Encounter Church Podcast

Encounter Church

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437 episodes

God Said 'No': Why I'd Walk Away 2: Part 2

Once upon a time, people believed that religion offered solutions. Today, many view religion as the problem instead. The result is people are walking away from religion at an unprecedented rate, especially Christianity. But are we actually walking away from the faith Jesus taught or a counterfeit version that wasn't meant to last? Let's rediscover the heart of Jesus and the faith that passes the test of time. You matter to us. You matter to God. Learn more about us - encounterchurch.org

38m
Mar 25, 2024
I Have Some Doubts...: Why I'd Walk Away 2 - Part 1

Once upon a time, people believed that religion offered solutions. Today, many view religion as the problem instead. The result is people are walking away from religion at an unprecedented rate, especially Christianity. But are we actually walking away from the faith Jesus taught or a counterfeit version that wasn't meant to last? Let's rediscover the heart of Jesus and the faith that passes the test of time.

35m
Mar 18, 2024
The Plant: Jonah part 4

The book of Jonah is really about us. We all have stories of running and hiding from God but what many of us have discovered is that while you can run from God, you can’t outrun God--in fact, the grace of God can even be found in the most unexpected places. You matter to us. You matter to God. Learn more about us - encounterchurch.org

38m
Mar 11, 2024
The Witness: Jonah - Part 3

The book of Jonah is really about us. We all have stories of running and hiding from God but what many of us have discovered is that while you can run from God, you can’t outrun God--in fact, the grace of God can even be found in the most unexpected places.

36m
Mar 04, 2024
Hope In Suffering (Clarence Stamps)

We are joined by Clarence Stamps, Lead Pastor at Indwelling Community Church in downtown Grand Rapids for a message from the book of Job. You matter to us. You matter to God.

37m
Feb 26, 2024
The Crisis: Jonah - Part 2

The book of Jonah is really about us. We all have stories of running and hiding from God but what many of us have discovered is that while you can run from God, you can’t outrun God--in fact, the grace of God can even be found in the most unexpected places. You matter to us. You matter to God. Learn more about us - encounterchurch.org

36m
Feb 19, 2024
The Storm: Jonah - Part 1

The book of Jonah is really about us. We all have stories of running and hiding from God but what many of us have discovered is that while you can run from God, you can’t outrun God--in fact, the grace of God can even be found in the most unexpected places. You matter to us. You matter to God. Learn more about us - encounterchurch.org

40m
Feb 12, 2024
Waiting's Not Wasted

Waiting is hard. With God waiting is not wasted. There is purpose in your waiting when you realize that he is near, good, and not done.

37m
Feb 05, 2024
Send Me: Dangerous Prayers - Part 3

The Dangerous Prayers series is all about helping you move to pray the prayers that will move the heart of God. Over three weeks, we will learn why some of your prayers are ineffective, what it really means to trust God with what we ask for, and how to pray for the miracles that require a God-sized faith. encounterchurch.org/dangerousprayers

37m
Jan 29, 2024
Break Me: Dangerous Prayers - Part 2

The Dangerous Prayers series is all about helping you move to pray the prayers that will move the heart of God. Over three weeks, we will learn why some of your prayers are ineffective, what it really means to trust God with what we ask for, and how to pray for the miracles that require a God-sized faith.

35m
Jan 21, 2024
Search Me: Dangerous Prayers - Part 1

The Dangerous Prayers series is all about helping you move to pray the prayers that will move the heart of God. Over three weeks, we will learn why some of your prayers are ineffective, what it really means to trust God with what we ask for, and how to pray for the miracles that require a God-sized faith.

35m
Jan 08, 2024
Lonely Naomi: Broken Saviors - Part 5

The book of Judges is a scandalous and strange story. It’s a larger-than-life story of heroes and saviors. But each had devastating flaws that left the people constantly in need of further rescue. These broken saviors lead us to the One who would never let us down, Jesus. encounterchurch.org/brokensaviors

31m
Jan 02, 2024
Making Sense Out Of Christmas: Broken Saviors - Part 4

The book of Judges is a scandalous and strange story. It’s a larger-than-life story of heroes and saviors. But each had devastating flaws that left the people constantly in need of further rescue. These broken saviors lead us to the One who would never let us down, Jesus. encounterchurch.org/brokensaviors

28m
Jan 02, 2024
Throw Out Your Trash: Broken Saviors - Part 3

The Book of Judges is a scandalous and strange story. It’s a larger-than-life story of heroes and saviors. But each had devastating flaws that left the people constantly in need of further rescue. These broken saviors lead us to the One who would never let us down, Jesus. encounterchurch.org/brokensaviors

35m
Dec 18, 2023
The Deborah Song: Broken Saviors - Part 2

The Book of Judges is a scandalous and strange story. It’s a larger-than-life story of heroes and saviors. But each had devastating flaws that left the people constantly in need of further rescue. These broken saviors lead us to the One who would never let us down, Jesus. encounterchurch.org/brokensaviors

42m
Dec 11, 2023
The Ehud Advantage: Broken Saviors - Part 1

The Book of Judges is a scandalous and strange story. It’s a larger-than-life story of heroes and saviors. But each had devastating flaws that left the people constantly in need of further rescue. These broken saviors lead us to the One who would never let us down, Jesus.

