Pastor Dirk's Sermons

While the world falls apart, it is easy to accuse and assign blame; however, then we are simply part of the problem. Truly helpful and caring people move on to the next stage and help people to discover a new, healing way of life.   Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

Without a sense of urgency, we seldom choose to change.  Unless we view ourselves drowning, we will not recognize our rescuer. Paul sounds the alarm about a world that is perishing from a lack of God’s ways, and we will serve our world best if we see it through those eyes. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

Paul is convinced that God will make this world right again, and he intends to devote his whole life to that effort.  What has convinced him so profoundly?  Will the same truths convince us to be part of God’s restoration plans?  Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

For Paul, “grace” and “peace” are not polite, formal greetings. They describe God’s transforming power available to anyone who wants to be part of the solution in a world torn apart by centuries of hatred. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

As God reveals His divine plan to the world, He chooses one family line through whom He will work in a very public way, ensuring that their story is diligently recorded for all of us to follow.  At the head of this family line, consisting of twelve sons, God places another imperfect couple.  God gives their father, Jacob, a new name, “Israel,” because He struggled with God.  In many ways, his stru...

When God’s first couple had children, things did not work according to His original design. Now, in this new creation, the children of Isaac and Rebekah again threatened His good intentions. However, God will not allow their flaws to overthrow His sovereign decision to extend His blessing to all people and all generations. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

With this couple, God begins a new creation, a new people, in a new land.  Like the original parents whom God chose, this couple also had their faults.  However, God selects them anyway, to share a blessing intended for all people for all times. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

This biblical story of the first couple is well known in our culture.  It is repeated, reinvented, reinterpreted and even ridiculed.  However, we can easily miss the point of the story.  Their imperfection only points more clearly to the grace of God who remains committed to His creation. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

Returning from a time of rest and reflection, Pastor Dirk will share, some thoughts on what God is teaching him, as we move forward together, as God’s people for our region and our time.   Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

About a thousand years after Samuel’s miraculous birth, another, even more remarkable birth occurs.  God through His Spirit has chosen the virgin Mary to bear His Son, Jesus. Mary responds with her own song of praise, remembering a Heavenly King who has not forgotten His promises to all of His children.  Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

After the prophet Samuel’s miraculous birth, his mother, Hannah, praises God, rejoicing in His sovereignty and faithfulness.  These truths about God will encourage us as we patiently wait for His miraculous work in our lives. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

The Resurrection is now an historical fact. Jesus has risen!  But so what?  How does this fact change the family that God is creating in the image of His son? Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

Nothing terrifies us like death.  Our very nature fights against it, even when it seems inevitable.  When the first women come to a tomb to face the reality of death, they hear a powerful message of hope. “Do not be afraid!”  Let’s remember together how the resurrection of Jesus casts out our fear, even our fear of death itself. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

Filled with anguish, Jesus leads His disciples into a garden to pray.  However, they are not up for the challenge.  When they fall asleep, Jesus reminds them of imminent danger.  What danger faces us today that requires our spiritual vigilance?    Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

As Jesus prepares His disciples for action He hosts a meal.  As He distributes the bread and the cup, He draws analogies to His body and His blood.  What do these comparisons symbolize?  How do they prepare us to be His representatives in a spiritually hungry world? Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

When a council of religious leaders asked Judas to betray his Teacher, he asked them a question. He wanted to know what he would get in exchange for his service.  He had no way of understanding, however, how weighty this cost would be.  His actions challenge all of us to ask what we are trading in exchange for our fellowship with Jesus. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

As Jesus makes his way to Jerusalem, a woman anoints Him with expensive perfume.  Some accuse her of wasting a precious commodity. However, Jesus blesses her for her sacrifice.  Maybe she saw something in Him that all of us should see. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

Moving in new directions teaches us new truths.  The old truths are still important.  They establish foundations.  However, we must build beyond the foundation, and this requires a new revelation from God. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

When the new directions seem impossible to follow, and the new destination seems too far away, someone or something must remind us of what is possible.  God works through this early church mission to prove that He can and will accomplish impossible things through their efforts. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

When obstacles force us in new directions, sometimes new destinations come into view.  When the church is scattered from its homeland, God’s people discover new reason to live. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

Sometimes God reveals His glory in clear images.  When a human king asserts his glory, God reminds his persecuted people who truly is their King.  In the light of this new King’s glory, they will help to build His new kingdom. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

Obstacles have a way of clarifying our intentions.  Where are we trying to go, and why are we trying to get there?  These hard questions can expose fundamental disagreements.  How we handle those disagreements will test the integrity of our faith. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

Trouble at home forces the church into new territory, where a whole new people will be exposed to God’s message.  Obstacles have a way of pushing us into new communities where God desires to be known. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

Death in many cultures is compared to a river that eventually we must all cross.  God intervenes in the life of Elijah to show that He lives on both sides of that river, promising that one day we too will live with Him there beyond that river. Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app

The odds often seem stacked against us.  Goodness and truth have no chance against the vast power of misguided and broken leaders.  Sometimes, however, God intervenes to remind us who ultimately decides who wins and who loses.  Visit us at app.dirkscorner.com to download the app