Encounter Values

Encounter Values Samuel 17

August 9, 2020 • Blake Lorenz

How can we be contagious enough to conquer the secular culture? The life of David provides critical insights into what it means to be contagious and how to use this idea to lead a victorious life. Because David was captivated by God he was committed to His people and therefore could be contagious to spread his message.

Encounter Values

August 2, 2020 • Wally Gilmour

Encounter Values Numbers 2 and Acts 2:42

July 26, 2020 • Blake Lorenz

How can you be further committed to the kingdom of God? Everyone has a part to play in the community of believers. If we say yes to the plan of God, we can become effective in this important role in His church.

Encounter Values John 3:6-21

July 19, 2020 • Blake Lorenz

What does it mean to be committed and how do we stay committed? These questions are answered by looking at John chapter 3. Here we examine Jesus' commitment to humanity as our basis for staying committed to Him.

Encounter Values

July 5, 2020 • Blake Lorenz

This is Part 2 of the sermon series on what it means to be captivated. How do you stay captivated in difficult seasons? In this message we examine two problems concerning our ability to stay captivated. Both have at root a lack of understanding of who Jesus is. Peter sank because he allowed the waves and winds to remove his gaze from Jesus as he walked on the water. The other disciples did not even get out of the boat when they saw Jesus. To overcome these scenarios, Jesus most be the focal point of our communities, and from this, we too can offer those who are afraid of the wind and waves of life the saving hand of Christ.

Encounter Values

June 28, 2020 • Blake Lorenz

What does it mean to be captivated by Jesus? Mark 12 gives us great insights into what it means to be captivated. Jesus is asked what is the greatest commandments, and he gives his famous response to the love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. When this becomes your life's central focus, when you are captivated by the beauty of Jesus, all else fades away. When you are captivated, you are both committed and contagious.