself. The law actually revealed our sinful nature. The world was a dark place full of evil. When writing of the days before the flood, man’s heart was continually on evil. All through history, people lived in darkness. In the days before the birth of Christ, the darkness and evil became so thick that the only proper name for that time period was the Dark Ages, but God did not leave us in that fallen, hopeless state. God had a plan from the foundation of the universe! His Name is above every other Name in the ages past, in the present, and in the ages to come. His Name is JESUS CHRIST, the light of the world!

In the Old Testament, God spoke often of the light to come and of the righteousness which the light brings. “Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path, and [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].” Psalm 97:11 (AMP) Today, as born-again believers, we carry the light inside us, but we deceive ourselves if we think we can walk in both the light and darkness. We are called to be light bearers, and we must follow the path of light. When we don’t know which path to take, we follow righteousness, and as we do so, we will be filled with irrepressible joy! God’s joy is given to those who are the heirs of salvation. Satan will never experience any joy. It is for the children of God along with His divine protection. In the evil days in which we live with threats all around, what a joy to know that we can experience joy and walk in God’s protection!

Contained within this wonderful Light which lives inside us, we find grace, freedom, and joy. Pastor Charles pointed out that many today do not honor our country’s constitution which they have sworn to uphold. Freedom does not come from the government; freedom is from the Lord. He died and shed His blood so that we could be free, but if we are not careful, the enemy will seek to put us back into bo***ge, both in the natural realm and the supernatural realm. Freedom is meant to free us from sin so that we may walk in the light. God desires that we walk in righteousness and justice. (Psalm 118:27 AMPC)

As Christians, we still have a choice to make. We are called to walk in the light. We must choose to walk in love. We must maintain a walk of joy. We serve a God who has never failed us. However, it is up to us to stay true to God and saturate ourselves in His Word and in His presence. We will need to choose daily to turn from the things of darkness and choose the things that please God. True happiness comes from the joy of the Lord and from walking in His truth. “You’re only truly happy when you walk in total integrity, walking in the light of God’s Word.” Psalm 119:1 TPT

It is the entrance of God’s Word that bring light. “I long for more revelation of your truth, for I love the light of your Word as I meditate on your decrees.” Psalm 119:45 TPT When God’s Word goes into us, it will change us. It is the words of the Bible that teach us right from wrong. We can never go wrong by staying close to God’s Word and hiding it in our hearts. We need to be like LED lights! We should grow brighter and brighter each day. May our light grow so bright that we will be like Moses when he came down from the mountain after spending time in God’s presence for 40 days. His face was so bright that he needed to wear a veil so that others were not blinded by the light. He spent time in the glory of God!

What of the wickedness of our day and time? Can we still influence and instruct others in righteousness? Provers 21:12 TPT says exactly that. “A godly, righteous person has the ability to bring the light of instruction to the wicked even though he despises what the wicked do.” We should never be afraid to walk in God’s ability. We cannot be concerned that we may offend others by walking in righteousness. God has been patiently waiting for people to turn to Him, but one day the wheat and the tares must be separated. We cannot hide our light from those who need it the most, for God’s Kingdom is a kingdom of righteousness. We must walk in the light of the Lord. (Isaiah 2:5 AMP) We are called to be a light to the nations. (Isaiah 42:6 AMP)

Jesus no longer walks on this Earth in a physical body. He left us to carry the light. As Jesus is, so are we in this world. (I John 4:17) As we are living in the last days, this world needs the light of the glorious Gospel. As darkness increases, it is imperative that we maintain our light. We must not allow our lives to become tarnished like silver that turns dark over time and no longer shines until it is cleaned and polished. Yes, the days are evil, but we have the light! We must walk in wisdom, knowing that the Greater One is on the inside of us. He knows the beginning from the end. He loves us with an everlasting love. We have the Word of God that never changes. We can walk in the light and be a beacon for others as we lead them on the path to salvation! This week, let your light shine brightly!

But the lovers of God walk on the highway of light, and their way shines brighter and brighter until the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18 TPT

10/25/2026

🍬 Our Soul Winners Evangelism Team had an amazing time at Pleasant Grove’s ‘Trunk or Treat’ tonight.

We are so thankful for this incredible group being a light in our community!

People kept telling our group “thank you for being here and shining your light” others said “that car over there has so much joy”

10/20/2026

🗣️Did somebody say Midweek???

Midweek Discipleship University is not just to fill time on a Wednesday night. It is designed to help you in your walk with the Lord. To help you learn more about what’s available to you as a believer.

