Creekside hosted Brett Ricley, Associate Pastor at The Mission Church in Urbandale, for an excellent 2 hour workshop on personal evangelism on July 26th, 2020. Christ's Great Commission is not optional and believers should be motivated, equipped and available to engage others with the Gospel. Brett led an in-person and online Zoom audience through very practical ways to watch for opportunities, listen well, share a testimony, and presenting the Good News to anyone from any background. You can fi...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 26, 2020 In this exposition through the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus proved His identity as the true Messiah and King in many ways. As Pastor Steve begins chapter 8, we find three demonstrations of Jesus’ power that confirm His identity as the King of Glory—His authority over disease, paralysis, and sickness both physical and spiritual. The text becomes a challenge for unbelievers to trust Jesus for salvation, and encouragement for believers to seek Hi...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Missionary to Peru Micah Tuttle presented a workshop on evangelism at Creekside in July 19th, 2020 to encourage and equip believers to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ in practical ways by being bold without being weird. Using the examples of Paul, Jesus, and others in scripture, Micah makes a 4 point case for why we should be doing evangelism, and directing us toward certain attributes of God while providing a 4 step how-to for engaging others with the life-giving truth of the Gospel. Ideal...
Jul 18, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Micah Tuttle :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 19, 2020 Christians are in a spiritual battle with a world that seeks to pry us away from the hope that we have in Christ. Missionary to Peru Micah Tuttle preaches from Hebrews 10:23 and challenges believers into “vice-grip mode”, to “hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” Micah reminds us that if God is faithful, we have nothing to fear in preaching the gospel and keeping a white-knuckled grip on ...
Jul 18, 2020•55 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 12, 2020 "...everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock." Steve Smith concludes a section of preaching over the Sermon on the Mount with a foundational message from Matthew 7:23-29. Jesus calls us to action in obedience to Him and gives us two incentives for choosing to be righteous as opposed to being merely religious. Steve's message follows several announcements and an o...
Jul 11, 2020•59 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 5, 2020 Following Christ is a difficult road that leads to a vista. Pastor Steve invites us to take the road less traveled—the narrow way of the righteous rather than the broad way of the religious—in this message covering Matthew 7:13-23. In it, Jesus posts two spiritual road signs directing us into God’s family and deterring us from false security. Steve's message follows announcements by Alan Crim. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264...
Jul 04, 2020•56 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 28, 2020 Where is your super suit? Prayer is our super suit. From Matthew 7:7-12, Pastor Steve teaches inspiration to pray from the admonition of Jesus, and the compassion and instruction of our heavenly Father. When we "ask... seek... knock", the Spirit of Christ gives us the power to receive what God has promised. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Jun 28, 2020•50 min
Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 21, 2020 Jesus taught His followers to "Judge not, that you be not judged." In his message from Matthew 7:1-6, Bob Short explains Jesus' directive for judging a brother, the importance of seeing ourselves clearly so we can see others clearly, and restoration as the goal in identifying sin. Bob's message follows a brief announcement about WOW VBS (WOWVBS.live)June 22-25 and June 29-July 2.
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Alan Crim :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 14, 2020 This world offers so many opportunities to be anxious, and what we see in the news almost seems intent to amplify that anxiety. Alan Crim preaches from Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus bids worried followers to “look at the birds” and “consider the lillies”, presenting a 3-part antidote to anxiety anchored in God’s providence, His omniscience, and His sovereignty as King. Alan challenges us to put God's kingdom first and trade our worries and fe...
Jun 14, 2020•38 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 7, 2020 Matthew 6:19-24 presents a Biblical justification for hoarding—just not for yourself. In Steve Smith's message on this section, Jesus shares 3 activities to instruct us on the priority and practice of heavenly hoarding as a reflection of our true righteousness. Steve's message encourages us to explore options to divest ourselves of earthly possessions and invest ourselves in eternal reward. Where can you give? Where can you do good works? W...
Jun 05, 2020•54 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 31, 2020 In today’s culture, fasting for health reasons is acceptable, but fasting for religious reasons is just weird. Temporarily redirecting our hunger to a focus and devotion to God is best understood by people familiar with their standing before Him. Steve Smith’s message from Matthew 6:16-18 highlights two contrasting forms of fasting, the kind practiced by those who make a public display of it and those who fast for an audience of One. Steve’...
May 31, 2020•54 min
Creekside's Mark Kline shares about utilizing extra time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to develop a regular habit of worshiping together as a family.
May 26, 2020•5 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 24, 2020 Jesus taught us to pray both secretly and sincerely. From Matthew 6:5-15, a passage that includes the Lord's Prayer, Steve Smith preaches on these two prayer principles in order to avoid hypocrisy and live righteously in God’s presence for His ears only. Steve's message follows several announcements by Alan Crim.
May 24, 2020•1 hr
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 17th, 2020 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them... when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet...” In Steve Smith’s message from Matthew 6:1-4, Jesus teaches a for-God’s-eyes-only principal of righteous living and the practice of righteous giving—the kind that’s done in secret—by those living in the presence of God. Jesus prohibited hypocrisy and promoted secrecy in our charity. Steve’s sermon follows sever...
May 16, 2020•51 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 10, 2020 “You have heard... 'love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies…" In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus contrasts two approaches to dealing with our enemies. From Pastor Steve's message we see that the Scribes and Pharisees of Jesus' day taught restrictions on love and expansion of hate, while Jesus made clear that kingdom righteousness extended to loving our enemies as well as our friends. Steve also challenges us towa...
