Encounter Church

Sermon Date: November 12, 2023 Series: Steadfast Living Title: God's Presence in Suffering Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: God’s presence in suffering empowers us to keep living for Jesus. 1. Anticipate that you will suffer.     1 Peter 4:12 2. Don’t allow suffering to steal your joy.     1 Peter 4:13 3. God is especially near in suffering.     1 Peter 4:14...

Sermon Date: November 5, 2023 Series: Steadfast Living Title: Living for the End Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 4:1-11 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: Glorify God by living with the end in mind. 1. Live for the will of God.     1 Peter 4:1-6 2. Live for the benefit of others.     1 Peter 4:7-11

Sermon Date: October 29, 2023 Series: Steadfast Living Title: Blessing in Suffering Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: God blesses those who suffer for the sake of righteousness. 1. The blessing of God’s attention.     1 Peter 3:8-12 2. The blessing of man’s questions.     1 Peter 3:13-17 3. The blessing of future glory.     1 Peter 3:18-22    

Sermon Date: October 22, 2023 Series: Steadfast Living Title: The Gospel Response Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 3:1-12 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: Let the Gospel govern your response to mistreatment. 1. Let your actions speak louder than words.     1 Peter 3:1-2 2. Let your beauty be internal.     1 Peter 3:3-4 3. Let your hope be in the Lord.     1 Peter 3:4-6 4. A word to the husbands.  ...

Sermon Date: October 8, 2023 Series: Steadfast Living Title: Who Is Your King? Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 2:11-25 Speaker: Bill Reynolds Notes: Big Idea: Your King is determined by your address 1. Actions Speak 2. Proclaiming Allegiance 3. Declare Citizenship

Sermon Date: October 1, 2023 Series: Steadfast Living Title: Spiritual Growth in the Christian Life Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Speaker: Dan Horton Notes: Big Idea: God made you to grow in the Christian life. 1. Growing in God’s Word Matthew 28:18-19 2. Growing in Christ as our foundation 3. Growing in ministry  Hebrews 13:15

Sermon Date: September 24, 2023 Series: Steadfast Living Title: Love One Another Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:22-25 Speaker: Jesse Priddy

Sermon Date: September 17, 2023 Series: Steadfast Living Title: Take Action Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: Take action in steadfast living! 1. Be hopeful by preparing your mind and thinking on Christ’s return.     1 Peter 1:13 2. Pursue holiness and stop conforming to evil desires.     1 Peter 1:14-16 3. Fear the Lord and remember his love for us in Christ...

Sermon Date: September 10, 2023 Series: Steadfast Living Title: Comfort in Suffering Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:1-12 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: Let Christ and his salvation be your comfort in suffering. 1. Your salvation is not dependent on you.     1 Peter 1:1-2 2. Your salvation is secure.     1 Peter 1:3-5 3. Your salvation is reason to rejoice in suffering.     1 Peter 1:6-12

Sermon Date: September 3, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Title: Welcoming People to Jesus Scripture Focus: Acts 28 Speaker: Dan Horton Notes: Big Idea: We are Witnesses. Welcoming people to Jesus is a life well lived! 1. God is presently active in this world. 2. The Gospel cannot be stopped. 3. The Gospel satisfies every human heart. 4. Every sacrifice is worth the glory.

Sermon Date: August 27, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Scripture Focus: Acts 26 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: Be faithful in witnessing and trust God for the results. 1. Tell how God has changed your life.     Acts 26:1-13 2. Be obedient to the Gospel task.     Acts 26:14-23 3. Be confident in the power of the Gospel.     Acts 26:24-32    

Scripture Focus: Acts 25 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: God’s assurance gives us courage in our witnessing. 1. The assurance of Christ’s presence. 2. The assurance of divine providence. 3. The assurance of future resurrection.  

