Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 23, 2024 In Christ, we have freedom—but what are believers free to do? From the clothes we wear to the music we sing to the Bible translation we preach from, there's never been a shortage of differing opinions about the “right” and “wrong” way to do church—even among Paul’s first century audience, where Christians disagreed over what to eat and when to worship. From Romans 14:1-12, in light of the fact that God accepts us, owns us, and judges us, P...
Jun 22, 2024•1 hr
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 14, 2024 Those who “put on Jesus” (Romans 13:14) owe it to love people and ought to live properly. In Pastor Steve's message from Romans 13:8-14, Paul introduces these two responsibilities of those being transformed by God’s mercy necessary for progress in spiritual maturity. Steve’s message follows an introduction to our upcoming Wednesday night summer series: Letter to the American Church. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Jun 15, 2024•53 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 9, 2024 The apostle Paul shifts from how a relationship with Christ impacts our relationship with others in Romans 12 to our relationship to the government in Romans 13. How should Christians think about submitting to the civil authorities God has put over us? What do we do when the government celebrates evil instead of punishing it? In Pastor Steve’s message from 13:1-7, Paul provides instruction to believers in our requirement, our reasons, and o...
Jun 07, 2024•50 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 2, 2024 In Pastor Steve’s 2nd message from Romans 12 and what it means to be “living sacrifices,” we discover in verses 9-21 several traits of those who are being “transformed by the renewing of [the] mind.” These commands focus on a believer’s relationship with those in the church and with those who are our enemies. Steve's message follows announcements by Alan Crim. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 26, 2024 In Romans 12, we discover 3 sets of commands that instruct us how we are to offer ourselves "as living sacrifices" in worship in light of God's mercy. In this message covering 12:1-8, Pastor Steve discusses the first 2 sets—our exhortation to live sacrificially and our exercise of spiritual gifts in the church. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
May 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 19, 2024 Is the nation of Israel still God’s chosen people? Are there promises about Israel yet to be fulfilled? Mark Kline preaches from Romans 11:25-36, walking us through the revelation of a mystery regarding the Jews and God’s mercy for Israel and beyond. We discover that God’s plan to choose, harden, and restore Israel is all a means to bring God the glory—Soli Deo gloria! Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
May 17, 2024•36 min
Anand Darla :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 12, 2024 "Remember that you [the branch] do not support the root, but the root supports you.” (Romans 11:18). Anand Darla preaches from Romans 11:11-24 on God’s redemptive plan for the remnant of Israel. God crafted a plan to save the Jews, drafted Paul to preach to the Jews and Gentiles, and grafted the Gentiles into the root of salvation. Anand’s message follows a video about Agape Resource Center and Creekside’s supply drive for this ministr...
May 11, 2024•53 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 5, 2024 After receiving Paul’s rebuke for their unbelief, the Jews of his day may have thought they had fallen out of favor with God and His promises regarding Israel. In defense of God’s faithfulness, Paul reassures them with two actions God takes in Romans 11:1-10 to reassure them that God has not rejected His chosen people. Pastor Steve’s message follows announcements, including an announcement by Anne Marie Runnels about a supply drive for Agape...
May 05, 2024•57 min
Alan Crim :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 28, 2024 In Alan Crim’s message from Romans 10:14-21, the apostle Paul reveals a roadmap to salvation—one that involves sending, preaching, hearing and believing—and how Israel rejected that map when they had gone off route. Alan's message follows announcements by Amy Johnson. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Apr 28, 2024•47 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 21, 2024 "The message concerning faith that we proclaim: If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved... for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’” (Romans 10:8b,9,13). Pastor Steve’s message from Romans 10:1-13 gives us the reasons for Israel’s rejection of righteousness by faith that teach us 2 important lessons pointing to salvation for all...
