Encounter Church Henley

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...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford Do you feel like your expectations of faith are based on old assumptions? In this message, lead pastor Tim Littleford tackles the idea of "old software" in our approach to sharing our faith. Using the story of Philip and Nathaniel from the Gospel of John, he challenges us to re-examine our hesitation to invite friends and family to church or in...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford In a world that promises a life that's constantly 'up and to the right,' what happens when everything falls apart? In this message, lead pastor Tim Littleford shares his personal experience of a year that didn't go to plan and challenges the popular belief that following Jesus should result in a life of ease and prosperity. Drawing from Matthew...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Senior Pastor of Encounter Church Adelaide: Jenny Wardrop In this episode, Senior Pastor Jenny Wardrop dives into the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch from Acts 8:26-40. She unpacks the importance of asking great questions as a way to engage with others and share the good news of Jesus. Jenny explores how we can overcome the fear of rejection in evangelism by payi...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Tex Horner In this powerful message, Pastor Tex Horner kicks off our new series, Evangelism for Everyone, with a heartwarming, hilarious, and deeply personal story about a surprise Christmas invitation. From a "proper English family" stranded in a Motel 6 in Texas, to a stranger's act of radical hospitality, Tex reveals how a simple shared meal can be the most pow...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Preacher: Charlie Evans Feeling stuck? We all do sometimes. Join Charlie as he shares a powerful message about finding hope when you're up against a wall. Drawing on a personal "stuck" moment with a tractor and the incredible story of Peter's miraculous escape from prison in Acts 12, Charlie explores the transformative power of earnest prayer . Discover why prayer isn't j...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford Welcome to the Encounter Church Henley podcast! We pray that each episode helps you encounter Jesus and experience life-changing transformation. In this inspiring message, Lead Pastor Tim delves into Acts 3 to explore the profound power and authority found in the name of Jesus. Drawing parallels between diplomatic immunity and spiritual authori...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Ash Littleford Welcome to the Encounter Church Henley podcast! Our prayer is that each episode helps you encounter Jesus and experience life-changing transformation. In this powerful message from our preaching team, we dive into Acts 10 to explore the power of the Spirit, specifically through prophecy. Pastor Ash shares a personal story about hearing God's voice a...

Encounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Tex Horner Join us on the Encounter Church Henley podcast for inspiring messages designed to help you encounter Jesus and transform your life! In this episode, Pastor Tex kicks off our new series by exploring the captivating story of Saul's dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus from Acts 9. We love big, loud stories – from blockbuster movies to epic concerts...

Internship Sunday: Encounter Henley Welcomes Intern: Sarah Mattila Series: One to One // The gift of pursuit

Encounter Henley Welcomes Preacher: Cara Horner Join us for an inspiring message from the Encounter Church Henley preaching team. Our prayer is that each episode helps you encounter Jesus in a way that truly changes your life. This episode dives into the story of Mary and Martha, exploring what it means to choose presence over distraction in a fast-paced world and prioritize our relationship with...