Encounter Church

What is the church? How you answer that question reveals your church filter. In today's message, we look at a better way of thinking about the church.

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Jesus taught us how to plug our prayers into the power!

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True fellowship is a powerful family force!

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We are a tottally DIVERSE family with one powerful thing in COMMON

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Let's talk about kingdom family values!

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When it comes to your personal commitment to Jesus, you will stand alone. There is NO FAMILY MEMBERSHIP!

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The Day of Pentecost by Encounter Church

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The SERVANTS of God are PECULIAR creatures!

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Kingdom leaders lead DIFFERENTLY

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In today's message, we hear from our guest speaker Andy Stanley on what to do when there is nothing you can do.

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Wandering through dry seasons of life by Encounter Church

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Three best practices that will help you go from a good disciple to a GREAT disciple.

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How To Rest Part Two by Encounter Church

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How To Rest Part One by Encounter Church

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The ROTTEN become RIGHTEOUS when they FOLLOW Jesus.

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In this week's message, we look at how the early church dealt with racism.

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Hearts up! Hands off! Mouths open!

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In today's message, we look at how we got the Bible and why it can be trusted.

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In this week's message, we look at how moments that create doubt can actually be moments that deepen our faith.

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The Ascension by Encounter Church

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We ask the question is science at odds with Genesis 1:1?

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In today's message, we discover the foundation of our faith is not the Bible but the event that birthed the Bible.

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There is a HUNGER in the human spirit that can be satisfied exclusively by the VOICE of God.

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What to do when you can't go back to your old normal, you move forward to your new normal.

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The Baptism of the Holy Spirit empowers us to build!

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Riding the Crazy Train by Encounter Church

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The Holy Spirit is our Companion, Counselor, and Comforter!

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Daniel and Alyda give their thoughts on Encounter Church's first preview service.

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Easter by Encounter Church

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The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Resurrection!

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The Resurrection by Encounter Church

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I am done. by Encounter Church

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Nothing can EMPOWER us more than a SOLID, steadfast, passionate LOVE for Jesus

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In today's message, we explore tips for traveling through the uncharted moments of life.

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Sometimes the cure for disappointment is simpler than we think.

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In today's message, we discover that the Bible can be a source of encouragement and endurance for us.

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The inevitable test has come. Let's stand SOLID!

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In today's message, we discover, in a world filled with hype, God gives us hope.

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Repentance requires a change in our mindset.

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Stay In The Race - Jon Torres by Encounter Church

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In this week's message we learn how we can take steps toward peace even if it feels like our world is falling to pieces.

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Radical REPENTANCE produces radical JOY in our lives.

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In this week's message, we explore what it takes to fight a good fight.

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Radical REPENTANCE positions us for radical ENCOUNTERS with God.

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In today's message, we look at five habits that can undermine your relationships.

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Who's in charge of your mind?

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In today's message, we discover the marks of mature love.

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The lordship of Jesus Christ is the normal Christian life.

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In today's message, we look at how our words shape our relational world.

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In this week’s message, we learn that, instead of worrying about finding the right one, we should focus on being the right one.

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In today's message, we learn the key to "better" is found in having a better we surrounding me.

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In today's message, we discover that better progress flows from better priorities.

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In today's message, we discover the best way to make tomorrow better is to take control of our thoughts today.

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In today's message, we learn that, if we want better to grow in 2020, we have to let some things go.

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The Holy Spirit is everything God is, available to us!

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In today's message, we learn how to handle difficult people.

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There's no doubt what God is like. Look at Jesus!

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In today's message, we discover how we can navigate difficult circumstances during the Christmas season without being destroyed by them.

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In today's message, we take a fresh look at the hope contained in the greeting "Merry Christmas".

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We need supernatural perspective to achieve supernatural results.

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In today's message, we learn steps we can take to become the type of people that other people are grateful for.

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In today's message, we learn how to foster the first half of Thanksgiving.

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Holiness is less a matter of will and more a matter of fullness.

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In today’s message, we discover the key to positivity in every situation.

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Small seeds move BIG mountains.

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In today’s message, we learn how to stay positive when life gets rocky.

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When you live an uncommon life, you will see uncommon results.

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In this week's message, we learn that, while we can’t avoid all negativity around us, we can choose every single day to be encouraged.