Apr 20, 2024•52 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 14, 2024 In Romans 9:19-33, Paul explains God's prerogative in choosing individuals for salvation, and we feel the tension between divine sovereignty and human responsibility, and an emphasis of faith over works in God's redemptive plan. As a continuation of his previous sermon, Pastor Steve provides two more reasons why Israel’s unbelief didn’t mean that God’s word had failed, God’s character is flawed, or that God’s people are forsaken. Steve’s ...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 7, 2024 In Romans 9:1-18, Paul’s task is to debunk a prevailing mindset: “Our failure is God’s fault”. From Pastor Steve’s message we find 3 reasons why Israel’s unbelief doesn’t mean God’s word has failed, that His character is flawed, or that His people are forsaken. Steve’s sermon follows announcements and a video from a missionary family to Ukraine. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min
“And Can it Be” written by Charles Wesley, Music by Dan Forrest Performed by Creekside Church Easter Choir, March 31, 2024 Conductor: Karen McFadden Pianist: Brandon Runnels Cellist: Christopher Swanson Choir: Rod Clarkson, Preston Nicewarner, Paul Kline, Mike Nicewarner, Josiah Derr, Tom Baird, Leah Westrum, Lexi Williams, Amy Johnson, Anne Marie Runnels, Brooke Westphal, Lisa McMullen, Ann Carter, Ashlyn Derr, Aubrey Crim, and Jessalyn Kline Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436....
Mar 31, 2024•5 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 You’ve heard of the 7 deadly sins, but what about the “7 devastating consequences”? Jesus raised from the dead is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith. Preaching a Resurrection Sunday message from 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Steve points out 7 devastating consequences if there were no resurrection. The good news is the reality that “now Christ has been raised from the dead…” (15:20) and His life is the only hope for ours. Stev...
Mar 30, 2024•48 min
Funeral Service for Elinor Rae Gray (12/19/2031-3/21/2024) at Creekside Church, Friday, March 29, 2024 at 10:30am Officiants: Tom Baird and Larry Westphal Musician: Karen McFadden, Accompanist Order of Service: Welcome and Opening Prayer: Steve Smith Obituary: Larry Westphal Congregational Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Remembrances of Elinor Message: Tom Baird Congregational Hymn:”The Old Rugged Cross” Closing Prayer: Steve Smith Graveside Service: Larry Westphal Pallbearers: Coralynn Gray, Aaron Gray, ...
Mar 29, 2024•50 min
Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 24, 2024 “And He said to them, ‘I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.“ (Luke 22:15) Looking back at the week leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection, Bob Short’s Palm Sunday message begins with the Passover meal Jesus ate with His disciples on Maundy Thursday. Bob explores the 4 cups of the meal and what they represent, connecting the past deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt (Exodus 6) to the greater ...
Mar 23, 2024•52 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 17, 2024 Believers in Jesus can rest in a God whose promises are never fickle, whose power never falters, and whose perfect love never fails, and His salvation is personal and permanent for all who trust in His Son. From Romans 8:31-39, Pastor Steve preaches on God’s work in saving and sanctifying His children (vs. 28-30) and reveals at least 3 assurances of our eternal security amidst present suffering. Steve’s message follows announcements and a...
Mar 16, 2024•59 min
Jesse South :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, Match 10, 2024 The glory we receive as heirs of God far outweighs the groaning we will experience as we suffer with Christ in this world. Creekside’s Youth Pastor Jesse South preaches from Romans 8:18-30 about "the already but not yet"—a believer’s hope of future glory, our comfort in God’s current work, and our confidence in what He’s done in the past. Jesse’s message follows a ministry highlight from Tim Moss. Tim shares about his family’s involvement...
Mar 09, 2024•57 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 3, 2024 God’s gifts to believers revealed in Romans 8 are abundant! Pastor Steve continues an exploration of these blessings in his message from verses 12-17, where God’s Spirit arrests our depravity, attests to our identity in Christ, and assures us of eternal glory. Steve’s message follows several announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Mar 02, 2024•57 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 25, 2024 God’s Spirit gives us freedom from sin’s condemnation, governs our minds, and guarantees our eternal inheritance. Pastor Steve preaches from Romans 8:1-11 on these 3 powerful ways the Holy Spirit works for those who are “in Christ”, encouraging and empowering believers to live joyfully and victoriously for God’s glory. Steve’s message follows several announcements from Alan Crim. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Feb 25, 2024•54 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 18, 2024 As an autoimmune disease does when our own immune system attacks healthy tissues within our bodies, the reality of sin in the life of a believer is an inner spiritual battle we all fight this side of glory. In Romans 7:14-25, Paul explores the confusion, cause, character, and comfort of this conflict. In Pastor Steve’s message, these 4 elements in a Christian’s battle against sin reveal our frailty, reinforce the necessity of living ou...
