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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 10, 2017

We possess what we profess if we abide in the truth. With the world’s growing opposition to Christ, Steve Smith reminds us from 1 John 2:18-27 of two resources we have as Christians to combat this opposition: the Holy Spirit and the knowledge of God’s truth. If we confess Christ and let His truth abide in us, we can see the error in any false teaching. Steve’s message follows an announcement about donations for the Urbandale Food Pantry and an opportunity to help Immanuel Mission in Arizona.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 3, 2017

Our identity in Christ impacts our activity in the world. In this 4th test of authentic faith in 1 John 2:12-17, Steve Smith preaches that our divergence from the world demonstrates an authentic faith in Jesus. From young to old, loving God and others means we do not commit ourselves to the ways of the world John describes as “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life.” Steve helps define these worldly traps, which are nothing compared to the everlasting joys of knowing Christ, and reminds us that living separate from the world is not about what we own but what owns us. Steve’s message follows a brief introduction of Megan Dirksen, Creekside’s administrative assistant, and announcements about our Food Pantry Donation Day and Christmas program.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 26, 2017

We belong to Jesus only when we behave like Jesus. Steve Smith’s message is about loving one another, a commandment that was both old and new when Christ gave it. From 1 John 2:7-11, we see that hatred for others is a symptom of walking in the darkness, and God’s remedy is true light in the person and work of Jesus Christ, whose love enables us to love others. Walking in the light is freedom, and another test of authentic faith, where we can know that we possess what we profess.

Lucas Richard :: Sunday, November 19, 2017 :: Creekside Church

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places...” Guest speaker and missionary to Liberia Lucas Richard presents a message from Ephesians 1 on the blessings available in Christ. Lucas’ message follows a brief announcement about our annual Turkey Bowl flag football game Thanksgiving Eve.

Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 12, 2017

How do we know we are Christians? True Christians are called to holiness, but can we have confidence in our salvation from the wages of sin while living in a fallen world where sin is still a reality? Mark Kline presents this series’ second test of authentic faith from 1 John 2:1-6, explaining how a believer’s lifestyle of obedience can give us assurance in our standing before a holy God. Our obedience won’t be perfectly righteous, but because of the perfect, atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ the righteous—who is our advocate with the Father—we can have this confidence. Mark’s message follows Alan Crim’s announcement about Operation Christmas Child and an upcoming missionary presentation and potluck.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 5, 2017

“...if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” ‭‭(1 John‬ ‭1:7‬) Steve Smith preaches on the first test of authentic faith in this series, faith that is proved if we embrace the Light of Jesus Christ, and if we erase through repentance the barriers to fellowship, the sin that Christ paid for.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 29, 2017

For any building to stand for a long period of time, it needs a firm foundation—the Christian faith is no different. Steve Smith begins an exposition of the First Epistle of John highlighting tests of authentic faith found within the book. In this introductory passage (1 John 1:1-4), Steve showcases the foundation for authentic faith as the Word of Life, Jesus Christ, and explores how this foundation assures our fellowship, possession, and fullness of joy. Steve’s message follows a brief announcement about Operation Christmas Child by Kari McLaren and highlights of Creekside’s recent missions trip to Haiti by Rod Clarkson.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 22, 2017

Often things that seem strange are just misunderstood. Steve Smith begins a baptism service with a message to help make baptism understood, explaining why we baptize (Matthew 28:19), who we baptize (Acts 16:25-34) and what getting wet in front of witnesses is supposed to accomplish (Romans 6:3-6). Following Steve’s message we heard testimonies from Gillian Crim, Ashlyn Derr, Benjamin Kline, Ryan Carter, Ron Carter, Luke and Kierra Harrison, Levi Johnson, and Rose Boccella. Video from the actual baptism can be found at vimeo.com/239393020

Micah Tuttle :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 15, 2017

God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called. Micah Tuttle, missionary to Peru, delivers a message from Judges chapter 6 about the call of Gideon, a man of fear God turned into a man of faith. In a world where idols compete for our worship, revival begins with a wake up call from a God who meets us in our darkest hour, encourages us, and enables us with His presence. Micah’s message follows a prayer sendoff for Creekside’s Haiti missions team.

Kyle Clarkson :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 8, 2017

Acting like a baby is only cute when you’re a baby. Kyle Clarkson concludes our “Where From Here?” series preaching from 1 Corinthians 3:1-7, Paul’s admonition to a church stuck in spiritual infancy. Kyle’s message brings a challenge toward spiritual maturity for each individual believer, for leaders, and for the church as a whole, to be conformed to the image of Christ. Our apologies as the first portion of Kyle’s message did not get recorded.