Our mission is to be a living expression of Jesus Christ. Our weekly sermons and additional messages are aimed at providing those outside the Christian faith a safe place to explore who Jesus was, and to equip followers of Him to grow in their faith and be equipped to serve Him more faithfully. If you'd like more info about our church community, or would like to partner with us, go to www.creekside.cc. We'd love to help you take your next step with Jesus.
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Creekside Church (formerly Cornerstone Community Church) is a place for you and your family to grow with us as we worship God and serve Him and others. We’re a non-denominational church meeting Sundays at 2743 82nd Place in Urbandale, IA. There’s something for you at Creekside, where you’ll find friendly faces of all ages and walks of life gathered to worship Jesus Christ and follow God’s word, the Bible. Visit our web site for directions and details.
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Welcome to Creekside Community Church's online service! Guiding Question: What does it mean to be a faithful witness to Jesus during a time when influence and favor seem to be fading?Join us as we explore the third week of our "Sojourners" series, titled Behind Enemy Lines. In this message, we will unpack what it looks like to stand firm in our fai…
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Because You Asked: Intimacy—God's Way or the World's?
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 25, 2024In an effort to bring Biblical clarity to questions asking why sexual intimacy should be confined to marriage and how Christians should respond to the sexual confusion of our day, Pastor Steve dives into God's plan for human sexuality (Genesis 1:27-28;2:4 and Romans 1:8), man's perversion of…
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The Temptations of Babylon (Sojourners Week 2)
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Welcome to Creekside Community Church's online service! In Week 2 of our "Sojourners" series, we delve into the story of Daniel and his friends as they navigate the temptations of Babylon.Guiding Question: How do you know where to draw the line?Join us as we explore Daniel 1:1-21, where Nebuchadnezzar’s plan to turn young Israelite nobles into Baby…
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Because You Asked: What is the Worth, Walk, and Worth of Children?
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 18, 2024Pastor Steve’s message is a challenge for both children and parents, seeking to answer questions from the congregation: What is the importance of a child to the Lord? When are children to grow up in faith? And, is teaching children to “work before play” Biblical? From Matthew 19:14; 1 Corint…
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Welcome to the livestream of today's service at Creekside Community Church! Join us as we explore the biblical theme of exile, tracing its significance from the Old Testament through to the New Testament. Discover how the experience of exile shapes our understanding of faith and identity as followers of Jesus in a world where we don't truly belong.…
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Because You Asked: The Rapture, the Church, and the Tribulation
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Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 11, 2024Mark Kline preaches a message addressing questions of eschatology—What is the Rapture? Why does it matter? Will the Church go through the Great Tribulation?—drawing from Scripture in John 14, 1 Thessalonians 4, 1 Corinthians 15, and Revelation 3. Mark's "Because You Asked" message follows ann…
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A Meaningful Life (Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:14)
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Welcome to the livestream of today's service at Creekside Community Church! Join us as our guest preacher, Mike Anderson, helps us conclude our study of the book of Ecclesiastes. Today we explore what it means for the young to view their life priorities in light of old age, and how all of us can learn to obey the Lord from the heart, in light of ou…
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LIVE FROM THE PARK - Make the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor (Ecclesiastes 9:13-11:6)
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Welcome to the livestream of today's service at Creekside Community Church! Join us as we delve into Ecclesiastes 9:13-11:6 with the message titled, "Make the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor."Guiding Question:Is it worth living wisely since it doesn’t always pay off?Key Points:The Wisdom of Speaking Up (Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:7)Explore the story of a poor…
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 28, 2024As Pastor Steve concludes our study of Romans, we are presented with Paul's final three expressions of loving encouragement—a caution to guard against heresy, comforting greetings from family, and a call to glorify God. These closing words inspire faithful and fruitful ministry for believers c…
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The Lottery of Life (Ecclesiastes 9:1-12)
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Join us as we dive into the thought-provoking message, "The Lottery of Life," based on Ecclesiastes 9:1-12. Our preacher will explore the profound observations and frustrations of the Teacher in Ecclesiastes, who grapples with the apparent randomness of life and the inevitability of death.Key Points:Guiding Frustration: If following God’s ways offe…
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Romans 16:1-16 - The Riches of Relationships
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 21, 2024As Paul winds down his letter to the church in Rome in chapter 16, he offers a commendation of one brave woman and individual greetings to dozens of others. Pastor Steve presents these exhortations as an inspiration for spiritual intimacy, unity, and relational ministry within Christ's body. T…
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John Roskam's Funeral Service at Creekside Church, Saturday, July 20, 2024Celebrating a Life Well Lived: John Ray Roskam (March 13, 1939 – July 14, 2024)Officiating: Pastor Steve SmithReading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8Music provided by Jennifer Thomas (Soloist) and Karen McFadden (Pianist)Pallbearers: Silas Thomas, Simeon Thomas, Jacob Roskam, Devon Rosk…
