Encounter Church

Sermon Date: May 18, 2025 Series: Resurrection Hope Title: Hope Filled Living Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA Our future hope motivates today’s faithfulness. 1) Stand firm. Let nothing move you. 2) Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord. 3) Know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.   https://youtube.com/live/89emGKKG7BA?feature=sh...

Sermon Date: May 4, 2025 Series: Resurrection Hope Title: We Will Be Changed Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 15:50-54 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA Encourage each other with the certainty of our resurrection. 1) The Moment of Christ’s Return     1 Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 15:52  2) The Speed of Our Transformation     1 Corinthians 15:52  3) The Order of Our Resurrection     1 Cori...

Sermon Date: April 27, 2025 Series: Resurrection Hope Title: From Death to Life Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 15:36-49 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA The believer’s resurrection is a reality that gives hope in death and anticipation for eternal life. 1) The Resurrection Illustrated.     1 Corinthians 15:36-41 2) The Resurrection Illustrated.      1 Corinthians 15:36-41 3) The Resurrection...

Sermon Date: April 20, 2025 Series: Resurrection Hope Title: It Was Impossible Scripture Focus: Acts 2:22=35 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA It was impossible for death to keep its hold on Jesus. And that’s good news! 1) God’s Perfect Plan     Acts 2:23 2) God’s Divine Power     Acts 2:24 3) God’s Faithful Word     Acts 2:25-31 4) God’s Eternal Glory     Acts 2:32-35   …that if you confess...

Sermon Date: April 13, 2025 Series: Resurrection Hope Title: Resurrection Motivation Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA Our future resurrection should motivate our attitudes and actions today. 1) Jesus’ resurrection is the guarantee of our future resurrection.     1 Corinthians 15:20 2) Those in Adam die. Those in Christ will rise again to life!     1 Co...

Sermon Date: March 23, 2025 Series: Resurrection Hope Title: This is the Gospel Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA Stand firm on the trustworthy Gospel that saves you. 1) The concreteness of the Gospel.     1 Corinthians 15:1-2 2) The content of the Gospel.     1 Corinthians 15:3-4 3) The certainty of the Gospel.     1 Corinthians 15:5-8

Sermon Date: March 9, 2025 Series: Authentic Christianity Title: Eternal Life Confidence Scripture Focus: 1 John 5:6-21 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA Confidence of eternal life belongs to those who believe in Jesus. 1) God’s testimony of Jesus.     1 John 5:6-9 2) Our necessary belief in Jesus.     1 John 5:10-12 3) Daily assurances through Jesus.     1 John 5:13-21

Series: Authentic Christianity Title: Delight in God's Commands Scripture Focus: 1 John 5:1-5 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA Our delight in God’s commands provides assurance of salvation. 1) God is a loving Heavenly Father. 2) The Holy Spirit lives inside every believer. 3) God’s commands are for my benefit. https://youtube.com/live/Nz73Lndms8U

Sermon Date: February 16, 2025 Series: Authentic Christianity Title: Loving Assurance Scripture Focus: 1 John 3:10-24 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA Love one another and look to the Lord when you don’t feel like it. 1) Children of God love each other.     1 John 3:10-15 2) Jesus is the perfect example of love.     1 John 3:16-18 3) God helps us to love others.     1 John 3:19-24

Sermon Date: February 9, 2025 Series: Authentic Christianity Title: Jesus Saves His Children Scripture Focus: 1 John 2:28-3:9 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA Prepare for when Jesus returns for his children. 1) Prepare by abiding in Christ.     1 John 2:28-29 2) Prepare by purifying yourself.     1 John 3:1-3 3) Prepare by not being led astray.     1 John 3:4-9  

Sermon Date: February 2, 2025 Series: Authentic Christianity Title: Conviction and Comfort from Holy Spirit Scripture Focus: 1 John 2:18-27 Speaker: Dan Horton Notes: BIG IDEA Children of God continue to believe His Truth

Sermon Date: January 26, 2025   Series: Authentic Christianity Title: What Do You Love   Scripture Focus: 1 John 2:3-17   Speaker: Michael Boehm   Notes:   BIG IDEA Authentic Christianity will show itself through what we love.     1) Our love of God.     1 John 2:3-6 2) Our love for other believers.     1 John 2:7-11 3) Don’t love the world and its ways.     1 John 2:12-17 * Lust of the flesh is t...

Sermon Date: January 19, 2025   Series: Authentic Christianity Title: Fellowship with God   Scripture Focus: 1 John 1:5-2:2   Speaker: Michael Boehm   Notes:   BIG IDEA We have fellowship with God through Jesus Christ.     1) The purity of God and fellowship with Him.     1 John 1:5 2) False claims of fellowship with God.     1 John 1:6-10 * Claim 1: I can have fellowship with God and still live i...

Sermon Date: January 12, 2025 Series: Authentic Christianity Title: Joy of Fellowship Scripture Focus: 1 John 1:1-4 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA Your testimony about Jesus invites others into the joy of fellowship. 1) The Apostles’ testimony about Jesus.     1 John 1:1-2 2) An invitation into fellowship.     1 John 1:3 3) A desire for fullness of joy.     1 John 1:4  

Sermon Date: December 8, 2024 Series: Advent Title: Hark the Herald Angels Sing Scripture Focus: Hebrews 2 Speaker: Jake Hightower Notes: BIG IDEA Why did Jesus have to become fully human? 1) Give us a future hope in our present suffering.     vv5-9 2) Complete His work as our Savior.   v10 3) Bring about our sanctification and adoption.     vv11-13 4) Free us from the power of death.  vv14-15 5)...

Sermon Date: December 1, 2024 Series: Advent Title: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Scripture Focus: Isaiah 9 Speaker: Dan Horton Notes: BIG IDEA Christmas reminds us of our longing for God’s presence and peace. 1) Come to the One who sets you free from fear and death.     Matthew 4:12-17, John 8:12 2) Come to the One who gives joy and peace.     Luke 2:10-11 3) Come to Jesus, our Immanuel.     Matt...

Sermon Date: November 24, 2024 Series: Chasing - Pursuing What Matters Title: Life is Meaningful  Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 12 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: BIG IDEA Wisdom will guide you in a meaningful life. 1) The responsibility of the wise.     Ecclesiastes 12:9-11 2) The responsibility of the learner.     Ecclesiastes 12:12 3) The responsibility of all mankind.     Ecclesiastes 12:13-14