We can’t wait to see you this Wednesday at 6:30pm!

10/19/2026

FELLOWSHIP – THE TRUE POWER OF GOD

What determines how well you know someone? We all know, for example, that Donald Trump is the President of the United States, but knowing this information doesn’t mean that we have any type of relationship with him. We do not know him personally. If we really want to know someone, there must be fellowship. If we want to know their thoughts, their dreams, or likes and dislikes, it means we must spend significant time with them. Many people may claim to know God, but Pastor Nathan challenged us today to get beyond a surface knowledge. To truly know God, we must find time to spend with Him. We must fellowship with Him every day, not just once or twice a week in church.

Daniel 11:32b states that “the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits.” Not many people today would argue that we are living in the last days, and one of the greatest warnings Jesus gave us was that deception would be prevalent in the days before His return. Matthew 7:21-23 is one such passage that raises many questions. “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in Heaven will enter. On judgement day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in Your name and cast out demons in Your name and performed many miracles in Your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ ” (NLT) Pastor Nathan went on to explain that it was not about what they SAID they did. Obviously, from Jesus’ reaction, these were not God’s works.

Jesus warned us that in the last days lawlessness and deception will be rampant. The breaking of God’s laws or “iniquity” in the King James version means those who seek to undermine God’s ways. They will deliberately seek to lead people astray, to twist God’s Word to say what they want it to say to justify their sins and way of life. It is the spirit of antichrist which Jesus warned us is already at work in the world. We certainly can see this at work today. From the time of the fall of Adam, Satan has desired to take over God’s throne. He wants to deceive people into believing in a counterfeit. He desires to bend the Word of God and encourage the church to blend in with society. In Matthew 24:4 Jesus told us to “take heed that no man deceive you.” There are those today that make a conscious effort to deceive people and undermine God’s Word. What were Satan’s first words to Eve? Did God really say that??

So, is everything that appears to be supernatural of God? The obvious answer is no. God has told us that He would confirm His Word with signs, wonders, and miracles, but we are warned in the Bible that in the last days there will be false signs and wonders. (Matthew 7:15, II Timothy 3:12-13, II Thessalonians 2:9-10 NLT) How then can we tell the difference between what is of God and what is a deception? First of all, we know that God does not change. His Word is forever settled in Heaven. Jesus was not just full of the Word, John 1:1 tells us that Jesus IS THE WORD. This means that from Genesis to Revelation, the Word of God is Jesus. When we follow the true Word of God it will transform us. Unfortunately, there are entire churches built upon false doctrines that seek approval for sin or comfort in sin. Jesus came to set us free from sin. He died to make us a new creation in Christ Jesus. He came to take sin away not to make us feel good about it. II Timothy 2:15-19 admonishes us to “study” the Word so that we will not be deceived and warns that there are those who seek to overthrow our faith. Another example can be found in Acts 8: 9-11. Simon the sorcerer deceived many. He amazed the people of Samaria. They often spoke of him as “the Great One-the Power of God.” For many years he had astounded them with his magic, but it was not God’s power at all! II Timothy 3:1-5 warns that the last days will be perilous or difficult. People will be selfish and love only themselves and their money. They will scoff at God. They will be ungrateful, disrespectful to their parents, lawless, without self-control, unloving, unforgiving, cruel, and they will hate what is good. They will love pleasure more than God. Sound familiar? The final verse warns that in the last days there will be those who act religious, but they will reject the true power of God.

A sobering message! How then are we to guard our hearts from deception? WE MUST KNOW GOD. That doesn’t mean just knowing about Him. We must have a personal relationship with Him. Mark 1:35 gives us a glimpse into the private life of Jesus. Jesus was sought after by large crowds of people because of the miracles He performed, but Jesus found time to spend with His Heavenly Father. “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” Again, in Matthew 14:23 we read, “And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray, and when the evening was come, he was there alone.” If Jesus needed to spend time in fellowship with His Father, how can we not make this our priority, as well. Knowing the Word of God and attending a church that preaches the true Gospel will also guard our hearts from deception. “But though we, or an angel from Heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” Galatians 1:8

In conclusion, Pastor Nathan asked us if we knew the true definition of eternal life. This can be found in John 17:3. “ And this is life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent.” Sharing fellowship with God is such an honor. We must not allow the busyness of the days to keep us from our greatest reward, knowing God. From this day forward, make it your priority to find quiet time with God and His Word every day!

10/14/2026

Pastor Charles Undercoffer will be ministering at Open Door Church ➡️ Sunday, October 25th at 11am!

