Encounter Church

Sermon Date: December 3, 2023 Series: Advent Title: What Are We Waiting For Scripture Focus: 2 Peter 3:1-13 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: We are waiting for the fulfillment of Jesus’ promised return! 1. The Promise of God’s Word.     2 Peter 3:1-7 2. The Promise of God’s Patience.     2 Peter 3:8-9 3. The Promise of the Day of the Lord.     2 Peter 3:10-13

Sermon Date: November 26, 2023 Series: Steadfast Living Title: How to be Steadfast Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 5:8-14 Speaker: Jesse Priddy Notes: Big Idea: Jesus gives us the ability to be steadfast.

Sermon Date: November 19, 2023 Series: Steadfast Living Title: No One Suffers Alone Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 5:1-7 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: No one suffers alone when we care for each other. 

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 4. Trust God and do what is right.     1 Peter 4:15-19

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.     1 Peter 3:7  

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 Jesus.     1 Peter 1:17-21  

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