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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Thursday, December 24, 2020

Christ the newborn King was promised and provided via the little town of Bethlehem to pardon our sins. Pastor Steve’s Christmas Eve message considers several significant, faith-affirming connectors between Jesus and His hometown of Bethlehem. In response, Steve leaves us with the challenge to do what the humble shepherds who first heard of the Messiah’s birth did: Take the Good News and share it.

Includes scripture readings and Christmas music. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 20, 2020

“An angel of the Lord appeared to him... saying, ‘Joseph... do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife...’” (Matthew 1:20); “The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary...’” (Luke 1:30); “...(The shepherds) were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid...’”(Luke 2:10). For many, 2020 has been a year of fear. The fears that Mary, Joseph and the shepherds had may be different than ours, but we have the same reason and reassurance not to be afraid: Our Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Pastor Steve’s message explores the cause and cure for our fear, and reminds us that a fearless Christmas is only possible through faith in Christ. Audio also includes several samplings from our Christmas program.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 13, 2020

Charles Dickens' ‘A Christmas Carol’ portrayed the transformation of Scrooge that gained his favor with the people in his life, but not with the author of his life. Pastor Steve preaches from Galatians 4:1-7 how God used the incarnation of Jesus Christ for our escape from enslavement to sin and our adoption into God’s family as sons and daughters.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 6, 2020

Are you weary or burdened? Does your soul need rest? Steve Smith’s message from Matthew 11:25-30 reveals 3 ways Jesus dispels doubt and compels faith in Him that brings rest for our soul, an invitation we simply shouldn’t pass up. Jesus’ words comfort us with God’s electing grace, confront us with Jesus’ true identity, and invite us to experience His Father’s soul-saving mercy.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 29, 2020

In Pastor Steve’s message from Matthew 11:16-24, Jesus condemns unbelief that results either from impossible expectations, or in spite of overwhelming evidence. This warning is an attempt to deliver the doubting from deadly consequences and inspire believers to boldly share the truth. Steve leads off his sermon with an exhortation toward the unity encouraged in Ephesians 4 in light of the potentially divisive nature of the current pandemic and political climate.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 22, 2020

How do you measure greatness? Jesus used four measures of the greatness of John the Baptist so that those who believed John would ultimately believe in the Messiah John preached about. From Matthew 11:7-15, Pastor Steve preaches about these marks of greatness to provide us an example to follow, to prove John was God’s prophetic messenger, and to propel us to believe in Jesus as Savior.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith : Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 15, 2020

“John... said to Him, ‘Are You the Expected One, or shall we look for someone else?’” From Pastor Steve’s message on Matthew 11:1-6, we gain two insights from John the Baptist’s doubts about the true identity of Jesus that can help us drive out our own doubts. Steve's message follows a brief new member announcement by Norb Metzler.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Kyle Clarkson :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 8, 2020

As we consider recent elections and constant changes in leadership of our nation, God's word reminds us that investing our hope in anyone other than Jesus is an invitation to disappointment. Kyle Clarkson preaches from Matthew 10:34-39 the truth that Jesus matters most—more than our own peace, our own people, our own person, or our own pulse. Kyle’s message follows a recap presentation by Ryan Carter about Creekside’s trip to Haiti this Fall.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 1, 2020

What are you afraid of? God gave us reasons to allay our fears based on His ability and affection. Pastor Steve preaches from Matthew 10:24-30, where Jesus articulates three compelling reasons for His followers to fear not: the surety of our vindication, the supremacy of God, and the significance of our lives to Him. Steve’s message follows brief announcements by Alan Crim and introductions by Norb Metzler of a new elder and new members.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 25, 2020

It’s no lie that embracing the truth of the Gospel and following Jesus is a potential minefield of trials and persecution. Preaching from Matthew 10:16-23, where Jesus sends His disciples out “as sheep among wolves,” Pastor Steve highlights the dangers of discipleship in 3 ways. Steve encourages us also that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ and a glorious inheritance. For believers, temporal pain ends in eternal gain. Steve's message follows a new member introduction and a few announcements.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.