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God’s global heart through scripture and history to find our purpose today. The post GLOBAL OUTREACH – God’s Global Redemptive Story appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

God uses Rahab’s story to give us three life-changing invitations to trust God to use our mess as part of his message, to open windows of grace and to give us new dreams. The post Opening a Window to Grace appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

It is really easy to get knocked off course in our spiritual rhythms. This Sunday is Palm Sunday which is a day that kicks off a yearly time of renewal to prepare us for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join us this Sunday as our children and students help lead us into the beginning of the journey of the Holy Week. The post PALM SUNDAY – Starting the Holy Journey appeared...

Ephesians teaches us three great prayers about God’s love to pray over people as we approach the Passion Week. The post A Blueprint for Prayer appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

Come this weekend as we unpack the book of Jonah and discover what it says about loving the unlovely around us. Pastor Storm Moore was born in Guyana, South America, but raised in Calgary Alberta Canada. Storm comes to us from the, not as frozen as you think, Great White North. Storm has been in the Ministry for over 30 years as a Communicator, Next Gen Specialist, Worship Leader and Associate Pas...

In 2023 God is inviting us to live on mission as we tear down the alls, build the house, open the front door and close the back door. The post Build the House appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

God watches over us with His amazing grace even in the uncertainty, even in the heat and even in the darkness. The post A Blueprint for Amazing Grace appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

God gives us a prayer of power based on three key resources and an image to help us unleash His strength. The post A Blueprint for Power appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

Lasting life change and kingdom transformation is the result of hearing and responding to Jesus in love by following His word and way. The post Phil Kingsley, Spot The Difference? appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

At different times in our lives, we may feel abandoned, bound by the past, or alone. Come discover how we are designed to experience love, freedom, and power through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This Sunday we are starting a brand new message series called Blueprint where we are looking at our Biblical design. Invite a friend and come be encouraged in what it means to be “masterpieces of grac...

If God were writing a story about your life as part of a church family to be read for all eternity, what would you want it to say? In Colossians 4 the Apostle Paul uses some of the wildest names of the Bible to display a picture of what real community is defined by. Experience community while being invited to walk deeper into it. The post RESET Your Community appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

Have you ever felt like you were fighting an uphill battle or only facing headwinds in life? There is a little known spiritual discipline that helps us live in the power of God’s promises in those times. Experience the life giving power of knowing Christ in the unexpected battles of life. The post RESET Your Expectation appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

Our world is more connected through technology than ever before, but in many ways we live in a world where people struggle to find meaningful friendships more than ever before. Join us this Sunday as we discover a path forward in building great friends. The post RESET Your Friendships appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

Marriage is a covenant commitment that is under constant pressure in our world. Every marriage has its challenges. Have you ever wondered what to tell someone who is facing challenges in their marriage? If you are married, have you ever struggled to know how to make your relationship stronger in a tough season? Learn about some practical and transformative commands found in one powerful verse in t...

Fasting is giving up food (or something else) for a period of time in order to focus on God in prayer. The post RESET Your Devotion appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

This new year, what are you placing your hope in? Financial security, physical health, an established identity? Join us Sunday as we meet a man who was looking to the things of this world for transformation, even as the ultimate healer stood before his face. Let’s discover together the invitation that Jesus extends towards life change and abundance. The post Healing At The Water appeared fir...

As much as we long for the peace and hope sung about in our beloved Christmas carols, many of us have encountered challenges and circumstances in 2022 that have left us weary. The characters recorded in the birth of Christ would have understood. What the Jesus’ birth invites us into then and now is a chance to rediscover the thrill of hope that comes from Emmanuel, “God with us.”...

Have you ever stumbled into a dark room and struggled to find the light switch? God loves turning on the light in our lives so we can be transformed into powerful sources of light in an often dark world. Discover how God wants to unleash His light in and through you everyday. The post Shine appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

All of the characters recorded in the events of the birth of Christ are inspiring. This Sunday we are going to learn about a group of people who went on an amazing journey to worship Christ. The journey was over a thousand miles long, but really only one step in their hearts. Come this Sunday and let God lead you on a journey of hope. Pastor Jon The post Expectation appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

Sometimes we find ourselves holding onto things that cause us to lack trust in what God has next for our lives. I don’t know what we’re holding onto, but I do know something that’s better. Join us Sunday to prepare ourselves for the holiday season. I don’t know what you’re holding on to but I know something that is better and His name is JESUS! The post One Day & Tomorrow appeared first on EN...

There is something powerful when out of a place of weakness, incredible strength and power is displayed. Think of an injured player on a team staying in the game for the sake of the team. Determination and grit in the midst of hardship, all for something larger than themself.

 Learn how God gives us “joyful eyes” to see God’s grace so that we can endure towards a greater glory. The post Joyful Ey...

Have you every wanted to open the windows of heaven? I do not necessarily mean financially, but rather to open the windows of blessing, of lives transformed and of deep relationship with God where you are activated by Kingdom mission rather than temporal pursuits. This week at ENCOUNTER we will meet a woman in Mark 12 who is forever enshrined because of her tremendous faith and single-minded devot...

Have you ever found yourself looking down only to have something amazing catch your attention and cause you to look up?

 As we gather for one special worship celebration at 10 am, we are going to be invited to aim high by looking at the wonder and greatness of God. The post Aiming High appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

As we continue our “Thorns into Glory” message series in 2 Corinthians 11 God gives some steps forward after times of hurt especially when dealing with “church hurt”. Discover a path toward healing that we can experience and share with others. The post Healing appeared first on ENCOUNTER .

Turning our thorns into His glory is an endurance race empowered by the incredible love of Christ. The post Repentance appeared first on ENCOUNTER .