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Trusted & Cherished Friend
April 21, 2024 18:42 application/jsonSunday Worship April 21st, 2024 “Trusted & Cherished Friend” Colossians 4:7-9 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Entrusted With His Story Entrusted With His Son Gratitude & Longing Reflection Questions: How do you feel about the fact that people are talking about you when you’re not present? Who do you trust […] The post Trusted & Cherished Friend appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Walk In Wisdom
April 14, 2024 20:17 application/jsonSunday Worship April 14th, 2024 “Walk In Wisdom” Colossians 4:2-6 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Unnecessary Risks Uncomfortable Community Unorthodox Wisdom Reflection Questions: How has God influenced you to take ‘unnecessary risks’? How has God allowed you to experience ‘uncomfortable community’? Paul says, “in the wisdom of God, the world […] The post Walk In Wisdom appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Loving Your Role
April 07, 2024 16:04 application/jsonSunday Worship April 7th, 2024 “Loving Your Role” Colossians 3:18- 4:1 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Content Cherish Christ Reflection Questions: In what ways have you historically attempted to apply Colossians 3:18-4:1? How has that worked out for you? Are you content in your role as wife, husband, child, parent, […] The post Loving Your Role appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Kingdom Of Christ
April 01, 2024 16:31 application/jsonSunday Worship March 31st, 2024 “The Kingdom Of Christ” Colossians 3: 12-17 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Armor And Weapons Let The Peace Of Christ Rule Let The Word Dwell Richly Reflection Questions: What’s your vision of God’s Kingdom prevailing on the world? Do you honestly think God’s tactics of […] The post The Kingdom Of Christ appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Christ Is All In All
March 25, 2024 14:05 application/jsonSunday Worship March 24th, 2024 “Christ Is All In All” Colossians 3: 5-11 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: How Not To Interpret and Apply This Passage Healthy For The Whole World He Is All In All Reflection Questions: How have you put putty and paint on the rotten wood issues […] The post Christ Is All In All appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Seek The Things Above
March 21, 2024 00:16 application/jsonSunday Worship March 17th, 2024 “Seek The Things Above” Colossians 3: 1-4 Rev. Tennant Brastow Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Four Heavenly Realities Finding Your Life In Christ Reflection Questions: What earthly things threaten to take control of your mindset (your ideas, behaviors, plans, etc.) in everyday life? When you think of the […] The post Seek The Things Above appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Dying With _____ To _____
March 14, 2024 17:48 application/jsonSunday Worship March 10th, 2024 “Dying With _____ To _____” Colossians 2:20-23 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Old Habits Righteous Rejection Freedom Of Forgiveness Reflection Questions: What words would you put in the blanks “Dying with __________ to __________?” In other words, what are you seriously committed to, and subsequently […] The post Dying With _____ To _____ appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Shadow Vs. Substances
March 14, 2024 17:45 application/jsonSunday Worship March 3rd, 2024 “Shadow Vs. Substances” Colossians 2:16-19 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Stuck In The Shadows Savoring The Substance Reflection Questions: In what ways are you stuck in the shadows of legalism, religious observances, self- disciplinism, preoccupation with “principle issues,” and worrying about “important biblical doctrines”? How […] The post Shadow Vs. Substances appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Bold
February 25, 2024 23:47 application/jsonSunday Worship February 25th, 2024 “Bold” Colossians 2:8-15 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Bold Confrontation Bold Commendation Bold Clarification Reflection Questions: What captivating philosophies enslave you? What empty, deceitful, human traditions enslave you? When was a time you boldly confronted a very real problem? (to determine whether or not something […] The post Bold appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Christian Maturity