You don’t want to miss this service!

📍551 Lake Rd. Troy, VA 22974

10/13/2026

Pastor Nathan preached a great message a few weeks ago about the children coming to Jesus. Because of the anointing, children were drawn to Him. Our mission at Open Door is to reach young people and young families for Jesus. In order to fulfill what God has called us to do, we must be prepared. As we look forward and prepare for growth, God will bring the increase. Sometimes we think God is slow in moving, but remember that God is longsuffering, not slow. Often, He is waiting for people to make decisions. God never gives up on people! Pastor Nathan shared the story of how Jill’s grandfather came to be born again. Even though he had lived his entire life one way, there came a time when he was ready to hear the message and Pastor Nathan was able to lead him to Christ shortly before he died. None of us knows how long we have upon this earth, and knowing Jesus as Lord should be of utmost urgency in our personal lives and in each person we come in contact with.

As Pastor Nathan read from Isaiah 43:1-4 and 11-18, he reminded us that nothing is impossible with God. He is the way maker. Sometimes in this life we may face things that may seem impossible. We might face resistance, but it is in those times that we learn that Christ on the inside of us is greater than anything we face in this world. Our part is to trust Him and obey His voice. Moses faced what seemed to be an impossible situation. The children of Israel were out of options. With the Egyptians pursuing them, they came to the edge of the Red Sea. There seemed to be no way out, but God made a way! Moses admonished the people to “stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.” (Exodus 14:13) “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea into dry land, and the waters were divided.” (Exodus 14:21) Amazing! Moses had a rod, but we have the anointing of God living inside us! When we face impossible situations, we can lift our voice to God and declare His Word just like Moses lifted his staff.

Were miracles like that just for Moses? Do you believe God is still a miracle worker? Does God still work miracles today? Can God still “build a road right through the ocean” or “carve a path through pounding waves?” (Isaiah 43:17 MSG) Yes, and He can do greater! He says, “But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. (Isaiah 43:18-19 NLT). As we move forward, sometimes we must forget the former way God did things to make room for His new way! As we seek Him, He will give us new ideas, for God’s ways are higher than our ways. God can do that which has never been done before! God doesn’t always make sense; He makes ways. If we continually listen to the enemy saying we cannot do what God instructs us to do, we can shut down the flow of the anointing. As a wise minister once said, “You cannot expect the anointing to flow in greater measure, if you do the natural things poorly.” Pastor Nathan shared that the difference between an amateur baseball player and a major league baseball player is that the major league player does the little things with excellence. A church is no different. All that we do for God should be done with honor, reverence, and excellence. Do you want to be a professional? Be faithful in the little things! God never looked for the most talented or gifted. He looked for the faithful and obedient.

In II Kings 3, we find the account of how the people of Moab rebelled against Israel which caused war to break out. As Israel and their allies marched through the desert, they ran out of water. With their supplies cut off by Moab, Jehoshaphat sought guidance from the prophet Elisha. God made a way! He instructed them to “Dig ditches all over this valley. Here’s what will happen—you won’t hear the wind, you won’t see the rain, but this valley is going to fill up with water, and your army and your animals will drink their fill. This is easy for God to do; He will also hand over Moab to you.” (Verses 16-19 MSG) God often works in unexpected ways. In other words, God was saying, it won’t come like you think it will come. In the morning, “the water had arrived, water pouring in from the west, from Edom, a flash flood filling the valley with water.” (Verse 20) What a miracle! What we think is hard, is easy for God to do!

Pastor Nathan encouraged us to be open to where God is leading. In this world, we are surrounded by hurting people who need to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. People need healing. They need to be set free from the works of darkness. People need Jesus! If we liken people to the water, we cannot wait for the water to come before we dig our ditches. There is much we can do to prepare for growth, for God desires to use us. What we think is hard, is easy for God. If we are ready and prepared, walking in excellence, growth will come as surely as the valley was filled with water in the days of Elisha. God will make a way!

10/11/2026

🎉 Happy Pastor Appreciation Day! 🎉

We’re so grateful for our pastors and the heart they have for our church family. Thank you for continually pouring into our congregation, students, and staff. We’re thankful for all you do and excited for everything God has ahead!

10/08/2026

Are you connected to the Head of the Church or are you doing your own thing?🤔

Pastor Nathan preached this past Sunday about staying connected to the Head of the Church!

“Jesus is the Head over ALL things. In order to follow Jesus, we must let go of the things of this world.”

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551 Lake Road
Troy, VA
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