Sermons by Rev. Tyler Dirks

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Senior Pastor

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 […]

DIY vs. Desperate Dependence

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Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 13 Outline: Scared Self-sufficiency Slavery Reflection Questions: What are you scared of? …Where, and when, do you find yourself hiding, worried, or tense? Think back to a scenario 15 years ago when you were scared …what were you scared of?  What was the primary focus of your fear? …From where you […]

Pride & Providence

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Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 9-11 Outline: Pride Israel’s Request Saul’s Insecurity Providence God’s Plan God’s Proof God’s Power Reflection Questions: Think of 5 ways we perceive celebrities as our kings. What are 3 ways you are afraid of failure, and/or disappointing people? Do you see the roots of pride in this insecurity? If Jesus says […]

The Foolish Exchange

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Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Outline: Exchanging Communion for Corruption Exchanging the Truth for a Lie The “Foolish” Exchange Reflection Questions: Do you regularly reflect on how desperately dependent you are?  Read Romans 7:15-25 and 2 Corinthians 13:5 and list 2 things that you do not do that you want to do, and 2 things […]