February 19, 2024 18:17 application/jsonSunday Worship February 18th, 2024 “Christian Maturity” Colossians 2:6-7 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: As You Received Christ Rooted, Built Up, & Est. in the Faith Abounding In Thanksgiving Reflection Questions: How did you first receive Jesus? When you first received Jesus how prominent was your sense of desperation and […] The post Christian Maturity appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Joyful Struggle
February 12, 2024 14:19 application/jsonSunday Worship February 11th, 2024 “The Joyful Struggle” Colossians 2:1-5 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: A Great Struggle Spread The Love Hold Firm Reflection Questions: Why do YOU want people do know how much you’ve struggled and suffered? Why does PAUL want people to know how much he’s struggled and […] The post The Joyful Struggle appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Into The Mystery
February 06, 2024 14:45 application/jsonSunday Worship February 4th, 2024 “Into The Mystery” Colossians 1:24-29 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: The Mystery of Our Participation The Mystery of The People God’s Getting The Mystery of Perfection Reflection Questions: How do you feel about the fact that God insists that you actually participate in the work […] The post Into The Mystery appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
How We Grow
January 30, 2024 15:24 application/jsonSunday Worship January 28th, 2024 “How We Grow” Colossians 1:21-23 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Cherishing Reconciliation Radical Receptivity Sharing With The World Reflection Questions: Why is it so crucial that we never lose sight of the fact that we were once alienated from God, and hostile toward Him? What’s […] The post How We Grow appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Witnessing Greatness
January 23, 2024 19:52 application/jsonSunday Worship January 21st, 2024 “Witnessing Greatness” Colossians 1:15-20 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: The Image & Fullness Of Greatness Head Of The Church Full Reconciliation Reflection Questions: When was a time you witnessed greatness? How do you feel about the fact that Jesus is extremely offensive and completely contrary […] The post Witnessing Greatness appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
What’s God’s Will For Your Life?
January 16, 2024 17:21 application/jsonSunday Worship January 14th, 2024 “What’s God’s Will For Your Life?” Colossians 1:9-14 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Embrace Spiritual Wisdom Experience God’s Strength, Power, & Might Enjoy Being An Heir Reflection Questions: How often, and how intensely, do you come back to the question, “What is God’s will for […] The post What’s God’s Will For Your Life? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
What’s So Great About It?
January 16, 2024 17:18 application/jsonSunday Worship January 07th, 2024 “What’s So Great About It?” Colossians 1:3-8 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Invisible Investment Impact Reflection Questions: Why do you think Jesus was SO AMAZED at simple faith? (see Luke 7:9) How do you feel about emphatically and ardently living by faith? (see Hebrews 11:24-27 […] The post What’s So Great About It? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Who Are We? And What Do We Do?
January 02, 2024 16:01 application/jsonCompiling 1 file (.ex) Sunday Worship December 31st, 2023 “Who Are We? And What Do We Do?” Colossians 1:1-2 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Perpetrators Possessed Part Of A Family Grace & Peace Reflection Questions: Why is the Bible so rigorous and redundant about reminding us of our selfishness and […] The post Who Are We? And What Do We Do? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Eccentric Excitement
December 26, 2023 13:45 application/jsonSunday Worship December 24th, 2023 “Eccentric Excitement” Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Who God Shares The Moment With Why The Shepherds Are Excited The Excitement Is Contagious Reflection Questions: What does God get excited about? How will you join God in His excitement in 2024? As you reflect […] The post Eccentric Excitement appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Where God Works
December 18, 2023 18:24 application/jsonSunday Worship December 17th, 2023 “Where God Works” Isaiah 11:1-9 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Watching & Waiting The Primary Pattern Perfection Reflection Questions: As you imagine Joseph & Mary’s story, what stresses you out and scares you the most? If you were living in the days of 1st Samuel, […] The post Where God Works appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Knowing God
