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We believe that everyone belongs connected to God and a life giving community. We want to create community for those who don't have it and connect communities that already exist to God. We've included our weekly sermons as a way of encouraging and helping you take next your next step with God. F…

Jared Gregory

  • Mar 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 59 EPISODES


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Conversations From Captivity - A Perspective that Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 25:24


March 29, 2020 - How to develop a perspective that leads to peace instead of one that imprisons. This week we continue our 'conversations from captivity' and take a look at the account of two men who were in prison and the perspective they adopted.   www.encounter-church.org

Gratitude - 2 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2018 37:45


Show Notes: Today we learn the Lesson of how to not get stuck in the land in between. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Gratitude - 1 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 43:22


Show Notes: Discover the lesson of Gratitude even when life is neither what it once was nor what we hoped it would be. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Guest Speaker - Dan Bridges

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 38:08


Guest Speaker - Rev. Joe Wenger

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 31:52


Show Notes: Join us for a lesson on what Jesus couldn't do and how that impacts your prayers. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

168Church - 2 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2018 35:16


Show Notes: Too often the church is known for a style of worship, the things they do 1 hour a week on Sundays, or the things they are against. But what if the church was instead known for the things they did and were 168 hours of the week? Join us for part 2 of a conversation about the church and what it could be. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

168Church - 1 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 37:55


Show Notes: Too often the church is known for a style of worship, the things they do 1 hour a week on Sundays, or the things they are against. But what if the church was instead known for the things they did and were 168 hours of the week? Join us for part 1 of a discussion regarding what the church as God intended it could look like. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

God and Culture - 8 of 8

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 42:25


Show Notes: It doesn't take long when interacting with others to realize that conflict, confusion, and contempt poison our pervasive in our culture. What if there was a solution to the pain we experience, the disappointment we carry, and the discouragement we face? Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

God and Culture - 7 of 8

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 33:41


Show Notes:  There are things in this culture that threaten to poison your relationships, finances, and even career. If we learn to apply the cure, however, there are vast blessings that will help those very areas thrive.   Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

God and Culture - 6 of 8

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2018 41:56


Show Notes: When we are wrong, we want mercy. When we've been wronged, we want justice. Let's wrestle through that tension together in today's episode. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

God and Culture - 5 of 8

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2018 33:57


Show Notes: It seems that there is always conflict between God and Culture. What if there was more to the story? Join us and discover God's heart for culture and the issues that you wrestle with. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM 1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

God and Culture - 4 of 8

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2018 37:01


Show Notes: There is something about the position of our lives and hearts that change everything. Join us and discover what it is. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM 1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

God and Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 37:41


Show Notes: What if mourning was actually a gift given by God to transform the culture in which we live? Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Free to Share - 2 of 6

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 43:34


Show Notes: Stories have the power to change lives. But what do we do when it seems as though God is absent or silent? Join us as we discover two questions that will help us reframe our stories and discover exactly what God might be doing. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Free to Share - 1 of 6

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2018 40:58


Show Notes: Stories have a way of inspiring hope, healing hearts, and pointing us to something greater. Join us as we share a few stories that are free to share. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Ordinary - 3 of 4

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 37:15


Show Note - When ordinary men and women surrender their common, everyday life to God, he begins to do the extraordinary.  He does this even in the face of great adversity Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Ordinary - 2 of 4

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 39:57


Show Notes: The ordinary and common are both fertile ground for God to do the Miraculous. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Ordinary - 1 of 4

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 28:24


What if the God's extraordinary power and love became a part of our everyday normal life.  Join us and discover the power of an ordinary life.

Easter - 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 34:06


Show Notes: There was nothing ordinary about Easter, or was there? What if God wanted to do extraordinary things through ordinary men and women like you and I?   Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Stressed Out - 5 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2018 32:27


Stress doesn't have to destroy you...  

Stressed Out - 4 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 35:32


Show Notes: Indecision causes you untolds amount of stress. Join us and discover God's fix for indecision. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Stressed Out - 3 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2018 21:59


Show Notes:  How do we deal with the stress of loss? Join us and discover a way that doesn't lead to stuffing or ignoring the stress. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Stressed Out - 2 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 22:41


Show Notes: Discover what to do when you are STRESSED OUT!! Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Stressed Out - 1 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2018 34:00


Join us as we discover the 3 types of stress in our life and God's prescriptions for managing them.

Art of Relationships - 4 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2017 33:54


There is a difference between what we picture marriage being and what it actually is. Join us as we learn God's plan to bridge that gap and help us build passionate, enduring marriages. Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Art of Relationships - 3 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2017 31:24


Holidays represent stress, fights, and family drama. Join us and discover how to fight for your family not with them.   Show Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/311864  Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Art of Relationships - 2 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 31:29


You want friends who won't betray you or abandon you. You want friends who will fight for you and stand with you when you are tired.   Show Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/307723  Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  1111 W. Bristol St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Art of Relationships - 1 of 5

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 31:57


Not all relationships are created equal. Some are easier than others. Join us as we discover how you can deal with the Life Sucking People in your life.   Show Notes: http://bible.com/events/304024 Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:00 AM  23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

The Power and Presence of God

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 41:24


SUMMARY: You know people who are struggling. They are drowning in debt. Their marriage is a wreck. Kids are unruly. They hate their job and have no purpose with their life. Their life, your life, doesn't have to be that way. Whether you need breakthrough in your relationships, emotional health, physical health, or even financial life, Join us as we discover how to position your life to be filled with breakthrough.   SHOW NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/261553  Join us Sundays and discover a fresh encounter with the church and the God who dwells among us. Encounter Church Elkhart www.encounter-church.org 

