Encore

Life can be busy, and as Americans, we can sometimes believe that is normal. This idea directly conflicts with God's design and instruction for how we should live our lives. Join us for this week’s Encore as Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss the Sabbath. Links discussed: https://wellnessretreatrecovery.com/speed-limit-similarities-adderall-use-meth-use/ https://www.webmd.com/connect-to-care/addi...

Pornography is one of the most addicting “drugs” on the market. It alters and enslaves the eyes and minds of people—men and women, young and old—every day. It wrecks relationships and tears marriages apart. Join us for a special edition Encore/Walk Worthy as we discuss the dangers of pornography in and out of marriage, the freeing power of the Gospel, and how the church can better care for those f...

Does everyone deal with anxiety and depression at some level? What measures should somebody take to fight against it? Is it okay to take a medication to regulate it? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott take a deeper dive into this heavy topic.

Sometimes we have great intentions, but in the end, things turn out completely different than we thought. Today's episode is a great example of just that! Join us for this week's episode that began with a topic and ended in some deep unrelated conversation.

As Christians we should all be tithing, 10% of everything, right? Can the Christ follower be financially rich or own nice things? Join Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott this week as they discuss the management of money in the Christian home.

The world is filled with temptations to gamble; from card games to the stock market, it can all become a stumbling block in our life. So where does the Christ follower draw the line? Are some forms of gambling ok and not others? Should we steer clear of it all completely? Join Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott for this week’s Encore discussion on gambling.

As Americans, many of us, grew up with holiday traditions including the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. But are these traditions in line with biblical teachings? Where did they originate, and should we invite such traditions into our families? Join Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott as they discuss these things from a Christian perspective.

Many of us who grew up in church may have been told that drinking is sinful. Is this true according to God's Word? What about Marijuana, prescription drugs, coffee? Paul addressed these things to the believers in Corinth and gives us some direction on how we should live our lives in regard to such things. Join us this week on the Encore as Wes and Scott discuss all things drugs and alcohol.

Over the past 2 years people have grown accustomed to watching church at home. Is this a trend that is ok to continue? Is that against what the bible teaches us about assembling? Join Pastor Wes Morris and Pastor Scott Johnson as they dig into this topic and look to the Bible for answers.

Join the Encore this week as Pastor Wes and Scott recap the Vegas 10-9 mission trip!

On this week's Encore Wes and Scott discuss the details of an upcoming Vegas 10-9 trip and the future of Encore.

his week on encore: Do we have the ability to forgive sins of others? How do we wrestle with God sending Christians through the power of the Holy Spirit, vs our own pride and insecurity?

This week on encore: We continue to discuss the impact of our church backgrounds and how it affects our view on the Bible, people and ministry. We also will talk about the significance of the resurrection of Jesus for Christians and all mankind.

This week on encore: John 19 focuses on 3 fulfilled OT prophecies concerning Jesus. We discuss whats important about this. We also talk our backgrounds and upbringing within the church and how that affects every person today.

In acts 11, the disciples were first called Christians by outsiders. Today we will discuss how the term Christian is used, and talk about 3 different aspects that are included in following Jesus.

Join us for this special edition of Encore where Wes & Scott talk with with Jeff Johnson who is openly gay and defines Christianity differently. The mission of the gospel calls us to love people from all walks of life in kindness and truth. Join us as we navigate these real life topics.

What was behind Pilates motives to satisfy the crowd and how do we do this in our own lives? Why would Pilate “wash his hands” and proclaim innocence, and what does that mean for us today? Was the nation of Israel cursed because of Matthew 27:25? Join us as we discuss these topics.

Join us as we dive deeper into this week's message "Barabbas". Who was the man Barabbas and who does he represent?

Join us for this week's Encore where Scott Johnson sits down with one of the weekend's guest speakers to discuss the message "In Tribulation". The bible says that "In this world you will have tribulation", but how can we truly have joy when things are falling down around us? Does God control the good things and the bad? These are some of the tough questions that Job had many thousands of years ago...

Join us this week with special guest Host Kim Thompson as we discuss last week's message "Not of This World"

Join us for this week's Encore where we will discuss climate change as it relates to our Christian walk and why many believers put distance from themselves and Jesus. Is climate change/ global warming a real thing? If so, why does it matter.