Feb 17, 2024•54 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 11, 2024 When we pay what we owe to the IRS, we are free of the debt, but not of the relationship. In Romans 7:1-13, Pastor Steve highlights two ways our faith in Christ helps define our relationship to the Law and directs our response to it. Steve's message follows announcements by Alan Crim. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Feb 11, 2024•52 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 4, 2024 In Christ, we are free from sin (not to it). Pastor Steve preaches from Romans 6:15-23, where Paul offers two reasons why salvation by grace provides no encouragement for believers to persist in sin, but an expectation to obey God. Steve’s message follows announcements and a Youth ministry highlight from Jesse South. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.
Feb 03, 2024•59 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 28, 2024 Disciples of Jesus are in the unique position of being simultaneously dead and alive—that is, we are dead to sin through Christ while being alive to God in Christ. Pastor Steve preaches this truth from Romans 6:1-14, as well as incentive for right living in light of our calling. Steve’s message follows announcements from Alan Crim, and the service concludes with a prayer for a couple departing for mission work in Haiti. Worship music pe...
Jan 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 21, 2024 Adam was the one who brought sin into the world, and Jesus was the one who brought justification into the world. In Pastor Steve’s message from Romans 5:12-21, comparing and contrasting Adam and Jesus, the apostle Paul provides 3 facts based on Adam as a “type of Christ” to demonstrate that our glorious salvation depends upon God’s abundant grace of Jesus. Steve's message follows several announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 14, 2024 Unlike most of what we’ll hear from political candidates in the coming days and at the Iowa Caucus, we can be certain of this: What God has promised He will fulfill, and what He has purposed He will accomplish. In Christ, believers “have been justified by His blood…saved by the wrath of God through Him.” Pastor Steve’s message from Romans 5:1-11 covers 3 insights the apostle Paul provides into the assurance of our salvation by faith—our...
Jan 13, 2024•55 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 7, 2024 "...the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith." Continuing Paul’s argument for the gospel’s availability to all people (Jew and Gentile), Pastor Steve resumes our Romans series, covering 4:13-25, and Paul’s reasoning for justification by faith rather than observance of the Law. Steve's message follows announcements by Alan Crim. Worship ...
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Kyle Clarkson :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 31, 2023 “Love so amazing, so divine demands my soul, my life, my all.” Kyle Clarkson’s New Years Eve message is a stock-taking look at the legacy left by several Old Testament kings from 2 Chronicles (some good, some not) and the greatest legacy of love left by the King of Kings, Jesus. Kyle echos the challenge of Paul to “run in such a way” (1 Cor. 9:24) and to “live a life worthy” (Eph. 4:1), considering not merely our resolutions for the ...
Dec 30, 2023•34 min
Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 24, 2023 "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. ... Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" (2 Corinthians 8:9; 9:15) At Creekside's Christmas Eve candlelight service, Pastor Steve shares two aspects of this indescribable gift of our redeemer Jesus Christ—the cost and the consequence. By making His dwelling among mankin...
Dec 24, 2023•39 min
Steve Smith & others :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 24, 2023 God gave us a promise that was through a person for a purpose that we might have a place with Him. Creekside’s Christmas Eve morning service was interspersed with joyful Christmas hymns and brief devotionals from several brothers anchored in Galatians 4:4-5. Following a reading and candle lighting for the 4th week of Advent by Aaron Mason, Pastor Steve introduced the passage, with Mike Johnson, Ryan Carter, Mike Nicewarner...
Dec 23, 2023•38 min
