CreeksideDM

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Light is an intrusion when we’re sleeping and a welcome help when we need to find our way. Just as there are varied responses to physical light, we see varied responses to the “Light of the World.” From John 1:6-13, Pastor Steve reveals three facts highlighting the priority and possibilities of reacting to the true Light—God’s Divine Son, Jesus. Steve's message follows brief announcements.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

John Ottley :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Following a recognition of Creekside’s high school and college graduates, we welcomed back John Ottley, who served as Pastor 1998-2011 when we were known as Cornerstones Community Church. John gave an update on his chaplaincy ministry before preaching from 1 Corinthians 4, encouraging believers to remember Christ as we evaluate the church, navigate the culture, and contemplate Christianity.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 27, 2025

In wrath God punishes our sin, but in mercy He pardons it. As our final message in our sermon series covering 2nd Samuel, Pastor Steve preaches from chapter 24 of a firm yet forgiving God.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

In Memory of Betty Louise (Fredregill) Stanger

July 13, 1929 ~ April 6, 2025

Memorial Service

3:00 P.M., Saturday, April 26, 2025

Creekside Church

Urbandale, IA

Welcome: Pastor Steve Smith

Officiating: Pastor Mark Stanger

"In the Garden" — C. Austin Miles - Betty’s Favorite Song

Sharing of Memories of Betty

"I’ll Fly Away" — Reba McIntire

The Family invites you to join them for light refreshments immediately after the service.

Please send any memorial contributions to

Creekside Church or a charity of your choice.

Final Resting Place

Inurnment at a later date

Iowa Veterans Cemetery

Adel, IA

Obituary: https://www.caldwellparrish.com/obituaries/betty-fredregill-stanger

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025

The apostle Paul stressed that if Christ had not been raised from the dead, Christianity would be useless. “But the fact is, Christ has been raised.” This Easter Sunday, Pastor Steve presents a message from 1st Corinthians 15:20-34 and both the comfort and challenge the reality of a risen Christ brings for believers today, exploring the order, outcome, and obligation of the resurrection. Steve’s message follows announcements and music led by Creekside’s Generation Jesus youth worship band.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 13, 2025

In Pastor Steve's Palm Sunday message from 2 Samuel 23:8-39, we learn several lessons from David’s mighty men who protected and perpetuated God’s kingdom. From this story we see God's victory that involves us, genuine loyalty that humbles us, great notoriety that encourages us, and grievous frailty that helps us. Steve's message follows several announcements.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 6, 2025

What we get a taste of now will become a feast in heaven. From “the last words of David” in 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Scripture provides us with good reason for confidence and comfort in the coming kingdom, especially in contrast to our present world. From Pastor Steve’s message, we are convinced by the King’s identity, compelled by His authority, and comforted by the Kingdom’s reality. Steve’s message follows a prayer for Mary Bristow’s upcoming travels to and mission efforts in Haiti.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 30, 2025

“I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.”

David, whose song of praise is recorded both in 2nd Samuel 22 and Psalm 18, was an expert at being rescued. From Pastor Steve’s message we find 3 aspects of God’s deliverance that inform, improve, and instruct His people.

Steve's message follows announcements and some words of gratitude from our elders for Ken Taylor's many decades of faithful service at Creekside, as well as some reflections from Ken, following his official retirement from the deacon board.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436

Travis Lee :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 23, 2025

Worship led by Travis Lee Band (travisleeband.com)

Message: "That Way God Uses Storms" (Jonah 1:10-16) by Travis Lee

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Travis Lee Band music property of Travis Lee Band.

1. Four Battles Fought, and Four Giant Enemies Slain

a. Who killed the giant named Goliath, David or Elhanan?

i. 1 Samuel 17; 1 Chronicles 20:5; 2 Samuel 23:24

b. Who are these giant warriors and what is their significance?

i. Genesis 14:5; Deuteronomy 2:10-11, 20; 3:2,11; Joshua 11:21-22

ii. Numbers 13:33; Genesis 6:1-4

c. How are the promises of God fulfilled through His anointed David?

i. 2 Samuel 3:18; Exodus 23:30–31, Numbers 13:33; Deuteronomy 3:2

2. The Lamp of Israel is the Light of the World.

a. The lamp of Israel is promised and preserved

i. Kings 8:19 & 2 Samuel 7:12:-13; 1 Kings 11:36, 1 Kings 15:4:2

ii. Pr 20: 20,27; Pr 6:23

b. The lamb is the lamp in the new Jerusalem

i. Revelation 21:23-24

c. The lamp of Israel is ultimately Jesus the light of the world

i. John 8:12

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436