37m
Dec 04, 2023
Burned Out (Jackie DeVries)

Do you feel burned out? Tired? Cynical? Exhausted?

30m
Nov 27, 2023
God of the Interruption: To Be Continued - Part 6

Coming out of the Why I’d Walk Away series, we learned that most people walked away not because Christianity was confusing or wrong, but because it was uninspiring, unengaging, and unimaginative. If that’s your impression of the church… SORRY! That’s on us as church leaders. The early church was all these things and so much more…

38m
Nov 20, 2023
Don't Be THAT Guy: To Be Continued - Part 5

Coming out of the Why I’d Walk Away series, we learned that most people walked away not because Christianity was confusing or wrong, but because it was uninspiring, unengaging, and unimaginative. If that’s your impression of the church… SORRY! That’s on us as church leaders. The early church was all these things and so much more…

35m
Nov 13, 2023
Comfort And Courage (Mary Hulst) - To Be Continued: Part 4

Mary Hulst is the Calvin University Chaplain. Join us and she shares a message about getting Holy Spirit comfort and courage. Coming out of the Why I’d Walk Away series, we learned that most people walked away not because Christianity was confusing or wrong, but because it was uninspiring, unengaging, and unimaginative. If that’s your impression of the church… SORRY! That’s on us as church leaders. The early church was all these things and so much more…

21m
Nov 06, 2023
What's God's Love Like?

Coming out of the Why I’d Walk Away series, we learned that most people walked away not because Christianity was confusing or wrong, but because it was uninspiring, unengaging, and unimaginative. If that’s your impression of the church… SORRY! That’s on us as church leaders. The early church was all these things and so much more…

33m
Oct 30, 2023
Exactly What You Need To Hear - To Be Continued: Part 2

Coming out of the Why I’d Walk Away series, we learned that most people walked away not because Christianity was confusing or wrong, but because it was uninspiring, unengaging, and unimaginative. If that’s your impression of the church… SORRY! That’s on us as church leaders. The early church was all these things and so much more…

38m
Oct 23, 2023
Ends of The Earth - To Be Continued: Part 1

Coming out of the Why I’d Walk Away series, we learned that most people walked away not because Christianity was confusing or wrong, but because it was uninspiring, unengaging, and unimaginative. If that’s your impression of the church… SORRY! That’s on us as church leaders. The early church was all these things and so much more…

39m
Oct 16, 2023
Why I'd Walk Away - Why I'd Stay

Once upon a time, people believed that religion offered solutions. Today, many view religion as the problem instead. The result is people are walking away from religion at an unprecedented rate, especially Christianity. But are we actually walking away from the faith Jesus taught or a counterfeit version that wasn't meant to last? Let's rediscover the heart of Jesus and the faith that passes the test of time.

31m
Oct 09, 2023
Why I'd Walk Away - Maybe I Should

Once upon a time, people believed that religion offered solutions. Today, many view religion as the problem instead. The result is people are walking away from religion at an unprecedented rate, especially Christianity. But are we actually walking away from the faith Jesus taught or a counterfeit version that wasn't meant to last? Let's rediscover the heart of Jesus and the faith that passes the test of time.

34m
Oct 02, 2023
Why I'd Walk Away - Where Would I Go?

Once upon a time people believed that religion offered solutions. Today, many view religion as the problem instead. The result is people are walking away from religion at an unprecedented rate, especially Christianity. But are we actually walking away from the faith Jesus taught or a counterfeit version that wasn't meant to last? Let's rediscover the heart of Jesus and the faith that passes the test of time.

38m
Sep 25, 2023
Weird Perspective

The reason why this world doesn’t always feel like home is because you were made for a different world. Yet, God has you here for a reason. You’re created different to make a difference. You’re weird! This series based on 1 Peter will look at the how Jesus followers are distinct but live in a world in a world that demands conformity.

41m
Sep 18, 2023
Weird Hope

The reason why this world doesn’t always feel like home is because you were made for a different world. Yet, God has you here for a reason. You’re created different to make a difference. You’re weird! This series based on 1 Peter will look at the how Jesus followers are distinct but live in a world in a world that demands conformity.

36m
Sep 11, 2023
Weird Love

The reason why this world doesn’t always feel like home is because you were made for a different world. Yet, God has you here for a reason. You’re created different to make a difference. You’re weird! This series based on 1 Peter will look at the how Jesus followers are distinct but live in a world in a world that demands conformity.

34m
Sep 05, 2023
Weird Values

The reason why this world doesn’t always feel like home is because you were made for a different world. Yet, God has you here for a reason. You’re created different to make a difference. You’re weird! This series based on 1 Peter will look at the how Jesus followers are distinct but live in a world in a world that demands conformity.

27m
Aug 28, 2023