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Are we watching a great falling away from God? In this week's message, Pastor Scot Ferrell and his wife, Patricia, take a hard look at the spiritual and moral decline they believe is unfolding around us—and ask a question Christians cannot afford to ignore: What happens when a culture turns away from God? From the growing distance between society and biblical values to the decline in church attendance and the church's responsibility to stand for truth, this conversation examines what Scripture says about the end times, apostasy, spiritual warfare, and the calling of every believer. This is not a message about sitting back in fear. It's a call to wake up, know what you believe, understand the times we're living in, and take the message of Jesus Christ to a world that desperately needs Him. Pastor Scot shares his perspective as a former Satanist who found salvation through Jesus and explains why the love, sacrifice, and truth of Christ changed everything.
If you've ever wondered:
• Are we living through the great falling away?
• Why are so many people walking away from church?
• What happens when a society removes God from its foundation?
• What is the church supposed to do in the end times?
• How do Christians stand for their faith in an increasingly divided culture?
• And why does the message of Jesus matter now more than ever?
This message is for you. Because the question isn't just what is happening in the world? The real question is: What are we going to do about it?
At Encounter Christ Church, we believe the Gospel still has the power to transform lives. No matter where you've been. No matter what you've done. No matter how far away from God you think you are. Jesus still saves.
Are we living in the end times? And if we are… what are we supposed to do now? With wars, deception, fear, division, and uncertainty dominating so much of what we see every day, it's easy to become overwhelmed. But Jesus didn't tell us about the days ahead so that we would live in fear. He told us to be ready. In this powerful message, Pastor Scot Ferrell walks through Matthew 24 and explores what Jesus said about the signs of the end times, the coming deception, and the importance of remaining faithful until the end. But this message isn't about sitting around trying to predict the date of the rapture. It's about asking a much more important question: What should YOU be doing right now? Pastor Scot challenges believers to stop living with fear, anxiety, and complacency—and instead become spiritually prepared, disciplined, committed, and focused on the work Christ has called us to do.
📖 In this message, you'll discover:
• What Jesus actually said about the end times
• Why you don't have to live in fear of what is happening in the world
• What Matthew 24 teaches about wars, deception, persecution, and the return of Christ
• Why no one knows the day or hour of Jesus' return • What it means to be ready when Christ comes back
• Why faithfulness matters more than predicting the future
• How to cast your worries, fears, and anxieties on God
• What your job as a Christian is right now
• Why commitment, organization, and discipline matter in your walk with Christ
• The difference between full-time faith and quarter-time faith
The world may be changing, but our mission hasn't. Stay faithful. Stay ready. Do the work. Preach the Gospel. Don't live in fear. Because if Jesus returned today… would He find you ready?
In this powerful message from Pastor Scot Ferrell of Encounter Christ Church, we take a closer look at spiritual attacks, the importance of being rooted in God's Word, and how believers can prepare themselves to stand firm when challenges come. Using Mark 4:14-20, 1 Peter 5:7-8, and Ephesians 6, Pastor Scot explains why the Word of God must become more than something we hear—it must become something we receive, practice, and build our lives around.
This message explores:
• Why spiritual attacks shouldn't always come as a surprise
• How Satan attempts to distract, discourage, and undermine your faith
• The four types of soil in Jesus' teaching from Mark 4
• Why being rooted in the Word matters • How to give your worries, fears, and anxieties to God
• Why Christians need to be spiritually prepared
• The importance of renewing your mind • What it means to put on the whole armor of God
• Why our real battle is not against flesh and blood
• How prayer and daily time with God prepare us for whatever comes
Pastor Scot's central challenge is simple: If you know you're going to face opposition, why wouldn't you prepare for it? Don't wait until the attack comes to reach for your Bible, prayer, or faith. Build your foundation now. Get rooted in the Word, renew your mind, and learn to stand strong in the Lord.
Do you have the faith for the very thing you’ve been praying for? Sometimes we ask God for something, but deep down, we struggle to believe that He will actually do it. We pray for change, breakthrough, healing, provision, purpose, or a new opportunity—but are we truly believing God for the answer? Faith isn’t just about asking God for something. Faith is trusting Him enough to believe that He is able and willing to do what you’re asking Him to do.
In this message, we take a closer look at what it means to have faith for the things we are praying for. If you’re asking God to move in your life, do you have the faith to believe that He will? What are you praying for right now? And more importantly, do you have the faith to do it? Watch this powerful message from Encounter Christ Church and be encouraged to strengthen your faith, trust God, and believe Him for what He has placed on your heart.
