Encounter Church

Changed by the Spirit - We Are Witnesses

Series: We Are Witnesses
Scripture Focus: Acts 6-7:10

Speaker: Jesse Priddy

Notes:

Big Idea: When the Spirit of God is in your life, there is inward change and outward evidence

1. God's Spirit will lead us to others as well

2. God's Spirit will guide us and give us confidence

3. God's Spirit will bring growth and flourishment

 

Determined In Our Witness

Series: We Are Witnesses

Scripture Focus: Acts 4:29-5:42

Speaker: Michael Boehm

 

 

Big Idea: Be determined in your witness because Christ’s resurrection is certain.

1. Our determination is strengthened by fellowship and unity. - Acts 4:29-5:11

2. Our determination is emboldened by the hope of our message. - Acts 5:12-18

3. Our determination is commanded by a higher authority. - Acts 5:19-39

4. Our determination is commended by suffering. - Acts 5:40-42

 

Courage to Tell Others About Jesus

Sermon Date: February 26, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: Courage to Tell Others About Jesus
Scripture Focus: Acts 3-4

Speaker: Dan Horton and Zach Parsons

 

Notes:

Big Idea: Since God is All Powerful, we can be courageous in speaking His name.

1. We are convinced of Christ's Power and Authority

2. We seek to consistently be with Jesus

3. He gives us the Courage to speak His Name

A Unified Witness

Sermon Date: February 19, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: A Unified Witness
Scripture Focus: Acts 2:42-47

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Our unified love is an undeniable witness to a watching world.

1. Love for God. Devoted to worship. Acts 2:42-43

2. Love for Believers. Caring for needs. Acts 2:44-45

3. Love for Neighbors. Practicing hospitality. Acts 2:46-47

The Right Response

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: The Right Response
Scripture Focus: Acts 2:1-11

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: The Gospel witness requires a right response.

1. Repent. The immediate internal response.

2. Be Baptized. The illustrative external response.

3. Receive the Holy Spirit. The empowered continual response.

The Messiah King

Sermon Date: February 5, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: The Messiah King
Scripture Focus: Acts 2:14-40

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: The certainty of Jesus as Messiah King gives us confidence in our witness.

1. God’s eternal plan of redemption.   Acts 2:17-21

2. Christ’s resurrection.   Acts 2:22-36

3. The people’s response.   Acts 2:37-41

Power of Our Witness

Sermon Date: January 29, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: Power Of Our Witness
Scripture Focus: Acts 2:1-13

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Rely on the Holy Spirit’s power for our witnessing.

1. The promised presence of Christ.

2. The Holy Spirit’s enablement.

3. The creation of a new community.

Jesus Is Alive!

Sermon Date: January 22, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: Jesus Is Alive!
Scripture Focus: Acts 1:1-11

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: We are witnesses that Jesus is alive!

1. The subject of our witness.

2. The certainty in our witness.

3. The scope for our witness.

4. The experience filling our witness.

Take A Walk

Sermon Date: January 15, 2023

Series: Reset: Drink More Water, Take A Walk
Title: Take A Walk
Scripture Focus: John 6: 24-35

Speaker: Dan Horton

Notes:

Big Idea: Reset your entire life by coming to Jesus and trusting Him.

1. Reset your entire life by coming to Jesus and trusting Him.

2. Trust Jesus wholeheartedly.

Drink More Water

Sermon Date: January 8, 2023

Series: Reset: Drink More Water, Take A Walk
Title: Drink More Water
Scripture Focus: John 7:37-38, Isaiah 12

Speaker: Bill Reynolds

Notes:

Big Idea: Drink living water.

1. Hear the Invitation (John 7:37-38)

2. Embrace the Reset (2 Corinthians 5:17)

3. Start drinking the water (Isaiah 12)

4. 6 Steps To Healthy Living Water Drinking

• Give thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
• Call upon God’s name (Acts 2:21)
• Share the goodness of God (1 Chronicles 16:8)
• Remind others God’s name is exalted (Philippians 2:9)
• Sing songs of praise (Psalm 100)
• Cry out with a shout (Psalm 98:4)