Sermon Date: August 13, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Title: Prison Ministry Scripture Focus: Acts 24 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: Remain committed knowing Jesus is with you. 1. The case against Paul.     Acts 24:1-9 2. Paul’s defense.     Acts 24:10-21 3. Felix’s indecision.     Acts 24:22-27  

Sermon Date: August 6, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Title: Determined! Scripture Focus: Acts 21 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: Be determined to obediently finish well, no matter the hardship 1. Strengthened by the church’s love.     Acts 21:1-6 2. Supported by examples of faithfulness.     Acts 21:7-9 3. Sustained by God’s will.     Acts 21:10-14  

Sermon Date: July 30, 2023 Series: The Most Excellent Way Title: Love Never Ends Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 13 Speaker: Andy Sabaka Notes: Big Idea: Love is the most excellent way, because it is eternal.

Sermon Date: July 16, 2023 Series: The Most Excellent Way Title: The Necessity of Love Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 12-13:3 Speaker: Andy Sabaka Notes: Big Idea: Great spiritual gifts, without love, are worthless. To Consider: 1. Am I more focused on what I do, than who I am? 2. How do we decide who should be promoted into leadership in the church? 3. How do we evaluate our ministries?  

Sermon Date: July 9, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Scripture Focus: Acts 20 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: The church is valuable, care for her well. 1. Don't shrink back 2. Stand Guard 3. Live out  

Sermon Date: July 2, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Title: Wrestling the Beasts Scripture Focus: Acts 19 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: The certainty of resurrection emboldens our witness. 1. Commit to the hard work of evangelism. 2. Trust that God’s power will prevail. 3. Be willing to stand against the crowd.  

Sermon Date: June 25, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Title: Strengthen the Disciples Scripture Focus: Acts 18 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: Strengthened to strengthen. 1. The church strengthened Paul. 2. Paul strengthened Aquila and Priscilla. 3. Aquila and Priscilla strengthened Apollos. 4. Apollos strengthened the church.  

Sermon Date: June 18, 2023   Series: We Are Witnesses Title: Encouragement for the Weary Witness Scripture Focus: Acts 18   Speaker: Michael Boehm   Notes:   Big Idea: Don't give up, God is with you.   1. Wearied and Discouraged * Hard work * Busy schedule * Puzzling hindrances * Worldliness * Hurtful rejection * Persecution * Success     2. Means of Encouragement * Godly friends * Generosity of o...

Sermon Date: June 4, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Title: Evangelism Strategy Scripture Focus: Acts 17 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: Be strategic in your evangelism. 1. Purposeful in routine. Acts 17:1-4 2. Persuasive through words. Acts 17:1-4 3. Persistent amid threats. Acts 17:5-15 4. Provoked by culture.  Acts 17:16-21 5. Prepared with answers. Acts 17:22-31 6. Pointed to Jesus.  Act...

Sermon Date: May 21, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Title: Bearing a Faithful Witness Scripture Focus: Acts 16 Speaker: Bill Reynolds Notes: Big Idea: Being a faithful witness requires putting God first in all things. 1. Appearance matters.  Acts 16:1-3 2. It’s God’s plan, not ours.  Acts 16:6-34 3. Take the stage when you have it.   Acts 16:35-40    

Sermon Date: May 14, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Title: Grace Scripture Focus: Acts 15:1-11 Speaker: Dan Horton Notes: Big Idea: Grace gives relief to the burdens in our lives. 1. Doing more is not the answer.  Acts 15:1-5 2. Don’t place a burden on yourself that is too hard to bear.  Acts 15:6-10 3. Receive God’s grace and believe.   Acts 15:11    

Sermon Date: May 7, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Title: Declaration of the Resurrection Scripture Focus: Acts 13 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: The Resurrection Declares That God is Faithful to His Promises.  

Sermon Date: April 30, 2023 Series: We Are Witnesses Title: Be Ready to be Sent Scripture Focus: Acts 13 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: Be ready to go when and where the Lord sends you. 1. Recognize the importance of regular and ordinary church practices. 2. Strive to be set apart from the world. 3. Seek to know God’s missionary heart. 4. Support those on the mission field.