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In today’s message, we discover how to overcome some of the barriers that lead to breakdowns in our communication.

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In this week's message, we look at how we can change our words for good.

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In this week's message, we look at the power of words in our life.

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Let the Gospel infect you and spread to everyone around you!

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In this week's message, we consider how anger gets us in trouble and how to overcome it.

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In this week's message, we explore, not just how to deal with guilt, but how to be delivered from it.

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Small steps of faithfulness lead to significant results.

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In this week's message, we discover three steps to help disarm the disappointment in our lives.

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God's process leads us into the fulfillment of His promises.

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In this week's message, we discover how we can have victory over envy.

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Jesus' Name isn't magic; it's authority!

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In Sunday’s message, we explore what to do when you find yourself in a moment when the emotions are in control of you.

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The baptism in the Holy Spirit is the power to follow Jesus and make more disciples of Jesus.

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In this week's message, we see that, despite the consequences of praying, Daniel let nothing get in the way of his commitment to God. His faith not only saved him, but led the king to honor God.

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Facilitating an atmosphere where God's presence dwells and swells.

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In this week's message, we see that God goes to great lengths to pursue us.

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When we FOSTER vision, God breathes His LIFE into it!

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In this weeks message, we look at how the faith of Daniel’s three friends not only shaped their bravery but an entire nation.

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If I'm going to live a successful Christian life, I need a crystal clear VISION of the Christian life.

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In this week's message, we see that Daniel, in the face of the king and potential looming death, sought God for answers and worshipped Him.

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The key to unlocking your purpose is the pursuit of God's heart.

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In this week's message, we look at Daniel's example of integrity and faith.

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Every follower of Jesus faces hinderances, but you can overcome each and every one!

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The first job description of a disciple is to bring more disciples!

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There are certain benefits that are available only to disciples!

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A disciple is a person who follows Jesus. Discipleship is the process of helping someone else follow Jesus.

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Encounter Church is a diverse FAMILY, gathered around and unified by the PRESENCE of Jesus, DRIVEN to make DISCIPLES.

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In this week's message, we look into the story of Jacob and Esau and discover how to best answer the question, “What’s the wise thing to do?”

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In this week's message, we are reminded from Proverbs 7 that every decision we make determines our direction.

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The Good News is for everyone everywhere!

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In today's message, we explore four Proverbs that can make us elevate our decision-making process.

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There is an ENDLESS SUPPLY of the Holy Spirit if we are willing to PURSUE Him!

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In today's message, we explore a principle that can help you, not just predict your future, but progress toward a future filled with better decisions and fewer regrets.

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FearFULL - FearFREE by Encounter Church

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In today's message, we unpack our value: Love Does.

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In this week's message, we look at three factors that must be present for us to spend our words wisely.

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In this week's message, we explore the communication pitfalls that can leave you relationally spent.

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In Sunday's message, we explore three ways to foster contentment in our lives.

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In this week's message, we discover how to make the most of our time by focusing on the W.I.N. When.

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In this week's message, we look at the importance of building margin and rest into our schedules.

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His journey reflects our journey.

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In today’s message, we explore a foundational lie that prevents us from getting the most out of life.

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FORGIVENESS is a REFLECTION of a right RELATIONSHIP with God.

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In today’s message, we discover what was done EASTER day paved the way for our freedom every day.

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ALL HAIL KING JESUS by Encounter Church

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In this week's message, we explore the four mental health habits essential to mastering your mind.

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The CROSS is the way to HEALING.

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In today's message, we explore the three steps for dealing with disappointment.

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The more our faith MATURES, the more CHILDLIKE it becomes.

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In Sunday’s message, we look at how to free ourselves from the trap of comparison.

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The PURPOSE of your PAIN is PRAISE!

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In this week's message, we learn how to avoid getting worked up by worry and, instead, make worry work for you.

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This week we explore how you and I can shape the thoughts shaping us.

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Faith exercises authority!

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This week we explore the impact our thoughts and beliefs have on who we are becoming.

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Is your faith alive? What is your faith DOING?

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In today’s message, we explore the power of thinking and how to identify and intentionally choose positive thought patterns.

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Faith is more than belief. Faith is action. Faith DOES!

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We have a love and hate relationship with the vampire of control. When we have it, we love it! When we don’t, we hate it!

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Whatever you allow in your HEART will be your LEADER.

