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Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 14, 2022

In 1st Samuel chapter 25, a “rich and rude rancher” named Nabal provokes the anger of the warrior David. Mark Kline highlights the wise and well-timed peacemaking efforts of Nabal’s wife Abigail, whose grace rises above the foolishness of her husband and the rash anger of David. The sins of Nabal and David remind us of what can happen if we take our eyes off God, and Mark shows how Abigail’s better way ultimately displays for us the light of Christ in a world that encourages folly and fury.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Kyle Clarkson :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 7, 2022

"Jonathan said to David, 'Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord, saying, 'The Lord is witness between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants forever.’” (1 Samuel 20:42) Aside from our relationship with God, we are created for friendship with one another. Kyle Clarkson preaches from 1 Samuel 18, 19 and 20, exploring the friendship between Jonathan and David, and showing how a faithful friendship is crucial, has a connection, requires courage, and involves a covenant. Kyle's message follows announcements by Doug Elrick and an introduction of a new "College Care" ministry by Heather Derr.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 31, 2022

As an extension of last week’s message, Pastor Steve draws two more examples of faith from the life Jonathan in 1 Samuel 14. Contrasted with the folly demonstrated by King Saul, we see that bold faith doesn’t tolerate manipulation from men, but illustrates and incites devotion to God. Steve’s message follows several brief announcements.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 24, 2022

Jonathan’s courageous actions in 1 Samuel chapters 13 and 14 reveal 5 marks of bold faith in those through whom God powerfully works for His glory. In this message from Pastor Steve we learn that bold faith irritates opposition, identifies fake devotion, ignores obstructions, implements a plan, and inspires others. Steve’s message follows announcements and a brief interview of Pablo and Bethany Calderon, Creekside-supported missionaries to Romania.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Alan Crim :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 17, 2022

Rahab the prostitute lived in a house built in the outside wall of Jericho, and in other ways existed at the outskirts of society. Despite this, her legacy of faith is Biblically famous. Alan Crim preaches about Rahab’s alliance with Israelite spies in Joshua 2 and a surprising demonstration of how God rewards faith that takes risks, faith that has a reverent understanding of God, and faith that trusts in His salvation. Alan’s message follows a recognition of many of the staff and board members who served Creekside Preschool, which closed its doors this spring after nearly 4 decades.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 10, 2022

In Pastor Steve’s message from 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10, Hannah’s example reveals three marks of courageous faith to encourage believers to remain steadfast to our sovereign God. The faith of Hannah, the mother of Samuel, amidst tough times demonstrate walking faithfully in God’s providence, praying fervently in His presence, and responding gratefully to His plan.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 3, 2022

How can Christians display fearless faith in a fickle world? In Pastor Steve’s message from Danial 6, the faith portrayed by Daniel has 3 distinct features that challenge and comfort God’s children while prompting others to fear Him. Steve's message follows several announcements about upcoming events, teens serving at Bible camps, and a parent-child dedication.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 26, 2022

“Two cities have been formed by two loves: the earthly by the love of self, even to the contempt of God; the heavenly by the love of God, even to the contempt of self.” (Augustine) Christianity is at odds with our culture. Should Jesus’ followers fight it, flee it, conform to it, or engage it? Preaching from Daniel 1, Steve Smith uncovers 3 stages of living courageously in a contrary world—our realization of alienation, our refusal to compromise, and our reception of God’s grace. Steve’s message follows several announcements, and Norb Metzler commited the Schulz family to the Lord as they move to Michigan.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Audio from a brief Q&A session held June 26th at Creekside to address questions about our desire to bring on a full-time youth pastor. Feedback is being accepted until July 3rd at CreeksideDM.com/youthpastorfeedback, and if you have further questions, please contact your deacons or elders.

Anand Darla :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 29, 2022

A particularly faith-defining service featured a musical presentation from Creekside’s Generation Jesus youth band and a special Father’s Day choir. Anand Darla then continues our ‘Compelling Faith in Uncertain Times’ series with a message from Genesis 24 and the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah, focusing on faith as demonstrated by Abraham, exercised by an unnamed servant, elevated by Rebekah, and evidenced by Isaac. Anand’s message follows an announcement by Alan Crim concerning feedback we are seeking in considering the hiring of a youth pastor and an upcoming Q&A session, and also a brief promo for a special Wednesday night series June 22nd-July 13th.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.