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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 23, 2023

“Stay with me; do not be afraid, even though he who is seeking my life is seeking your life. For you are safe with me.” In 1 Samuel 22, King David’s protection for his people stands in stark contrast to Saul’s attempts to destroy them. Pastor Steve’s message highlights the connection between the Lord’s Anointed king David and his descendant Jesus, our refuge (and how the world’s appointed ruler Saul demonstrates the opposite). Out of this we find confidence that Jesus Christ is THE place—and the world is NO place—to find refuge.

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 16, 2023

We may never find ourselves in the same predicaments as David did in 1 Samuel 21:1-15, but our God is one who shows up in our own trials. Following several announcements, Pastor Steve uncovers a God who provides for our sustenance, procures our defense, and protects us in trouble.

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 9, 2023

A covenant relationship involves a binding promise between two people who work together toward a common goal. One such friendship between Jonathan and God’s anointed king David in 1 Samuel 20:1-42 pointed to the covenantal relationship believers have with God’s anointed, Jesus. In Pastor Steve’s message, this covenant friendship fuels devotion, fosters peace, removes insecurity, and forges unrivaled loyalty. These 4 functions provide us with comfort in the midst of today’s chaos and confidence in the face of today’s confusion.

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Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 2, 2023

Bob Short begins his message from 1 Samuel 18 and 19—the story of David’s friendship with Jonathan, his marriage to Michal, and his escape from Saul’s rage—by offering a way to approach stories in scripture for better understanding of why God included it in His word. Then Bob presents attributes of God’s anointed king David (a foreshadow of Christ) in contrast to the “Anti-Anointed” King Saul, who sought to destroy God’s anointed, and the choice we each have in which king we follow. Bob’s message follows an reminder of our 4th of July picnic and fireworks event.

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Matt Deaver :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 25, 2023

“For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.” (1 Peter 2:21) Creekside-supported missionary Matt Deaver preaches from 1st Peter 2:18-25, where Christians are called to face some level of injustice in this life. How should we endure unjust suffering? The answer lies in following the example of Christ in what He endured and displaying the power of the Gospel to a watching world. Matt’s message follows several announcements.

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 18, 2023

Goliath: “I have defied the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man, so that we may fight..." From David's encounter with the giant Philistine in 1 Samuel 17, we see three important steps to courageously defend God’s honor in the face of His enemies that testify to His reality and supernatural activity: We size up a foe accurately, see the facts spiritually, and step out in faith boldly. Pastor Steve's message follows several announcements, including an introduction of Jim Fennessey as a new deacon and a presentation by Karen Metzler and Jude Augusma about their ministry's education sponsorship program (PCMPhaiti.org).

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 11, 2023

“...man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Sam. 16:7) In the wake of King Saul’s rejection of God and the kingdom’s discouraging downturn, God raised up David as king. Pastor Steve preaches from 1 Samuel 16, showing how God’s choice of His king assures us of His love and loyalty. From this we find help to face uncertainty and increasing hostility in our culture. Steve's message follows several announcements.

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church : Sunday, June 4, 2023

Samuel to Saul: “Listen to the words of the Lord.” Like a loving parent, God delights in our obedience and disciplines our disobedience. From Pastor Steve’s message from 1 Samuel 15:1-35, we see that that God’s rejection of Saul as king provides 3 insights to inspire us to prioritize obedience over disobedience.

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 28, 2023

"And Jonathan said to his armor bearer, 'Come up after me, for the Lord has handed them over to Israel.'" (1 Sam. 14:12) In Pastor Steve's message from 1 Samuel 14, we discover several marks of gutsy faith within God's servants used to unleash His power and deliver His people what what seems impossible. Gutsy faith implements a plan of action, inspires the participation of others, doesn't tolerate manipulations, illustrates and inspires devotion, and intersects with worldly commendation.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.