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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 10, 2019

Our God of love and grace is also a God of justice and wrath, and “it is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Preaching from Hebrews 10:26-39, Steve Smith underscores 3 compelling circumstances for exercising genuine faith and escaping the tragedy of apostasy. This is a call for those pretending to know Jesus to genuine faith, and for those who genuinely know Him to persevering faith. Steve’s message follows Bob Short’s presentation about Freedom for Youth’s ministry.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 3, 2019

Christians have never been immune to the experience of hardship and pain, and sometimes staying faithful seems futile. Steve Smith preaches from Hebrews 10:19-25 about two essential ingredients in the recipe for remaining faithful even when doing so seems rather futile. Steve’s message follows the testimony of two children and two adults who were baptized during the service.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 27, 2019

We have one medicine able to combat the sin that inflicts us. Steve Smith preaches from Hebrews 10:1-18, laying out 3 reasons why Jesus’ death is the final and sufficient sacrifice for our sinful condition—a sacrifice that by God’s will brings us into a relationship with Him, arrests the need for future sacrifices, and guarantees our forgiveness forever. Steve also issues a challenge that we, instead of rejecting or trying to earn God’s gracious gift, that we accept Jesus freely. The sermon follows Alan Crim’s announcements about next week’s baptism, a Haiti info lunch, and a “Big Game” party.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 20, 2018

"...without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." How was the one-time shedding of Christ's blood able to do what the blood of bulls, goats and calves was unable to do for centuries? Steve Smith's message from Hebrews 9:15-28 reveals two important accomplishments of Jesus' sacrifice that challenge those who don't know Him and provide real comfort to the those who do. Steve's message follows announcements about an upcoming baptism, Haiti Team presentation, and Iowa Bible Camp Winter Retreat.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 13, 2019

Some system updates we install, and some we skip. Hebrews 9:1-14 provides a “fix of faith” that would be foolish to skip—one that secures payment for sin and our access to God. Steve Smith resumes our “Hebrews: Greater Is He” series by presenting two contrasting approaches to worship (the Old Covenant and the New Covenant), assuring us that the way to God through Christ is an available update we want to accept.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 6th, 2019

Only through repeated discipline in the fundamentals will we take our game to the next level. What’s true for professional athletes is also true for Christians charged to grow stronger in Christ and lead others to Him. To start out the new year, Steve Smith presents a vision-aligning message with 3 spiritual “workouts” to better enable us to become spiritually fit and lead others into a devoted relationship with Jesus Christ——exercises involving a healthy diet of Scripture, proclaiming that truth to others, and practicing the love of God.

Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 30, 2018

“Lord...my eyes have seen Your salvation.” Have your eyes found it? Bob Short preaches the final message in our 'Christmas Carols from Scripture' series from Luke 2:21-38, when Mary and Joseph present the baby Jesus to Simeon and Anna in the temple. Bob highlights fascinating ironies and joyful harmonies in this visit to Jerusalem that point to the sacrifice, redemption and salvation that Jesus provides. Before the birth of Jesus, many were waiting for salvation. When Simeon and Anna met Jesus, the wait was over. Bob’s message follows a brief update from Creekside-commended missionary Lucas Richard about he and Lois’ work in Liberia.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Monday, December 24, 2018

"When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, 'Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us." (Luke 2:15). During our Christmas Eve service, Steve Smith preaches from Luke 2:15-20. From this passage, Steve highlights 3 responses to the news of Jesus' birth that challenge us to consider, conform, communicate and then to celebrate that Jesus is the Savior.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 23, 2018

Out in the fields surrounding Bethlehem, lowly shepherds were a stunned audience of God’s angelic proclamation of the birth of a King. From Luke 2:1-14, Steve Smith preaches about this declaration, confirmation, and celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and what it should mean to us today. Steve’s message follows an extra dose of Christmas music, including a special presentation from a Creekside men’s chorus.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 16, 2018

At Christmas, don’t miss the obvious by focusing on the obscure. Zacharias’ prophesy in Luke 1:67-80 helps keep our focus on the provision of salvation that came from the baby in a manger. In this passage, Steve brings out 2 reasons to rejoice in that salvation. Steve’s message follows select music and scripture readings from our Sunday School kids’ Christmas program.