Encounter Church

Pastor Brad Neuschwander and his wife Jenn are long-time friends of Pastor Steve and Portia. Today Pastor Brad delivered a message that outlined the five main benefits of church unity. Listen to the full sermon here, and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Our daily prayer should be to transform our lives to resemble that of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Steve Sumner reminds us that we must look to Him in everything we do and ask Him to help us be more of the person He made us to be. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Whenever Pastor Patrick Kiteley visits Encounter Church, he is filled with prophetic words for the house. Today was no exception as he spread the word to anyone who is struggling: You're Gonna Make it Through. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

This was a spectacular weekend of Holy Spirit impartation as Encounter Church welcomed Dr. Joseph Garlington. Listen to his full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

When the Lord touches us and we understand the sacrifice He made to save us, we should be motivated to serve Him in any way. Pastor Terrance McCurdy reminds us that it includes reaching out to others who need the same salvation. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Pastor Ashly Nation completed our seven-month study from the Book of Philippians by reminding us of our need to serve God and the church. Blessings and favor all go hand in hand with our obedience. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link with others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Do you get jealous when others receive gifts that you think should be yours? Maybe you have the spirit of the older son in one of Jesus' parables. Dr. Chandler Cleveland was our guest and urged us to not act like or be the second son. Listen to the full sermon here, and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Every church has its own mission and values and Encounter Church is no different. Pastor Portia Sumner makes it clear that Encounter is a PURPOSE Driven Church as she outlines the acronym that describes our mission. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

When we're tempted to lash out at folks, Pastor Portia reminds us what it says in Philippians 4. Think only on good things and the world around us will change. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

World-class cellist and evangelist Doug McClure brought an update on his ministry to Encounter Church today. As he recounted growth throughout India, Africa and Asia, he also reminded us that we need to get out of the box that Christianity sometimes places us in. Listen to the full sermon here and share it with others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Happy Father's Day to all the men out there who have raised or are raising children. That includes natural fathers as well as spiritual fathers. Pastor Steve Sumner teaches us that our ultimate Father is the One in heaven and He never fails. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

The Apostle Paul wrote about how he had not yet reached the prize of his calling but he pressed on to reach perfection in Christ. Pastor Michael Moore reminds us that we, too, need to see the honest picture and press for the right prizes. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

On this Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Terrance McCurdy reminds us of the power of the Holy Spirit. He isn't just a tongue of fire, but a real person in the Holy Trinity. Call on Him and you shall receive power! Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

What does a good soldier of the Lord do? They control the power of the tongue, repent for sins, continue to battle and understand who their God is. Listen to the full sermon from Team 3 of the Encounter Preaching Class and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

The Encounter Preaching class has produced some great talent. Today, Team 2 broke apart Romans 8:1-17 and discussed how there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Listen to each of the four sermons here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

This sermon is a compilation of messages delivered by Team One of the Encounter Preaching class. The title of the message was "You are a Royal Priesthood." Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

On this Mother's Day, Reverend Jenjii Hysten delivered a reminder of the women in the Bible who poured everything out at the feet of Jesus. No matter the cost, we all need to do the same on a daily basis. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

From the beginning, God has set His people apart through the cutting and shedding of blood. We who believe in Jesus are "the circumcision" and we are blessed that the Lord honors His own covenant. Listen to Pastor Steve Sumner's full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

As we go through difficulties in life, it may be tempting to think that God has abandoned us. But Bob Sorge taught his perspective that the Lord is merely helping us give birth to something even better! Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share this Resurrection Sunday message. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

On Good Friday, Bob Sorge taught the meaning and the depth of the Cross that Jesus died on at Calvary. This teaching brought to life the love and mercy of God and reminded us that we need to die to self. Listen to the full message here and don't forget to share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Encounter Church was blessed by Pastor Ron Brown on Palm Sunday. The director of Teen Challenge in Southern California brought a reminder that we are all given salvation, and a whole lot more, by our Savior Jesus Christ. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

We are the Light of Jesus, shining on a hill. Or, at least, that's what the Lord expects us to be. Pastor Portia Sumner describes the manner in which we should honor Jesus with our words, thoughts and deeds. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Guest Pastor Cal Cook reminded Encounter Church of the importance of keeping our eye on Jesus and not on the world. Listen to the full message here and don't forget to share the link to this important teaching. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Christian. Pastor Steve Sumner reminds us all that we should never settle for what the world calls us but aspire to the name that our Savior, Jesus Christ has given us. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Pastor Patrick Kiteley made his return to the Bay Area and Encounter Church. As usual, he delivered a stirring message that inspired and motivated us to move closer to Jesus. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link with someone you love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

