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Ordination Service of Jonathan McClure
August 31, 2020 14:46 - 17.5 MBOrdination Service of Jonathan McClure August 30, 2020 Recorded Ordination Service Audio – (58m:41s) The post Ordination Service of Jonathan McClure appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Don’t Miss The Kingdom of God
August 29, 2020 01:22 - 28.6 MBSunday Worship August 30, 2020 “Don’t Miss The Kingdom of God” Luke 17:20-37 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (36m:52s) Sunday Worship Live Stream @ 9am: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOxBTPMVoIstjStoNPVslQQ/live The worship service live stream will begin approximately 5-10 minutes prior to 9:00am. If you experience streaming issues, try refreshing your browser and restarting […] The post Don’t Miss The Kingdom of God appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
What Jesus Likes
August 22, 2020 20:33 - 87.9 MBSunday Worship August 23, 2020 “What Jesus Likes” Luke 17:11-19 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (58m:41s) 2020-8-23 Worship Guide (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: Weakness Awareness Organized Religion Gratitude & Faith… Reflection […] The post What Jesus Likes appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Increase Our Faith
August 15, 2020 20:28 - 93.2 MBSunday Worship August 16, 2020 “Increase Our Faith” Luke 17:1-10 Jonathan McClure Recorded Worship Service Audio – (01h01m:07s) 2020-8-16 Worship Guide (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: Forgiveness (verses 1-4) Faith (verses 5-6) Humility (verses 7-10) […] The post Increase Our Faith appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Word
August 08, 2020 02:24 - 81.5 MBSunday Worship August 9, 2020 “The Word” Luke 16:18-31 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (55m:18s) 2020-8-9 Worship Guide (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: Shows Us The Standard Speaks Words of Counsel Saves […] The post The Word appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
How To Use Money
August 02, 2020 02:36 - 83.3 MBSunday Worship August 2, 2020 “How To Use Money” Luke 16:1-17 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (56m:07s) 2020-8-2 Worship Guide (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: Friendship Fight Greed Force Fulfillment Reflection Questions: […] The post How To Use Money appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Marvelous Love
July 26, 2020 02:48 - 95.8 MBSunday Worship July 26th, 2020 “Marvelous Love” Luke 15: 11-32 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (01h:04m:38s) 2020-7-26 Worship Guide (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: Love Endures All Things Love Lets Experience Love […] The post Marvelous Love appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
What’s It Gonna Take?
July 19, 2020 03:15 - 78.2 MBSunday Worship July 19th, 2020 “What’s It Gonna Take?” Luke 15: 1-10 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (52m:20s) 2020-7-19 Worship Guide (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: What are you drawn to? What […] The post What’s It Gonna Take? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Cost? Benefit?
July 12, 2020 04:15 - 91.1 MBSunday Worship July 12th, 2020 “Cost? Benefit?” Luke 14: 25-35 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (01h:00m:52s) 2020-7-12 Worship Guide (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: everything EVERYTHING Reflection Questions: Name 3 times […] The post Cost? Benefit? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
People & Priorities: Hindering or Helping?
July 05, 2020 03:02 - 97.5 MBSunday Worship July 5th, 2020 “People & Priorities: Hindering or Helping?” Luke 14: 12-24 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (01h:06m:26s) 2020-7-5 Worship Guide (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: “Our” People Our Priorities […] The post People & Priorities: Hindering or Helping? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Wanting What God Wants
June 27, 2020 04:35 - 83.2 MBSunday Worship June 28th, 2020 “Wanting What God Wants” Luke 14: 1-11 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (55m:57s) 2020-6-28 Worship Guide (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: Jesus Wants To Deal With Heart […] The post Wanting What God Wants appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Do you want God?
June 19, 2020 02:36 - 89.2 MBSunday Worship June 21st, 2020 “Do you want God?” Luke 13: 18-35 Brandon Hawkes Recorded Worship Service Audio – (56m:01s) 2020-6-21 Worship Guide (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: If you want God you will let […] The post Do you want God? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Priorities
June 14, 2020 02:08 - 79.7 MBSunday Worship June 14th, 2020 “Priorities” Luke 13: 10-17 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (53m:09s) July 14th, 2020 Bulletin (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: Moving Toward Hurting People An Extremely Powerful Word […] The post Priorities appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Priority Of Repentance
June 06, 2020 13:38 - 75.6 MBSunday Worship June 7th, 2020 “The Priority Of Repentance” Luke 13: 1-9 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (50m:44s) 2020-6-7 Worship Guide (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this week’s recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: Comparisons Will Collapse God Demands Fruitfulness […] The post The Priority Of Repentance appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Impact Of Grace
May 30, 2020 01:57 - 81.1 MBSunday Worship May 31st, 2020 “The Impact Of Grace” Luke 12: 49-59 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (54m:19s) May 31st, 2020 Bulletin (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this weeks recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: Grace Is Divisive Time To Savor […] The post The Impact Of Grace appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Worth Being Ready For
May 23, 2020 18:32 - 93.9 MBSunday Worship May 24th, 2020 “Worth Being Ready For” Luke 12: 35-48 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (01h:03m:49s) Bulletin May 24th, 2020 (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this weeks recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: A Master Unlike Any Other […] The post Worth Being Ready For appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
How Delight Works
May 16, 2020 18:51 - 103 MBSunday Worship May 17th, 2020 “How Delight Works” Luke 12: 22-34 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (01h:10m:06s) Worship Guide May 17th, 2020 (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this weeks recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: Birds Flowers Treasure Reflection Questions: […] The post How Delight Works appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
What Really Matters?