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In today’s message, we discover the answer to how to deal with difficult and draining people is about having the right posture and the right practices.

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Love God. Love Yourself. Love Others.

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In this week's message, we learn how to deal with anger in a way that allows us to build the relationship, rather than destroy it.

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Time flies. It's time to take it back!

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In this week's message, discover how to prepare yourself to handle the relational vampires in your life by R.E.S.T.-ing.

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There's nothing more valuable than your soul. It's time to take it back!

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In this week's message, we explore three areas we can develop to make us better at work.

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We seize the move of God through persistent prayer!

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Heaven Open 3 - What Do You Have In Your House? by Encounter Church

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In today’s message we explore the two essential questions for dealing with relational conflicts at work and beyond.

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The HUMBLE HUNGER of God's people can change HISTORY.

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In today’s message we discover how we can avoid getting worked up when work doesn’t work out.

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Prayer POSITIONS us under the OUTPOURING of God's unlimited supply of the Holy Spirit.

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Let HOPE guide you through this new year!

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In this week's message, we explore a cautionary tale of how we can oftentimes miss the wonder that's right in front of us.

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The birth of Jesus Christ brought real hope to the whole world.

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In this week's message we explore how to romaine calm through difficult or disappointing seasons of life.

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In this week's message, we learn that even with the hustle and bustle of this season, we can find joy in the midst of it.

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In this week's message we explore the power of the first Christmas to change how we see this Christmas.

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Before you can have anything else, you have to have HOPE!

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HOPE leads us into CLOSENESS with God.

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In this week's message we discover that love doesn’t pass by; it pushes in.

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Buried Treasure by Encounter Church

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In this week's message, we learn how we can be rich through our service.

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In this week's message, we look at four steps we can take toward a more generous lifestyle.

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In this week's message, we explore how to avoid a fate worse than losing.

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In today's message, we discover the mindset required for resiliency.

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In this week's message we explore the most important factor in raising resilient kids.

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In this week's message, we learn that for kids to flourish, parents must foster a healthy environment and train children to follow God.

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In this week's message, we explore bitterness and how to overcome it.

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In this week's message, we explore how the quality of our words directly impacts the quality of our relationships.

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In this week's message, we discover the characteristics that define love and how to avoid drifting from them.

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In this week's message, we explore a critical mindset essential for a relational reset.

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In this week's message, we discover what it would be like to pursue our God-given potential because we know that God is for us and in us.

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In this week's message, we are reminded that we can overcome our fears by boldly remembering and pursuing the promise of the presence of God.

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In this week's message, we learn how we can overcome our personal doubt by looking into the life of Moses.

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In this week's message, we look at three steps to avoiding regret in life.

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In this week's message, we find that no matter what you've done, how you feel, or your circumstances, you are the apple of God's eyes.

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In this week's message, we explore how a lack of mosquitoes can teach us about becoming heroes.

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Even though we all have our downfalls, we can still be a hero by trusting in God’s strength.

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Like the Good Samaritan, every one of us can be a hero by loving our neighbor.

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In this week's message, we discover an essential ingredient needed to transform our lives.

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In this week's message, we look at how science can deepen not destroy faith.

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In this week's message, we explore both the what and the how of the Christian faith.

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In this week's message we unpack the question "why do we experience suffering?"

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This Sunday we kicked off our questions series by looking at your question, "what is the purpose of church?"

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Interested in becoming wiser? The final message from the Game of Life series explores the first and essential step of that journey.

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In this week's message, Chris shares two tools you can use to make wiser choices.

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In today’s message, we look at three things we can do when we find ourselves in difficult moments with difficult people.

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In this week's message, we unpack from the life of Solomon the best way to play the game of life.

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In this week's message we learn that what Peter discovered at the first Easter we can experience this Easter.

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In this week's message, we talk about how letting go of our past wounds will free us from our future fears.

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In this week's message we look at how to rise above our fears.

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In this week's message we learn that we can gain confidence in the midst of chaos by looking beyond our circumstances.

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In today's message we learn that happy couples know that love is a choice not a feeling.

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Happy couples know that the best relationships don't complete you; they complement you.

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In this week's message we learn that what happy couples know is it's not just what you say but the way you say it.

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In this week's message, we learn that happy couples know that if they expect nothing they will be grateful for everything, but if they expect everything, they will be grateful for nothing.

