Not By Might, Nor By Power - Zechariah 4:1–5:11 | December 23, 2025
Release Date: 12/23/2025
Planting Roots for a New Year - Proverbs 1:1-6 | January 1, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Psalm 1 and discuss what it means to be planted and rooted in God's Word as we begin 2026. Scripture Focus: Psalm 1:1-6 - Two paths in life: one rooted in God's Word that bears fruit, and another that is rootless and blown away. In This Episode: Meditation on God's Word versus simply reading it Why direction determines destination in your spiritual life Understanding righteousness as alignment with God's heart How stability comes from being planted and rooted Key Quote: "Blessed life doesn't...
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Everything That Has Breath - Psalm 150:1-6 | December 31, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore the ultimate crescendo of worship in Psalm 150. Discover what it means to live a life of praise beyond Sunday mornings and how every breath is an opportunity to worship God. Scripture Focus: Psalm 150:1-6 - The concluding psalm calling all creation to praise God with every instrument, voice, and breath. In This Episode: Why praise is a mandate, not a mood Practicing all-of-life worship in daily moments The connection between breath, grace, and worship Understanding that you're already an...
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A New Heaven and New Earth - Revelation 21:1-27 | December 30, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore God's ultimate redemption plan in Revelation 21—a vision where God doesn't discard what He created, but restores it, making all things new. Scripture Focus: Revelation 21:1-27 - John's vision of the new heaven and new earth, where God dwells among His people and establishes the New Jerusalem. In This Episode: God's plan as restoration, not just rescue Finding comfort in suffering through the promise of permanent peace Living as Kingdom citizens and ambassadors now Bringing heaven's values to...
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The Final Judgment - Revelation 20:1-15 | December 29, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Revelation 20 and discuss the defeat of evil, the Book of Life, and how eternal perspective reshapes our daily priorities. Scripture Focus: Revelation 20:1-15 - The final judgment unfolds before the Great White Throne, where those whose names are in the Lamb's Book of Life enter eternal life and all evil is forever ended. In This Episode: The Book of Life versus the other books of judgment Why evil has an expiration date How sin gets settled - at the cross or at the throne How eternal perspective...
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The Humble King - Zechariah 9:1-17 | December 26, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety on One Single Story as we explore Zechariah 9's powerful prophecy of the coming King. In this day-after-Christmas episode, we examine how the Messiah's humility challenges worldly power, what it means for God to fight for His people, and how to live in light of Christ's promised return. Scripture Focus: Zechariah 9:1-17 - The messianic prophecy of the humble King riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilled by Jesus during His triumphal entry. In This Episode: How a humble king challenges our views of power and...
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God With Us - Zechariah 8:1-23 | December 25, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Sheryl Daughety on this Christmas Day edition as they explore what "God with us" means through Zechariah 8's message of restoration and hope. Scripture Focus: Zechariah 8:1-23 - God's promises of restoration, calling His people to truth, justice, and faithfulness. In This Episode: How God's restoration points to the gospel Balancing truth and peace in faith communities How hope motivates obedience What "God with us" means this Christmas Key Quote: "I don't deserve the life that I'm living, and I don't deserve the blessings that I...
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The Crown Belongs to Christ Alone - Zechariah 6:1–7:14 | December 24, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Sheryl Daughety as they explore Zechariah chapters 6 and 7 on Christmas Eve. This prophetic passage reveals Jesus as both priest and king, reminding us that God values mercy and justice over empty religious ritual. Scripture Focus: Zechariah 6:1–7:14 - God's visions reveal His sovereign rule and the coming Messiah who will unite priestly mercy with kingly authority. In This Episode: Why Jesus appears so clearly in this Old Testament prophecy The danger of religious performance without genuine heart connection How Jesus uniquely...
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Not By Might, Nor By Power - Zechariah 4:1–5:11 | December 23, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore what it means to be empowered by the Holy Spirit for impossible assignments and the balance between surrender and strategy in faith. Scripture Focus: Zechariah 4:1–5:11 - Zechariah's visions of the golden lampstand and God's message to Zerubbabel about relying on divine power rather than human strength. In This Episode: Understanding "not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit" in practical terms How God's Spirit equips us for impossible assignments The importance of God's cleansing before His...
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The Deception of Sin - Proverbs 30:18-20 | December 22, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Sheryl Daughety as they explore the dangerous pattern of self-deception and rationalization that allows sin to take root in our lives. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 30:18-20 - Agur's proverbs contrasting the wonders of nature with the blindness of sin. In This Episode: Why we convince ourselves we're the exception to the rule How self-deception gradually distorts our moral judgment The importance of accountability, humility, and wise counsel in staying aware of our blind spots Key Quote: "People who rationalize to themselves rational lies...
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When God Sings Over His People - Zephaniah 1:1–3:20 | December 19, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore the book of Zephaniah and discover what it means that God rejoices over His people with singing. Scripture Focus: Zephaniah 1:1–3:20 - Judgment, hope, and God's promise to rejoice over His people with singing. In This Episode: Does the Day of the Lord bring fear or hope? How justice prepares the way for restoration The intimate picture of God singing over His people Why God's presence remains even in corrupt times Key Quote: "I think justice prepares the way to be restored because it removes the...
info_outlineJoin Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore what it means to be empowered by the Holy Spirit for impossible assignments and the balance between surrender and strategy in faith.
Scripture Focus: Zechariah 4:1–5:11 - Zechariah's visions of the golden lampstand and God's message to Zerubbabel about relying on divine power rather than human strength.
In This Episode:
- Understanding "not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit" in practical terms
- How God's Spirit equips us for impossible assignments
- The importance of God's cleansing before His blessing
- Signs you're relying on yourself instead of the Holy Spirit
Key Quote: "You should be doing things that cannot be done unless He intervenes. You should have some things on your plate that unless He shows up, it's not going to happen."
About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily Bible teaching podcast from Open Door Church. Each weekday, our pastoral team offers brief lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan.
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