Encounter Church

Pastor Brad Neuschwander and his wife Jenn are long-time friends of Pastor Steve and Portia. Today Pastor Brad delivered a message that outlined the five main benefits of church unity. Listen to the full sermon here, and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

Our daily prayer should be to transform our lives to resemble that of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Steve Sumner reminds us that we must look to Him in everything we do and ask Him to help us be more of the person He made us to be. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

Whenever Pastor Patrick Kiteley visits Encounter Church, he is filled with prophetic words for the house. Today was no exception as he spread the word to anyone who is struggling: You're Gonna Make it Through. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

This was a spectacular weekend of Holy Spirit impartation as Encounter Church welcomed Dr. Joseph Garlington. Listen to his full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

When the Lord touches us and we understand the sacrifice He made to save us, we should be motivated to serve Him in any way. Pastor Terrance McCurdy reminds us that it includes reaching out to others who need the same salvation. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

Pastor Ashly Nation completed our seven-month study from the Book of Philippians by reminding us of our need to serve God and the church. Blessings and favor all go hand in hand with our obedience. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link with others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

Do you get jealous when others receive gifts that you think should be yours? Maybe you have the spirit of the older son in one of Jesus' parables. Dr. Chandler Cleveland was our guest and urged us to not act like or be the second son. Listen to the full sermon here, and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

Every church has its own mission and values and Encounter Church is no different. Pastor Portia Sumner makes it clear that Encounter is a PURPOSE Driven Church as she outlines the acronym that describes our mission. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

When we're tempted to lash out at folks, Pastor Portia reminds us what it says in Philippians 4. Think only on good things and the world around us will change. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

World-class cellist and evangelist Doug McClure brought an update on his ministry to Encounter Church today. As he recounted growth throughout India, Africa and Asia, he also reminded us that we need to get out of the box that Christianity sometimes places us in. Listen to the full sermon here and share it with others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

Happy Father's Day to all the men out there who have raised or are raising children. That includes natural fathers as well as spiritual fathers. Pastor Steve Sumner teaches us that our ultimate Father is the One in heaven and He never fails. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

The Apostle Paul wrote about how he had not yet reached the prize of his calling but he pressed on to reach perfection in Christ. Pastor Michael Moore reminds us that we, too, need to see the honest picture and press for the right prizes. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

On this Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Terrance McCurdy reminds us of the power of the Holy Spirit. He isn't just a tongue of fire, but a real person in the Holy Trinity. Call on Him and you shall receive power! Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

What does a good soldier of the Lord do? They control the power of the tongue, repent for sins, continue to battle and understand who their God is. Listen to the full sermon from Team 3 of the Encounter Preaching Class and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

The Encounter Preaching class has produced some great talent. Today, Team 2 broke apart Romans 8:1-17 and discussed how there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Listen to each of the four sermons here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

This sermon is a compilation of messages delivered by Team One of the Encounter Preaching class. The title of the message was "You are a Royal Priesthood." Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

On this Mother's Day, Reverend Jenjii Hysten delivered a reminder of the women in the Bible who poured everything out at the feet of Jesus. No matter the cost, we all need to do the same on a daily basis. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

From the beginning, God has set His people apart through the cutting and shedding of blood. We who believe in Jesus are "the circumcision" and we are blessed that the Lord honors His own covenant. Listen to Pastor Steve Sumner's full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

As we go through difficulties in life, it may be tempting to think that God has abandoned us. But Bob Sorge taught his perspective that the Lord is merely helping us give birth to something even better! Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share this Resurrection Sunday message. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support

On Good Friday, Bob Sorge taught the meaning and the depth of the Cross that Jesus died on at Calvary. This teaching brought to life the love and mercy of God and reminded us that we need to die to self. Listen to the full message here and don't forget to share. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encountersanleandro/support