Encounter Church

Sermon Date: December 17, 2023

Series: Advent
Title: Comfort For The Hurting This Season
Scripture Focus: Luke 2:22-35

Speaker: Dan Horton

Notes:

Big Idea: Christmas reminds us that Jesus is the only comfort our hearts have been waiting for.

1. The Spirit is the Helper who is with me   (v. 25-27)

2. God is faithful to me (v. 28-32)

3. Jesus is Wonderful (v. 33)

4. God is changing my heart (v. 34-35)

 

Sermon Date: December 10, 2023

Series: Advent
Title: While We Wait
Scripture Focus: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Let the hope of Heaven govern you in how you live today!

1. Anticipate Christ’s return.     2 Peter 3:14a

2. Be diligent in preparation.     2 Peter 3:14b-16

3. Stand guard and grow in grace.     2 Peter 3:17-18

 

Sermon Date: December 3, 2023

Series: Advent
Title: What Are We Waiting For
Scripture Focus: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: We are waiting for the fulfillment of Jesus’ promised return!

1. The Promise of God’s Word.     2 Peter 3:1-7

2. The Promise of God’s Patience.     2 Peter 3:8-9

3. The Promise of the Day of the Lord.     2 Peter 3:10-13

Sermon Date: November 26, 2023

Series: Steadfast Living
Title: How to be Steadfast
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 5:8-14

Speaker: Jesse Priddy

Notes:

Big Idea: Jesus gives us the ability to be steadfast.

Sermon Date: November 19, 2023

Series: Steadfast Living
Title: No One Suffers Alone
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 5:1-7

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: No one suffers alone when we care for each other. 

Sermon Date: November 12, 2023

Series: Steadfast Living
Title: God's Presence in Suffering
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: God’s presence in suffering empowers us to keep living for Jesus.

1. Anticipate that you will suffer.     1 Peter 4:12

2. Don’t allow suffering to steal your joy.     1 Peter 4:13

3. God is especially near in suffering.     1 Peter 4:14

4. Trust God and do what is right.     1 Peter 4:15-19

Sermon Date: November 5, 2023

Series: Steadfast Living
Title: Living for the End
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Glorify God by living with the end in mind.

1. Live for the will of God.     1 Peter 4:1-6

2. Live for the benefit of others.     1 Peter 4:7-11

Sermon Date: October 29, 2023

Series: Steadfast Living
Title: Blessing in Suffering
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: God blesses those who suffer for the sake of righteousness.

1. The blessing of God’s attention.     1 Peter 3:8-12

2. The blessing of man’s questions.     1 Peter 3:13-17

3. The blessing of future glory.     1 Peter 3:18-22

 

 

Sermon Date: October 22, 2023

Series: Steadfast Living
Title: The Gospel Response
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Let the Gospel govern your response to mistreatment.

1. Let your actions speak louder than words.     1 Peter 3:1-2

2. Let your beauty be internal.     1 Peter 3:3-4

3. Let your hope be in the Lord.     1 Peter 3:4-6

4. A word to the husbands.     1 Peter 3:7

 

Sermon Date: October 8, 2023

Series: Steadfast Living
Title: Who Is Your King?
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Speaker: Bill Reynolds

Notes:

Big Idea: Your King is determined by your address

1. Actions Speak

2. Proclaiming Allegiance

3. Declare Citizenship