Encounter Church

Sermon Date: June 19, 2022

Series: The Sermon On The Mount
Title: The Golden Rule
Scripture Focus: Matthew 7:12

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Let God’s goodness motivate us in our goodness to others.

1. God's goodness
- Romans 8:28
- Exodus 33:18-19
- Psalm 31:19
- Psalm 136:1
- Psalm 33:5

2. The Golden Rule applies in all situations.

3. The Golden Rule is positively proactive.

4. The Golden Rule is not dependent on the recipient’s response.

5. The Golden Rule displays God’s goodness in the Gospel.

Sermon Date: June 12, 2022

Series: The Sermon On The Mount
Title: Ask, Seek, Knock
Scripture Focus: Matthew 7:7-11

Speaker: Bill Reynolds

Notes:

Big Idea: Diligence and Persistence

1. Asking
- Can you help?
- John 16:23-24

2. Seeking
- Jermiah 29:13

3. Knocking
- Habukkuk 2:1

4. Does that mean that all our prayers are always answered and we just need to ask?
- Matthew 7:9-11

5. God can only give us good gifts when we ask.
- 1 John 5:14-15

6. So how do we stay diligent and persistent?
- Create a desire to talk to God.
- Commit a time
- Start with reasonable goals
- Take the first step

Sermon Date: June 5, 2022

Series: The Sermon On The Mount
Title: Judging Others
Scripture Focus: Matthew 7:1-5

Speaker: Jesse Priddy

Notes:

1.) Context is key.

2.) God's intent.

Sermon Date: May 22, 2022

Series: The Sermon On The Mount
Title: Worry, Contentment, and the Kingdom of God
Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:25-34

Speaker: Dan Horton

Notes:

Big Idea: We would worry less if we were content with God and living for His kingdom.

1.) Don’t worry! Believe with your eyes, your mind, and your heart. (Matthew 6:25-29)

2.) Be content with what your father gives you. (Matthew 6:30-32)

• 1 Timothy 6:6-10 

3.) Seek the kingdom of God. (Matthew 6:33-34)

Sermon Date: May 15, 2022

Series: The Sermon On The Mount
Title: Kingdom Minded Focus
Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:19-24

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Commit to a single mindset on the heavenly kingdom.

1.) Be single minded in what you treasure. (Matthew 6:19-21)

2.) Be single minded in where you look. (Matthew 6:22-23)

3.) Be single minded in whom you serve. (Matthew 6:24)

Sermon Date: May 8, 2022

Series: The Sermon On The Mount
Title: Fasting
Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:5-15

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Make fasting an ordinary practice in your life for God’s glory and reward.

1.) What is fasting? Fasting is voluntarily going without food — or any other regularly enjoyed, good gift from God — for the sake of spiritual purposes. (David Mathis)

2.) How should I fast?

3.) How should I fast?

4.) Identify a purpose.
- Fast to Strengthen Prayer (Ezra 8:21-23)
- Fast to Seek God’s Guidance (Judges 20:26-27)
- Fast to Seek Deliverance or Protection (2 Chronicles 20:2-4)
- Fast to Express Grief over Calamities (2 Samuel 1:11-12)
- Fast to Express Repentance (Joel 2:12)
- Fast to Minister to the Needs of Others (Isaiah 58:6-14)

5.) Determine a plan.

6.) What is the promise of fasting? God will reward you.

Sermon Date: May 1, 2022

Series: The Sermon On The Mount
Title: The Lord's Prayer
Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:5-15

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Pray sincerely to your Heavenly Father.

1.) The motive for our prayers. (Matthew 6:5-8)

2.) The model for our prayers. (Matthew 6:9-13)

3.) The measure for our prayers. (Matthew 6:14-15)

Sermon Date: April 24, 2022

Series: Building God's Kingdom Today
Title: Good Works!
Scripture Focus: Matthew 5:14-16

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: God builds His kingdom through our good works.

13 "Good Works" Scripture References:
Ephesians 2:10
1 Peter 2:12
Colossians 1:10
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Hebrews 13:20-21
1 Timothy 6:18
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Titus 2:11-14
2 Corinthians 9:8
2 Timothy 2:21
Galatians 6:10
Luke 6:27, 35
Hebrews 10:24

1.) We are to be eager to do good works!

2.) We are to encourage one another to do good works.

3.) We are to expect our good works to bring glory to God.

4.) God builds His kingdom through our good works.

Sermon Date: April 17, 2022

Series: (Topical Easter Sermon. Not part of a series)
Title: Believe!
Scripture Focus: John 20 and 21

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:
1.) Hope in our grief. (John 20:11-18)

2.) Peace in our fear. (John 20:19-23)

3.) Assurance in our doubt. (John 20:24-31)

4.) Assurance in our doubt. (John 20:24-31)

Sermon Date: April 10, 2022

Series: Building God's Kingdom Today
Title: Values, Gifts, And Other Cool Stuff
Scripture Focus: Ephesians 4:11-16 

Speaker: Bill Reynolds

Notes:

Values
1.) What stirs up righteous anger inside of you?
2.) What brings you the most happiness or joy?

Gifts
1.) What do I enjoy doing the most?
2.) What do I do that seems to have the most impact on other people?
3.) What do I secretly believe I can do, but I've just never tried?
4.) What's something other people tell me I'm good at?