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In today’s message we learn that living a life filled with results and not regrets requires us to see time differently.

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In this week's message, we look at how better voices in our lives can lead to better choices.

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In this week's message, we look at how we can avoid a year filled with regrets.

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In this week's message, we look at how dumping your debt will not only free up your finances, but free your life as well.

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In today’s message we learn how to experience the Christmas peace throughout the year.

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In today’s message we look at how we can reclaim the merry in Merry Christmas by following Mary‘s example.

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Oh What Fun Week Two by Encounter Church

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In this week's message, we look at how we can begin to put the merry back into Merry Christmas by learning a better way to deal with difficult people.

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In this week's message, we discover how more good and less greed is essential for a happier me.

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In today's message, we look at how we can avoid the trap of mistaken identity in the pursuit of happiness.

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In today’s message, we learn that we are never more full than when we are emptying ourselves.

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In this week's message, we look at how we can move from steeping in insecurity to stepping into security.

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In this week's message, we look at how better voices in our lives can lead to better choices.

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In today's message, we look at how to "tag team" with penguins to be people who are in control.

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In this week's message we looked at how your greatest opportunity for strength may be your doubt not what you already have figured out.

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In this week's message, we look at how to overcome our tendency to avoid the hard and difficult challenges we face.

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In today’s message, we discover the way to your preferred future is breaking through your past.

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How Color Me Badd, pineapples and cranes can help our relationships from going insane.

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In our greatest times of trouble, we must learn and realize that the Lord will fight on our behalf.

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Sometimes in life it seems as though God didn’t deliver with His promise. Moses experienced this when he went to Pharaoh and told him to let the Israelites go.

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In today’s message, we uncover the inspiration for an extraordinary life by looking at Moses' defining moment.

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In today's teaching we look at how developing self-control can protect us from sabotaging our life.

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From the beginning of his life, Moses was marked with courage. His mother, fearing for both her life and her sons, made an incredibly courageous step.

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Even in a world full of white noise that often causes deep loneliness, God promises His presence to us.

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In today's teaching we look at how we can begin to exchange anxiety and panic for the peace God has made available for all of us.

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In today's message we look at how our words can do more than just make a point; they can make a difference.

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In today's teaching we explore the powerful link between our invisible beliefs and our visible behavior.

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In today's teaching, we look at how we can live a life that demonstrates that "love does."

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In today's message, we look at how our focus can shape our future.

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In this week's message, we look at how Jesus demonstrated His love for people through serving them sacrificially and how we can follow His example.

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If we are going to live a life of better decisions and fewer regrets, we have to shift our focus beyond the words we say to the words we keep.

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In this week's message, we learn that our imagination is an invitation from God to see the world as it could be and to act on that.

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In today's message we learn how asking just one question regularly can help us have a life with better decisions and fewer regrets.

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In today's message we discover how we can go pro in our professional careers.

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In today's message we look at why Easter is more than just a date on our calendar. It's a declaration that you have been forgiven and set free!

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Everyone can become open to feedback by making two shifts. A shift from push back to lean in and a shift from the who to the what.

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In today's service, we look at the three steps you can take to move forward when you experience failure.

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Today is about not missing that bottom of the ninth moment in our friends and families lives. Why? Because as Christians, when we were in our bottom of the ninth moment, God rescued us. God, in His grace, showed incredible passion and generosity to us. Our reputation largely depends on how we respond!

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In today's message we unpack how what we focus on becomes the foundation for the stories we tell ourselves.

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Don't give up or in to discouragement because in time we will reap a harvest. Many of us sacrifice the harvest because of the holding pattern. It is not a time of passivity; it is a time of growth.

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In order to avoid bad blood, we must carry our own baggage while also wisely helping others with their burdens.

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Today we look at the three reasons, found in Matthew 5:23-24, you should consider asking for forgiveness or giving it.

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You and I can prevent bad blood from even forming by learning to ask a question rooted in Proverbs 18:17.

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Bad Blood Week One by Encounter Church

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A better body and a balance sheet are things too small to live for in 2017. If you really want to become a better person, do something to make the world a better place. This week we continue to look at how to go beyond just resolutions to be a part of the solution.

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A better body and a balance sheet are things too small to live for in 2017. If you really want to become a better person, do something to make the world a better place. This week we look at how to go beyond just resolutions to be a part of the solution.

