Message Archives: 2022 to 2013

Guest presenter Chad Gillihan highlights that for us, while we often have and maintain memories of past failures we caused, or terrible circumstances we endured, God wants us to remember that He does not keep score like we do! He loves us and wants us to succeed in His plan.

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Guest presenter Tim Hoover shares a teaching which focuses on the importance of love as the primary focus of our actions. Even when we encounter difficult people or challenging situations, we need to approach the opportunity with wisdom and grace, while reflecting our humility.

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Guest presenter Dave Herriman wants to remind us that while we want and need occasionally to distance ourselves from the chaotic and contradictory issues in the world, we need to be careful and not also remove God from our awareness. A temporary spiritual quarantine from the insanity of the world might be necessary to recharge and refocus!

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Pastor Joe 'Top Hat' White takes us through the most significant points surrounding the resurrection of Christ. He did die. He did rise. His sacrifice wiped our sins away and made it possible for us to live justified and not condemned forever!

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New Message Posted – https://youtu.be/T5syTLJOCRQ
Guest presenter Tim Hoover gave us an examination of some biblical histories surrounding kings who ruled poorly, too far removed from God's plans. Then Tim reported how he and Gerilynn and Linda Grimmett participated at the DC March back in September, where the crowd of 100,000 was encouraged to earnestly pray for the nation. Vice President Pence attended and prayed with the crowd, using 2 Chronicles 7:14. Tim's message showed unfortunate cultural disobedience in both time periods.

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Guest presenter Chris Rush gives us examples from 1 John chapter 3 to highlight the confidence and fatherly support we have in God through the connection brought about by Jesus. We have a tremendous resource available to help battle the struggles in our lives!

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Pastor Joe 'Top Hat' White gives us several definitions which show God's provision for boosting our spirits. But we have to pay attention and take advantage of His leading! We can't stay stuck in self-centeredness, thinking we're alone, useless, faulty, broken and unfixable.

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Pastor Joe 'Top Hat' White focuses on the treatment of ALL people. Society seems to divide people into many groups, with not many of them favored. Jesus taught us to have compassion for all kinds of people, for every crowd! Sometimes we live out a difficult story ourselves so we can connect on a real level to someone with similar trouble. Be the compassionate Light in this dark world!

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Pastor Joe 'Top Hat' White shows us that Jesus is our best valentine! He empowers us with love, and we can spread it throughout the world around us. Watch how the letters in "v-a-l-e-n-t-i-n-e" demonstrate the heart, power, and commitment Jesus has for us!

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Guest presenter Karl Darley teaches us through the scriptures of Luke some of the ways Jesus shook up the establishment! He disclosed six "woes" against the Pharisees of the time, shaming them for the "accepted" practices used until then. But Jesus taught that there is much more to consider than worldly status and worth.

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Kenny Hamm gives a summary of his experiences and testimony, and then guest Pastor Sam Anderson uses the "diamonds" found in Ephesians to show us the kind of power we have, thanks to the generosity and grace of God. He chose us to deliver the Gospels out to people – disciples in the making!

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After Pastor Tony does the "announcements", Pastor Joe "Top Hat" White gives us a different perspective about one aspect on Palm Sunday: the colt that Jesus rode into town. Are we also ready to serve obediently?

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Pastor Joe "Top Hat" White helps us realize the significance of Jesus' disappearance from the tomb, as well as give us some different perspectives on the finer points of resurrection.

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Guest presenter Karl Darley delivers a message which discusses some cultural views of Christianity today, the perceived disconnect between our sin and the death of Jesus, and how the scriptures illustrated lessons for us through many parables.

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Message by Pastor Joe 'Top Hat' White

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Pastor Joe White highlights the outright trust and utter obedience Mary showed after the angel Gabriel appeared to her. Without knowing or understanding the full extent of her agreement, she later was subjected to repeated ridicule and scorn due to the cultural standards of her day.

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Guest Pastor Sam Anderson brings us a sobering reminder about how much God loves us, without the complications or wordly boundaries we typically employ! We are not like Him, so we shouldn’t expect Him to have the same suspicions, jealousy, or wackiness that we often do. Just love. His way.

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Guest presenter Tim Hoover takes us through the process Jesus had to endure, preparing the Disciples beforehand. He knew this would be His last trip to Jerusalem, where death for Him and life for us was intertwined.

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Guest presenter Karl Darley reviews some history regarding our seeming reluctance to accept -and live out- the free gift that God wants us to have. Through all our ups and downs, do you have and display Thankfulness, Triumph, Aroma, Sincerity, and a Changed Life?

