Encounter Church of Berks County

This Christmas season, we invite you to join us as we celebrate the heart of Christmas—the incredible gift of Jesus. Through messages of hope, joy, and peace, we'll reflect on how His coming changes everything. Whether you're filled with holiday cheer or feeling the weight of the season, this is a time to pause, connect, and experience the love of God together. Come and discover the meaning of Chr...

What does P.U.S.H. mean?   P.U.S.H. is an acronym for Pray Until Something Happens. The acronym will help us remember that prayer can take time, intentionality, and persistence to create necessary change. The PUSH prayer formula is like this: persistent prayer + time = results. But knowing what changes need to take place can feel like the tricky part. Our hearts, circumstances, flesh, past experie...

What does P.U.S.H. mean? P.U.S.H. is an acronym for Pray Until Something Happens. The acronym will help us remember that prayer can take time, intentionality, and persistence to create necessary change. The PUSH prayer formula is like this: persistent prayer + time = results. But knowing what changes need to take place can feel like the tricky part. Our hearts, circumstances, flesh, past experienc...

We love it when our members step up and share their stories. Beth White shares more of her story with us, and it's so encouraging. Don't miss this one!

Following Jesus is essential to the mission of Jesus and to the multiplication of disciples. What does it mean to follow Jesus?

Following Jesus is essential to the mission of Jesus and to the multiplication of disciples. What does it mean to follow Jesus?

"Like many stories, mine does not end there..." Steve Detwiler shares his testimony - showing that you can always influence others with your faith.

This series is based on 1 Corinthians 13:13, where Paul says, "Three things will last forever - faith, hope, and love - and the greatest of these is love." (Classic!) All of these things: faith, hope, and love should be practiced in the life of the Christian. When they are practiced over time, they become ingrained in us - like second nature belief and behavior. Just like riding a bike. Our body r...

This series is based on 1 Corinthians 13:13, where Paul says, "Three things will last forever - faith, hope, and love - and the greatest of these is love." (Classic!) All of these things: faith, hope, and love should be practiced in the life of the Christian. When they are practiced over time, they become ingrained in us - like second nature belief and behavior. Just like riding a bike. Our body r...

This series is based on 1 Corinthians 13:13, where Paul says, "Three things will last forever - faith, hope, and love - and the greatest of these is love." (Classic!) All of these things: faith, hope, and love should be practiced in the life of the Christian. When they are practiced over time, they become ingrained in us - like second nature belief and behavior. Just like riding a bike. Our body r...

Based on John 10, we will explore the scripture where Jesus declares, "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved." In this series, we'll see why just as a gatekeeper would lay down at the opening of a sheepfold to protect the sheep, Jesus lays down His life for us, offering us salvation and abundant life. It's a reminder of the incredible love and sacrifice of Jesus I am the gate; who...

We are so excited about our new sermon series, "The Gate. Based on John 10, we will explore the scripture where Jesus declares, "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved." In this series, we'll see why just as a gatekeeper would lay down at the opening of a sheepfold to protect the sheep, Jesus lays down His life for us, offering us salvation and abundant life. It's a reminder of the...

 "Set Apart," is based on Exodus 33:16. This series is all about the incredible experience of God's presence with us, which  sets us apart  in a unique way. You know, it's not just about what we say or do on a daily basis. it's about that deep, personal encounter with God that changes everything. The verse itself is pretty amazing:  "For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from al...

 "Set Apart," is based on Exodus 33:16. This series is all about the incredible experience of God's presence with us, which sets us apart in a unique way. You know, it's not just about what we say or do on a daily basis. it's about that deep, personal encounter with God that changes everything. The verse itself is pretty amazing:  "For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all...

This series is all about the incredible experience of God's presence with us, which  sets us apart in a unique way. You know, it's not just about what we say or do daily. it's about that deep, personal encounter with God that changes everything. The verse itself is pretty amazing: "For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other people on the earth."

Have you ever wondered what Jesus is doing on our behalf right now...in this very moment? He is constantly fighting battles for us that we don't even know.  The Greek word translated "advocate" is  paraklēton , which is used in 1 John. This word literally means  one who pleads a case on someone else's behalf, or a close, helpful advisor . How cool is that? 😎 Our 2-weel series "An Advocate" focuse...

Have you ever wondered what Jesus is doing on our behalf right now...in this very moment? He is constantly fighting battles for us that we don't even know.  The Greek word translated "advocate" is  paraklēton , which is used in 1 John. This word literally means  one who pleads a case on someone else's behalf, or a close, helpful advisor . How cool is that? 😎 Our 2-weel series "An Advocate" focuse...

Welcome to the Partner Member Series, where we dive into the heart of Encounter Church through candid and casual conversations with our dedicated Partner Members. Join us as we explore why they love our community, the driving forces behind their service, and the depths of their hearts and passions. In this podcast, discover the stories that make Encounter Church more than just a Sunday—it's a livi...

Join us for our Easter service!

Join us for a fantastic message over Psalm 80, as we explore the question: "What does God's face look like toward you?" In this discussion, we'll uncover how God reacts to us and explore the depth of His love, emphasizing the importance of growth and transformation in our relationship with Him. Tune in as we navigate through the complexities of faith and discover God's unwavering desire for our co...

Becoming aware of the presence of God changes us. As we saw with Jacob, it renewed his faith in God, gave him confidence for the days ahead, and it led to worship for him and others. Jacob's perspective on everything…changed. When a person who becomes aware of God's presence interacts with others it can change their life too. To others, the believer becomes a source of truth, light, and revelation...

Becoming aware of the presence of God changes us. As we saw with Jacob, it renewed his faith in God, gave him confidence for the days ahead, and it led to worship for him and others. Jacob's perspective on everything…changed. When a person who becomes aware of God's presence interacts with others it can change their life too. To others, the believer becomes a source of truth, light, and revelation...

Welcome to the Partner Member Series, where we dive into the heart of Encounter Church through candid and casual conversations with our dedicated Partner Members. Join us as we explore why they love our community, the driving forces behind their service, and the depths of their hearts and passions. In this podcast, discover the stories that make Encounter Church more than just a Sunday—it's a livi...

God is working in our lives every second of every day. We may not always be aware of that, but it's true. Our lives, our families, our friends and those around us. We can try to be more aware of God's presence in  OUR  lives... but can we also be aware of His presence in other people's lives? A good challenge would be to be more aware of not only His presence in our daily lives, but also those aro...

We are so good a distracting ourselves. Whether it's family, friends, hobbies, work or whatever else is on our plates... We all go through our days without noticing God at is work. Go ahead, it's ok to admit it. We all do it. But why? Our challenge throughout this series is to be more aware of His presence. Because it is in  those moments, big or small that God is speaking to us. (BIG and small)