Encounter Church

Encounter Church We’re here to make faith real again. Spirit Filled Saturday Night is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-generational church where everyone is welcome.

Encounter Church is a diverse, welcoming community of all ages and backgrounds, where everyone can find purpose, belonging, and truth. Our vision includes becoming an influential Church in the Christian community in Reno/Sparks while maintaining the utmost integrity in all aspects of Church operations. We believe that the Church is the body of Christ, and as such, will live out the commands of our Lord and Savior while fulfilling His calling in our lives and for this Church.

06/17/2026

A short word of encouragement by Scott Bird.

The apostle Paul wrote that prophecies will fail, tongues will cease, and knowledge will disappear (1 Cor 13:8). Our perception of reality in this earthly life is but an ephemeral whisp, a "v***r [that] vanishes away" (James 4:14); we see only reflections of the truth. “For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known” (1 Cor 13:9-12). Light will prevail over darkness, in fact it already has due to Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Yet for now we suffer trials and tribulations until we are fully sanctified in heaven.

The presence of sin and the devil's deceptive influence in this world skew our vision. We are bombarded daily by ungodly images and language in the media. Unavoidably, we engage in relationships with sinful people that damage us, as we are ALL sinful creatures. As a result of walking through this spiritually corrupted life as “sojourners and pilgrims” (1 Peter 2:11), as aliens on our own planet, our emotions become toxic at times and our spirits contaminated (2 Cor. 7:1).

But a day will come to pass, a day promised by our unwavering, sovereign God in which we will walk in the fullness of truth. That day we will be in heaven with the Son of Man. So until that beautiful day dawns we must persevere and make walking in love our priority, as 1 Cor. 13 would say. This is only possible by the power of the Holy Spirit, by using our freedom in Christ to draw near to God. “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8).

What if the person you're fighting to become is someone God already says you are?This week at Encounter Church, we conti...
06/08/2026

What if the person you're fighting to become is someone God already says you are?

This week at Encounter Church, we continued our journey through Romans and explored Romans 6:1-14.

Paul reminds us that grace is not a license to keep living the same way—it is the power to live a new life. Through Christ, our old self has been crucified, buried, and raised to new life. We are no longer slaves to sin. We are alive in Christ.

If you've ever struggled with old habits, old mindsets, or old labels, this message is for you.

📖 Romans 6:1-14
⛪ Encounter Church – Sparks, NV

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Saturday night at Encounter Church we continue our study through the book of Romans as we walk through Romans 5:1–5.Paul...
05/25/2026

Saturday night at Encounter Church we continue our study through the book of Romans as we walk through Romans 5:1–5.

Paul reminds us that because of Jesus, we now have peace with God. Even in suffering, trials, and pressure, God is producing endurance, character, and hope in us.

This message is for anyone walking through hardship, stress, uncertainty, or pain. Your struggle is not wasted. God is still working, and the hope found in Christ will not disappoint.

Saturday night at Encounter Church we continue our study through the book of Romans as we walk through Romans 5:1–5.Paul reminds us that because of Jesus, we...

05/05/2026

A short word of encouragement.. from our brother Scott.

While being transported to Italy, the apostle Paul faced a tempest that could have taken the lives of everyone on board the ship. Being very much in tune with God, fully aligned with His purposes, Paul warned the men that the voyage would end in disaster. Though they did not listen to his sound advice, God spared everyone on the ship from death. He had revealed to Paul the outcome of the coming shipwreck on the island of Malta (Acts 27). “For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve, saying ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you,’” (Acts 27:23-24). How many times do we fail to act on sound counsel from a man of God - a pastor, elder, or trusted friend? How many times does this result in hardship and regret when the storm comes?
The storms in this life come to all of us at some point, and sometimes there is no telling when they will be over. But what helps us overcome them is to stand on the word of God, knowing that it, above all else, brings peace and joy. Whatever you may be facing, whether it is fear, feelings of condemnation, health problems, financial problems, familial strife, or any opposition from the enemy in general; God is sovereign. When we stray from Him for any reason, the answer is to return to and cling to Jesus, to hold on tightly by cleansing ourselves with the Bible, prayer, and worship.
As Hebrews 13:8 shows us, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” And correspondingly, “God is not human, that He should lie, not a human being, that He should change his mind,” (Numbers 23:19). The unchanging, unwavering nature of God means that we can stand on His forever enduring truth, stabilizing our hearts and minds.

📖 Today’s Message | Romans 1:26–32 & Romans 2Today at Encounter Church, we continued in the book of Romans finishing cha...
05/04/2026

📖 Today’s Message | Romans 1:26–32 & Romans 2

Today at Encounter Church, we continued in the book of Romans finishing chapter 1 and stepping into chapter 2.

This message was a powerful reminder that God is kind… but He’s not soft.

His kindness is not approval of our sin it’s an invitation to change.
It’s His grace giving us time to turn back to Him.

In Romans, Paul shows us both sides:

The reality of a world that turns away from God
And the danger of thinking we’re better than others

At the end of it all, the truth is simple:
None of us are without need for God’s grace.

His kindness is meant to lead us to repentance not comfort in staying the same.

🙏 Grateful for what God is teaching us in this series.

God Is Kind… But He’s Not Soft | Romans Chapter 2 | Encounter Church Sparks |

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