Encounter Church Henley

Encounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Tex Horner In this episode, Pastor Tex Horner explores the tension between "leaving" and "remaining." Drawing from the high-stakes data of the Brexit campaigns and the intimate setting of the Last Supper, Tex challenges the idea that "remaining" is a passive act of just accepting what is. Instead, he reveals that choosing to stay attached to the source of our life...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor of Encounter Church Adelaide: Jenny Wardrop "The Kingdom of God is what the world looks like when God is in control." This week, Lead Pastor Jenny Wardrop dives into one of the most frequent topics in the Gospels: The Kingdom of God. While we often think of "Kingdom" as a distant place, Jesus describes it as something far more intimate and subversive. In this...

Encounter Church Henley Welcomes Guest Preacher: Jacob Blackwell In this episode, Jacob Blackwell from Encounter Church Henley takes us on a 43-degree road trip to Canberra to illustrate a vital spiritual truth: we often prioritize our temporary comfort over our actual necessities. When the "fuel light" of our lives starts blinking, where do we turn for sustenance? Drawing from the timeless wisdom...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Preacher: Angus Green Have you ever noticed that even after the best meal of your life, you’re eventually hungry again? In this episode, Angus Green from Encounter Church Henley dives into the difference between temporary satisfaction and eternal fulfillment. Starting with a passionate (and highly debatable) ranking of the best chicken schnitzels in Adelaide and a memorab...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Guest Preacher: Rev. Nick Patselis This podcast episode features a guest message from Rev. Nick Patselis (Minister of Woodside Uniting) as he launches the new series, "Life to the Full." Nick brings a refreshing, humorous, and deeply practical look at what it means to live an abundant life in a world designed to distract us. From his son’s nickname for Encounter Church—"T...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Senior Pastor of Encounter Church Adelaide: Mike Wardrop In this episode, Senior Pastor Mike Wardrop digs past the "passe" catchphrases to uncover the gritty, historical reality of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Speaking from his own experience as a young Christian and now as a seasoned pastor, Mike explores why we often struggle with anxiety despite having...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Preacher: Emma Petrie We’ve all seen it: "Be strong and courageous." It’s on mugs, t-shirts, wall art, and as Emma discovered, even toilet seat covers. But is this verse just a "self-help" mantra to make us feel better, or is it calling us to something much deeper? Emma shares a hilariously relatable story about her "Type A" packing habits—including why she packs six pair...

Encounter Church Adelaide Welcomes Senior Pastor: Mike Wardrop In this powerful message, Pastor Mike Wardrop explores the "Looking Down" epidemic. Whether it’s the distraction of the pocket-sized computers in our pockets, the weight of depression, or the exhaustion of living without a clear direction, many of us are trapped in a cycle of spiritual stagnation. But a life of distraction is not inevi...

Enounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Tex Horner In this episode, Pastor Tex Horner explores the weight of public declarations and the freedom found in intentional servitude. Drawing from his own milestones—his wedding day and his ocean baptism—Tex discusses why making a "big choice" actually protects us from the exhaustion of having too many options. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The "Too Much of...

