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the Encounter

by Alex Alejandro

Christian bible based beliefs, sermons, and discussion about God, Jesus, and the church.

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Episodes

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. We Fall Down

    In Genesis chapter 3 we read how mankind sins for the first time and is separated from God. We were created to be with God, but our flesh fights against our spirit. Our only hope is Jesus and God's plan to reunite us to Him in heaven through the death and resurrection of Son for our sins.

  8. 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.

  9. Chosen for Life in Victory

    1 Peter is a letter to believers in Christ. Peter writes to all Christians suffering in this world. He also reminds them that they are chosen by God into a living hope and an overcoming life here in the world until Jesus comes back.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Say Hello!

    Missionary Lauren Plute shares about her calling to share the gospel message to Muslims.

  13. PRAISE OR WORSHIP?

    Romans 12:1-2 God wants our Worship not just empty praises. We are called to be a living sacrifice.

  14. Worship: Remember and Do

    Our worship to God involves remembering where He rescued us from and obeying His instructions to us daily. Deuteronomy 6:20-25

  15. What God Needs From Us

    God needs our obedience, our love, and our respect. Deuteronomy 28:1-14, 1 Peter 4:8, James 5:19-20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Luke 6:46, Isaiah 17:7

  16. 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.

  17. Prayer: God's Power to Save

    1 Kings 18:25-40 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.

  18. 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...

  19. 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

  20. 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...

  21. All Things New: Born Again

    Jesus answers Nicodemus a pharisee about being born again. John 3:1-21, 2 Corinthians 5:17

  22. All Things New

    God promises to make all things new through Jesus. God will bring an end to this world and create a new world in Heaven for those in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 21:5

  23. The Right Heart part 3 A Humble Heart

    Having a humble heart allows God to truly use us in mighty ways. Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 5:3, Numbers 12:3, Acts 22:1-11, 1 Peter 5:5

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. Witness!

    Our ability to speak, audibly or by the actions we take, is one of our greatest witnessing tools. When we allow the Holy Spirit to guide our words and actions, we become strong witnesses for God's kingdom. Acts 3:1-11, 1 Peter 1:13

  28. Pentecost Sunday Message

    The powerful moment that happened on the day of Pentecost was the birth of the Church and the beginning of Holy Spirit empowerment for all believers in Christ Jesus our Lord. ACTS 2:1-4

  29. 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.

  30. Led by the Spirit

    We can be led by our own understanding or we can be led by the Spirit of God. Galatians 5:5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

  31. 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…

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  32. 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…

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  33. 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

  34. 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.

  35. God Still Speaks

    In the beginning God spoke and it was so. God still speaks, how will you respond to His voice? Genesis 1:3; Romans 1:20; Psalm 19:1

  36. 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…

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  37. 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

  38. Stand Firm

    When the enemy attacks us we have but to fall on the arms of Jesus and God fights and wins the battle for us. Acts 12

  39. 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.

  40. The Word of God is our True North. Psalm 119:105

    The Bible is our guide to life. Every detail great or small in our life is important to our father in Heaven.

  41. God's Love for Us

    We gain a deeper sense of love when we deepen our understanding of how God chooses to love us. Pastor Alex reads from the gospel of John 14 and 17.

  42. How will you share the Gospel?

    3 questions we need to address as saved people of God. 1. How will you share the Gospel? 2. Are you qualified? 3. What is your motivation?

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. Virtue

    Virtue flowed out of Jesus and people were healed by touching the hem of His garment. Luke 8:43-48.

  46. Fasting and Prayer

    Pastor Alex teaches on the power of fasting and prayer in a believers life. Isaiah 58:6-12

  47. God is Love!

    Pastor Alex teaches about the AGAPE love that God demonstrated through Jesus. 1 John 4:8

  48. 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.

  49. The Birth of Jonh the Baptist

    Pastor Alex continues the theme of the Christ child narrative in Luke 1. In this episode we look at how the birth of John is important to our own walk of faith.

  50. 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.

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Christian bible based beliefs, sermons, and discussion about God, Jesus, and the church.

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Alex Alejandro

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