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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.
Cultivating Confidence
April 30, 2023 14:41 application/jsonSunday Worship April 30, 2023 “Cultivating Confidence” Judges 7:9-18 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Moving Toward The Fear Listen For What God Says Worship & Walk In His Way Reflection Questions: If you were counseling a fearful person, how would you go about building their confidence? When was a time you moved […] The post Cultivating Confidence appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
What God Wants
April 23, 2023 14:46 application/jsonSunday Worship April 23, 2023 “What God Wants” Judges 7:1-8 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Honesty First Love Affection Weakness Reflection Questions: How have you experienced the freedom of being honest about the fact that you’re scared, while simultaneously experiencing the freedom of not being dominated and defined by fear? Ponder the […] The post What God Wants appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Assurance
April 16, 2023 14:43 application/jsonSunday Worship April 16, 2023 “Assurance” Judges 6:33:40 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: The Process of Believing The Patience of God Reflection Questions: When have you been following Jesus, and subsequently you found yourself in a precarious position? When was a time you desperately asked God for assurance? How do you feel […] The post Assurance appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Perceiving The LORD is Peace
April 10, 2023 18:44 application/jsonSunday Worship April 9, 2023 “Perceiving The LORD is Peace” Judges 6:19-32 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Incredulous Intimidated Intense Reflection Questions: When was a time you were incredulous toward God? (e.g. Luke 24:11). When was a time you encountered God, and you thought that such an encounter would kill you? […] The post Perceiving The LORD is Peace appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
God’s Presence
April 04, 2023 20:27 application/jsonSunday Worship April 2, 2023 “God’s Presence” Judges 6:1-18 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Our Problems Our Pessimism God’s Presence The post God’s Presence appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Celebration Song
March 27, 2023 21:23 application/jsonSunday Worship March 26, 2023 “Celebration Song” Judges 5 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Be Enthusiastically Invested Embrace the Extremely Unlikely Hero Immerse Yourself in the Story The post Celebration Song appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Stories of Salvation
March 19, 2023 22:54 application/jsonSunday Worship March 19th, 2023 “Stories of Salvation” Judges 4:17-24 Bailey Wagner Sermon Outline: Inescapable Judgment An Unlikely Deliverer An Unforgettable Acts of Salvation The post Stories of Salvation appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Good Intention
March 13, 2023 04:42 application/jsonSunday Worship March 12th, 2023 “Good Intention” Judges 4:1-16 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: External Pressure Entrenched Passivity Edification & Passion Reflection Questions What’s something that you’re so passionate about you would continue to do it even if everyone else stopped? Read Luke 14:16-24. What is your FIRST LOVE? (see Revelation 2:4 […] The post Good Intention appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
More Than Conquerors
March 05, 2023 16:29 application/jsonSunday Worship March 5th, 2023 “More Than Conquerors” Judges 3:26-31 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Who Are They What Do They Have Reflection Questions Think of someone who is not impressive to you. Now, whoever you are currently following on Instagram, stop following them, and follow this unimpressive person instead! Reflect on […] The post More Than Conquerors appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Satire and Salvation
March 01, 2023 00:04 application/jsonSunday Worship February 26, 2023 “Satire & Salvation” Judges 3:12-25 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: A Big Problem Satire The Savior Reflection Questions What big problems are you currently facing? How have you seen God address your problems? What’s your favorite scene of salvation satire in Scripture? (e.g. 1 Samuel 5:4; Numbers […] The post Satire and Salvation appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Mysterious Mercy
February 19, 2023 17:40 application/jsonSunday Worship February 19 2023 “Mysterious Mystery” Judges 3:7-11 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Why We Forget God Why God Gives Us Over Why God Responds To Our Cries Reflection Questions What are 3 things that you NEVER FORGET? Why do you obsess about, and so highly value, these things? What is […] The post Mysterious Mercy appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Learning War
February 12, 2023 16:46 application/jsonSunday Worship February 12, 2023 “Learning War” Judges 3:1-6 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Discernment Discipline Delight Reflection Questions Read Deuteronomy 30:15,19 and Jeremiah 21:8. How do you feel about the fact that God puts us in situations where we are tested? What are some examples of things you’re enticed by, but […] The post Learning War appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Undeserved Faithfulness
February 05, 2023 15:38 application/jsonSunday Worship February 5, 2023 “Undeserved Faithfulness” Judges 2:16-23 Bailey Wagner Sermon Outline: God is faithful in our present situation God is faithful to destroy our idols God is faithful despite our disobedience The post Undeserved Faithfulness appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
NO NOMINALISM!
January 29, 2023 16:37 application/jsonSunday Worship January 29, 2023 “NO NOMINALISM!” Judges 2:6-15 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Knowing God Knowing About God Unquenchable Joy OR Terrible Distress Reflection Questions When was a time you really got to know God (as opposed to merely knowing about Him)? Are there any people in your life who […] The post NO NOMINALISM! appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Real Repentance?