May 09, 2020 05:46 - 98.4 MBSunday Worship May 10th, 2020 “What Really Matters?” Luke 12: 13-21 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (01h:06m:30s) Worship Guide May 10th, 2020(Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this weeks recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: What Concerns Us How We Communicate […] The post What Really Matters? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Undeniable Truth About Jesus
May 02, 2020 04:29 - 101 MBSunday Worship May 3rd, 2020 “The Undeniable Truth About Jesus” Luke 12: 8-12 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (1h:08m:09s) Worship Guide May 3rd, 2020 (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this weeks recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes – Luke Sermon Outline: Jesus Is Controversial […] The post The Undeniable Truth About Jesus appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Fearing God
April 25, 2020 02:51 - 89.1 MBSunday Worship April 26th, 2020 “Fearing God” Luke 12: 1-7 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (1h:00m:18s) Worship Guide April 26th, 2020 (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this weeks recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes. Luke Sermon Outline: The Big Warning Fearing God Reflection Questions: […] The post Fearing God appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Receiving God’s Gifts
April 18, 2020 00:36 - 103 MBSunday Worship April 19th, 2020 “Receiving God’s Gifts” Luke 11: 45-54 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (01h:09m:21s) Worship Guide April 19th, 2020 (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this weeks recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes. Luke Sermon Outline: The Gift of Exposure The Gift […] The post Receiving God’s Gifts appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Resurrection Changes You
April 11, 2020 14:29 - 77.4 MBSunday Worship April 12th, 2020 Easter Sunday “The Resurrection Changes You” Luke 11: 33-44 Rev. Tyler Dirks Recorded Worship Service Audio – (01h:12m:32s) Worship Guide – April 12th, 2020 (Open the Worship Guide to worship along with this weeks recording of music, confessions, and sermon) Children’s Sermon Notes. Luke Sermon Outline: The Resurrection […] The post The Resurrection Changes You appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
What Do You Want From Jesus?
April 04, 2020 12:38 - 18.7 MBSunday Worship April 5th, 2020 Sermon: “What Do You Want From Jesus?” Luke 11: 29-32 Rev. Tyler Dirks Worship Guide April 5th, 2020 Children’s Sermon Notes. Luke Sermon Outline: Seeking For A Sign Surrounded By Signs Resurrection & Repentance Reflection Questions: How does your desire for signs distract you from savoring God? What miracles […] The post What Do You Want From Jesus? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Christ Lives In You
March 27, 2020 16:56 - 14.7 MBSermon Text: Luke 11: 24-28 Sermon Outline: Our Flesh Is Weak Christ’s Spirit Is Strong Reflection Questions: Who lives in your house(spiritually speaking)? Are there any evils you let hang around? What area(s) in your life are you trying to fight spiritual battles without the Holy Spirit? Do think being blessed as primarily a physical […] The post Christ Lives In You appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
…Then The Kingdom Has Come
March 21, 2020 14:10Sermon Text: Luke 11: 14-23 Sermon Outline: The Signs of the King The Strength of the King The Solidarity of the Kingdom Reflection Questions: How has Jesus shown Himself to be present and active in your own life today? What are some ways that your “belief” and “practice” do not match up? Why does it […] The post …Then The Kingdom Has Come appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Pray Like THIS
March 13, 2020 23:44Sermon Text: Luke 11: 5-13 Sermon Outline: We Come to God Shocked We Come to God Boldly We Come to God Expectantly Reflection Questions: What do you need to cut out of your life to make room for prayer? If you want to join me, I am doing a 90 day fast from screen entertainment […] The post Pray Like THIS appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Lord, Teach Us To Pray
March 09, 2020 16:02Sermon Text: Luke 11:1-4 Sermon Outline: Fatherly Footing Immovable Identity Submit To The Supernatural Delight To Depend Reflection Questions: When was a time you were absolutely convinced of God’s Fatherly affection for you? How have you entered and experienced the relief and liberty of forfeiting the quest for personal fame in favor of fixating on […] The post Lord, Teach Us To Pray appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Joy Set Before You
