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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 12, 2020

Christianity rises or falls on the basis of whether the resurrection of Jesus is actually historical fact or hysterical fiction. In this Resurrection Sunday message from Matthew 28:1-15, Pastor Steve Smith presents 3 lines of evidence to consider: The activity of an angel, the appearance of Jesus, and an attempted cover-up. The evidence for the resurrection brings testimony to Jesus as the Messiah, brings comfort to believers, and brings doubters to new birth in a living hope in Jesus Christ. What’s your verdict? Hymn arrangements are by Josh Snodgrass and used with permission.

"Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill..." In this Palm Sunday message, Steve Smith preaches from Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus reveals four important characteristics of the Scriptures—the preeminence, permanence, priority, and purpose of the Bible that give us a better understanding of the Word of God in the plan of God.

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

An old English proverb suggests that children should be seen and not heard. Some say that God's children should be neither seen nor heard. God’s word says we should be both seen and heard. Steve Smith preaches from Matthew 5:13-16 and the “salt of the earth” and “light of the world” metaphors Jesus uses to call His followers to good works and good words. Our identity and responsibility as Christians to be salt and light reveals the sin that infects the world and gives it a taste and a vision of the cure readily available in Jesus Christ. Steve's message follows prelude music by Dakota Derr and announcements, including an introduction of new Creekside members.

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

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore I will not fear, though the earth should change..." The world is changing, but God will not. Steve Smith's message from Psalm 46 gives us three assurances in God as our ever-present refuge. These truths provide us with confidence to endure our troubles in faith, not fear.

Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 15, 2020

“Blessed are the peacemakers...” Even though we live in a world of disharmony and conflict, Christians are to love others and make peace. Mark Kline preaches from Matthew 5:9-12, looking at the examples of peacemaking exhibited in God Himself, the Lord Jesus, and His apostles. On this National Day of Prayer, Norb Metzler precedes Mark’s message with a prayer in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 8, 2020

Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness... the merciful... the pure in heart...", and He included promises along with them. In Matthew 5:6-8, the next three "character traits of Kingdom saints" upon which kingdom conduct is built communicate what believers possess, convince us of our need for the Spirit's work in us, and compel us to progress in practicing our faith while inviting others into it. Steve's message follows a brief introduction to Iowa-based missions organization International Messengers by founder (and friend of Steve's) Darwin Anderson. Tom VanderLinden also made an announcement about our Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

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

What singles us out as followers of Christ? Jesus begins the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-5 teaching that those progressing in their faith are “poor in spirit”... “those who mourn”... and “are gentle.” In Steve Smith’s message on this “Sermon on the Mount” passage, Jesus instructs His disciples in the character traits we possess, indicates why we are blessed, incites us to progress, and invites the lost to join the community of the blessed.

Norb Metzler :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 23, 2020

“My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to My words...” (Proverbs 4:20) Norb Metzler preaches on the important topic of listening to God. Norb’s message includes examples of God speaking in Scripture, what it means to be good listener, and several ways that God speaks to us today.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 16, 2020

We encounter many leaders who say, “Follow me”, but not all are worth following. From Matthew 4:12-25, Steve Smith presents three features of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee that inspire confidence that He is the King and instruct us in being effective in our ministry.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 9, 2020

Everyone faces temptation. Steve Smith’s message from Matthew 4:1-11 reveals 3 scenes from Jesus’ temptation by Satan in the desert that show us how faithfulness to God and His word is the best weapon against temptation. Such fidelity helps us recognize the perversion of truth and rest on God’s promises and the person and work of Jesus Christ to overcome the lure of lesser things.