Encounter Church

Courageous Witness

Scripture Focus: Acts 25

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: God’s assurance gives us courage in our witnessing.

1. The assurance of Christ’s presence.

2. The assurance of divine providence.

3. The assurance of future resurrection.

 

Prison Ministry

Sermon Date: August 13, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: Prison Ministry
Scripture Focus: Acts 24

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Remain committed knowing Jesus is with you.

1. The case against Paul.     Acts 24:1-9

2. Paul’s defense.     Acts 24:10-21

3. Felix’s indecision.     Acts 24:22-27

 

Determined!

Sermon Date: August 6, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: Determined!
Scripture Focus: Acts 21

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Be determined to obediently finish well, no matter the hardship

1. Strengthened by the church’s love.     Acts 21:1-6

2. Supported by examples of faithfulness.     Acts 21:7-9

3. Sustained by God’s will.     Acts 21:10-14

 

Love Never Ends

Sermon Date: July 30, 2023

Series: The Most Excellent Way
Title: Love Never Ends
Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 13

Speaker: Andy Sabaka

Notes:

Big Idea: Love is the most excellent way, because it is eternal.

The Necessity of Love

Sermon Date: July 16, 2023

Series: The Most Excellent Way
Title: The Necessity of Love
Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 12-13:3

Speaker: Andy Sabaka

Notes:

Big Idea: Great spiritual gifts, without love, are worthless.

To Consider:
1. Am I more focused on what I do, than who I am?

2. How do we decide who should be promoted into leadership in the church?

3. How do we evaluate our ministries?

 

Value and Care

Sermon Date: July 9, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Scripture Focus: Acts 20

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: The church is valuable, care for her well.

1. Don't shrink back

2. Stand Guard

3. Live out

 

Wrestling the Beasts

Sermon Date: July 2, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: Wrestling the Beasts
Scripture Focus: Acts 19

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: The certainty of resurrection emboldens our witness.

1. Commit to the hard work of evangelism.

2. Trust that God’s power will prevail.

3. Be willing to stand against the crowd.

 

Strengthen the Disciples

Sermon Date: June 25, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: Strengthen the Disciples
Scripture Focus: Acts 18

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Strengthened to strengthen.

1. The church strengthened Paul.

2. Paul strengthened Aquila and Priscilla.

3. Aquila and Priscilla strengthened Apollos.

4. Apollos strengthened the church.

 

Encouragement for the Weary Witness

Sermon Date: June 18, 2023

 

Series: We Are Witnesses

Title: Encouragement for the Weary Witness

Scripture Focus: Acts 18

 

Speaker: Michael Boehm

 

Notes:

 

Big Idea: Don't give up, God is with you.

 

1. Wearied and Discouraged

* Hard work

* Busy schedule

* Puzzling hindrances

* Worldliness

* Hurtful rejection

* Persecution

* Success

 

 

2. Means of Encouragement

* Godly friends

* Generosity of other believers

* God’s promises

* Divine favor

 

Evangelism Strategy

Sermon Date: June 4, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: Evangelism Strategy
Scripture Focus: Acts 17

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Be strategic in your evangelism.

1. Purposeful in routine. Acts 17:1-4

2. Persuasive through words. Acts 17:1-4

3. Persistent amid threats. Acts 17:5-15

4. Provoked by culture.  Acts 17:16-21

5. Prepared with answers. Acts 17:22-31

6. Pointed to Jesus.  Acts 17:31-33