Encounter Church

We Will Be Changed

Sermon Date: May 4, 2025

Series: Resurrection Hope
Title: We Will Be Changed

Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 15:50-54

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
Encourage each other with the certainty of our resurrection.

1) The Moment of Christ’s Return     1 Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 15:52 
2) The Speed of Our Transformation     1 Corinthians 15:52 
3) The Order of Our Resurrection     1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17
4) The Resurrection Promises
          * The Promise of Rescue.
          * The Promise of a Reunion.
          * The Promise of Meeting the Lord.
          * The Promise of Eternity with the Lord.
5) The Practice of Encouraging Others     1 Thessalonians 4:18; 1 Corinthians 15:53-54

From Death to Life

Sermon Date: April 27, 2025

Series: Resurrection Hope
Title: From Death to Life

Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 15:36-49

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
The believer’s resurrection is a reality that gives hope in death and anticipation for eternal life.

1) The Resurrection Illustrated.     1 Corinthians 15:36-41
2) The Resurrection Illustrated.      1 Corinthians 15:36-41
3) The Resurrection Prototype.      1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Easter Sunday 2025

Sermon Date: April 20, 2025

Series: Resurrection Hope
Title: It Was Impossible

Scripture Focus: Acts 2:22=35

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
It was impossible for death to keep its hold on Jesus. And that’s good news!

1) God’s Perfect Plan     Acts 2:23
2) God’s Divine Power     Acts 2:24
3) God’s Faithful Word     Acts 2:25-31
4) God’s Eternal Glory     Acts 2:32-35

 

…that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart 
that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 

Romans 10:9

Resurrection Motivation

Sermon Date: April 13, 2025

Series: Resurrection Hope
Title: Resurrection Motivation

Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
Our future resurrection should motivate our attitudes and actions today.

1) Jesus’ resurrection is the guarantee of our future resurrection.     1 Corinthians 15:20
2) Those in Adam die. Those in Christ will rise again to life!     1 Corinthians 15:21-22
3) Christ will one day resolve all things.     1 Corinthians 15:23-28
4) Live with confidence in resurrection.     1 Corinthians 15:29-34

This is the Gospel

Sermon Date: March 23, 2025

Series: Resurrection Hope
Title: This is the Gospel

Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
Stand firm on the trustworthy Gospel that saves you.

1) The concreteness of the Gospel.     1 Corinthians 15:1-2
2) The content of the Gospel.     1 Corinthians 15:3-4
3) The certainty of the Gospel.     1 Corinthians 15:5-8

Eternal Life Confidence

Sermon Date: March 9, 2025

Series: Authentic Christianity
Title: Eternal Life Confidence

Scripture Focus: 1 John 5:6-21

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
Confidence of eternal life belongs to those who believe in Jesus.

1) God’s testimony of Jesus.     1 John 5:6-9
2) Our necessary belief in Jesus.     1 John 5:10-12
3) Daily assurances through Jesus.     1 John 5:13-21

Delight in God's Commands

Series: Authentic Christianity
Title: Delight in God's Commands

Scripture Focus: 1 John 5:1-5

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
Our delight in God’s commands provides assurance of salvation.

1) God is a loving Heavenly Father.
2) The Holy Spirit lives inside every believer.
3) God’s commands are for my benefit.

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Test the Spirits

Loving Assurance

Sermon Date: February 16, 2025

Series: Authentic Christianity
Title: Loving Assurance

Scripture Focus: 1 John 3:10-24

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
Love one another and look to the Lord when you don’t feel like it.

1) Children of God love each other.     1 John 3:10-15
2) Jesus is the perfect example of love.     1 John 3:16-18
3) God helps us to love others.     1 John 3:19-24

Jesus Saves His Children

Sermon Date: February 9, 2025

Series: Authentic Christianity
Title: Jesus Saves His Children

Scripture Focus: 1 John 2:28-3:9

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
Prepare for when Jesus returns for his children.

1) Prepare by abiding in Christ.     1 John 2:28-29
2) Prepare by purifying yourself.     1 John 3:1-3
3) Prepare by not being led astray.     1 John 3:4-9