Covenant Church at Creekside | Weekly Inspiration for Christian Living

Un corazón Arrepentido

In this sermon, Pastor Zach Anderson explores the importance of wholehearted repentance, challenging the mindset of an "if-then" approach to God and the dangers of a numb heart. Drawing from Joel 2:12-14, he unpacks the difference between half-hearted apologies and true repentance, emphasizing that God desires a transformed heart rather than empty outward actions. This message also addresses the spiritual battles that can arise when confronting sin and offers scriptural truths to counter lies. Instead of viewing repentance as a way to earn forgiveness, we are invited to see it as restoring our relationship with God, built on His unconditional love and compassion. No matter where we find ourselves, whether struggling with an "if-then" theology or feeling spiritually numb, we are called to bring our whole hearts to Jesus in honest, vulnerable repentance. This offering of what we have leads to deeper intimacy with God.

Arrodillados anteel Rey

We’re beginning a new sermon series, "Heart Posture," focusing on cultivating the right attitude before God. This message challenges us to approach Him with reverence and awe rather than becoming too familiar or complacent. Looking at Psalm 95, we reflect on God as our Creator, Savior, and Shepherd and consider what it means to worship Him with joy, thanksgiving, and humble adoration. True humility isn’t thinking less of ourselves but thinking of ourselves less, following Jesus’ example of bold humility. This sermon invites us to examine our hearts and respond to God's voice with trust and obedience.

El Mundo al Revés - Cuarto Mensaje

In this sermon, Rev. Karen Tyler unpacks Matthew 5:11-12, addressing one of the hardest commandments in Scripture: to rejoice and be glad when persecuted for righteousness. Rev. Tyler draws a powerful parallel between the discipline required in individual competitive sports and the spiritual perseverance needed to obey this command. In the "upside-down kingdom," believers are called to follow God's rules over worldly expectations, finding strength and reward in the midst of persecution.

Rev. Tyler encourages us to assess our lives, release control, and seek God's will, knowing that the true reward of faith is a deeper companionship with Jesus. This message challenges us to embrace the difficulty of persecution as an opportunity to grow closer to Him.

El Mundo al Revés - Tercer Mensaje

In this sermon, Pastor Pierce Drake unpacks Matthew 5:8-10, exploring what it means to be "pure in heart" and a "peacemaker." At the core of every human longing is a relationship with Jesus—one that is received by grace through faith, not earned. Yet, the struggle to maintain purity of heart is real. Pastor Pierce explains how a pure heart grants believers a new vision, allowing them to intimately know and relate to God as a loving Father.

He also highlights that Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, not peacekeepers. A peacekeeper stays siloed to avoid conflict, while a peacemaker actively steps into broken places and places of conflict to bring Christ’s peace. This message invites us to boldly go forth as agents of His peace in a world that desperately needs it.

El Mundo al Revés - Segundo Mensaje

Pastor Zach explores Matthew 5:5-7, highlighting the blessings of meekness, righteousness, and mercy in the Kingdom of Heaven. Using a personal story about an Ironman race, he illustrates how God’s ways often defy worldly expectations. Pastor Zach challenges us with the idea that Christ-like meekness is not weakness at all, but Christ-like meekness is power under control. True meekness trusts in God’s plan, while a deep hunger and thirst for righteousness transforms us into people who defend the vulnerable and confront sin. This message invites us to reflect on our God-given strengths, ask God what He loves most about how He created us, and seek ways to use our gifts for His kingdom.