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Gary Tate gives a brief summary of his motorcycle accident, during which God's movements were seen in many forms!
Pastor Joe White reminds us to only focus on today! Don't worry about tomorrow, and don't fret and regret the past. Our purpose is to serve God, and the best way to do that clearly is to focus on Jesus – not on ourselves.

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Guest presenter Chris Rush brings a teaching that reinforces our responsibility to spread the word of God. We need to be ready for every opportunity to share the gospel with people who need hope. What tools and methods do you carry to talk comfortably to a hurting person?

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Pastor Tony Nunn gives us an inspirational boost as we head into the new year! We don't see ourselves the way God sees us: He knows where we're headed, how we become His Masterpiece! Our "uniqueness" throughout His process is what can benefit all those around us – but we have to make that process happen! God wants you to work with Him, ready for direction, ever growing.

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Pastor Joe White continues Pastor Frank's series, partly to highlight the appearance and influence of angels! Mary met Gabriel, and with great faith and obedience, agreed to the task she'd been chosen for. That encounter became another fulfillment of prophecy, a clear link between the Old and New Testaments.

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Pastor Frank Slaughter begins his new series by pointing out the foundation of prophecy-truths that led up to the actual events, around which we now celebrate Christmas. God had the plan, for His Son to sacrifice Himself so we could be separated from our sins, and He even let us read about how it would happen!

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Pastor Frank Slaughter gives us many examples to highlight the clear task ahead of us: don't coast — get out there and be a spokesman for Jesus! We have the opportunity — to speak through words and demonstrate by our deeds — to reflect and extend the marvelous relationship we have with God! Do you know Him?

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Guest presenter and ORF youth group leader Jacob Fuller brings a message that challenges us to step out of our complacency and actually demonstrate that we are followers of Christ! Don't stay in neutral – we have tremendous love available to empower us!

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Pastor Tony Nunn continues his "Mission" series, encouraging us to step out and push forward as believers, because Christ is our life! Be the salt and light! Numerous hurdles can get in our way, but because God is with us, even work that seems fruitless to us in the moment can still reap benefits in the end!

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Guest presenter Chris Rush delivered the Sunday message which reminded us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus! So often, we try to do things under our own power, in a direction we think is best, doing just the things we're comfortable with. BUT how can we ever grow into different areas without trusting God to be our guide? Trust Him – He makes the path!

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Pastor Frank Slaughter has a great time reminiscing with us over all the strange, wonderful, and fruitful activities we've enjoyed in last 12 years with Open Range. It didn't start as a "church", just a heartfelt group of believers spreading the Gospel, turning into a powerful generator for God's message, motivation, and action!

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Pastor Frank Slaughter highlights some from the many stories he and Brenda encountered while in Mexico over 5 weeks for medical treatments.

Several patients and health staff discovered what Open Rangers already know: Frank is a fantastic representative for Jesus no matter where he goes! As believers, we're charged to do the same, to be The Light in this world of darkness.

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Pastor Doug Brown has a kind of fireside chat, a time of reflection, simply highlighting the reason for this season – using a variety of observations collected for years. The incarnation is all about love, giving, and forgiveness! How incredible, God becoming flesh in order to save us!

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Play written and performed by members of Open Range Fellowship.

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Pastor Doug Brown teaches from Revelation to help us understand how to fulfill our focus and task, once we get into a right relationship with God. Enjoy God! We need to serve Him, worshipping Him in everything we do. And Jesus is our connection, worthy of praise, honor and glory!

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Pastor Dave Putthoff brings an encouraging message to help us build strength in our task – introducing others to Jesus! Are you acting out a life full of Christ so that others will see? Just connecting with one or two people can be all that's needed; God will take it from there, multiplying and extending that spark from person to person. Ben Koops also shares his early life in Christ.

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Pastor Tony Nunn gives us a challenge: always remember who you serve because the Lord wants to bless us! Look for opportunities to help, serve, act, and connect – because they ARE there. But the evil one wants to get in the way -and frequently does- at every turn, distracting us with worldly problems. Believers need to "Come Alive!" during this short time we have.

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Pastor Frank Slaughter highlights some key elements from the history of Open Range, including some of the missions, salvations, fellowship, and spiritual building that has come as we help build His Kingdom! But where does are motivation come from? The Lord! Our strong desire to act, give, inspire, and mentor keep us going in the face of changing obstacles. We're so grateful for His presence in our lives, we return His gift with our allegiance!