January 22, 2023 16:14 application/jsonSunday Worship January 22, 2023 “Real Repentance?” Judges 2:1-5 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Confrontation Contrition Change? Reflection Questions What’s been your experience with confrontation? What’s your criteria for confrontation? What’s one thing you feel bad about, but you don’t actually repent of it? Read 2 Corinthians 7:8-11. When was a […] The post Real Repentance? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
God’s House
January 15, 2023 16:04 application/jsonSunday Worship January 15, 2023 “God’s House” Judges 1:22-36 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Bethel Zeal For His House Reflection Questions How do you feel about the fact that God isn’t satisfied with you merely believing in Him, but He is zealous to make His abode with you!? Just as the […] The post God’s House appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Confidence and Fear
January 08, 2023 16:04 application/jsonSunday Worship January 8, 2023 “Confidence and Fear” Judges 1:8-21 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Confidence Fear Reflection Questions How have you personally experienced Christ-centered confidence (as opposed to ‘foolish confidence’ [see Psalm 49:13])? When was a time someone challenged you to boldly trust and obey God, and pursue something radical […] The post Confidence and Fear appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Gospel According to Judges
January 01, 2023 16:43 application/jsonSunday Worship January 1, 2023 “The Gospel According to Judges” Judges 1:1-7 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Relationship Reliance Risks & Righteousness Reflection Questions How have you personally experienced God’s intensely jealous desire for a completely monogamous, exclusive, and totally devoted relationship? What is the most regular and substantial way you […] The post The Gospel According to Judges appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Christmas
December 25, 2022 16:48 application/jsonSunday Worship December 25, 2022 “Christmas” Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Distraction Obsession Danger Reflection Questions Read Mark 4:19. What’s distracting you these days? Read John 12:42-43. How is fear of man hindering you these days? What are you so obsessed with that you use all other things to […] The post Christmas appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
God’s ’’ AgendaGod
December 20, 2022 03:49 application/jsonSunday Worship December 18, 2022 “God’s Showed Up” Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: God’s Excitement God’s Society & Sign God’s Promise Reflection Question What is something you know for a fact God is excited about? How will you join God in His excitement for that thing this upcoming week? As you reflect […] The post God’s Showed Up appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
God’s Showed Up
December 20, 2022 03:49 application/jsonSunday Worship December 18, 2022 “God’s Showed Up” Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: God’s Excitement God’s Society & Sign God’s Promise Reflection Question What is something you know for a fact God is excited about? How will you join God in His excitement for that thing this upcoming week? As you reflect […] The post God’s Showed Up appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
God’s ’’ AgendaGod’s Showed Up
December 12, 2022 15:12 application/jsonSunday Worship December 11, 2022 “God’s Agenda” Luke 1:39-45 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Disruptive Supportive Awesome Reflection Question When was a time God disrupted your life and recruited you to participate in something mysterious and surreal? How has God provided specific support for you in a time of need? When […] The post God’s Agenda appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
God’s Agenda
December 12, 2022 15:12 application/jsonSunday Worship December 11, 2022 “God’s Agenda” Luke 1:39-45 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Disruptive Supportive Awesome Reflection Question When was a time God disrupted your life and recruited you to participate in something mysterious and surreal? How has God provided specific support for you in a time of need? When […] The post God’s Agenda appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
O Christmas Tree
December 05, 2022 02:18 application/jsonSunday Worship December 4, 2022 “O Christmas Tree” Isaiah 11:1-5 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: The Stump The Tree The Cure Reflection Questions When you force yourself to stop and contemplate the Christmas story – what part(s) do you find most perplexing or disturbing? How have you personally experienced God brewing […] The post O Christmas Tree appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
How the Spirit Makes Us More Like Christ
November 28, 2022 16:49 application/jsonSunday Worship November 27, 2022 “How the Spirit Makes Us More Like Christ” Romans 8:12-17 Bailey Wagner Sermon Outline: The Holy Spirit Shows us that we are sinners The Holy Spirit shows us our adoption The Holy Spirit shows us how to live as God’s children The post How the Spirit Makes Us More Like Christ appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Helper
November 21, 2022 15:57 application/jsonSunday Worship November 20, 2022 “The Helper” John 14:25-31 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Teaching & Bring to Repentance Peace Reflection Questions: Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will help you by reminding you of all that Jesus said. What saying(s) of Jesus has the Holy Spirit brought to your remembrance this month? […] The post The Helper appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Law of the Holy Spirit
November 14, 2022 15:41 application/jsonSunday Worship November 13, 2022 “The Law of the Holy Spirit” Romans 8 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: No Condemnation Adoption Intercession Reflection Questions: How have you seen the ‘no condemnation’ law of the Spirit eclipse your orphan mentality and fear(s)? How have you experienced the freedom of God forcing you to accept […] The post The Law of the Holy Spirit appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Authorship of the Holy Spirit
