Encounter Church

The 'Crazy Cycle' goes as so- Without love she reacts without RESPECT, & without respect he reacts without LOVE!How many of our marriages are spinning out of control on that 'crazy cycle?' Perhaps it is time that we do something about it?Over the next few weeks we will take you through a study taken from 'Love and Respect' written by Emerson Eggerichs......this study I know will revolutionize your marriage. It's just simple (yet life changing) principles that really work.....listen and see.Let the lights come on, as you see your marriage totally changed......as you learn- We're not WRONG....Just DIFFERENT! (and that's ok).

Those words......ONLY BELIEVE, are to often easier said than done. We want to believe, but then we allow everything else to steal our faith away.That day when Jarius had Jesus coming to his house, he was so happy until there was an interuption. That interuption cost him his daughters life.......or did it? Jesus turned to him and told him. "Do not be afraid, only believe and she will be made well!" That day Jarius had a choice, much like the one we have.Will we dare to believe God, or will we instead see the 'storms?' It only takes a little faith (mustard seed) to move a mountain, but where that FAITH is placed, makes the difference.ONLY BELIEVE.......and Jesus will come to your house too!

What will we say to these things. . . . . . thats a question many of us ask, but failing to know what God's Word says. If God is for us, nothing can be against us! (Romans 8:31)Listen and be encouraged. Change your culture- not respond to it!

The question we must all ask ourselves is this.......am I walking WORTHY of the Lord? (Col 1:10) Does my life really show forth the values of TRUE Christian living?In-order to 'Walk Worthy' and live a life that will honor and please God we must-Take up our Cross daily.Abstain from evil.Follow His voice.Hate the world.Be Holy.Trust Him.Refuse to become discouraged and quit.Be patient...............As we apply these tools to our lives and live in accordance to His plan for your life.......we will please HIM! (WALK WORTHY)

A truely inspiring message challenging us to never settle and except anything less than GOD'S BEST for our lives.Esau traded his Birhtright (and everything that went along with that) for a plate of 'gumbo?' The Bible said he dispised his birthright (inheritance)Satan wants to do everything he can to steal your inheritance as a child of God...... watch out because it's all BEANS, if it's not GOD!

In the first message on this subject we outlined these 3 key principles of Christian living. During this second message we 'jump' into it more in a great degree expanding and presenting these 3 key principles.When you give.When you pray.When you fast.These are KEY principle that I believe will 'open' up the life of a believer to the blessings of God. Listen and be challenged!

In this message we outline 3 Key Principles for Christian Living found in Jesus' message as He taught on the 'Beatitudes.'When you giveWhen you PrayWhen you fast

As we begin our fast there are 3 very important points that we must consider-What is my motive?- Whay am I fasting? What do I see at the other end of my fast? Motive is so important, becasue without it you will quit or ask wrong!What are my needs? What are those specific things I am asking God to do through my fast?What is my plan for God? During the fast we make our plans.....but so often forget to consider what we are going to give to God. After all, fasting is for spiritual purposes.As we answer these three points we are well on our way to beginning a successful fast. Remember, your focus must be on the rewards and not the sacrifice!

During this message we answer 3 basic questions that most have when it comes to fasting-What are the different types of fast?How long should I fast?What should I expect during my fast?

Why is it that we still seem to give God what's left over......and then are puzzled by His response?God wants ALL of us, He wants our best......and He deserves it. It's time to live 'totally sold out' to Him.NO MORE LEFT-OVERS!