Sermons by Rev. Tyler Dirks

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Senior Pastor

Only the Small Survive

Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 18:1-30 Outline: Afraid of the King Affection for the King Reflection Questions: When was a time you felt inescapably small? Come up with 3 examples of allergic reactions to feeling small (e.g. the guy who has clearly lost at something, and yet he’s still “trying to win” via making excuses or […]

Death Defying Dynasty

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Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Outline: Certain Death A Determined King Defying Death Reflection Questions: When was a time that you felt especially small, weak, overwhelmed, unable, and/or afraid? …How did you cope with that feeling (e.g. [a] some version of self-reliance OR [b] desperate dependence upon the Anointed Champion of fallen and finite sheep-like […]

Captain Credit & a Crucified Christ

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Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 14:24-46 Outline: Consumed with the Quest for Credit Consequences A Crucified Christ Reflection Questions: Write down 3 ways you try to get credit, recognition, and/or attention.  Write down 2 reasons why obtaining credit, recognition, and/or attention is so important to you. What is your primary – go to – strategy for […]

Reckless Reliance

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Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 14:1-23 Outline: Audacious Faith Armor-bearing Encouragement Astonishing Results Reflection Questions: When was a time you did something risky (perhaps even reckless) for the sake of something bigger than yourself? Read Hebrews chapter 11.  …In light of God’s definition and demonstrations of FAITH – what are 3 ways you’ve been misunderstanding (and […]