Encounter Church

A Trustworthy Savior

Sermon Date: March 31, 2024

Series: Easter
Title: A Trustworthy Savior

Scripture Focus: Luke 24

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
If you confess with your mouth, that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved…everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame...and everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Romans 10:9-12

 

1) Jesus meets us in our doubts.     Luke 24:13-24
2) Jesus’ word gives sight to the unbelieving heart.     Luke 24:25-29
3) Jesus’ resurrection replaces doubt with hope.     Luke 24:30-35

Lord Jesus, I am a sinner and I need you as my Savior. I believe in you – that God has raised you from the dead and that you are living today! Please forgive me for my sins and come into my life. I surrender my life to you and confess you as my Lord! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

My Only Boast

Sermon Date: March 24, 2024

Series: Easter
Scripture Focus: Galatians 6:14

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
…may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.     Galatians 6:14

1) The cross is how Jesus paid the penalty of our sin.     Romans 3:23-25
2) The cross assures us of God’s deep love for us.     Romans 5:8
3) The cross breaks the power of sin over our lives.     Colossians 2:13-15; Hebrews 2:14-15
4) The cross instructs us how to live today.     Galatians 2:20; Matthew 16:24-26
5) The cross declares that God is truthful and trustworthy.     Psalm 33:4

 

The Providence of Our Redeemer

Jesse Priddy

Ruth 3

Raising Your Lamentations

Raising Your Lamentations - March 10, 2024

Lovingkindness and Hope

Sermon Date: March 3, 2024

Series: Ruth
Title: Lovingkindness and Hope
Scripture Focus: Ruth 2

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
Let our lovingkindness point others to hope in Christ.

1. Boaz shows lovingkindness.     Ruth 2:14-16
2. Naomi is overwhelmed by Boaz’s lovingkindness.     Ruth 2:17-22
3. Lovingkindness gives hope for the future.     Ruth 2:23

 

 

Seeking Favor

Sermon Date: February 25, 2024

Series: Ruth
Title: Seeking Favor
Scripture Focus: Ruth 2

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
The Lord gives favor to those who take refuge in Him.

Psalm 57:1; 84:11; 90:17
2 Corinthians 6:2

Hard Road Home

Sermon Date: February 18, 2024

Series: Ruth
Title: Hard Road Home
Scripture Focus: Ruth 1

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
Choose the hard road back home.

1. Start by leaving where you’ve been.     Ruth 1:7
2. Beware of the easy street exit.     Ruth 1:8-15
3. No turning back.     Ruth 1:16-18
4. Hope remains.     Ruth 1:19-22

 

 

God's Kindness

Sermon Date: February 11, 2024

Series: Ruth
Title: God's Kindness
Scripture Focus: Ruth 1

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
God’s kindness paves the road of repentance.

1. The News of God’s Kindness.     Isaiah 52:7
2. The Faithfulness of God’s Kindness.     Deteronomy 7:9; 1 John 1:9
3. The Provision of God’s Kindness.     Psalm 104:14-15; Matthew 5:45; 

 

Dead End Hope

Sermon Date: February 4, 2024

Series: Ruth
Title: Dead End Hope
Scripture Focus: Ruth1:1-5

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea:
There is still hope at the dead end.

1. Taking the Shortcut.     Ruth 1:1-2
2. The road of compromise.     Ruth 1:3-4
3. Hitting the dead end.     Ruth 1:5

Loving Our Neighbor

Sermon Date: January 28, 2024

Series: New Year
Title: Loving Our Neighbor
Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3:27-33

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

1. Generous in Goodness     Proverbs 3:27-28
2. Trustworthy in Motives     Proverbs 3:29-30
3. Peaceful in Practice     Proverbs 3:31-33