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Encounter Church 5/17/26 Encounter Church 5/17/26

Am I Wanted? | The Core: Questions that Drive Us Part 5

Around Christmas time, one of the most famous specials comes on, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It’s lesser-known sequel, Rudolf and the Island of Misfit Toys, Shows a deeper question we all ask. Whether it is a train with square wheels or a Charlie-in-the-box, every misfit is asking the same core question: "Am I wanted?"

Encounter Church 5/10/26 Encounter Church 5/10/26

God Sees You, God hears You, and He is Faithful

Have you ever been in a place where you could not find the words to pray? Maybe you are in a season where you feel alone, unseen, or unheard. This week, guest speaker Breanna Squires shares a powerful and personal message about her five year journey through infertility and the miracle of adoption. By looking at the life of Hagar in the desert, we see that even when we feel forgotten or lost, God is the one who finds us. He is El Roi, the God who sees us.

Encounter Church 5/3/26 Encounter Church 5/3/26

Am I Loved | The Core: Questions that Drive Us Part 4

"Hello, can you hear me?" We often think of Adele’s lyrics as just a song about a breakup, but they actually reveal the deepest ache of the human heart. Whether we are calling a thousand times or sitting in a room full of people, the question "Am I loved?" often sounds like: "Are you listening? Do you see me? Do you know me?"

Encounter Church 4/26/26 Encounter Church 4/26/26

Am I Secure | The Core: Questions that Drive Us Part 3

How much money is enough? For most of us, the answer is usually "just a little bit more than I have right now." Whether we are navigating a tight budget or managing a massive fortune, the question "Am I secure?" often dictates how we live, how we work, and how we treat the people around us.

Encounter Church 4/19/26 Encounter Church 4/19/26

Am I Safe? | The Core: Questions that Drive Us Part 2

What is the thing that scares you the most? Is it the dark? Spiders? Or is it something less childish like the loss of your health, a job, or a loved one? One of the biggest questions we ask in any situation is: Am I Safe?

Encounter Church 4/12/26 Encounter Church 4/12/26

The Question Beneath Everything | The Core: Questions that Drive Us Part 1

What if the biggest frustrations in your marriage, your career, and your faith all stem from one single, unanswered question?

In the kickoff of our new series, "The Core," Pastor David Reneau explores the invisible tracks that drive our emotions and behaviors.

Encounter Church 4/5/26 Encounter Church 4/5/26

Why does Easter Matter? | Apostle’s Creed (Part 6)

Easter is the greatest story ever told, but for the people who were there on that first Sunday morning, it didn't feel like a miracle. It felt like theft, panic, and confusion. How can a man who was brutally executed and buried in a sealed tomb suddenly be alive?

Encounter Church 3/29/26 Encounter Church 3/29/26

Why They Turned on Jesus | Apostle’s Creed (Part 5)

How can a crowd that celebrated Jesus’ arrival then, in less than a week, turn on Him and chant, “Crucify”? To answer that, we have to go back to the very beginning.

Encounter Church 3/22/26 Encounter Church 3/22/26

We are the Church | Apostle’s Creed (Part 4)

Mr. Rogers once famously said that whenever disaster strikes, to "look for the helpers." In wars, natural disasters, and personal tragedies, the helpers are always there. But as the Church, are we called to be more than just people who send "thoughts and prayers"?

Encounter Church 3/15/26 Encounter Church 3/15/26

Who is the Holy Spirit? | Apostle’s Creed (Part 3)

Is the Holy Spirit just a goosebump feeling we get in church, or is He something more? Many of us treat the Spirit like an event to attend, but Jesus sent Him to be a person we live with every day.

Encounter Church 3/8/26 Encounter Church 3/8/26

Is Jesus Actually God? | Apostle’s Creed (Part 2)

We often hear the name Jesus Christ, but did you know that Christ isn't a last name? It’s a title that changes everything about how we see Him.

Encounter Church 3/1/26 Encounter Church 3/1/26

Is God Distant and Does He Care? | Apostle’s Creed (Part 1)

We all have phrases and jingles memorized that shape our identity—from "Have it your way" to "Stop, drop, and roll." But what is core to being a Christian? For centuries, believers have used the Apostles' Creed as an anchor—a defense that arms us with clarity about who God is and who we are.

Encounter Church 2/22/26 Encounter Church 2/22/26

Why Your Tithe is an Investment, Not a Bill | Kingdom Builders Part 1

Today we officially launch our new series, "Kingdom Builders." This isn't about a building project or a capital campaign; it’s about a long-term investment in the Kingdom of God.

Encounter Church 2/15/26 Encounter Church 2/15/26

Blessed to be a Blessing: Your Plan, Vision, and Dream | Kingdom Builders Part 2

In Part 2 of our Kingdom Builders series, Pastor David Reneau shares how we are shifting from many confusing fundraisers to a simplified Two Bucket giving system: Tithes and Kingdom Builders. By creating a mutual fund of generosity, we are able to support Global Missions, Local Church Expansion, and Future Leaders all at once.

Encounter Church 2/8/26 Encounter Church 2/8/26

How to Steward Your Money | Kingdom Builders Part 3

Money is something we all need, but it's also something we can’t stop fighting over. From stress in our homes to conflicts in our culture, money carries a weight that can easily become a burden. In the final part of our Kingdom Builders series, Pastor David Reneau shares how to shift from a making more mindset to a stewardship mindset.

Encounter Church 2/1/26 Encounter Church 2/1/26

The Secret of Contentment: Finding Peace When Life is Distracting | Snow Day Special

It’s a snow day here in Toccoa! While snow days usually remind us of cozy traditions and holidays, they also give us a chance to pause and drown out the "megaphone" of our consumeristic culture.

Encounter Church 1/25/26 Encounter Church 1/25/26

How to Know if a Nudge or Pain is God Speaking | Whisper Part 4: Promptings and People

We’ve all felt a sudden nudge to call a friend, pray for someone, or change our routine. But how do you know if that’s just a random thought or a divine "prompting" from the Holy Spirit? In this series finale, we look at the final two ways God speaks to us: Promptings and Pain.

Encounter Church 1/18/26 Encounter Church 1/18/26

How to Know if a Dream or a Person is a Message from God | Whisper Part 3

Learn how to hear God's voice through the languages of dreams and people in this message from our Whisper series

Encounter Church 1/11/26 Encounter Church 1/11/26

How to Know if What You’re Feeling is from God | Whisper Part 2: Desires and Doors

Have you ever wondered if that "gut feeling" or a new opportunity is actually God speaking to you? We often pray for God to open doors, but we rarely stop to ask if our own desires are in line with His heart.

Encounter Church 1/4/26 Encounter Church 1/4/26

How to Hear God’s Voice| Whisper Part 1: Scripture

Have you ever felt like God is silent? We beg and plead for Him to speak, wondering why He doesn’t just show up in a clear, audible way like He did for the heroes of the Bible.

In this kickoff to our brand-new series, "Whisper," we look at the story of Elijah to discover God isn't silent, we're just not listening