Encounter Church

In order to see a marriage that Goes The Distance (GTD)......we have to have the right character........Who we ARE!The only way we can get good character is to be in relationship with HIM! As a result of that relationship WE will change, and as a direct result, our relationships (our surroundings) will change also.Here are 7 habits we must implement to ur daily lives (and don't wait till your married to do so- start today!)-I will deal with my past.I will grow with good people.I will learn to be a listener.I will guard my heart.I will practice facing and resolving conflict.I will be financilly responsible.I will invest in my relationship with God.Listen and be challenged by God's WORD!

There is a distinct difference between entering into a marriage CONTRACT and a marriage COVENANT. To many have opted for the 'way out clause'.......instead of realizing this is for Life!Listen as we discuss the difference......and what God's best is for our marrige.

At first clance.....you may get mad at me (ladies) for that title? What do you mean- The rebellious Woman?In order to submit, you must also rebel!If you are going to submit to God (and His perfect way) you have GOT to rebel against the world (Rom. 12:2- Not to be conformed, or in the pattern of the world). To rebel against God is to submit to the world and it's image!We need women that by FAITH know what it is to submit to their husbands. Through Submittion they release their husband to take the LEAD- his God given role.Don't be fooled into submitting to the world and it's lies-I've got to have a guy - LieI haven't got what it takes- LieI can change him- LieSubmit to God- And be HIS rebellious woman!

Leadership is not Dictatorship!-It may sound strange, but it is possbile to lead and submit...in fact that is God way.True submission is- To take the lead by pushing aside all selfish desires and wants....and to serve each other!As Godly MEN we need to serve our wives as we lead them! That's God way of doing it.....the RIGHT WAY!

In order to see our marriages- Go The Distance.....men, we have got to postion ourselves in our God-given roles, and fulfill our God-given responsabilities!A MEN God has called us to LEAD. This leadership role involves 3 main areas-SpirituallyFinanciallyBy ProtectingIt's time for MEN to be MEN GOD'S WAY! Then.......and only then can they lead their families forward and see their marriage-GTD (Go The Distance)

In this message we discuss te 4th Big Rock- Intimacy.There are 3 major things that will destroy Intimacy in a marriage-SinSecretsSilenceListen and be challenged to have a marriage that wil 'Go The Distance!'

Ther are many times in our lives where we try to 'pack' everything in.....and then leave litle or no room for the 'BIg ROCKS!'As we learn from the illustration- (the moral)-No matter how hard you try, you'll never be able to squeeze in the big rocks....unless you put them in first.In this message we discuss the Big Rocks that need to be in our lives- Rock 1- God firstRock 2- Your SpouseRock 3- Passion (& the pursuit of it)Listen, eny and apply!

In this message we look at 3 key areas that will rob us in our relationships/ marriages.Living In ShameLiving In DeceptionLiving In The PastIt's time to stop hiding and let God clean us up!

During this series we look at how we can take our marriages to the place where 'They will Go The Distance.'So what do we do? What do we do when we want our marriage to work in a world where most are failing or have failed? What do we do when we dream of intimacy and togetherness- but all around us is such seperation and pain (division) What MUST we do inorder for our marriage to GO ALL THE WAY?It's simple- We must do something DIFFERENT!In this message we discusee the first and most important principle- HE MUST BE #1- He must be first!

Listen and enjoy the many wonderful miracles God is doing at our church.This time of 'Refocusing' has truly been LIFE CHANGING!As you listen to the miracles of others.......be encouraged to still receive yours! God promises to meet our NEEDS!