Sermons by Rev. Tyler Dirks

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Senior Pastor

The Almighty

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Sermon Text: Mark 5 Reflection Questions: When, or where, would you NOT want Jesus to be present?  When, or where, would the presence of Jesus be disruptive to your life?  How has Jesus encroached on your preferences? In Mark 5:17 the Gerasene community begs Jesus to depart from their region.  Why do they want Jesus […]

Jesus Is Lord

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Sermon Text: Mark 3 Reflection Questions: What does Jesus gotta do for you in order to make you happy? Where do you trust your expectations more than Jesus as Lord? If you were to be honest with yourself – how, and/or when, do you accuse Jesus?  How are your accusations against Jesus rooted in your […]

The Great Physician

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Sermon Text: Mark 2 Reflection Questions: What “really bothers” you? Why is it so problematic?  How does this “problem” threaten or assault your sense of control, or your “sacred” expectations? Who do you see as the really bad people in our culture? Do you think God would be friends with those people? …why or why […]

The Man of Weakness

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Sermon Text: Mark 1 Reflection Questions: How has God graciously imposed the model of weakness on your life?  Where (how) have you experienced the loving limitations of the Lord? What are some specific ways you attempt to dodge the reality of your weakness, and deceive yourself into thinking that you are strong? How has the […]