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Re:Solution Week Two by Encounter Church

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In today's teaching, we see the key to experiencing more in 2017 is by focusing on the two "mores" Jesus directs the Rich Young Ruler to live for.

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In Sunday’s message, we learned that the church should be known for what it does for others because love does.

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In Sunday’s message, we learned we can limit the impact the Little Herod within by naming and taming it.

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In today's message, we look at how gratitude can be developed by realizing God is the giver of all good things.

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In today's service, we look at how to navigate the fog of stress that often hits us when we address the mess in our lives.

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In today's message, we look at the two ways to respond to messes in our lives, either suppressing it or addressing it.

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In today's message, we learn that in order to live a life of better decisions and fewer regrets we must address the mess in our lives.

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In today's message we look forward to Encounter Church's next chapter filled with hopefulness and helpfulness.

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In today's message, Chris and Ginny Causey share various guardrails in their marriage and family.

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In today's message, we learned we should be intentional about guardrails in our friendships because they will affect the direction and quality of our lives.

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In today's message, we learned we can experience peace of mind by becoming aware of our thoughts and actively direct our thoughts. Also features a live recording of our response song 'Even When It Hurts"

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In today's message, we learned we can all fail that is why we need to have guardrails in our life.

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In today's teaching, we look at why we should think twice when we hear the advice "What They Don't Know Won't Hurt Them."

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In Today's message we learn everyone must deal with problems when they arise - they will not just go away.

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In today's teaching, we learn how to filter bad advice instead of following it.

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In today's teaching we learn that we can live an extraordinary life by making faith personal and active.

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In today's teaching Jason Hodges teaches us how like David, you can have a heart after God by recognizing how much God really loves you.

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In today's teaching Jason Hodges teaches how you, like David, can have a heart after God by trusting God patiently for deliverance

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In today's message Jason Hodges teach how you, like David, can have a heart after God if you choose to seek, worship, and trust the Lord during your time of turmoil.

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In today's teaching, we discover the key to loving well is found in receiving and reflecting God's love.

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In today's teaching we look at how to foster patience by understanding its nature and nurturing it in everyday life.

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In today's teaching, we look at how to foster humility in our daily lives.

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In today's teaching, we look at the two characteristics we must develop to see more grit in our life.

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In today's teaching we look at how defining our why can lead us to creating margin that is effective.

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In today's teaching, we look at why our margin matters.

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In today's message we look at how to manage the tension of margin through the various seasons of life.

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In today's teaching we discover how the sustainability not the speed of our pace is the key to creating breathing room.

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In today's teaching we look at how to have peace in the midst of a frantic pace.

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In today's teaching we look at approaching discipline with the heart of God.

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In this week's teaching, we look at one question that can revolutionize your family and work dynamics.

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In week one's teaching, we look at family dynamics as something we either repeat or replace.

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We find in the Easter story the beautiful exchange of chaos for peace.

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In week three we look at how to become someone who makes a difference in the lives of those around us.

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In this week's teaching, we look at how to navigate difficult circumstances in a way that makes us better not bitter.

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Why In The World - Week One (Dealing with Difficult People) by Encounter Church

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This week's teaching focuses on how to have a better future together by doing love's two step.

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This week's teaching focuses on how to fight "for" not "with" those who are closest to us.

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We all carry baggage from our past into our present relationships. We can learn to recognize our defaults and replace them.

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Love is meant to grow and mature

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In this message, we look at the two critical steps for overcoming the drifting life.

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FInd rest from the driven life.

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In 2016, the better you is found in taking responsibility not making resolutions.

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A new life is possible when you invite God to make a new you.

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Our third message in the Wonder series addresses how to deal with disappointments during the holiday season. Originally preached December 23rd, 2015.

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Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Yet for many of us, Christmas time is filled with wondering not wonder. This time, of the year it is easy to find ourselves wondering about finances, family, travel, etc. In this teaching, we look at how to reclaim the wonder found in Christmas.

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A life of contribution by Encounter Church

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This Sunday, we unpack how to develop gratitude in our lives.

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We are all looking for more. Contentment is the one more worth looking for.

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In this week's teaching, we look at the two dangers of comparison.

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What do you do when your past has you? This week's teaching answers that question from John 4.

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Fear is not a problem to be solved but a tension to be managed.

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