the Encounter
By Alex Alejandro
the EncounterDec 27, 2021
What Do You Mean CHRISTmas!?
Jesus came and died for our sins, that is why we get to celebrate this time of the year.
Matthew 10:32-33
1 John 1:1-5, 1:29-34
H.O.P.E.
He is a faithful Father who wants to help you
Overcome all obstacles in this life and bring you
Peace beyond all understanding and an
Eternal dwelling place with Him.
Part 2 of a 2 sermon series on HOPE. Peace and an Eternal home in Heaven.
Believe
Those who believe have life, and those who don't believe are condemned already. Jesus said that all we had to do to receive eternal life in heaven was to believe in him. He is the truth the way and the life for all who believe that HE came, died, rose, and is coming back soon.
H.O.P.E.
Message one of a two part series on the hope God provides through Jesus His Son.
He is a faithful Father who wants to help you
Overcome all obstacles in this life and bring you
Peace beyond all understanding and an
Eternal dwelling place with Him.
The Undeniable God: The Undeniable Power of God
Part two of a two sermon series on the Undeniable God, His Son Jesus Christ and the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 3:1-21 and Acts 4:1-21
The Undeniable God part 1
Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 1:26-30 tell us of Joseph and Mary's encounter with the Holy Ghost. They both faced a decision, follow their own understanding or follow God's plan for them.
We Fall Down
Power, Love, and a Sound Mind
2 Timothy 1:7
Paul reminds Timothy of the gift that God has given us in the Holy Spirit. We are given the spirit of power, love and a sound mind in order to overcome all obstacles and attacks of the devil and dark forces of this present world.
Chosen for Life in Victory
The Good Fight of Faith
Paul's letters to Timothy highlight the same trials that we face today as believers in Jesus Christ. Be strong in the faith, fight the good fight.
The God of Comfort
John 16:33
Jesus told us we would face trials in this life, but He also reminds us that He has already overcome this world. We can lean on this promise from God in every situation we face as believers. Trust God for His comfort in your life.
Say Hello!
PRAISE OR WORSHIP?
Worship: Remember and Do
What God Needs From Us
Prayer: Essential to Spiritual Life as Christians
Acts 6:4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to he ministry of the word.
From the very beginning of the Church, the leaders understood the importance of prayer and study of God's Word.
Prayer: God's Power to Save
Elijah prays to God to bring back His people to Him. Prayer has the power to save our loved ones and to bring them back to God.
Prayer: An Invitation to meet with God
You’re invited to a meeting with the Creator!
The Veil Was Torn! We are now allowed to access a deeper connection to God through a personal relationship because of what Jesus did on the cross.
God has Invited us(the Church) to Him! To experience His divine presence through prayer.
Revelation 3:20
'Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. '
All Things New: New in Purpose and Direction
The last message in the series "All Things New" Jesus stops Saul dead in his tracks as he travels to arrest Christians and gives him a new purpose and direction.
Acts 9:1-22
All Things New: New in Spirit and Truth
John 4:1-42 In these verses, we see the conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan women at the well. Jesus reveals that He is the Christ and that He is going to establish a new temple of worship in man's heart. He confronts her sin and she believes and later testifies to her community about the man who knew everything she had ever done. Come and see!
All Things New: Born Again
All
Things New
The Right Heart part 3 A Humble Heart
The Right Heart: Part 2 A Joyful Heart
Joy is a choice. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. Joy comes from a love to serve in Jesus' name.
Philippians 1:12-26
The Right Heart: Part 1 A Transparent Heart
Part one of a 3 sermon series. Developing the right heart is crucial when it comes to living and serving in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Luke 5:8, John 2:12-25, Matthew 12:34, Matthew 15:18-20
Faithful Father
We have a faithful Father in God. He is the Father of creation and Father of all that will receive the free gift of grace, that is His Son Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of sins. Romans 8:12-17
Witness!
Pentecost Sunday Message
Be About It!
Luke 2:49 KJV And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
This life is concerning, there is wars and sickness all around us. The signs of Christ's coming are happening, let's be about our Father's business.
Led by the Spirit
Same Spirit
Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
We are more than just skin and bone, we are spiritual beings made in the image of God. Seek out spiritual gifts, use them for the glory of God. We have a work to do for Him while we are here on Earth waiting for His return. Go tell people about the God who loves them.
Moved
We all want to be "moved" by outside sources. We watch films, listen to music, or visit the Grand Canyon. What we really need is to be moved by compassion toward others. Jesus was moved with compassion to preach, heal and save us from sin and death. He came as an example to all of humanity, that we may have compassion toward one another. Matthew 9:36-38
Risen for a Reason
Happy Resurrection Day! It's Easter, glory to God for His Son's work on the cross and for the resurrection on the 3rd day. Jesus rose for you to be able to rise in body, spirit, and in service to Him. God bless you all out there listening. Go tell the world of the risen Savior. Mark 16:6
Palm Sunday Message
Jesus rode into Jerusalem as the humble, servant king knowing he would be facing the cross. He did it for you and me, he did it with joy in his heart. He willingly took the punishment of our sins upon himself to save us from eternal fire in hell.
God Still Speaks
I Still Need Jesus
No matter what resources we have in life, there is nothing more valuable than having Jesus in our life. We still need the Holy Spirit that was given by Jesus to help navigate this life as a reflection our faith based on the Holy Word. Matthew 6:9, 14; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:21-2; Luke 5:27-32; Matthew 9:12-13; Matthew 28:18
PEACE
God wants us to have peace in our lives through His Son Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to have peace in our lives and in our relationships with others. Believers also have a blessed peace/assurance of Heaven. Philippians 4:7
Stand Firm
Sunday Morning Preview
Listen to the Sunday morning message for tomorrow here on Anchor.fm or where ever you enjoy your podcasts. God has a message for you. God bless you.
The Word of God is our True North. Psalm 119:105
God's Love for Us
How will you share the Gospel?
1. How will you share the Gospel?
2. Are you qualified?
3. What is your motivation?
Confess Faith and God Will....
Pastor Alex shares what the Word says in Matthew 16:5-28. Jesus warns his disciples of false doctrines and emphasizes the need to be fed spiritually more than physically. Jesus also confirms who he is on the mount of transfiguration.
Supernatural Empowerment
Pastor Alex expands of the amazing supernatural beginning of the Church in Acts 2. The example that is still the cornerstone of the Church today.
Virtue
Fasting and Prayer
Pastor Alex teaches on the power of fasting and prayer in a believers life. Isaiah 58:6-12
God is Love!
Found Him!
Pastor Alex teaches from John 1. "We found the Messiah!". We have a commission to share the good news of the coming Messiah. Just as John the Baptist proclaimed the coming Messiah we to have to be witnesses of Jesus' spirit in our own lives and let all know that He is coming back.
The Birth of Jonh the Baptist
The Virgin Birth
Pastor Alex teaches from the book of Matthew 1:18-25. The miraculous birth of Jesus speaks to the life we have as a new creation through the salvation that the death and resurrection Jesus brings.