Encounter Church

The Book of Philippians is our study for the next month. Pastor Steve Sumner talks about the joy of Jesus from chapters one and two. Do you feel the joy of the Lord? The way to encounter joy is through a closer relationship and obedience to Christ. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link.

Pastor Terrance McCurdy previewed our sermon series on Philippians with a look back at the Book of Acts. Paul and Silas were broken free from their prison chains and reassured their Roman guard that they were still there. Even more so, Jesus reminds us each day that He is still there. Listen to the full sermon here and please share the link with others.

We are what the marketing world calls "consumers." The question Pastor Steve Sumner has is, what are you consuming? Is it what the world has to offer or is it what Jesus has to offer? Expect very different results based on your answer. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link.

Encounter Church begins its annual Daniel Fast tomorrow and Pastor Michael L. Moore reminds us of the importance and benefits of fasting. It's not just a fancy diet or giving up something easy for a couple of days. This is about a firm commitment to follow the Lord in all His ways and to rediscover how the world pales by comparison to Him. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link.

How close are you to God? However close you may think you are, God wants you closer. Bring your problems to Him and let Him bring comfort to your life. In this service, Pastor Ashly Nation interviewed Ann Chavez about her struggles and how the Lord brought relief through the scriptures and His loving hand. Listen to the full message here and share the link with others.

If you want to hear easy sermons, Pastor Portia Sumner says you might be best off somewhere else. Here at Encounter Church, we preach the Word in its entirety and sometimes it cuts deep in the soul. But, as she preached on New Year's Eve, God is calling us to be stronger in the faith. Listen and share the full sermon here.

During this Christmas season, Pastor Steve Sumner reminds us that we need to look to Jesus to complete our eternal joy. Nothing in this world compares to the savior of the world. Nothing more is needed to bring us joy every minute of our lives. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link.

As we head into Christmas week, Pastors Steve and Portia Sumner shared a message of hope and faith. No matter what goes on in today's world, we have the greatest gift of all, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Listen to the short sermon here and don't forget to share.

We tend to save things during the course of our life that don't bring us eternal satisfaction. Hurtful emotions, painful memories, greed-driven success are common to man. But Pastor Terrance McCurdy points to Matthew 6:21 which reminds us to save up our treasures in heaven and forget what the world has to offer. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share.

Many people confuse fasting with a quick-fix diet. But Pastor Portia Sumner reminds us of the many ways we fast to honor God and to hear the Holy Spirit give us spiritual direction. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link.