Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 17, 2023 Why was the birth in Bethlehem two millennia ago good news for all people? In Jesus’ cradle we see God’s power. In His cross we secure God’s pardon. In the crown we show God’s preeminence. These 3 keys unlock the secret to unity in a local church from the example of Jesus, and also provide good news of great joy for everyone. Pastor Steve’s brief message from Philippians 2:5-11 ends with a reading for the 3rd week of Advent by Patti Fe...
Dec 16, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 10, 2023 “What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about; but not before God. For what does the Scripture say?” In Romans 4, Paul offers 3 pieces of evidence for justification by faith verified by the Old Testament. In this message, Pastor Steve covers the first two evidences in verses 1-12 showing that neither works nor ceremony have ...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 3, 2023 In the wake of an exposition of humanity’s sin problem presented in most of the first 3 chapter of Romans, Pastor Steve transitions to the Good News of God’s cure for our universal sickness. From Romans 3:21-31 we learn 3 important features Paul shares of the remedy for human depravity—the righteousness of God through faith in Christ that reaches all who believe, removes all boasting, and reinforces the Law. Before Steve’s message, Bob ...
Dec 02, 2023•55 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 26, 2023 Pastor Steve’s message for us is the same as Paul’s message to first century Jews and Gentiles alike: We’re all a mess. From Romans 3:9-20, we learn two reasons why all humans are guilty before God and in need of His grace—our inability to keep the law and the law’s inability to keep us. Steve encourages believers to remember that we are rescued because of God’s mercy, recognize the reason for the world’s corruption as their need for C...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min
The apostle Paul proclaimed the gospel, but many in the Jewish community responded with irritation and indignation. Preaching from Romans 3:1-8, Pastor Steve explains how Paul answers 3 objections in defense of God’s just judgment—a God who is firm in His condemnation, faithful in His covenant, and fair in His commendation of His people. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Nov 18, 2023•47 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 12, 2023 The Jews of Paul’s day were pretty confident in their status as God’s chosen people—but a holy and just God judges lawbreakers regardless of religious privilege or piety. Paul’s indictment in Romans 2:17-29 applies to anyone who relies on external forms of religiosity rather than internal faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. Pastor Steve’s message on this passage follows announcements, including an introduction to new members at Creeks...
Nov 11, 2023•59 min
Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday,November 5, 2023 Do we judge others while thinking we’re the ones on board with God and His plans? Paul’s teachings from Romans 2:1-16 call us to think again. From Bob Short’s exposition of this passage, we see the contrasting judgment of the self-righteous to God’s righteous and impartial judgment that runs according to His schedule, our deeds, and a just standard. We are reminded too that God’s judgment withheld provides more opportunity for those under ...
Nov 04, 2023•52 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 29, 2023 “…the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all…people who suppress the truth in unrighteousness…” In Pastor Steve’s message from Romans 1:18-32, Paul highlights three facts about God’s wrath (the revelation of it, the reasons for it, and the response to it) to magnify the consequences of mankind’s unbelief and to motivate toward repentance and faith in Christ. Steve’s message follows a prayer for our Haiti missions team. Worship...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 22, 2023 Some things make us want to speak boldly. Why is it that for many Christians, the good news of Christ is not one of them? In Romans 1:16-17, Paul’s bold defense of the Gospel proclamation provides 2 incentives for a believer’s unapologetic announcement of justification by faith in Christ. Pastor Steve’s message reminds us that we should be bent on and bold in our proclamation—motivated by the result, the reach, and the revelation of the...
Oct 21, 2023•54 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 15, 2023 True believers in Christ will show other believers that they care. In Pastor Steve’s message from Romans 1:8-15, Paul shows us 3 ways God's servants express genuine concern for other believers—They are sincerely thankful for others, constantly prayerful for others, and intentionally purposeful with others. Steve’s message follows announcements about upcoming events. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Oct 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 8, 2023 As Pastor Steve begins our sermon series in Paul's Letter to the Romans, we see that the good news of salvation in Christ is woven through the entire book. The apostle Paul’s introduction in Romans 1:1-7 provides 3 reasons for acceptance of and adherence to the Christ-centered gospel as the only solution for the dysfunction of our world and the damnation of our souls. Steve's message follows announcements, including Creekside's upcoming ...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 1, 2023 God's word informs us of many ways to counteract the poison of inevitable adversity Christians will face. Drawing from David’s example in Psalm 62 and other passages, Pastor Steve’s message on the believer’s antidote for adversity uncovers the reality of adversity, the reach of depravity, the need for accountability, the restraint of integrity, and the response of maturity. Steve’s message follows a prayer for one of our members headed f...
Sep 30, 2023•58 min
Alan Crim :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 24, 2023 The storm of God’s judgment on Saul fell in 1 Samuel 31, but the thunder was heard long before when Israel wanted to establish their own king now rather than waiting for God’s king later. In this final message of our 1st Samuel sermon series, Alan offers several reflections from chapter 31, including the futility of making plans without God, the widespread effects sin, the dishonor this can bring to God’s name, and God’s continued work ...