May 09, 2020•57 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 3, 2020 Jesus taught followers to "make no oath at all…” and to "not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.” Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 5:33-42 weren’t a ban on all oaths or self-defense, but rhetorical overstatements designed to help us evaluate our priorities. In Pastor Steve’s message Jesus reveals two additional manifestations of kingdom righteousness—one declaring truth and the other denyi...
Apr 30, 2020•56 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 26, 2020 Jesus taught that Kingdom of righteousness involves a clearer understanding of God’s law that was much deeper than what was being taught by the religious leaders of His day. In Pastor Steve’s message on Matthew 5:27-32, Jesus expands the definition of the sin of adultery and exposes our great need of a Savior. Offered hope in the face of temptation, sexual brokenness and divorce, we're reminded us that the need for the truth of God’s word...
Apr 26, 2020•59 min
Kyle Clarkson :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 19, 2020 Jesus was the king of fixing broken relationships. Kyle Clarkson resumes our ‘Matthew: Come Meet the King’ series with a message on Matthew 5:21-24. From Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, Kyle emphasizes the priority, parts, progression and power of mending relationships.
Apr 19, 2020•47 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 12, 2020 Christianity rises or falls on the basis of whether the resurrection of Jesus is actually historical fact or hysterical fiction. In this Resurrection Sunday message from Matthew 28:1-15, Pastor Steve Smith presents 3 lines of evidence to consider: The activity of an angel, the appearance of Jesus, and an attempted cover-up. The evidence for the resurrection brings testimony to Jesus as the Messiah, brings comfort to believers, and brings ...
Apr 12, 2020•49 min
"Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill..." In this Palm Sunday message, Steve Smith preaches from Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus reveals four important characteristics of the Scriptures—the preeminence, permanence, priority, and purpose of the Bible that give us a better understanding of the Word of God in the plan of God.
Apr 05, 2020•56 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 29, 2020 An old English proverb suggests that children should be seen and not heard. Some say that God's children should be neither seen nor heard. God’s word says we should be both seen and heard. Steve Smith preaches from Matthew 5:13-16 and the “salt of the earth” and “light of the world” metaphors Jesus uses to call His followers to good works and good words. Our identity and responsibility as Christians to be salt and light reveals the sin th...
Mar 29, 2020•54 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 22, 2020 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore I will not fear, though the earth should change..." The world is changing, but God will not. Steve Smith's message from Psalm 46 gives us three assurances in God as our ever-present refuge. These truths provide us with confidence to endure our troubles in faith, not fear.
Mar 22, 2020•52 min
Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 15, 2020 “Blessed are the peacemakers...” Even though we live in a world of disharmony and conflict, Christians are to love others and make peace. Mark Kline preaches from Matthew 5:9-12, looking at the examples of peacemaking exhibited in God Himself, the Lord Jesus, and His apostles. On this National Day of Prayer, Norb Metzler precedes Mark’s message with a prayer in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 15, 2020•47 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 8, 2020 Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness... the merciful... the pure in heart...", and He included promises along with them. In Matthew 5:6-8, the next three "character traits of Kingdom saints" upon which kingdom conduct is built communicate what believers possess, convince us of our need for the Spirit's work in us, and compel us to progress in practicing our faith while inviting others into it. Steve's mess...
Mar 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 1, 2020 What singles us out as followers of Christ? Jesus begins the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-5 teaching that those progressing in their faith are “poor in spirit”... “those who mourn”... and “are gentle.” In Steve Smith’s message on this “Sermon on the Mount” passage, Jesus instructs His disciples in the character traits we possess, indicates why we are blessed, incites us to progress, and invites the lost to join the community of the blessed.
Mar 02, 2020•58 min
Norb Metzler :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 23, 2020 “My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to My words...” (Proverbs 4:20) Norb Metzler preaches on the important topic of listening to God. Norb’s message includes examples of God speaking in Scripture, what it means to be good listener, and several ways that God speaks to us today.
Feb 23, 2020•47 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 16, 2020 We encounter many leaders who say, “Follow me”, but not all are worth following. From Matthew 4:12-25, Steve Smith presents three features of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee that inspire confidence that He is the King and instruct us in being effective in our ministry.
Feb 14, 2020•56 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 9, 2020 Everyone faces temptation. Steve Smith’s message from Matthew 4:1-11 reveals 3 scenes from Jesus’ temptation by Satan in the desert that show us how faithfulness to God and His word is the best weapon against temptation. Such fidelity helps us recognize the perversion of truth and rest on God’s promises and the person and work of Jesus Christ to overcome the lure of lesser things.
Feb 08, 2020•54 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 2, 2020 In a relay race, finishing well depends not so much on speed but an effective exchange of the baton. Steve Smith preaches on the passing of the baton of ministry at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13-17. This serves two important functions that authenticate Jesus' ministry and identify, as well as motivating believers to follow Him.
Feb 02, 2020•52 min
Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 26, 2019 When it comes to the kingdom of heaven, you can’t go in if you’re embracing sin. Bob Short preaches from Matthew 3:1-12, where John the Baptist, to prepare people for the coming King Jesus, implores his listeners to “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Bob’s message helps define this kingdom, presents possible responses to John’s message of repentance, and our deliverance from the power of sin resulting from honest and humble r...
Jan 24, 2020•40 min