December 11, 2023 14:38 application/jsonSunday Worship December 10th, 2023 “Knowing God” Luke 1: 39-45 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Sympathize Celebrate Realization Reflection Questions: When was a time you made haste to hang-out with someone who could thoroughly and personally relate to you? Read Hebrews 4:15. Do you make haste to hang-out with Jesus […] The post Knowing God appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Obsessed With Christmas
December 05, 2023 17:04 application/jsonSunday Worship December 3rd, 2023 “Obsessed With Christmas” Matthew 2:1-15 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Distracted Dangerous Reflection Questions: Do you sincerely want to enjoy the life and liveliness of being a loving, peaceful, patient, kind person; or do you simply (superficially) want the reputation of being a loving and […] The post Obsessed With Christmas appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Living The Dream
November 29, 2023 12:02 application/jsonSunday Worship November 26th, 2023 “Living The Dream” Judges 21:8-25 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Punishment Provision Preservation Reflection Questions: How do you ordinarily experience shame, and subsequently engage in blaming others? When was a time you engaged in casuistry? Have you ever felt like you needed to provide something, […] The post Living The Dream appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Responding To Brokenness: The Basics
November 29, 2023 12:00 application/jsonSunday Worship November 19th, 2023 “Responding To Brokenness: The Basics” Judges 21:1-6 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Boundaries Bitter Build An Alter Reflection Questions: What boundaries do you need to establish in order to discern and dive into constructive contact and interactions with your spouse (or kids, or other relatives, […] The post Responding To Brokenness: The Basics appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Holy War
November 13, 2023 21:42 application/jsonSunday Worship November 12th, 2023 “Holy War” Judges 20:27-48 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: God Wants You Entirely God Wipes Out Evil Reflection Questions: When have you run away from God because His treasuring of you was too intense? How have you attempted to use God as a resource rather […] The post Holy War appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Dealing With The Evil Within
November 06, 2023 14:34 application/jsonSunday Worship November 5th, 2023 “Dealing With The Evil Within” Judges 20:1-26 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: A Massive Undertaking Messy & Mysterious Reflection Questions: When was a time you resolved to deal with a massive internal problem? How’d it go? …What specific and substantial commitments did you have to […] The post Dealing With The Evil Within appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
How Deep?
October 30, 2023 11:46 application/jsonSunday Worship October 29th, 2023 “How Deep?” Judges 19:22-30 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Disturbing Details Alarm Volume Violent Grace Reflection Questions: Read Mark 7:1-13. How have you experienced the deeply disturbing depravity of observing etiquette and tradition over obeying the spirit and substance of God’s ethic/law (see Micah 6:8; […] The post How Deep? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Ordinary Evil
October 23, 2023 01:34 application/jsonSunday Worship October 22nd, 2023 “Ordinary Evil” Judges 19:1-21 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Selfish Ambition Illusion Of Safety Flimsy ‘Solutions’ Reflection Questions: In what ways are you selfishly ambitious and conceited? How (specifically) do you count yourself as most significant? How do you confuse what you’re familiar and comfortable […] The post Ordinary Evil appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Pursuit Of Ease
October 16, 2023 15:49 application/jsonSunday Worship October 15th, 2023 “The Pursuit Of Ease” Judges 18 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Detour The Difficulties Obtain Approval Declare It As Doctrine Reflection Questions: What difficulties are you currently navigating? How are you tempted to detour the difficulties? How is the Holy Spirit cajoling you to persevere […] The post The Pursuit Of Ease appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Beginning of the End
