Encounter Church

Sermon Date: October 1, 2023

Series: Steadfast Living
Title: Spiritual Growth in the Christian Life
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Speaker: Dan Horton

Notes:

Big Idea: God made you to grow in the Christian life.

1. Growing in God’s Word Matthew 28:18-19

2. Growing in Christ as our foundation

3. Growing in ministry  Hebrews 13:15

Sermon Date: September 24, 2023

Series: Steadfast Living
Title: Love One Another
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Speaker: Jesse Priddy

Sermon Date: September 17, 2023

Series: Steadfast Living
Title: Take Action
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Take action in steadfast living!

1. Be hopeful by preparing your mind and thinking on Christ’s return.     1 Peter 1:13

2. Pursue holiness and stop conforming to evil desires.     1 Peter 1:14-16

3. Fear the Lord and remember his love for us in Christ Jesus.     1 Peter 1:17-21

 

Sermon Date: September 10, 2023

Series: Steadfast Living
Title: Comfort in Suffering
Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Let Christ and his salvation be your comfort in suffering.

1. Your salvation is not dependent on you.     1 Peter 1:1-2

2. Your salvation is secure.     1 Peter 1:3-5

3. Your salvation is reason to rejoice in suffering.     1 Peter 1:6-12

Sermon Date: September 3, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Title: Welcoming People to Jesus
Scripture Focus: Acts 28

Speaker: Dan Horton

Notes:

Big Idea: We are Witnesses. Welcoming people to Jesus is a life well lived!

1. God is presently active in this world.

2. The Gospel cannot be stopped.

3. The Gospel satisfies every human heart.

4. Every sacrifice is worth the glory.

Sermon Date: August 27, 2023

Series: We Are Witnesses
Scripture Focus: Acts 26

Speaker: Michael Boehm

Notes:

Big Idea: Be faithful in witnessing and trust God for the results.

1. Tell how God has changed your life.     Acts 26:1-13

2. Be obedient to the Gospel task.     Acts 26:14-23

3. Be confident in the power of the Gospel.     Acts 26:24-32

 

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.