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Pastor Tony Nunn delivers a message focused on a task that sounds easy, but can be tough to remember and actually DO as we battle through this broken world: stay focused on the Lord! We're not meant to work alone. We get our strength from Him, often in very tangible ways, as illustrated in scriptures as well as today's chaos….

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Sermon and Drama by Pastor Frank Slaughter

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Pastor Frank Slaughter and Beth Doney join band members of the Big Creek Country Show during a benefit program for Mary Slaughter Longacre on December 11th. Beth plays her "penny whistle" with Frank on guitar.

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Pastor Joe White helps us understand some examples of the culture and key events in the Bible that helped push forward the early years of Jesus' life. The person God chose to carry out these parts of His plan served humbly and remained in the background, not concerned about notoriety or social stigmas of the day.

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Pastor Tony Nunn points out that we often reflect on our personal "story", but at the same time can be so distracted by activity that it's hard to reach a clear direction, purpose, or conclusion. But, know that the way God sees us is entirely different than how we see ourselves, which is based on worldly standards. Your checkered past does not equal your fruitful future!

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Pastor Frank Slaughter with guest Joel Osborn, as well as Sharon Brown on the keyboard take us through some of the most dramatic episodes in the Bible, showing how the Trinity was always at work – in mighty ways. This service is a unique combination of acoustic worship music, scripture readings, heartfelt stories, and communion! Follow Jesus and you also can deeply connect to this amazing adventure!

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Pastor Frank Slaughter brings up several aspects of life that bring us down and make us "hit the wall" at times, like financial, relational, spiritual, and mental issues. Even though they hammer us all the time – God is pulling for us, wanting us to be over-comers, with strength to endure the world's pressure!

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On this 10th anniversary weekend, Pastor Frank reminds us that the core of Open Range contains a "movement" church! Sitting around and waiting for the lost to come to us isn't an option now, nor in the early stages of ORF. We wanted to go where the Holy Spirit was sending us!

A traveling troupe of worshipers took the gospel out to rural areas, and only after that a centralized "church" was born. Frank also presents a separate video with recollections of a few people who experienced the early formation….

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Pastor Tony Nunn highlights several translations of scripture which confirm that once we decide to follow Christ we become a new person! And since He died for us, our new lives become dedicated to Him; we are now Christ's ambassadors. Christ was ruined for our sins, then and now, and forever.

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Pastor Joe White's message is called “Thanksgiving: A Time to Thank God.” We receive many temporary blessings from God throughout our weekly routines, but often we don’t notice and let them pass by unappreciated. We also forget that His biggest gift of all is with us ALL the time – our permanent salvation – and Heaven awaits our eventual arrival!

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Pastor Frank Slaughter outlines some basic farming principles for Christians! Are we planting seeds of the Gospel through our thoughts and actions? Compassion leads to prayer, and prayer leads to action. Do you have faith enough to carry you to the end of the harvest? Welcome, trust and believe in the word of God for yourself, but spread the news like seeds in the Spring!

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Pastor Frank Slaughter reminds us that GRACE has saved us, period; nothing else. And while we wait for our ultimate reward and His triumphant return, we serve the Lord and not our worldly purposes. Christ will return when it's time for Him to return, and not when we think it might happen. He will come "like a thief in the night", unexpectedly. Will you be ready? Do you know Him?

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Pastor Frank Slaughter takes us through the position that if we trust The Lord, we don't have to stress about our lives – God's Got This! Be ready for the unexpected, using our beliefs and actions as the strong Armor of God, a shield against arrows shot in our direction. Also, we must have faith and understand that the light at the end of tunnel really is out there: we're actually living now for our future in Heaven!

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Pastor Frank Slaughter recounts his experiences of the last several months, in which the Holy Spirit was not only present, but was demonstrated to many others during his turmoil and triumph. THE CHOICE we have to make in the face of terrible circumstance — we either grow in our faith, or completely lose it and fall apart. God wants to get us through the situation, but you have to know and trust Him.

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Pastor Joe White illustrates several examples when our patience and ability to show grace are tested, and in this world frustration comes in many forms! But God is with us during those periods, and it's His intricate plan that's being played out. Both good and bad things happen: if we never suffered here on Earth we'd never look towards God, and Heaven's perfection later – that's the hope of glory!

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Pastor Joe White gives us some encouragement to move away from the model of current congregations – challenging them to perform what "church" was really intended to be, more like it was back in the first century. Pastors by themselves aren't solely responsible for "making church happen!" Try passing your knowledge of the Lord from house to house, outside of the typical Sunday-only ritual. Plant the seed and God will cause the growth.

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