Encounter Church

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.

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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

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BIG IDEA Children of God continue to believe His Truth

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 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.     Matthew 1:22

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

Sermon Date: November 17, 2024

Series: Chasing - Pursuing What Matters Title: A Steadfast Hope in the Uncertainty of Life

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:8

Speaker: Jake Hightower

Notes:

BIG IDEA Live life with a confident faith in the Lord.

1) Trust in the Providence of God. Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 2) Rejoice in the Lord in All of Our Years Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 3) Remember Our Creator Ecclesiastes 12:1-8