THE ENCOUNTER

June 9th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter:

June 9, 2024 • Pastor Manoj Varughese • Luke

At His first coming, Jesus inaugurated the Kingdom of God. He preached, taught, and demonstrated the Kingdom's power through signs and wonders. His first disciples were sent with the same authority and power to continue that same mission. It will continue till His second coming through each one of us who are called to be disciples of Jesus. This week, Pastor Manoj is preaching the sermon titled Becoming Global Disciples, the last message in the Encounter Series from Luke's Gospel.

June 2nd | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: Change is Coming

June 2, 2024 • Chris Raynolds • Luke

We will be looking through Luke 21-22, a time of dramatic change of Jesus' ministry on Earth. We will use this passage as a model for how Jesus has called us to deal with change in our life - change that comes whether we want it or not. Elder Chris Raynolds will share with us this weekend.

May 26th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: Turning the Tables

May 26, 2024 • Mike Orchard • Luke

One of the most famous parables of Jesus is said to be the Prodigal Son story in Luke 15. The story is not so much about the lost son, but it is about the father who shows extravagant, lavish love to the sons - not just to the repentant one, but also to the elder son who is unwilling to accept his brother. This week, Pastor Manoj is preaching the sermon titled 'The Prodigal Father' based on Luke 15:11-32.

May 19th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: Treasure in Heaven.

May 19, 2024 • Pastor Manoj Varughese • Luke

We all value some things in our lives as a great treasure. Sometimes, it is our wealth, our career, our children, or even our ministry. What will we do if Jesus asks us to give away our precious treasure to follow Him wholeheartedly? Well, this week, Pastor Manoj is preaching a sermon titled Treasure in Heaven from Luke chapters 18 & 19, the encounter of the rich young ruler and the man named Zacchaeus with Jesus.

May 12th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: The Prodigal Father

May 12, 2024 • Pastor Manoj Varughese • Luke

One of the most famous parables of Jesus is said to be the Prodigal Son story in Luke 15. The story is not so much about the lost son, but it is about the father who shows extravagant, lavish love to the sons - not just to the repentant one, but also to the elder son who is unwilling to accept his brother. This week, Pastor Manoj is preaching the sermon titled 'The Prodigal Father' based on Luke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjcivgmqyn0&t=911s-32.

May 5th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: Don't Worry, Be Ready

May 5, 2024 • Mike Orchard • Luke

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says that we are to enter the Kingdom of God by the narrow door and that once entered, we can live without anxiety and worry because He will be our source. But where do we find the door, and what is required to enter it? Join us as Elder Mike Orchard brings the fifth message in our series on Luke from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnse9hyar8g&t=742s-34 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnse9hyar8g&t=802s-30.

April 28th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: Becoming True Neighbours

April 28, 2024 • Pastor Manoj Varughese

You must have heard the famous quote, “You can choose your friend, but you can’t choose your family.” What about choosing your neighbour? Well, Jesus was asked a question by an expert religious leader, “Who’s my neighbour?”. Instead of giving a one-word answer, Jesus told him a story that became popular as ‘the good Samaritan’ story. This week, Pastor Manoj is preaching a sermon titled Becoming True Neighbours based on Luke 10: 25-37.

April 21st | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: The Bread of Life

April 21, 2024 • Gary Overett • Luke 9

In Luke chapter 9, at the feeding of the 5000, we see how Jesus met the needs of the crowd while providing teaching and guidance for his disciples. He trains them to understand their future mission as well as showing them how to depend on him to complete it. We have the opportunity to learn of God's provision as well. This week, Gary Overett is sharing a sermon titled The Bread of Life based on Luke 9:10-17.

April 14th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: Overcoming Temptations

April 14, 2024 • Pastor Manoj Varughese • Luke

Everyone faces the temptations of some sort. Christians are not immune to them. Jesus, the son of God during his earthly life, had faced all kinds of temptations, yet he overcame them without falling into them. What was Jesus' secret to overcome temptations? This week, Pastor Manoj is preaching a sermon titled Overcoming Temptations, based on Luke 4:1-13.

April 7th | Sunday Sermon | The Encounter: Joyful Visitations

April 7, 2024 • Pastor Manoj Varughese • Luke

When was the last time you heard God speak to you? How will you respond to God if you haven't heard God speak for a long time, and suddenly He breaks the silence for you? Luke, in the first two chapters of his Gospel account, presents several people whose lives changed forever because God spoke to them in an unexpected place and manner. During the next seventy days (10 weeks), we plan to read through the Gospel of Luke, and each week, we will receive weekly reading portions to help us stay focused.

Abundant Grace International Fellowship

A Series In Luke