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Join us for a powerful and insightful sermon from our board member Rob Geislinger as we continue our journey through the book of Ecclesiastes. This Sunday, we tackle a challenging question: "Why does God allow good things to happen to bad people?"Together, we'll dive into Ecclesiastes 8 and examine biblical examples, including the reigns of King Da…
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Romans 15:14-33 - A Confidence & Commitment Booster
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 14, 2024"Yet I have written you quite boldly on some points to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles." Pastor Steve's message from Romans 15:14-33 uncovers two dominant reasons why Paul's ministry and future mission matter for belie…
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Welcome to Creekside Community Church! We invite you to join us in this insightful exploration of Ecclesiastes 7:1-8:1 as we seek to apply its wisdom to our lives. Together, let's discover how to navigate the challenges of envy and oppression with contentment and community.🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest sermons an…
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Romans 15:1-13 - Unity to God's Glory
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 7, 2024"We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors... to build them up. ...so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."From Pastors Steve's message from Romans 15…
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LIVE FROM EVANS PARK Idle Words & Idol Dreams (Ecclesiastes 5:1-6:12)
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Join us for Church at the Park as we explore the depth of Ecclesiastes with us this Sunday as we delve into themes of life's transient pleasures and the true essence of worship. Our message will revisit past themes highlighting the futility of wealth and the harsh realities of oppression and injustice. Discover the Teacher's perspective on the ephe…
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Romans 14:13-23 - Liberty Limited by Love
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 30, 2024God’s love has brought us freedom in Christ—freedom in how we dress, what we drink, or where we go. But a Christian’s love should compel us to in faith limit that freedom when it’s a potential stumbling block for others. Pastor Steve’s message from Romans 14:13-23 shows us 4 guidelines for lov…
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The Failure of Just-us (Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16)
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Welcome to Creekside Community Church! In today’s sermon, titled "The Failure of Just-us," we dive into Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16 to explore the teacher's frustration with the pervasive nature of oppression and the failure of human justice.Guiding Issue: The teacher in Ecclesiastes is deeply troubled by the widespread oppression and the shortcomings o…
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Romans 14:1-12 - Accepting Without Judging
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 23, 2024In 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, wher…
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Timing is Everything (Ecclesiastes 2:18-3:15)
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Welcome to Creekside Community Church! In today's sermon, we delve into the profound wisdom of Ecclesiastes 2:18-3:15 with a message titled "Timing is Everything."Guiding Thought:Living wisely isn't just about navigating life's circumstances well; it's about getting the timing right.Sermon Highlights:Ecclesiastes 2:18-26: The Teacher's frustration …
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Romans 13:8-14 - Love People and Live Properly
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 14, 2024Those 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…
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Gone with the Wind: The Illusion of Living for Pleasure (Ecclesiastes 1:1-15-2:17)
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In this message, we explore the Teacher's experiment with pleasure, wisdom, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. With every resource at his disposal, the Teacher seeks to recreate paradise, testing laughter, wine, and grand accomplishments. Yet, he concludes that pleasure is fleeting and enigmatic, akin to chasing the wind.Key Themes:The futility …
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Romans 13:1-7 - Submission to Those Who Govern
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 9, 2024The 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 celebrat…
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A Meaningless Sermon Series? (Ecclesiastes 1:1-14)
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In this sermon, we explore the profound insights of the Teacher, who declares, “Meaningless! Meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” But what does this mean for us today?Guiding Question: What is this book doing in the Bible?Key Themes:The True Meaning of 'Hebel': Discover how this Hebrew word, often translated as "meaningless," actually signifies…
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Romans 12:9-21 - Living Sacrifices, Part 2
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 2, 2024In 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 a…
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Rejuvenated (Cultivating a Christ-Centered Life #4)
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Join us for our final message in the "Cultivating a Christ-Centered Life" series titled "Rejuvenated." In this sermon, we explore the profound and often overlooked blessing of the Sabbath. Discover how taking intentional time to rest and delight in God can rejuvenate your soul and refuel your spirit for the work ahead.Key Points Covered:The Importa…
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Romans 12:1-8 - Living Sacrifices, Part 1
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 26, 2024In 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 gif…
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Employed (Cultivating a Christ-Centered Life #3)
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Join us this Sunday as we continue our series “Cultivating a Christ-Centered Life” with a message titled “Employed.” In this sermon, we will explore how to integrate our professional and spiritual lives, ensuring that our work becomes an act of worship dedicated to God.Message Highlights: • Guiding Question: How can we work with God and not separat…
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Romans 11:25-36 - From His Promise to His Glory
