Encounter Church

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Sermon Date: December 1, 2024

Series: Advent
Title: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Scripture Focus: Isaiah 9

Speaker: Dan Horton

Notes:

BIG IDEA
Christmas reminds us of our longing for God’s presence and peace.

1) Come to the One who sets you free from fear and death.     Matthew 4:12-17, John 8:12
2) Come to the One who gives joy and peace.     Luke 2:10-11
3) Come to Jesus, our Immanuel.     Matthew 1:22

Life is Meaningful

Sermon Date: November 24, 2024

Series: Chasing - Pursuing What Matters
Title: Life is Meaningful 

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 12

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
Wisdom will guide you in a meaningful life.

1) The responsibility of the wise.     Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
2) The responsibility of the learner.     Ecclesiastes 12:12
3) The responsibility of all mankind.     Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

 

A Steadfast Hope in the Uncertainty of Life

Sermon Date: November 17, 2024

Series: Chasing - Pursuing What Matters
Title: A Steadfast Hope in the Uncertainty of Life

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:8

Speaker: Jake Hightower

Notes:

BIG IDEA
Live life with a confident faith in the Lord.

1) Trust in the Providence of God. Ecclesiastes 11:1-6
2) Rejoice in the Lord in All of Our Years Ecclesiastes 11:7-10
3) Remember Our Creator Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Choose Wisdom

Sermon Date: November 10, 2024

Series: Chasing - Pursuing What Matters
Title: Choose Wisdom

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 10

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
A little wisdom makes a big difference.

1) Your life is guided by either wisdom or foolishness.     Ecclesiastes 10:1-3
2) Be wise in responding to foolish people.     Ecclesiastes 10:4-7
3) Life is risky and requires thoughtful preparation.     Ecclesiastes 10:8-11
4) Our words reveal either wisdom or foolishness.     Ecclesiastes 10:12-15
5) Foolish leaders will corrupt a nation.     Ecclesiastes 10:16-20

The Strength of Wisdom

Sermon Date: November 3, 2024

Series: Chasing - Pursuing What Matters
Title: The Strength of Wisdom

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 9:11-18

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
We see the strength of wisdom in our weakness.

1) Life’s unexpected events expose our weakness.     Ecclesiastes 9:11-12
2) Wisdom gives strength to the poor and powerless.     Ecclesiastes 9:13-15
3) Don’t forget to choose the strength of wisdom.     Ecclesiastes 9:16-18

Enjoy Life

Sermon Date: October 27, 2024

Series: Chasing - Pursuing What Matters
Title: Enjoy Life

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:10

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
God is in control. Enjoy life!

1) You’re in good hands.     Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:1
2) Death reminds us that life is short.     Ecclesiastes 9:2-6
3) Enjoy the good life while you’re living.     Ecclesiastes 9:7-10

 

Wisdom Under Authority

Sermon Date: October 20, 2024

Series: Chasing - Pursuing What Matters
Title: Wisdom Under Authority

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 8

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
Hope in the One who Rules above all rulers.

1) Submit to Authority.     Ecclesiastes 8:2-8
2) Fear God.     Ecclesiastes 8:9-13
3) Live Joyfully.     Ecclesiastes 8:14-15

 

 

Wisdom From Above

Sermon Date: October 13, 2024

Series: Chasing - Pursuing What Matters
Title: Wisdom From Above

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
The strength of God’s wisdom will guard you against worldliness.

1) Choose Wisdom over Worldliness.     Ecclesiastes 7:15-19
2) The Futility of Worldliness Demonstrated.     Ecclesiastes 7:20-26
3) Seek the Wisdom from Above.     Ecclesiastes 7:27-29

 

Content in God Alone

Sermon Date: September 29, 2024

Series: Chasing - Pursuing What Matters
Title: Content in God Alone

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
We can be content with less because we are satisfied in God.

Words or Worship

Sermon Date: September 22, 2024

Series: Chasing - Pursuing What Matters
Title: Words or Worship

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Speaker: Bill Reynolds

Notes:

BIG IDEA
How you worship matters to God.

1) Going through the motions     Ecclesiastes 5:1
2) Bloviating     Ecclesiastes 5:2-3
3) Lip service     Ecclesiastes 5:4-6
4) With devotion     Ecclesiastes 5:7