Faith - Declarations that move mountains

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2017 31:45


Summary: Not all faith is created equal. Today we examine two declarations made by two unlikely heroes. Join us as we both encourage and challenge your faith so that together we might just move mountains. Show Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/254375  Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM  23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Unleashing Joy - Part 10

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2017 28:08


Philippians is a letter sent by a man who was in prison for his faith in Jesus. A place often associated with misery and trials. He's nearing the end of his life, his health is not the best, and yet over 16 times he instructs this new church and the believers there to unleash joy. Join us as we discover his final secret to unleashing joy, no matter what. Show Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/253215  Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM  23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Unleashing Joy - Part 9

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2017 37:52


Summary: We fill our lives with something.  The question for us this morning is what's preventing us from being filled with joy? Show Notes:  Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM  23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Unleashing Joy - Part 8

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2017 37:12


Summary: Every one of us experience seasons of doubt, confusion, and even despair. Join us as we discover how you can move beyond those pits of despair and into a life filled with joy.   Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM  23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Unleashing Joy - Part 7

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2017 36:14


Summary: Philippians is a letter sent by a man who was in prison for his faith in Jesus. A place often associated with misery and trials. He's nearing the end of his life, his health is not the best and yet over 16 times he instructs this new church and the believers there to unleash joy. Join us as we discover his secret to unleashing joy, no matter what   Show Notes: http://bible.com/events/243197    Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM  23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Unleashing Joy - Part 6 - Hospitality

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2017 34:26


Summary: There are currently more anti-depressants prescribed than any drug in America.  More and more people are lonely, isolated, and looking for something. It doesn't help that we've been trained to not trust strangers, assume the worst about one another, and as a whole distrust people.  It doesn't have to be that way, It shouldn't be that way.  Join us as we discover what it means to open our lives to one another through hospitality and unleash joy. Show Notes: http://bible.com/events/239886  Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM  23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Unleashing Joy - Part 5

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2017 33:26


Joy has a way of changing the people and places that it touches. Join us as we discover God's plan for unleashing joy by working together. Show Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/236289  Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM  23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Unleashing Joy - Part 4 - Unity in Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2017 24:52


  Show Notes - http://bible.com/events/227053  Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM  23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Unleashing Joy - Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 25:48


Summary: Joy has a way of changing the people and places that it touches.  Join us as we discover God's plan for unleashing joy through service. Show Notes: http://bible.com/events/227039   Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM  23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Unleashing Joy - Part 2: Prayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2017 25:18


Joy has a way of changing the people and places that it touches. Join us as we discover God's plan for unleashing joy through prayer. Show Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/225714     Encounter Church Elkhart - Encounter a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM  23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Unleashing Joy - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2017 39:28


Joy has a way of changing the people and places that it touches. Join us as we discover God's plan for unleashing joy, even in uncertain times. Encounter Church Elkhart - a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Can I Ask That - 4 of 4

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2017 35:32


What's God's Purpose for my life? What about my past? How do I know God's will for my life? WIll God really accept me? Discover the answers to these questions today by listening in. Encounter Church Elkhart - a people and a place to belong  Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Can I Ask That - 3 of 4

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2017 35:12


Pain causes questions, but those questions don't have to erode your faith.  In fact, we believe your pain proves your faith. Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Can I Ask That - 2 of 4

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2017 37:14


Why should you believe the Bible? It's a fair question and today we start a conversation around that question. Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Can I Ask That - 1 of 4

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2017 37:22


Silence is something that is causing thousands to lose their faith. They aren't voicing their doubts, asking their questions, or having honest conversations about the questions they have. That's why we're taking four weeks to ask the questions people like you have asked. Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Fishers of Men - 3 of 3

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2017 27:44


God's plan for changing your world, one person, one encounter at a time. Encounter Church Elkhart Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Fishers of Men - 2 of 3

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2017 36:52


God's plan for changing your world, one person, one encounter at a time. Encounter Church Elkhart Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Fishers of Men - 1 of 3

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2017 36:06


We don't always know what success looks like, especially when it comes to following God.   Thankfully God was willing to tell us exactly what success looks like as followers of him.   Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Be Real - 7 of 7

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2017 31:57


  Not every relationship is created equal. Join us as we discover God's plan for your relationships. Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Be Real - 6 of 7

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2017 36:13


There are things we'd all rather leave hidden. But as longs as they remain hidden, we won't know what real intimacy looks like. Discover the power of confession and how it paves the way for real relationships.   Encounter Church Elkhart Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Be Real - 5 of 7

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2017 37:10


For most people, conflict is either a common occurance in their relationships or it is a death sentence. What if God had a different plan for your relationship and the conflict that inevitably comes? Join us as we discover God's plan for your relationships. Encounter Church Elkhart Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

Be Real - 4 of 7

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2017 33:12


Everyday we are exposed to more and more reasons why we shouldn·t be real. Between riots, marches, protests, shaming, guilt, and the endless barrage of relationship killing tactics, it's only natural that so many put on a persona rather than be real. Yet there really is hope.  Join us as we discover God's plan for your relationships. Encounter Church Elkhart Join Us Sundays @ 10:30 AM    23830 CR 106 Elkhart, IN 46516 Encounter Church Website

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