Encounter Church

The Practice of Perseverance

Sermon Date: July 7, 2024

Series: Shaping our Hearts
Title: The Practice of Perseverance

Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 3:14-18

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

* A Battle Scene     Ephesians 6:10-13
* Sojourners & Strangers     1 Peter 2:11, Hebrews 11:13
* Lambs Among Wolves     Luke 10:1-2
* Faithfulness Amid Persecution     2 Timothy 3:10-15
* Daily Cross Carrying     Matthew 16:24-26
* Other-Worldly Affections     Colossians 3:1-4
* New Heaven and Earth Anticipation     Revelation 21:1-8

Perseverance Defined
That spiritual staying power that will die before it gives in. It is the virtue which can endure, not simply with resignation, but with a vibrant hope.

Welcome Faith Testing
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature 
and complete, not lacking anything. 
(James 1:2-4)

Pray for One Another’s Perseverance
(Colossians 1:9-12)

Learn from Older Men and Women
You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.2 Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. 
(Titus 2:1-2)

Be Encouraged through Scripture
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance 
taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. 
(Romans 15:4)

Consider Christ’s Example
(Hebrews 12:1-2)

The Practice of Biblical Community

Sermon Date: June 30, 2024

Series: Shaping our Hearts
Title: The Practice of Biblical Community

Scripture Focus: Ephesians 4

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

BIG IDEA
The Biblical Community is essential to your life.

1) We live a life worthy of the calling within the context of community.
2) There are necessary practices for maintaining unity
3) The goal of our serving.
4) The Biblical Community keeps you from error.

The Practice of the Jesus' Peace

Sermon Date: June 23, 2024

Series: Shaping our Hearts
Title: The Practice of the Jesus' Peace

Scripture Focus: John 16

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
Jesus gives peace in a troubled world.

First Truth: In Jesus you will have peace.
Second Truth: In this world you will have trouble.
The Command: Take heart!
Third Truth: Jesus has overcome the world.

 

 

 

Big Creek Mission Trip Testimony

Sermon Date: June 16, 2024

Series: Spreading the Gospel
Title: Big Creek Mission Trip Testimony

The Practice of the Lord's Day

Sermon Date: June 9, 2024

Series: Shaping our Hearts
Title: The Practice of the Lord's Day

Scripture Focus: Romans 12

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
Observing the Lord’s Day helps us trust and enjoy the Lord.

1) The example of God’s rest.     Genesis 2:1-3
2) The Sabbath Day as a sign.     Exodus 31:12-18
3) Jesus fulfilled the sign of the Sabbath Day.     Matthew 12:8
4) The pattern and practice of the Lord’s Day.     Acts 20:7

Serving Others

Sermon Date: June 2, 2024

Series: Shaping our Hearts
Title: Serving Others

Scripture Focus: Romans 12

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
The shape of our heart changes when we serve others.

1) Serve others because of God’s mercy for us.     Romans 12:1-2
2) Serve others by using your gifting.     Romans 12:3-8
3) Serve others in big and small ways.     Romans 12:9-21

 

Corporate Worship

Sermon Date: May 19, 2024

Series: Shaping our Hearts
Title: Corporate Worship

Scripture Focus: Psalm 95

Speaker: Dan Horton

Notes:

Big Idea:
Corporate worship  leads us to encounter a great majestic God.

1) Worship begins with God
2) We worship God corporately

The Practice of Giving Thanks

Sermon Date: May 12, 2024

Series: Shaping our Hearts
Title: The Practice of Giving Thanks

Scripture Focus: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
Thankfulness focuses our hearts on Christ.

1) Our Thankfulness is Motivated by Grace.     1 Thessalonians 5:18
2) Our Thankfulness is Trained through Trusting.     1 Thessalonians 5:18
3) Our Thankfulness is Declared in Words.     1 Thessalonians 5:18

 

Confronting and Confessing Sin

Sermon Date: May 5, 2024

Series: Shaping our Hearts
Title: Confronting and Confessing Sin

Scripture Focus: Galatians 6:1-6

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
Confronting and confessing sin is a hopeful practice.

1) Restore Gently.     Galatians 6:1
2) Carry Lovingly.     Galatians 6:2
3) Examine Personally.     Galatians 6:3-6

 

Sitting Under Biblical Teaching

Sermon Date: April 28, 2024

Series: Shaping our Hearts
Title: Sitting Under Biblical Teaching

Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 3:16-4:12

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
God changes lives through biblical preaching.

1) The Role of God’s Word.     2 Timothy 3:16-17
2) The Role of the Preacher. 2 Timothy 4:1-2, 5
3) The Role of the Listener. 2 Timothy 4:3-4