November 07, 2022 06:40 application/jsonSunday Worship November 6, 2022 “The Authorship of the Holy Spirit” 2 Corinthians 3 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: It Doesn’t Seem Like It The Confidence We Have Through Christ Freedom and Transformation Reflection Questions: When was a time you were disappointed? How was the Holy Spirit at work amidst your disappointment? When […] The post The Authorship of the Holy Spirit appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Holy Spirit’s Leadership Style
October 30, 2022 15:27 application/jsonSunday Worship October 30, 2022 “The Holy Spirit’s Leadership Style” Matthew 3:13-4:1; 12:29-32 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Christ-Centered Waging Weakness Plundered & Possessed Reflection Questions: Who are 2 or 3 amazing leaders? Why are they so amazing? Why in the world did Jesus insist on being baptized by John? If you could […] The post The Holy Spirit’s Leadership Style appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Advantage of the Holy Spirit
October 24, 2022 18:50 application/jsonSunday Worship October 23, 2022 “The Advantage of the Holy Spirit” John 16:7-15 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Seems Strange Sin Solution The Society of the Saved Reflection Questions: When was a time God said, or did, something that struck you as exceedingly strange? What is your biggest, most suffocating, problem? HINT: read […] The post The Advantage of the Holy Spirit appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Curator Of Curiosity
October 16, 2022 15:09 application/jsonSunday Worship October 16, 2022 “The Curator Of Curiosity” 1 Peter 1:8-12 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Joy Service Focal Point Reflection Questions: Read 2 Corinthians 1:23 – 2:4. Who works with you for your joy? Read 1 Peter 1:10. What captivates you as you search and make careful inquiries about your salvation? […] The post The Curator Of Curiosity appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Holy Spirit’s Impact On Your Priorities
October 09, 2022 15:13 application/jsonSunday Worship October 9, 2022 “The Holy Spirit’s Impact On Your Priorities” John 3:1-15 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Our Innate Priorities The Priorities of Jesus Reflection Questions: When was a time you put too much stock in “what the experts said”? When was a time you shopped for “an expert opinion” to […] The post The Holy Spirit’s Impact On Your Priorities appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Holy Spirit’s Guardianship & Guidance
October 03, 2022 14:53 application/jsonSunday Worship October 2, 2022 “The Holy Spirit’s Guardianship & Guidance” Galatians 3:10-14 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Risks Rules Relationships Reflection Questions Read Galatians 3:1-3 and ask yourself the following question, “Am I so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, am I now being perfected by the flesh?” Ponder how living by faith […] The post The Holy Spirit’s Guardianship & Guidance appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Language of the Holy Spirit
September 25, 2022 14:58 application/jsonSunday Worship September 25, 2022 “The Language of the Holy Spirit” Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-13 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Conceit Constraints Christ Crucified Reflection Questions In what ways do you have an unhealthy commitment to feeling superior and choosing sameness What kind of caring constraints has God put in your life to restrict […] The post The Language of the Holy Spirit appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Society of the Holy Spirit
September 19, 2022 14:01 application/jsonSunday Worship September 18, 2022 “The Society of the Holy Spirit” 2 Samuel 23:1-4 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Servants Psalmist Sunny Types Reflection Questions: In Matthew 20, Jesus says that the greatest members of society are the servants and slaves. How do you apply this truth to your everyday life? The Psalms are […] The post The Society of the Holy Spirit appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Compelling Authority
September 11, 2022 15:57 application/jsonSunday Worship September 11, 2022 “Compelling Authority” 1 Samuel 19:18-24 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sermon Outline: Our Authority Our Affection Our Acquiescence Reflection Questions: In what specific area of life do you most crave control? What do you obsessively monitor and manage? How do you spin your over-controlling tendencies, and seek to justify yourself? How […] The post Compelling Authority appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Instructing and Sustaining Spirit
September 04, 2022 16:36 application/jsonSunday Worship September 4, 2022 “The Instructing and Sustaining Spirit” Nehemiah 9:16-21 Bailey Wagner Sermon Outline: The Holy Spirit Instructs and Sustains Stubborn People The Holy Spirit Instructs and Sustains Unfaithful People The Holy Spirit Instructs and Sustains Needy People The post The Instructing and Sustaining Spirit appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Creativity Of The Holy Spirit
August 30, 2022 00:38 application/jsonSunday Worship August 28, 2022 “The Creativity Of The Holy Spirit” Pslam 104:1-4, 24-26, 30-31 Rev. Tyler Dirks 2022-08-28 Worship Guide Sermon Outline: Power Personality Priority The post The Creativity Of The Holy Spirit appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Anger & Pity
August 21, 2022 20:32 application/jsonSunday Worship August 21, 2022 “Anger & Pity” Jonah 4:9-11 Rev. Tyler Dirks 2022-08-21 Worship Guide Sermon Outline: Angry About the Absence of Mercy Pity for Beastly People Reflection Questions What are 7 instances in Scripture where God is angry over the absence of something good? (e.g. Mark 3:5) When was […] The post Anger & Pity appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Make Them See
August 16, 2022 14:40 application/jsonSunday Worship August 14th, 2022 “Make Them See” Jonah 4:4-8 Rev. Tyler Dirks 2022-08-14 Worship Guide Sermon Outline: The Model For Misery The Priority For Mercy Reflection Questions When was a time you got life on your terms and it made you miserable? Have you ever experienced the acute misery of […] The post Make Them See appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.