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Nick Reed :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 7, 2016

Following a short announcement from Vance Hahn about Greg Laurie's 'Harvest America' simulcast event at Creekside March 6, Nick Reed reviews what it means to "occupy my street." Nick then takes us through Psalm 23, David's song about a God who is our shepherd who out of love provides for us, giving us boundaries, comfort, protection, and feeding us confidence and victory. A shepherd never abandons his sheep, and in this truth we can finally find rest.

Creekside's Nick Reed was a guest on Mac's World Live "Ask the Pastor" webcast show on February 3, 2016. Joined by Des Moines 99.3 KTIA's Chris Rohloff, J. Michael McKoy lets Nick introduce himself and Creekside Church, compares Nick to Marty McFly, and learns a little about his relentless pursuit of, among other things, his wife Heather. McKoy and Rohloff present several questions for the pastor: Are Christians sinners? Are we spiritual beings experiencing a human body or vise-versa? Do dogs go to heaven? Do believers have a relationship with Satan? Is he omniscient? Are spiritual disciplines necessary for salvation? Which Bible character are you most like? The three also generate some great discussion/banter on predestination, atonement, sanctification and universalism. Used with permission. More webcasts at: http://www.macsworldlive.com

Kyle Clarkson :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 31, 2016

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked... but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm‬ ‭1:1-2‬) Kyle Clarkson introduces a new series on the Psalms with a message on the spiritual discipline of meditation from Psalm 1. Kyle presents meditating on God's word as a gateway to this book of prayer, outlining the word, way, and works of pondering and delighting in scripture in order to live out what we believe.

Nick Reed :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 24, 2016

"...and those whom He justified He also glorified." Nick Reed closes our 'Basics' sermon series by preaching a message from Romans 8:28-39, a passage that preaches itself. The good news of the gospel begins with sin, is fulfilled in Christ's atonement, comes to us by faith, and points toward the future glory in store for everyone in Christ. Nick interviews Creekside's Mike McKeever, whose testimony of salvation from running with an outlaw biker gang, years of drug abuse, and trouble with the law, affirms that "in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."

Tim O'Byrne :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 17, 2016

Regardless of what we've been told to believe, eventually, our faith comes down to what we really believe is true. Tim O'Byrne speaks on the faith we cling to as followers of Jesus. Tim's message is affirmed by a personal story from Jessayln Kline and her walking the path of faith through the loss of her father and later her daughter with the strength only available from a God who is there.

Nick Reed :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 10, 2016

Satan has no right to hold our sins over our heads because our debt has been paid in full. Following an announcement about our upcoming Ministry Fair, Nick Reed continues our series on the Basics of the Gospel with a message on Christ's atonement for our sins, encouraging us away from the lies of Satan and toward claiming the truth of the Gospel over our lives. Also, Creekside's John Kepple offers his testimony of turning to Jesus despite his past, affirming the truth that no one is beyond the salvation made possible by Christ's atoning sacrifice.

Nick Reed :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 3, 2016

The Gospel is Good News that assumes there is bad news to begin with. Nick Reed begins a 4 week "Basics of the Gospel" series with a message about our bad news, that "all have sinned," (Romans 3:23) to which Jesus, the Light that shines in the darkness, answers with love and justice. Nick also encourages us to "occupy our street", being a light of the Gospel to those placed in our reach. We then hear an incredible testimony from Creekside's Lia Tesfamariam and her conversion to Christ while jailed in Cuba on her way as a refugee from war-torn East Africa to America.

Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 27, 2015

To many, like today, news of the prophesied Messiah's birth was met with hatred or indifference. The notable exception were the Magi who searched the Scriptures and followed the light. Mark Kline preaches from Matthew 2, giving us a post-Christmas fact check and informative review of the birth of Jesus, the Bethlehem Star, the significance of the Magi's gifts, the crimes of Herod, and the pursuit of Truth. Mark encourages us not to be too busy or indifferent to miss the coming of God in the flesh as well as His promise to return.

Nick Reed :: Creekside Church :: Thursday, December 24, 2015

The celebration of Christmas is linked to joy and peace, but how do we have either when our circumstances are not so joyful or peaceful? Nick Reed preaches a Christmas Eve message that goes beyond celebrating the birth of Christ, but celebrating the birth of our Savior. As the redeemed, we celebrate not external happiness, but internal (and eternal) joy that comes from who we believe we are, and peace knowing we have been made right with God. Whatever our circumstances at Christmas and beyond, may you find this reason to celebrate. Nick's message is bookended with Christmas music and a reading from Isaiah 61 from Heather Reed.

Nick Reed :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 20, 2015

The Son of God came out of glory to give us what we could never earn. Nick Reed preaches from Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:18-23 on how we can live out kingdom values at Christmas time. We can decorate trees and open presents, but with thankful hearts ought never to miss the main thing at Christmas: We have a hope that others want and need, the salvation of sinners that began 33 years before the cross at Jesus' birth.