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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 25, 2018

“We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in Him.” Steve Smith preaches from 1 John 4:13-21, connecting the dots between God’s love for us, our union with God through Christ, and our love for others. We can have confidence in our faith because we possess the Holy Spirit, profess Jesus Christ, and practice the love of God (because He first loved us). Steve’s message follows announcements about the Emmaus Bible College Ensemble concert March 3rd at Creekide and our annual Easter Egg Hunt on the 31st.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 18, 2018

Perhaps above all other proofs of authentic faith, love for one another is a mark of a true believer. Christians know this, but is loving each other more duty than desire? Steve Smith preaches from 1 John 4:7-12 and uncovers 3 reasons why those who know Christ should love God and others naturally (not optionally), and reflect Him to the world in the process. We are commanded to love by God, but also connected to love through God, who is the source and sum of love, and compelled to love because He first loved us. Steve’s message follows the introduction of two new Creekside deacons, Ryan Carter and Doug Elrick.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 11, 2018

In a world of both heralds of the truth and heretical impostors (in the first century as well as today), the word of God provides a way to “test the spirits” and determine the real deal. Steve Smith teaches from 1 John 4:1-6 how we can know the truth by the content of what is taught (the teachers) and by the conduct of those who are taught (the hearers). Ultimately, a true test of authentic faith is whether or not we confess Jesus Christ in the flesh.

Kyle Clarkson :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 4, 2018

"By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before Him; for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart…" We can all identify areas of our heart that are not in line with God's commands. Kyle Clarkson preaches from 1 John 3:19-24, showing how we can start with a heart that condemns us and end up with a confidence that reveals an authentic faith in Christ. Kyle's message follows announcements and the baptism of Colby Briggs.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 28, 2018

“Love characterizes the church, whose prototype is Christ. It originates in God, issues in self-sacrifice, and is evidence of eternal life.” (John Stott) Steve Smith preaches from 1 John 3:11-18 about the church’s call to unconditional love for one another that proves authentic faith. Steve brings out from this passage the mandate, measure, motivation and manifestation of love we are challenged to live out before the world. Steve’s message follows an introduction of a couple deacon candidates by Mark Kline and a Sunday school announcement from Debbie Short.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 21, 2018

Christians sin, but they don’t practice sin. After a parent-baby dedication with 4 Creekside families, Steve Smith preaches from 1 John 3:4-10 on what our conduct reveals about our character and standing before God. Steve concludes with a challenge in God’s grace to make sure our conduct is consistent with His character to gain confidence in our faith and accurately reflect Jesus to the world.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 14, 2018

Company is coming! Doesn’t news like this launch us into cleaning mode to make sure our house is in order? Steve Smith resumes our “Possess What You Profess” series with a message from 1 John 2:28-3:3, how the way we live in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ indicates an authentic faith in Him. Steve draws from this passage 3 ways Christ’s future coming motivates us to righteous living, which in turn proves genuine Christian faith. Steve’s message follows an introduction to our “Be the Church” bookmarks and several new Creekside members.

Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 7, 2018

As 2018 begins, what do we do with the good and the bad of the past year? Bob Short preaches from Philippians 3:12-16 on what to carry forward and what to leave behind—in short, pitch it or pack it, but always “press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Bob helps us discern whether past experiences slow us down in the race or help us press forward to the finish. Following Bob’s message, Norb Metzler and Rod Clarkson shared pictures and stories from their experience in Haiti.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 24, 2017

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men...” Steve Smith’s Christmas Eve message from Titus 2:11-14 points out 3 ways the birth of Jesus motivates us to live out what we profess to believe. Following music and Bob Short's reading about the birth of Jesus from Matthew 1, Steve preaches that we can make every day Christmas by accepting God’s free gift of salvation in Christ and letting that gift impact how we leave each day.

Mark Bristow & Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 17, 2017

"What have I to offer to heaven's King? I'll bring my life, my love, my all…" Today’s service began with our Sunday School kids signing about the birth of Jesus while Mark Bristow read through Luke 2:1-20. Following the program, Steve Smith preaches on the same passage and important truth that the Christmas story is incomplete if Jesus stays in the manger. Steve highlights our compulsion, cause, and commitment to adoring Jesus.