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John Berglund :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 21, 2017

As Rocky Balboa once said, "The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place..." Guest speaker John Berglund reminds us that for various reasons, problems and trials are universal. John preaches from the Lord's word to the church at Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11 and encourages believers with the truth that God knows our pressures. We need not be afraid of present or future suffering, but to be faithful in light of the rich reward we look forward to in Jesus Christ.

Keith Leverentz :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 14, 2017

We live in a world of great turmoil, with unseen enemies ready to attack Christians and their families. With Mother's Day on hand, guest speaker Keith Leverentz preaches on the Armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-13 and the assurance of God's word that in Christ we have victory over the world, the flesh, and the devil. Every family member hears a challenge from Keith on how we can be spiritually equipped for battle "so that you will be able to stand firm."

Kyle Clarkson :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 7, 2017

"There is no refuge from the king, there is only refuge in the king." (Tim Keller) Kyle Clarkson completes a three-part message series with a message from Psalm 2 on Jesus Christ as a true and perfect, once-for-all King. Kyle teaches about our great need for this king, despite our human nature to reject Him.

Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 30, 2017

"Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." (Jesus, Luke 4:21) Bob Short starts in Deuteronomy and teaches well into the New Testament about what a prophet is, what Moses prophesied about Jesus, why God sent Jesus as the Great Prophet, and what Jesus' prophecy means for us today.

Doug Elrick :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 23, 2017

"We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus..." (Hebrews 4:14). Doug Elrick begins a 3-message series on Jesus as Priest, as Prophet, and as King. Doug presents what it means for Jesus to be our high priest, the significance of Jesus being a priest forever in the order of Melchizadek, and why it's important for us.

Kyle Clarkson :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 16, 2017

Following a brief update about yesterday's Easter Egg Hunt, Kyle Clarkson preaches an Easter Sunday message from Luke 24:36-49. An encounter with a risen Jesus is available to everyone, and Kyle shows us how the resurrection answers our mind's doubts, satisfies our soul's longings, forms our heart's mission, and heals our spirit's wounds.

Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 9, 2017

God's plans are not always our plans, but God's plans are always perfect. Mark Kline delivers a Palm Sunday message from Luke 19:28-40 and the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Mark recounts the many evidences of God's sovereign plan along the way in His bringing the Savior and His kingdom into the world. Jesus was not the king people expected, but He was the very King they needed. Alec Packer then shares a devotional thought leading into communion, urging us not to miss what's important, as Jesus' disciples often did.

Matt Bowen :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 2, 2017

After an update from Katelyn Short about our upcoming Easter Egg Hunt, guest speaker and pastoral candidate Matt Bowen ended our 'Resident Aliens' series with a message from 1 Peter 5:4-16. Peter, a disciple who previously denied Jesus, closes this letter with a call to trust a God who cares for us, to resist a Devil who seeks to devour us, and to stand firm in our faith with strength from God, His word and His church. Matt concludes with a plea to follow Christ, who will "restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you."

Gordon Johnstone :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 26, 2017

Christians shouldn't be driven by emotion, pragmatism, or popularity, but by doing what is right. Guest speaker Gordon Johnstone preaches from 1 Peter 5:1-4, a passage directed to pastors and elders of the local church. Gordon helps define the role of a pastor/elder (the terms are used interchangeably in the Bible), and in light of the high expectation God puts on church leadership (4:17-19), outlines what doing what is right means for leadership style, attitude, and motivation—all modeling the example of the servanthood of Jesus Christ. Gordon's message follows brief announcements from Mark Kline about missions and membership.

Doug Elrick :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 19, 2017

"The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all..." Doug Elrick preaches from 1 Peter 4:7-19 on what is "above all" in living in light of the Lord's imminent return. "The end of all things" should give the church an eternal perspective on loving others, being hospitable (minus the grumbling), using our spiritual gifts to build up the church, and the reality of suffering for Christ. Doug's message follows an announcement about two pastor candidates who will be preaching the next two Sundays at Creekside.