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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 14, 2019

One of the most important disciplines we can develop in our walk with Christ is prayer. Steve Smith introduces a new topical sermon series entitled “Summer Training for Spiritual Fitness” with a workout routine from Luke 11:1-13 and Jesus’ instructions on prayer. Steve presents important truths that teach us to pray regularly, humbly, persistently, and confidently to a God who hears and heeds our requests.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 7, 2019

“Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will...” Steve Smith completes our “Hebrews: Greater Is He” sermon series with a final encouragement from Hebrews 13:20-25. From the close of the book, Steve highlights 4 essential resources to help us continue living by faith——God’s power working in us, God’s word directing us, God’s people encouraging us, and God’s grace sustaining us.

Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 30, 2019

Today’s culture is skeptical of the idea of submission to leadership, sometimes with good reason. Bob Short preaches from Hebrews 13:17-19 and God’s ideal design for church leadership, how to respond when such authority figures are abusive, heretical, or hypocritical, and the Biblical attitudes and responsibilities prescribed for the shepherds of the church. In the end, a congregation eternally benefits from the joyful submission to church leaders who follow the Lord. Bob’s message follows his brief presentation on a new ministry team structure at Creekside.

Steve Smith :: Sunday, June 23, 2019 :: Creekside Church

Certain things that believers do make our true colors hard to hide. Steve Smith preaches from Hebrews 13:9-16, presenting 3 practices that enable us to remain faithful and reflect our true colors as members of God’s unshakable kingdom—specifically, when we shun legalism, show loyalty, and sacrifice lovingly. Steve’s message follows a number of announcements.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 16, 2019

On Father’s Day we prove we are children of our Heavenly Father when we live in obedience to Him that enables us not just to survive, but to thrive, in today’s world. Steve Smith preaches from Hebrews 13:4-8 and what acceptable service with reverence and awe towards God looks like in marriage, in money, and in our mindset. Steve’s message follows a brief announcement from Doug Elrick about our summer Wednesday night series.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 9, 2019

“Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body.” From Hebrews 13:1-3, Steve Smith challenges us to stand and deliver on 3 practices God expects of genuine believers primarily in their relationship with each other——that we continually love, indiscriminately show hospitality, and compassionately remember those who are suffering.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 2, 2019

Those in the church are subject to increasing hostility by the enemies of God. Steve Smith preaches from Hebrews 12:18-29, sharing two privileges afforded those in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Our participation in the New Covenant and “a kingdom which cannot be shaken” give reason for entrance into and enduring holiness in the marathon race of life.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 26, 2019

“...strengthen the hands that are weak... make straight paths for your feet... Pursue peace with all...” Steve Smith preaches from Hebrews 12:12-17 and presents 3 steps to finishing the race of faith in the grip of God's grace—Providing others with stability and support, pursuing peace and purity, and protecting against apostasy. Steve’s message follows announcements and a brief Memorial Day presentation.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 19, 2019

“...those whom the Lord loves He disciplines...” Steve Smith preaches from Hebrews 12:4-11, highlighting 3 reasons endurance in our Christian life is incentivized by the difficulty of God’s discipline: It proves God’s love for us, provides us with life, and produces the peaceful fruit of righteousness within us. Steve’s message follows the introduction of 3 new babies born to Creekside families and the dedication of these children and their parents to our good Heavenly Father.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 12, 2019

Scripture has a lot to say about our love toward mothers and mother-like figures in our lives. Steve Smith preaches a Mother’s Day message showing 3 biblical examples in Jesus, Ruth, and Timothy that teach us a valuable lesson on how to demonstrate love toward mom, and how it relates to the love of Christ in our own hearts.