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Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 19, 2024Is 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…
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Nourished (Cultivating a Christ-Centered Life #2)
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This Sunday, we continue our series "Cultivating a Christ-Centered Life" with Part 2: "Nourished." Dive deep with us into the spiritual disciplines that sustain and enrich our walk with Christ.Today's Message:Part 1: Accept Jesus’s Invitation to His TableRegular spiritual nourishment is crucial, and today we explore how Jesus transformed the insigh…
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Romans 11:11-24 - Crafted, Drafted, Grafted
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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 th…
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Centered (Cultivating a Christ-Centered Life #1)
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In today's service, we delve into what it truly means to place Christ at the center of our lives. Inspired by the insightful words of Tim Keller, "If God is not at the center of your life, something else is," we explore the common ways we may drift from our spiritual focus and how we can recalibrate our hearts towards Jesus.What to Expect:Guiding T…
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 5, 2024After 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 rej…
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We invite you to join our live-streamed service for an insightful exploration into the compatibility of Christian faith with studying and participating in other religions. "Can a Christian Explore Other Religions?" examines the delicate balance between understanding diverse spiritual landscapes and maintaining a devout Christian practice.What to Ex…
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Alan Crim :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 28, 2024In 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 und…
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Join us this Sunday at Creekside Community Church for our next installment in the thought-provoking sermon series "Can a Christian…?" This week, we jump into a highly sensitive and impactful question: "Can a Christian… get an abortion?"In this sermon, we will explore what the Bible teaches about the sanctity of life, the intricate issues surroundin…
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Romans 10:1-13 - Salvation to All Who Call
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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…
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Join us live at Creekside Community Church for a thought-provoking and sensitive discussion in our ongoing series, "Can a Christian...?" Today's sermon, led by Pastor Luke, delves into the complex and personal topics of being gay or trans within the Christian faith and whether or not Christians can support those who are. With a focus on scripture a…
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 14, 2024In 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 …
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Can a Christian consume alcohol or cannabis?
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Join us live from Creekside Community Church in Elizabeth, Colorado, as our preacher dives into a thought-provoking sermon titled "Can a Christian Drink Alcohol or Consume Cannabis?". This sermon explores the complexities of alcohol and cannabis use from a Christian perspective, encouraging us to think biblically and with wisdom about these controv…
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 7, 2024In 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 announcem…
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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (The Week that Changed the World #7: Luke 24:1-53)
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Join us live this Easter Sunday for a special service, "The Week that Changed the World #7: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ," as we explore the profound narrative of Luke 24:1-53. This week, we jump into the mystery and miracle of the resurrection, examining the initial disbelief and gradual belief of Jesus' disciples. Through their encounters—fro…
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“And Can it Be” written by Charles Wesley, Music by Dan ForrestPerformed by Creekside Church Easter Choir, March 31, 2024Conductor: Karen McFaddenPianist: Brandon RunnelsCellist: Christopher SwansonChoir: Rod Clarkson, Preston Nicewarner, Paul Kline, Mike Nicewarner, Josiah Derr, Tom Baird, Leah Westrum, Lexi Williams, Amy Johnson, Anne Marie Runne…
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Resurrection: The Crux of Christianity (1 Corinthians 15:12-20)
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024You’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 wer…
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Funeral Service for Elinor Rae Gray (12/19/2031-3/21/2024) at Creekside Church, Friday, March 29, 2024 at 10:30amOfficiants: Tom Baird and Larry WestphalMusician: Karen McFadden, AccompanistOrder of Service:Welcome and Opening Prayer: Steve SmithObituary: Larry WestphalCongregational Hymn: “Amazing Grace”Remembrances of ElinorMessage: Tom BairdCong…
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The Crucifixion of the Son (The Week that Changed the World #6) Luke 23:26-56)
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Join us this Sunday for a powerful worship experience and an insightful message from our series "The Week that Changed the World." This week's sermon, "Darkness Falls on the Son," takes us through Luke 23:26-56, exploring the profound events of the cross and its impact on humanity.In this service, we dive into the question: "How have you responded …
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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 exp…
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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 17, 2024Believers 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…
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Jesus's Final Supper (The Week that Changed the World #4) Luke 22:1-46
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This week, we dive into Luke 22, exploring the significant events of the Last Supper, Jesus's intense prayer in Gethsemane, and the pivotal moments leading up to His betrayal. Discover the profound meanings behind the new covenant, the importance of true greatness in the eyes of God, and how Jesus's love and preparation for His disciples apply to u…
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