Sep 23, 2023•39 min
Anand Darla :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 17, 2023 In our expository journey through 1st Samuel, Anand Darla presents an overview of the book thus far and then preaches on the success and failures of King David in chapter 30. Anand offers lessons on the importance of God's word, heart over outward appearance, obedience over sacrifice, and a trajectory toward Christ. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Sep 17, 2023•40 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 10, 2023 We may suffer some of the just consequences of our sin, but not all, thanks to God’s mercy. Pastor Steve preaches from 1 Samuel 29, where the Philistine opposition to David’s part in the battle against Israel reveals God’s mercy as subtle, shocking, and sure. Steve’s message follows announcements from Alan Crim. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Sep 10, 2023•55 min
Live stream from Creekside Church on Sunday, September 3, 2023 Pastor Steve preaches from 1 Samuel 28:3-25 and the tragedy of not knowing God. Saul, facing a military dilemma, turns to a God he's been rejecting, finds Him silent, and turns to a witch for help instead. We learn of a God who hides from, humbles, hammers and horrifies the faithless—yet still offers a way back from being His adversary to becoming His ally. Steve's message follows brief announcements, including Doug Elrick's introduc...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 27, 2023 “I can do it!” is a declaration of independence that can be a virtue, or it can be a vice if our self-reliance eclipses our dependence on God. From 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2, Pastor Steve’s message about David’s sinful self-reliance teaches us to rely on our Lord’s protection, His wisdom, and rejoice in His compassion. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Aug 27, 2023•51 min
Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 20, 2023 Throughout David’s life, God was preparing a king after His own heart. In his message from 1 Samuel 26, Mark Kline draws important lessons from Saul’s search for David and David’s boldness, restraint, and patience in light of God’s promises. We are also challenged to honor God’s authority, bless others instead of cursing them, wait on the Lord, and trust Him as our refuge. Mark’s message follows several announcements. Apologies for the ec...
Aug 19, 2023•50 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 13, 2023 In 1 Samuel 25, God’s providential work through Abigail intervenes in David’s sinful plan for revenge. Pastor Steve preaches about the test, the turning, and the treasure that is God’s providence, which restrains foolishness and reinforces our trust in God. Steve’s sermon follows the testimonies from and baptisms of two young believers. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Aug 13, 2023•59 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 6, 2023 God's righteousness shines a light in the dark world. Pastor Steve preaches from 1 Samuel 24:1-22 and how David displayed that light by refusing disobedience, and relying on God’s justice and faithfulness. Steve’s message follows an introduction to our College Care ministry starting up again this Fall. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Aug 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Jesse South :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 30, 2023 In 1 Samuel 23, God’s anointed king David continues to serve as an example (as opposed to Saul) the attitude and actions of the Messiah David foreshadowed. Creekside’s Youth Pastor Jesse South’s message explores how David responded to struggle, and what God’s invisible hand at work in his struggles visibly reveals about His character. Jesse’s message follows an announcement from Tom VanderLinden about the upcoming Awana season. Worship mus...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 23, 2023 “Stay with me; do not be afraid, even though he who is seeking my life is seeking your life. For you are safe with me.” In 1 Samuel 22, King David’s protection for his people stands in stark contrast to Saul’s attempts to destroy them. Pastor Steve’s message highlights the connection between the Lord’s Anointed king David and his descendant Jesus, our refuge (and how the world’s appointed ruler Saul demonstrates the opposite). Out of this ...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 16, 2023 We may never find ourselves in the same predicaments as David did in 1 Samuel 21:1-15, but our God is one who shows up in our own trials. Following several announcements, Pastor Steve uncovers a God who provides for our sustenance, procures our defense, and protects us in trouble. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Jul 15, 2023•53 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 9, 2023 A covenant relationship involves a binding promise between two people who work together toward a common goal. One such friendship between Jonathan and God’s anointed king David in 1 Samuel 20:1-42 pointed to the covenantal relationship believers have with God’s anointed, Jesus. In Pastor Steve’s message, this covenant friendship fuels devotion, fosters peace, removes insecurity, and forges unrivaled loyalty. These 4 functions provide us wit...
Jul 09, 2023•59 min
Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 2, 2023 Bob Short begins his message from 1 Samuel 18 and 19—the story of David’s friendship with Jonathan, his marriage to Michal, and his escape from Saul’s rage—by offering a way to approach stories in scripture for better understanding of why God included it in His word. Then Bob presents attributes of God’s anointed king David (a foreshadow of Christ) in contrast to the “Anti-Anointed” King Saul, who sought to destroy God’s anointed, and the cho...
Jul 01, 2023•57 min
Matt Deaver :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 25, 2023 “For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.” (1 Peter 2:21) Creekside-supported missionary Matt Deaver preaches from 1st Peter 2:18-25, where Christians are called to face some level of injustice in this life. How should we endure unjust suffering? The answer lies in following the example of Christ in what He endured and displaying the power of the ...
Jun 24, 2023•47 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 18, 2023 Goliath: “I have defied the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man, so that we may fight..." From David's encounter with the giant Philistine in 1 Samuel 17, we see three important steps to courageously defend God’s honor in the face of His enemies that testify to His reality and supernatural activity: We size up a foe accurately, see the facts spiritually, and step out in faith boldly. Pastor Steve's message follows several announcements...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 11, 2023 “...man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Sam. 16:7) In the wake of King Saul’s rejection of God and the kingdom’s discouraging downturn, God raised up David as king. Pastor Steve preaches from 1 Samuel 16, showing how God’s choice of His king assures us of His love and loyalty. From this we find help to face uncertainty and increasing hostility in our culture. Steve's message follows several announcemen...
Jun 10, 2023•52 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church : Sunday, June 4, 2023 Samuel to Saul: “Listen to the words of the Lord.” Like a loving parent, God delights in our obedience and disciplines our disobedience. From Pastor Steve’s message from 1 Samuel 15:1-35, we see that that God’s rejection of Saul as king provides 3 insights to inspire us to prioritize obedience over disobedience. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Jun 03, 2023•55 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 28, 2023 "And Jonathan said to his armor bearer, 'Come up after me, for the Lord has handed them over to Israel.'" (1 Sam. 14:12) In Pastor Steve's message from 1 Samuel 14, we discover several marks of gutsy faith within God's servants used to unleash His power and deliver His people what what seems impossible. Gutsy faith implements a plan of action, inspires the participation of others, doesn't tolerate manipulations, illustrates and inspires dev...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 17 min
