The Church We Choose To Be. Part 5 – Living Out What We Believe (Revelation 2:12-17) In this series, we continue to delve into the profound messages of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation and reflect deeply on the encouragements and warnings given to these early congregations and consider how they apply to us today.…

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day!! As we wrap up our FOLLOW series, Pastor Jeff shares that we should always seek to learn all we can about Jesus. That is the only way our lives can be truly changed. 2 Corinthians 4:18 18 So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.…

Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares from Jeremiah 29:11. This verse assures us that God has plans for each of us because He sees the entire picture! Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.…

Today Pastor Jeff shares what means to be a disciple of Jesus. When we ask Jesus to be our Savior, we are saying, “I want you to rule my life!” This is what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Matthew 16:24 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.…

Today Pastor Jeff teaches us about Saul's conversion from Acts 9. When we are given a glimpse of who Jesus is and how He points us to God, our eyes are opened to see Him working all around us. Hebrews 12:2 2 keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising the shame,…

Happy Monday! This is our last week for our FOLLOW series and Pastor Jeff will share Bible verses about how we can WALK with Jesus. Walking with Jesus is always a choice. A daily choice. Colossians 2:6-7 6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have bee…

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day! Today Pastro Jeff shares that we should read, embrace, enjoy, think about, and love the Word of God daily! Psalm 119:97 and 103 97 Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. 103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Today Pastor Jeff teaches that we have blessings from God if we follow His map. And we know that His map is The Bible. Psalm 119:1 1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord.

Today we learn with Pastor Jeff that learning the Bible comes out of our loves for Jesus. John 14:15 15 “If you love me, keep my commands.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that the Word of God, the Bible, is Perfect, Trustworthy, Right and Radiant. Psalm 19:7-8 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light …

Happy Monday! This is week 5 of our FOLLOW series, and we are learning verses that teaches us to Obey what we have learned. Luke 11:28 28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

It is FRI-YAY! And shout-out day! Today Pastor Jeff teaches us that that Jesus loves us even when we don't love him back. Romans 5:8 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that when we do things out of love, we give them a real purpose. Remember to always love others like Jesus loves you! 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 13 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries an…

Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares how Jesus came to show the love of God for all of us. John 15:12 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that we should do everything we do in love. Everything! 1 Corinthians 16:14 14 Do everything in love.

Happy Monday! This week in our FOLLOW series we are learning Bible verses about the second letter L that stands for LOVE OTHERS LIKE JESUS. John 13:34-35 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”…

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day! Today we learn with Pastor Jeff that when God created each of us, He design every detail for His glory, and also because of His great Love for us. Psalm 139:14 “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”…

In our FOLLOW series we learn today with Pastor Jeff that God knows how our minds works and He want us to set them on things from above. Colossians 3:2 “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”

Today we learn with Pastor Jeff in our FOLLOW SERIES that God wants us to praise Him! That is why He created us for. Psalm 150:6 “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!”

Today Pastor Jeff reminds us that God intended one thing to all of people He created - to rejoice! Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!”

This is week 3 of our FOLLOW series and Pastor Jeff will talk about the letter L - Learn what God wants us to be. God created you for a beautiful purpose and He will always be with us, wherever we go. Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you where…

The Church We Choose To Be. Part 5 – Living Out What We Believe (Revelation 2:12-17) In this series, we continue to delve into the profound messages of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation and reflect deeply on the encouragements and warnings given to these early congregations and consider how they apply to us today.…

It is FRI-YAY! And shoutout day! If you want Pastor Jeff to give you a special shoutout, please email us at creekkids@sugarcreek.net with write SHOUTOUT on the subject. Today we learn with Pastor Jeff that Jesus was obedient. Philippians 2:5-8 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very natu…

Today Pastor Jeff reminds us that Jesus came to save us all. Keep your eyes on Him, and look at ways to live just like He did! 1 John 3:5 5 But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that when we OBSERVE the life that Jesus led, we can see how He was always a bright light on the darkness of sin. John 1:4-5 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

This week we are OBSERVING the life Jesus led in our FOLLOW series. Pastor Jeff shares today that the Bible teaches us that on the cross, Jesus took the punishment for all of our sins. 2 Corinthians 5:21 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.…

Happy Monday! This is our week 2 for our series FOLLOW. Today Pastor Jeff challenge us to make a priority to seek God and pray daily, so we can live a life that honors God and avoid sin. Hebrews 4:15 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—…