Encounter Church Henley Welcomes Preacher: Angus Green In the kickoff of our brand-new series, "Quotable," Angus Green pulls apart the context of this iconic verse to reveal a message that is far richer, deeper, and more challenging than a simple motivational slogan. In This Episode: The Koorong Cliché: Why we love putting "encouraging" verses on knickknacks and why taking them out of context can...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford In this episode, Lead Pastor Tim Littleford tackles the "exhaustion" of the New Year. We are bombarded with motivational posts telling us to "dream bigger" and "write a good story" on our 365 blank pages. But what happens when the pressure to create a "DIY Self" becomes a form of slavery? Key Insights in this message: The Exhaustion of the Idea...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Senior Pastor of Encounter Church Adelaide: Mike Wardrop In this message, Pastor Mike kicks off our Christmas series, "The Gift That Keeps On Giving," using the framework of the classic novel, "A Christmas Carol." Drawing parallels to the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, Mike explores how our perception of hope is impacted by the hurts of our past, the compa...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford In this message, Pastor Tim Littleford dives into Jesus' parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:44-46). Drawing from his own "nerdy" joy of finding valuable secondhand books, Tim explores the dynamic joy of discovering something of immense value—specifically, the Kingdom of God. Discover two main ways people en...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Tex Horner In this message, Pastor Tex Horner unpacks Jesus's parable of the Midnight Bread, challenging us on the nature of our prayer life. Drawing on a relatable, humorous family anecdote about his daughter's persistent (and expensive!) requests at the Royal Adelaide Show, Tex reveals a profound truth about God's heart. Discover the shamelessness, persistence,...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford Do you ever worry that you're wasting your life? We make choices with consequences every day, but sometimes we live as if our decisions don't really matter in the end. In this message, Pastor Tim Littleford dives into the complex, layered parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), a story so impactful it literally gave us our modern word for "s...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Ashlee Littlfeford In this challenging and empathetic message, Pastor Ashlee confronts the common misinterpretation of the Good Samaritan, suggesting it's not a to-do list for moral improvement, but a radical wake-up call to the very grace of God. Tired and Avoidant: Pastor Ashlee shares a personal, honest reflection on avoiding someone in need because she was "dr...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford In this episode, Pastor Tim Littleford dives into the complex and often painful story of King David and his son, Absalom, from 2 Samuel 18. A Familiar Struggle: The tragic failure of David's family serves as a powerful, ancient reflection of the complexity and difficulty of loving our own families—especially when they are messy, broken, or hard...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Ashlee Littleford Do you ever find yourself running "scripts" or repeating patterns from your family of origin when life gets stressful? You are not alone. In this powerful message, Pastor Ashlee Littleford tackles the complex reality of generational inheritance—the good and the bad "emotional DNA" we carry from our past. Ashlee explores: The Myth of the "Self-Mad...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Tex Horner What does it truly mean to belong? In this inspiring message, Pastor Tex Horner explores the profound concept of family—both in a Hawaiian sense with a nod to Disney's Lilo & Stitch and, most importantly, in a biblical context. Drawing from Acts 4:32-37 and Galatians 3:26-29, Tex delves into: The DNA of Family: Discover what defines family for peopl...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford We all have something we cling to for security, value, or happiness that isn't God. In this powerful message, lead pastor Tim Littleford shares his personal struggle with making money an "ultimate thing" and explores what the Bible calls idolatry. Drawing from the story of Gideon tearing down his father's altar to Baal in Judges 6, Tim helps us...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Preacher: Emma Petrie Have you ever started something with more energy than sense, only to have the mundane, difficult reality force you to quit? In this message, preacher Emma Petrie challenges us to swap the cultural obsession with "the quick sprint" for a commitment to a long obedience in the same direction. Drawing on her experience as a Scottish Highland dancer, Emma...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Preacher: Angus Green In this powerful message, preacher Angus Green explores "The Cost of Commitment," as part two of the series "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction," this sermon challenges us to consider what we are willing to give up for God. Green uses relatable examples, from musician Ed Sheeran's journey to the ultimate sacrifice of Abraham and Isaac, to ask a p...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Tex Horner In this powerful message, Pastor Tex Horner dives into a deeply personal conversation, exploring how a shared foundation in Jesus sets a Christian community apart. He uses the blueprint of the early church from Acts 2 and the corrective wisdom of 1 Corinthians to highlight the importance of living out our faith in tangible, distinct ways. The episode ch...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford In this powerful message, lead pastor Tim Littleford shares his personal stories and insights on the vital role of spiritual power in evangelism. Drawing on the transformative events in Acts 9, Tim highlights two powerful stories: Peter's healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabitha from the dead. These miracles weren’t just random acts of kind...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Tex Horner Join pastor Tex Horner in a powerful episode titled "Testimony" as he unpacks the profound impact of sharing our personal stories of faith. Drawing inspiration from Paul's testimony in Acts 26, Tex challenges listeners to move beyond a simple, self-focused narrative and present a Jesus-centered testimony that has the power to change others. Throughout t...