Encounter Church

Sermon Date: April 23, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: God Is Greater
Scripture Focus: Acts 12

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes: 

Big Idea: God is greater than all world powers.

1. Herod’s Pride and Power.  (Acts 12:1-3)

2. The Church’s Persistent Prayers.  (Acts 12:4-20)

3. God’s Sovereign Power and Plan.  (Acts 12:20-25)

 

Sermon Date: April 16, 2023

Series: 
Title: Lord of All
Scripture Focus: Acts 10

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: The Gospel is for all because Jesus is Lord of all.

1. God orchestrates divine Gospel appointments.

2. God breaks down our prejudices to speak the Gospel through us.

3. All who believe the Gospel are saved.

 

Big Idea: Those who believe in the risen Jesus will not be disappointed.

1. A Certain Salvation.

2. An Open Invitation.

3. A Rich Blessing.

Sermon Date: April 2, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: Hope for the Hard-hearted
Scripture Focus: Acts 9

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Don’t give up hope for the hard-hearted sinner.

1. Paul was a fierce enemy of Christ.

2. God sovereignly saved Paul by grace.

3. Paul became a faithful servant of Christ and the church.

 

Sermon Date: March 26, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: Gospeling the Gospel
Scripture Focus: Acts 8

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: We are called to gospelize the gospel as we go.

1. God uses ordinary people to tell the news of Jesus’ resurrection.

2. God puts us in unexpected places for Gospel purposes.

3. Don’t be surprised that some who claim to believe end up turning away.

4. Witness in a way that you care for the individual person.

5. Jesus is the answer we proclaim.

 

Big Idea: The world will reject you, but Christ will receive you.

 

1. The people rejected Stephen.

2. The people rejected Jesus.

3. Jesus received Stephen

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

 

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

 

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

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