October 09, 2023 12:28 application/jsonSunday Worship October 8th, 2023 “The Beginning of the End” Judges 17 Mr. Tennant Brastow Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Introduction Idolatry Image Of The Invisible God Reflection Questions: What is the danger of reducing God, even as opposed to rejecting Him? Psalm 50:21 says, “You thought that I (God) was one like […] The post The Beginning of the End appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Power Perfected Through Weakness
October 01, 2023 19:22 application/jsonSunday Worship October 1st, 2023 “Power Perfected Through Weakness” Judges 16:23-31 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Inclusion Of Undesirable Characters Inescapable Weakness Indomitable Reflection Questions: How do you feel about Paul’s fomenting use of the word ‘skubala’ in Philippians 3? What is the most indomitable event in human history? Who […] The post Power Perfected Through Weakness appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Destined To Fail
September 25, 2023 00:13 application/jsonSunday Worship September 24th, 2023 “Destined To Fail” Judges 16:4-22 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Need To Prove Need To Please Reflection Questions: When was a time you agreed to something simply because you couldn’t bear to displease someone? Can you admit that you’re cocky, and you’re a people-pleaser? If […] The post Destined To Fail appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Enduring Spectacle
September 19, 2023 01:07 application/jsonSunday Worship September 17th, 2023 “The Enduring Spectacle” Judges 16:1-3 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Samson’s Compulsion The Narrator’s Curtness God’s Silent Reflection Questions: How do you compulsively blameshift, or make excuses, or strive to ‘justify’ yourself? How have you experienced the joy and fruitfulness of self-control, and diligent discipline? […] The post The Enduring Spectacle appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Sign of Samson
September 12, 2023 23:24 application/jsonSunday Worship September 10th, 2023 “The Sign Of Samson” Judges 15:9-20 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Spoil The Status Quo Wreck The System The Sign Of Samson Reflection Questions: How have you chronically complied with, and cozied up to, an unhealthy status quo? See Mark 7:6-9; 8:36; 1 Timothy 6:10; […] The post The Sign of Samson appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Stranger Things
September 08, 2023 00:20 application/jsonSunday Worship September 9th, 2023 “Stranger Things” Judges 15:1-8 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Foolish Genius Conclusive & Alone Reflection Questions: Rigorously reflect on 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Dwell on this paragraph the way you dwell on your issues with people who have offended you and hurt you. Make this paragraph […] The post Stranger Things appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The True Spectacle
September 01, 2023 22:28 application/jsonSunday Worship August 27th, 2023 “The True Spectacle” Judges 14:10-20 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Feeling Threatened Fighting For Control Fixation Reflection Questions: When was a time you felt threatened? Why did you feel threatened? How did you react to “the threat”? How did you cope with feeling insecure? How […] The post The True Spectacle appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Signs & Hungers
August 21, 2023 00:58 application/jsonSunday Worship August 20th, 2023 “Signs & Hungers” Judges 14:5-9 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Signs Hungers Reflection Questions: How have you been deeply & profoundly impacted by God’s miraculous signs? *Specifically the signs Jesus talks about in Luke 12:24, 27? Read Ephesians 6:12. In what ways has God sent […] The post Signs & Hungers appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Prevailing Purposes Of God
August 14, 2023 20:09 application/jsonSunday Worship August 13th, 2023 “The Prevailing Purposes Of God” Judges 14:1-4 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Our Preferences Pushback God’s Purposes Reflection Questions: Imagine the pain and disappointment Samson’s parents felt when their son was adamant about marrying a Philistine lady. When was a time that someone else’s preference […] The post The Prevailing Purposes Of God appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Are You Listening?
