Open Table Church

05/31/2026

Week 1 – Before The World Was Made
May 31, 2026
Ephesians 1:3-11

Sin in the Greek language literally means hamartia—“to miss the mark.” The truth is, we all miss the mark. Every last one of us. Yet even before our fall, God was planning our restoration. Before the foundation of the world, God was already putting a plan into motion to redeem it. So, don’t panic when you face your shortcomings or your temporary problems. God isn't surprised, and God has a plan.

When is the last time you—or someone close to you—had to scramble to come up with a plan to get out of a sticky situation? (Think: running out of gas, a sudden school pickup conflict, or trying to fix something broken at home).

In Ephesians 1:3, Paul says that God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing because "we are united with Christ." What do you think it practically means to be united with Him?

Ephesians 1:5 tells us that God prepared in advance for our adoption into God’s own family. What does it mean to you personally to know that you aren't just a servant or a bystander, but an adopted child of God?

Read Ephesians 1:9–11. How would you summarize God’s ultimate, grand plan based on these verses?

If God’s plan is so ancient, loving, and secure, what is currently your greatest obstacle or struggle when it comes to fully trusting that plan for your daily life?

05/30/2026

Sometimes we get so caught up in the daily grind, the micro-problems, and the cultural noise that we completely lose sight of the big picture.

This Sunday, we are launching our brand-new Summer Long Teaching Series through the Book of Ephesians! 📖✨

If you’ve ever felt stranded, overwhelmed, or wondered what God’s ultimate blueprint for your life, your family, and your relationships actually looks like, this series is for you. Ephesians is like a spiritual drone shot—soaring thousands of feet into the air to show us the breathtaking scale of God's grace, our identity in Christ, and how to walk in radical unity.

No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, there is a seat saved for you this summer.

🗓 Starting This Sunday!
⏰10:30am
📍263 Church St. Kissimmee, FL 34741

Bring a friend, grab a notebook, and let's dive deep into the Word together. Drop a 🙌 if we’ll see you there!

05/29/2026

Fruit of the Spirit // No Self-Control without Grace // Join the conversation this Sunday 10:30am at Open Table Church

05/28/2026

Fruit of the Spirit // No condemnation // Join the conversation this Sunday 10:30am at Open Table Church

05/26/2026

Fruit of the Spirit // Spirtual Self-Control ≠ "Strong Will Power" // Join the conversation this Sunday 10:30am at Open Table Church

05/24/2026

🌱 Cultivated in Community, Rooted in Faith 🌱

​Today, we officially concluded our Fruit of the Spirit teaching series, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the journey. Over the last few weeks, we’ve challenged ourselves to look inward and ask: What kind of fruit are we producing? Take a look at this tree! 🌲 Every single tag represents a prayer, a commitment, and a tangible step our faith community is taking to live out Galatians 5:22-23:
​"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."

​The series might be over, but the growth is just beginning. Let’s keep encouraging one another, leaning into the Spirit, and letting these traits define who we are out in the world every single day.

​Thank you to everyone who engaged, shared, and added to our tree.
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05/24/2026

Self-Control
May 24, 2026
Romans 8:1-4

When we talk about self-control, our instinct is to focus on the power of our own will. “I just need to try harder!” we tell ourselves, white-knuckling our way through whatever struggle we face. But if sheer willpower is what the author of Galatians had in mind, we're in big trouble. This trait isn't labeled the fruit of our will—it's the fruit of the Spirit. So, how do we practice a version of self-control that relies on God's strength instead of our own?

What is one area of your life where you feel like you have great self-control?
When the text talks about "no condemnation," what do you think that really means? Does a lack of condemnation mean there are no consequences or punishments for our actions?

Paul contrasts "the law of the Spirit of life" with "the law of sin and death." What do you think are three major differences between living under these two systems?

If Jesus already cleared the way for us to live under the law of the Spirit, why do we keep insisting on trying to live under the law of sin and death?

What is one area of your life where you’ve been approaching self-control out of fear or condemnation, and how can you begin approaching it from a posture of grace?

05/22/2026

Fruit of the Spirit // Gentleness facilitates Knowledge // Join the conversation this Sunday 10:30am at Open Table Church

05/21/2026