March 02, 2020 16:31Sermon Text: Luke 10:38-42 Sermon Outline: Something Must Be Done! The Joy Set Before You Reflection Questions: When was a time you held other people (and perhaps even God) in contempt for not helping or caring enough? How have you chosen to be anxious and troubled rather than the joy set before you in the […] The post The Joy Set Before You appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Commitment Of Christ Our Enemy
February 24, 2020 22:15Sermon Text: Luke 10:25-37 Sermon Outline: Our Commitment Christ’s Commitment Reflection Questions: How are you currently committed to the evil notion of self-sufficiency (e.g. “I can do it myself!”)? Where are you currently being too cautious and overly conservative? What kind of extravagant mercy scenario is the Holy Spirit currently calling you to participate in? […] The post The Commitment Of Christ Our Enemy appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Rejoice
February 17, 2020 16:59Sermon Text: Luke 10:17-24 Sermon Outline: Our Participation Our Position God’s Pleasure Reflection Questions: When and where have you become distracted with evaluations and fantasies of “your performance” as opposed to simply, and joyfully, participating in the work of God’s Kingdom? When and where have you experienced the freedom to work with zeal because you […] The post Rejoice appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
We Go In The Name Of Jesus
February 04, 2020 16:18Sermon Text: Luke 10: 1-16 Sermon Outline: We Go Together We Go Out To A Plentiful Harvest We Go In The Name of Jesus Reflection Questions: Do I depend on other believers so much so, that I would be “lost” without them? Do I trust that the harvest is actually plenty or do I live […] The post We Go In The Name Of Jesus appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
What Is a Successful Church?
January 27, 2020 21:00Sermon Text: Luke 9: 46-62 Sermon Outline: Proud Police & Punish Plow Reflection Questions: How are you building the case for “your greatness” these days? Who are you comparing yourself to and/or competing with these days? How will you choose to repent to them this week? Knowing that Jesus is committed to crushing your ego, […] The post What Is a Successful Church? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
What Jesus Wants For Us
January 20, 2020 18:43Sermon Text: Luke 9: 37-45 Sermon Outline: Dream Big Die To Self Embrace What He Says Reflection Questions: Are you afraid to get your hopes up? How is God pulling you into His big, hope-filled, plans despite your reluctance? What’s one big thing you simply need to ask God for? Saying to God, “Just give […] The post What Jesus Wants For Us appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Following Jesus
January 14, 2020 19:01Sermon Text: Luke 9: 28-36 Sermon Outline: Confusion Clarity Consider Reflection Questions: Has God ever put you in a confusing position? How did you “handle” it? What kind of clarity do you want these days? When you read Scripture, what kind of clarity does God provide? What’s the difference between your preferred clarity, and the […] The post Following Jesus appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Biggest Question
January 06, 2020 21:10Sermon Text: Luke 9: 18-27 Sermon Outline: The Biggest Question The Impact of the Answer Reflection Questions: Do you merely revere Jesus? What would it look like for you to receive Jesus as extremely relevant to everything you do everyday? As you simply sit still and honestly study Jesus, what comes into focus about the […] The post The Biggest Question appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Taste & See
December 30, 2019 18:41Sermon Text: Luke 9: 10-17 Sermon Outline: Eager (10-11) Doubting (12-14) Assured (15-17) Reflection Questions: When you have seen God work through you, were you eager to see more? Why? What causes you to doubt that God will provide for you in Christ? What is the heart of this doubt? How does the story of […] The post Taste & See appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Participating In The Kingdom
December 23, 2019 18:55Sermon Text: Luke 9: 1-9 Sermon Outline: Odd Choice Oppose Darkness & Death Dependence & Doing Life Together Reflection Questions: When was a time you were frustrated or extremely confused by the fact that God likes involving fallible human beings in the work of expanding His Kingdom? How have you acquired a taste for some […] The post Participating In The Kingdom appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Presence And Power of God
December 09, 2019 16:39Sermon Text: Luke 8: 26-39 Sermon Outline: He Shows Up He Listens He Unleashes His Power Reflection Questions: How do you feel about the fact that God shows up in your life even if you don’t want Him to? Have you ever thought of Christmas as an “Invasion Story”? How can you capture and celebrate […] The post The Presence And Power of God appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Who Then Is This, So Close and Commanding?