August 07, 2023 00:22 application/jsonSunday Worship August 6th, 2023 “Are You Listening?” Judges 13:15-25 Mr. Austin Cassel Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Clear Communication The Pleasing Offering The Arrival Reflection Questions: What does communication with God look like for you? What about your communication changes when you face uncertainty? Read Matt. 6:5-14. What is easy/hard/exciting/scary to pray […] The post Are You Listening? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Intrusion of Grace
July 31, 2023 00:54 application/jsonSunday Worship July 30th, 2023 “The Intrusion of Grace” Judges 13:1-14 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Desensitized Desiring Grace Reflection Questions: How have you personally encountered and experienced the action and intrusion of grace in your real life? Read Flannery O’ Connor’s short story entitled “Revelation.” In what ways are […] The post The Intrusion of Grace appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Modest Monuments
July 28, 2023 02:33 application/jsonSunday Worship July 23rd, 2023 “Modest Monuments” Judges 12:8-15 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Shrewdness Gentle Strength Servant Hearted Reflection Questions: Where is God inviting you to practice shrewdness and diligence these days? How is God inviting you to practice modesty, meekness, and gentle strength these days? How will you […] The post Modest Monuments appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Pride & Punishment
July 25, 2023 03:50 application/jsonSunday Worship July 16th, 2023 “Pride & Punishment” Judges 12:1-7 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Audio Sermon Outline: Pride Punishment Reflection Questions: Read the following quote and then write a letter to a friend wherein you cite this quote and briefly share how it resonates with (and reflects) you… “A man who lies to […] The post Pride & Punishment appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Costly Grace
July 09, 2023 22:25 application/jsonSunday Worship July 9th, 2023 “Costly Grace” Judges 11:29-40 Mr. Bailey Wagner Sermon Outline: Pagan Understandings Pagan Vows Pagan Consequences The post Costly Grace appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Offering Truth
July 02, 2023 22:24 application/jsonSunday Worship July 2nd, 2023 “Offering Truth” Judges 11:12-28 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: The Truth Explained The Law of Truth Truth’s Warning Reflection Questions: When was a time someone offered you the truth, but you rejected it? What are 5 things that God has given you, that you need to be […] The post Offering Truth appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
A Strange Answer to A Desperate Plea
June 27, 2023 12:26 application/jsonSunday Worship June 24th, 2023 “A Strange Answer to A Desperate Plea” Judges 11:1-11 Mr. Austin Cassel Sermon Outline: An Overwhelming Problem An Attitude of Desperation Transformative Trust Reflection Questions: What digital data is immensely valuable to you? What does this indicate about your deep-rooted values? When you feel desperate, where do […] The post A Strange Answer to A Desperate Plea appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Who Will Lead Us?
June 17, 2023 22:46 application/jsonSunday Worship June 18th, 2023 “Who Will Lead Us?” Judges 10 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Simple Leaders Seductive Leaders The Good Shepherd Reflection Questions: Who influences you? Who do you actually follow? How fixated are you on this person? How deeply do you consider their ways? How rigorously do you strive […] The post Who Will Lead Us? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
God At Work
June 11, 2023 17:53 application/jsonSunday Worship June 11th, 2023 “God At Work” Judges 9:22-57 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Says So Subterraneous Satire Reflection Questions: When was a time you really doubted that God was at work, but then you were sincerely shocked to discover that HE WAS!? How has God’s Word been of supernatural assistance […] The post God At Work appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Bramble
June 05, 2023 16:42 application/jsonSunday Worship June 4th, 2023 “The Bramble” Judges 9:1-21 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: A Promised Son A Provocative Parable Preasure to Reflect Reflection Questions: In what ways do you feel entitled? Or in what ways do you feel like you’ve been promised things that fuel your greed How have you fallen […] The post The Bramble appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Appearance of Godliness
May 29, 2023 14:45 application/jsonSunday Worship May 28, 2023 “The Appearance of Godliness” Judges 8:22-35 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: False Humility Focused on The Wrong Thing Forgetting Reflection Questions: In 2 Timothy 3 Paul says, “People will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, […] The post The Appearance of Godliness appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Vengeance
May 21, 2023 15:17 application/jsonSunday Worship May 21, 2023 “Vengeance” Judges 8:10-21 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Robbing the Real Maestro Flawed Reasoning All-Consuming Reflection Questions: When was a time you took vengeance into your own hands? Why is it better to defer to God when it comes to vengeance (be very specific)? What do you […] The post Vengeance appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Powder Keg
May 16, 2023 03:01 application/jsonSunday Worship May 14, 2023 “Powder Keg” Judges 8:1-9 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Complaints & Accusations Exhausted & Unsupported Response Reflection Questions: Have you ever chosen to feel offended and get dramatic and shrill about blaming others? Have you ever been fiercely accused of something you didn’t do? How did that […] The post Powder Keg appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.