When we use our own minds to make critical life decisions, we often fall short. However, as Pastor Michael Moore reminds us, the mind of Jesus is infinite and all-knowing. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link with family and friends. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

We never use a clock during our Sunday services because we don't put a time limit on the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit broke out in today's service, each and every person there was asked to make a full and lasting commitment to repentance and obedience to the Lord. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Too often we look to the world for its "blessings" when, in fact, the true blessings come from God. Pastor Portia Sumner reminds us that we need to glorify Christ with every waking breath because He is the author of all things. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

We've all encountered bad situations and many of us are still in the middle of one. But Pastor Steve Sumner reminds us that Jesus is always there to bring us through even the most difficult dilemmas. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

What are the marks of a good Christian? Pastor Portia Sumner continues our study of the Book of Philippians with a laundry list of the marks that we should be able to show if we are truly following the ways of Jesus. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

The Book of Philippians is our study for the next month. Pastor Steve Sumner talks about the joy of Jesus from chapters one and two. Do you feel the joy of the Lord? The way to encounter joy is through a closer relationship and obedience to Christ. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Pastor Terrance McCurdy previewed our sermon series on Philippians with a look back at the Book of Acts. Paul and Silas were broken free from their prison chains and reassured their Roman guard that they were still there. Even more so, Jesus reminds us each day that He is still there. Listen to the full sermon here and please share the link with others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

We are what the marketing world calls "consumers." The question Pastor Steve Sumner has is, what are you consuming? Is it what the world has to offer or is it what Jesus has to offer? Expect very different results based on your answer. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Encounter Church begins its annual Daniel Fast tomorrow and Pastor Michael L. Moore reminds us of the importance and benefits of fasting. It's not just a fancy diet or giving up something easy for a couple of days. This is about a firm commitment to follow the Lord in all His ways and to rediscover how the world pales by comparison to Him. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

How close are you to God? However close you may think you are, God wants you closer. Bring your problems to Him and let Him bring comfort to your life. In this service, Pastor Ashly Nation interviewed Ann Chavez about her struggles and how the Lord brought relief through the scriptures and His loving hand. Listen to the full message here and share the link with others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

If you want to hear easy sermons, Pastor Portia Sumner says you might be best off somewhere else. Here at Encounter Church, we preach the Word in its entirety and sometimes it cuts deep in the soul. But, as she preached on New Year's Eve, God is calling us to be stronger in the faith. Listen and share the full sermon here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

During this Christmas season, Pastor Steve Sumner reminds us that we need to look to Jesus to complete our eternal joy. Nothing in this world compares to the savior of the world. Nothing more is needed to bring us joy every minute of our lives. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

As we head into Christmas week, Pastors Steve and Portia Sumner shared a message of hope and faith. No matter what goes on in today's world, we have the greatest gift of all, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Listen to the short sermon here and don't forget to share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

We tend to save things during the course of our life that don't bring us eternal satisfaction. Hurtful emotions, painful memories, greed-driven success are common to man. But Pastor Terrance McCurdy points to Matthew 6:21 which reminds us to save up our treasures in heaven and forget what the world has to offer. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Many people confuse fasting with a quick-fix diet. But Pastor Portia Sumner reminds us of the many ways we fast to honor God and to hear the Holy Spirit give us spiritual direction. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Of all the things we do each day, the most important one is praying to God. Pastor Steve Sumner recounts scripture, from both the Old and New Testaments, that point to our need to be in the presence of our Lord each and every day. Listen to the full sermon here and don't forget to share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, let us all remember the gifts from God that we are all thankful for. Not only monetary gifts but also physical, mental and spiritual. Listen to the full sermon from Pastor Michael Moore here and don't forget to share the link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Guest speaker Daniel Adams spent the full weekend at Encounter Church, exhorting hundreds of people to wake up to the spiritual noise that's invaded our world. We need to know which voice to listen to and take action against the enemy. Listen to the full sermon here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Prophetic sermon by guest Pastor Patrick Kiteley. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Where are you going in the next year? Are you going to make it a repeat of this year or are you going to another level? In this sermon, Pastor Patrick Kiteley outlines the way to leave yesterday behind. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Pastor Eric Butler visited Encounter Church for a special message. He described how the mantle of Pastor David Kiteley has landed firmly on our Senior Pastors, Steven and Portia Sumner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

Each and every day we encounter trials. When we try to solve them in our own strength, we're bound to fail. But Pastor Steve Sumner reminds us that the only way for us to move forward is to Encounter the Holy Spirit and His saving graces. Listen to the full sermon here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/encountersanleandro/support

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