The Church We Choose To Be. Part 4 – An Unwavering Commitment to God’s Word (Revelation 2:18-29) Even though we don’t like suffering, we can’t avoid it. Because we live in an imperfect world, suffering is a part of life, and in this world, we cannot escape it. This message will focus on what God teaches about suffering and how the Bible equips us t…

The Church We Choose To Be. Part 4 – An Unwavering Commitment to God’s Word (Revelation 2:18-29) Even though we don’t like suffering, we can’t avoid it. Because we live in an imperfect world, suffering is a part of life, and in this world, we cannot escape it. This message will focus on what God teaches about suffering and how the Bible equips us t…

It is FRI-YAY! And with a special birthday shoutout from Pastor Jeff. Today's verse teaches that Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE. And that no one comes to the Father except through Him. John 14:6-7 6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you know me, you will also know[a…

Today Pastor Jeff shares that as we follow Jesus, the Light of the World, let us be light to everyone around us. John 8:12 12 Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.”

Jesus says in our verse today that He is the bread of life. Join Pastor Jeff to learn more about what this means to us today. John 6:35 35 “I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in me will ever be thirsty again.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that when Jesus came on earth, He did not only came to die for our sins and raise from the dead, but He came to show us who God is. John 14:9 9 Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?…

This week we start a new series called FOLLOW. Each week we will explore each of the letters for the word follow and learn what means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. F - Faith that Jesus is who He said He is. O - Observe the life Jesus led. L - Learn what God wants us to be. L - Love others like Jesus. O - Obey what you have learned. W - Walk lik…

The Church We Choose To Be. Part 3 – Do Not Fear Suffering (Revelation 2:8-11) Even though we don’t like suffering, we can’t avoid it. Because we live in an imperfect world, suffering is a part of life, and in this world, we cannot escape it. This message will focus on what God teaches about suffering and how the Bible equips us to navigate the dif…

The Church We Choose To Be. Part 3 – Do Not Fear Suffering (Revelation 2:8-11) Even though we don’t like suffering, we can’t avoid it. Because we live in an imperfect world, suffering is a part of life, and in this world, we cannot escape it. This message will focus on what God teaches about suffering and how the Bible equips us to navigate the dif…

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day! As we wrap up our Psalm 119 series, Pastor Jeff shares that following God's word is the best decision we can do - today and every day. Psalm 119:168 I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.

Today we learn with Pastor Jeff that we need to set your hearts to do something all of your lives - to seek God's word, obey and live by it. Psalm 119:112 112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.

Today Pastor Jeff will talk about family traditions. In our verse today, the psalmist shares that the word of God is his heritage forever. Psalm 119:111 111 Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

Today we learn with Pastor Jeff that there is no price on how valuable the word of God is. Psalm 119:72 72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

Happy Monday! In our last week of our Psalm 119 series we learn today with Pastor Jeff that we should always be joyful when we follow God's word. We should be happy as we just found a treasure. Psalm 119:14 14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.

The Church We Choose To Be. Part 2 – Passionately In Love With God (Revelation 2:1-7) In this series, we delve into the profound messages of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation and reflect deeply on the encouragements and warnings given to these early congregations and consider how they apply to us today.…

The Church We Choose To Be. Part 2 – Passionately In Love With God (Revelation 2:1-7) In this series, we delve into the profound messages of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation and reflect deeply on the encouragements and warnings given to these early congregations and consider how they apply to us today.…

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day! Today Pastor Jeff shares that when we learn more and more about what God teaches us in His word, we truly find a beautiful treasure. Psalm 119:162 162 I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.

Please join Pastor Jeff in our Psalm 119 series. Our verse today assures that God's hand is ready to help us when we need it. That is the best help anyone can ever have. Psalm 119:173 173 May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

Today Pastor Jeff will share on how do we know what God promises us. The answer - We have to read His word, the Bible. Psalm 119:154 154 Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that when we face hard situations we should call out to God. We can just say "God, help me to make a good choice" Psalm 119:146 146 I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.

Happy Monday! In our Psalm 119 series, we are learning today with Pastor Jeff that the Bible helps us when we are sad, or worried, or scared about something. God's words are our medicine in the middle of the pain, that makes us feel better. Psalm 119:143 143 Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.…

The Church We Choose To Be. Part 1 – The Big Reveal (Revelation 1:1-17) In this series, we delve into the profound messages of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation and reflect deeply on the encouragements and warnings given to these early congregations and consider how they apply to us today.…

The Church We Choose To Be. Part 1 – The Big Reveal (Revelation 1:1-17) In this series, we delve into the profound messages of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation and reflect deeply on the encouragements and warnings given to these early congregations and consider how they apply to us today.…