December 02, 2019 15:43Sermon Text: Luke 8: 19-25 Sermon Outline: A Brother, So Close (19-21) A Master, So Commanding (22-25a) Who Then Is This? (25b) Reflection Questions: What current situational “thrashing waves” are you waiting for Jesus to calm? What moments tend to bring out the “Does it work?” skepticism about entrusting life’s details to Jesus? When reflecting […] The post Who Then Is This, So Close and Commanding? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Secrets Of The Kingdom
November 25, 2019 14:58Sermon Text: Luke 8: 4-18 Sermon Outline: Stories vs. Solutions Embracing Exposure Reflection Questions: What problems are you presently facing? Has God provided you with “solutions” or stories? What do you think God wants you to do with the stories? Why is it absolutely critical that you imaginatively inhabit the stories God tells? How are […] The post Secrets Of The Kingdom appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
What’s With All The Women?
November 18, 2019 15:24Sermon Text: Luke 8: 1-3 Sermon Outline: Student of History Smart Savior Reflection Questions: I dare you to read the entire gospel of Luke this week, and every time a woman is mentioned send a text message to your shepherding elder telling him one impression you had about the woman. Have you been personally and […] The post What’s With All The Women? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Jesus Threat
November 11, 2019 18:13Sermon Text: Luke 7: 36-50 Sermon Outline: Taming Jesus Treasuring Jesus Reflection Questions: How – specifically – have you encountered the ‘untamableness’ of Jesus? Have you come to acquire a taste for the real Jesus? How? Put yourself in Simon’s “shoes” …how would you feel about this disreputable woman crashing your dinner party and causing […] The post The Jesus Threat appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Dissatisfied OR Delighted
November 04, 2019 20:38Sermon Text: Luke 7: 24-35 Sermon Outline: Searching For God Settling For Self Satisfaction Reflection Questions: How are you searching for answers these days? Where do you turn for affirmation and questions about your purpose in life? Do you truly partake of Jesus (personally and experientially fellowship with Jesus), or do you simply know about […] The post Dissatisfied OR Delighted appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Dealing With Disappointment
October 28, 2019 17:47Sermon Text: Luke 7: 18-23 Sermon Outline: Do I Say Anything? Did I Do Something Wrong? Don’t Be Offended Reflection Questions: Have you ever felt disappointed with God? Seriously, take 15 min. later today to write out your story of disappointment …like the way the Psalmists would actually put words to their feelings. Perhaps you’re […] The post Dealing With Disappointment appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Funeral Crasher
October 21, 2019 19:40Sermon Text: Luke 7: 11-17 Sermon Outline: Noticed Not Alone No Limits Reflection Questions: Look around at your current relationships …Who’s hurting? How can you move toward that person with compassion this week? What distracts you from seeing and hearing people? Who has God relationally provided for you to lean on? How can you express […] The post The Funeral Crasher appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
What Makes Jesus Marvel?
October 14, 2019 16:53Sermon Text: Luke 7:1-10 Sermon Outline: Ordinary Neediness Owed Nothing Obedience Reflection Questions: Why kind of ‘ordinary neediness’ bothers you (e.g. needing attention from your spouse; asking for help with a task; needing someone to talk to; etc)? Why is it so so so vital for you to fully embrace and believe that God fundamentally […] The post What Makes Jesus Marvel? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
You’re Free! (Part II)
October 07, 2019 16:00Sermon Text: Luke 6: 37-49 Sermon Outline: Free from Condemnation Free to Go Big! The Foundation of Freedom Reflection Questions: If you really really really believed that you were 100% free from condemnation, how would you perceive and treat people differently? How will you deliberately (and specifically) go about building your life on the unshakable […] The post You’re Free! (Part II) appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
You’re Free!
September 30, 2019 18:26Sermon Text: Luke 6: 27-36 Sermon Outline: Liberty Lazy Look at Jesus Reflection Questions: Who are your enemies? How are you currently keeping your resentment and/or bitterness toward them on ‘life-support’ How can you best love your enemies right now? (e.g. pray for them, be patient with them, respectfully challenge/confront them?). How often, and how […] The post You’re Free! appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
Blessed Are You
September 23, 2019 16:02Sermon Text: Luke 6:17-26 Sermon Outline: Healing (vs. 17-19) Hope (vs. 20-23) Hunger (vs. 24-26) Reflection Questions: Where are you looking for satisfaction? How does being self-satisfied lead to failure? What do the promises of the Gospel give you that truly satisfy? How is Jesus better and more satisfying than anything else? The post Blessed Are You appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.
The Kind of People Jesus Calls
September 16, 2019 16:07Sermon Text: Luke 6:12-16 Sermon Outline: Surprising Sundry Scary Reflection Questions: When was the last time you were sincerely surprised, or shocked, by the kinds of people Jesus chose to work with? Who were those people, and what made them “odd choices”? Which of the disciples do you think you would’ve gotten along with? Which […] The post The Kind of People Jesus Calls appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.