Have you ever found yourself frustrated with the results you’re getting in your life? Maybe you’ve prayed, believed, worked hard, and yet things still aren’t turning out the way you expected. Sometimes, we can unknowingly step into a role that was never ours to carry. We begin to think that God isn’t doing His job the way we think He should—so we try to take over. But what happens when we, as born-again believers, start trying to do God’s job instead of trusting God to do His?
In this message, we take a closer look at what happens when we stop trusting God’s process and start trying to control the outcome. Are we truly allowing God to lead our lives, or are we constantly taking matters into our own hands? If you’ve been feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or disappointed by the results you’re seeing, this message may be the opportunity you need to step back, surrender, and let God be God. Are you doing God’s job?
Who are you... really? If your identity is based on success, money, relationships, or other people's opinions, you're building your life on something that can disappear overnight. (And if it's based on social media likes... one bad Wi-Fi signal can ruin your day!) In this powerful message, Pastor Scot Ferrell shares the life-changing truth that your identity isn't found in your past or your performance—it's found in Christ. Discover the freedom, confidence, and purpose that come from knowing whose you are... so you can finally understand who you are.
Have you ever wondered if God hears your prayers? When life feels overwhelming and answers seem out of reach, it's easy to question where God is. In this powerful message, Pastor Scot Ferrell reveals biblical truths that will strengthen your faith, renew your hope, and help you discover that God is working—even when you can't see it.
Success. Wealth. Influence. Health.
Many people assume these are the unmistakable signs of God's favor—but are they?
This sermon challenges common assumptions and explores what Scripture really says about living under God's blessing. Through biblical teaching, honest conversations, real-life stories, and practical application, each episode examines whether God's favor is measured by outward success or by a transformed heart, faithful obedience, purpose, peace, and His presence in our daily lives.
Join us as we discover what God's favor truly looks like—and how to recognize His hand at work in every season of life.
Financial stress can affect every part of life—from relationships and sleep to the decisions we make every day. In this message, we'll talk honestly about the fears that come with money and explore practical, biblical wisdom for navigating them with confidence instead of anxiety.
We'll discuss how to shift our perspective, make wise financial choices, and trust God one step at a time, even when the future feels uncertain. No matter where you are financially, you'll leave with encouragement, practical takeaways, and hope for the road ahead.
They say marriage is 50/50... until it's 2:00 a.m., the baby is crying, and suddenly everyone's doing 100%. From "What do you want for dinner?" to "Who moved my keys?", marriage is full of moments that test both your patience and your sense of humor. The good news? God didn't leave us to figure it out on our own.
Join us for a fun, relatable, and encouraging sermon as we explore what the Bible says about building a marriage that honors Christ. We'll laugh together, learn timeless biblical wisdom, and discover practical ways to grow in love, communicate with grace, forgive freely, and build a relationship that stands strong through every season of life.
Every marriage faces seasons of testing, and for Pastor Scot and Patricia Ferrell, one of the greatest challenges came when they lost everything financially. What seemed like a devastating setback became a powerful testimony of God's faithfulness, provision, and restoration.
In this candid and inspiring conversation, Scot and Patricia share the difficult realities of financial loss, the emotional strain it placed on their relationship, and the lessons they learned while trusting God through uncertainty. They discuss how they remained united as a couple during hardship, the biblical principles that guided their decisions, and the ways God opened unexpected doors to rebuild what had been lost. Through personal stories of perseverance, faith, and recovery, they reveal how financial restoration is about more than money—it's about renewed hope, strengthened character, and a deeper dependence on God.
Viewers will discover practical wisdom for overcoming financial setbacks, rebuilding after loss, and believing God for a new beginning no matter how impossible the situation may seem. Join Pastor Scot and Patricia Ferrell for a powerful testimony of resilience, redemption, and the God who restores what has been broken.
Happy Father's Day?
This Father's Day, we're asking dads the question that really matters:
Are you leading your family closer to Christ... or just guarding the thermostat?
Join us for a fun, faith-filled message on biblical fatherhood as we explore the difference between being a good dad and a godly one. From legendary dad jokes and backyard wisdom to spiritual leadership and lasting legacy, we'll discover what it means to reflect the love of our Heavenly Father.
Whether you're the dad who can fix anything, the dad who thinks he can fix anything, or the kid who grew up with one, this Father's Day service will inspire, challenge, and entertain.
Because long after the dad jokes are forgotten, the legacy of faith remains.