Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 26, 2024 In Romans 12, we discover 3 sets of commands that instruct us how we are to offer ourselves "as living sacrifices" in worship in light of God's mercy. In this message covering 12:1-8, Pastor Steve discusses the first 2 sets—our exhortation to live sacrificially and our exercise of spiritual gifts in the church. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436 ..read more

Anand Darla :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 12, 2024 "Remember that you [the branch] do not support the root, but the root supports you.” (Romans‬ ‭11‬:‭18‬). Anand Darla preaches from Romans 11:11-24 on God’s redemptive plan for the remnant of Israel. God crafted a plan to save the Jews, drafted Paul to preach to the Jews and Gentiles, and grafted the Gentiles into the root of salvation. Anand’s message follows a video about Agape Resource Center and Creekside’s supply drive for this ministry, as well as other announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436 ..read more

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 5, 2024 After receiving Paul’s rebuke for their unbelief, the Jews of his day may have thought they had fallen out of favor with God and His promises regarding Israel. In defense of God’s faithfulness, Paul reassures them with two actions God takes in Romans 11:1-10 to reassure them that God has not rejected His chosen people. Pastor Steve’s message follows announcements, including an announcement by Anne Marie Runnels about a supply drive for Agape—a local pregnancy resource center—and recognition of Creekside’s high school and college graduates ..read more

Alan Crim :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 28, 2024 In Alan Crim’s message from Romans 10:14-21, the apostle Paul reveals a roadmap to salvation—one that involves sending, preaching, hearing and believing—and how Israel rejected that map when they had gone off route. Alan's message follows announcements by Amy Johnson. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436 ..read more

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 21, 2024 "The message concerning faith that we proclaim: If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved... for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’” (Romans 10:8b,9,13). Pastor Steve’s message from Romans 10:1-13 gives us the reasons for Israel’s rejection of righteousness by faith that teach us 2 important lessons pointing to salvation for all who call upon the name of the Lord: The mistake of righteousness by works instead of faith, and the ..read more

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 14, 2024 In Romans 9:19-33, Paul explains God's prerogative in choosing individuals for salvation, and we feel the tension between divine sovereignty and human responsibility, and an emphasis of faith over works in God's redemptive plan. As a continuation of his previous sermon, Pastor Steve provides two more reasons why Israel’s unbelief didn’t mean that God’s word had failed, God’s character is flawed, or that God’s people are forsaken. Steve’s message follows announcements and a recognition of 3 new Creekside members ..read more

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 7, 2024 In Romans 9:1-18, Paul’s task is to debunk a prevailing mindset: “Our failure is God’s fault”. From Pastor Steve’s message we find 3 reasons why Israel’s unbelief doesn’t mean God’s word has failed, that His character is flawed, or that His people are forsaken. Steve’s sermon follows announcements and a video from a missionary family to Ukraine. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436 ..read more

Funeral Service for Elinor Rae Gray (12/19/2031-3/21/2024) at Creekside Church, Friday, March 29, 2024 at 10:30am Officiants: Tom Baird and Larry Westphal Musician: Karen McFadden, Accompanist Order of Service: Welcome and Opening Prayer: Steve Smith Obituary: Larry Westphal Congregational Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Remembrances of Elinor Message: Tom Baird Congregational Hymn:”The Old Rugged Cross” Closing Prayer: Steve Smith Graveside Service: Larry Westphal Pallbearers: Coralynn Gray, Aaron Gray, Andrew Gray, Megan Elsbecker, Zach Elsbecker, Parker Gray, Kylie LeTellier, Logan LeTellier Internme ..read more

Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 24, 2024 “And He said to them, ‘I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.“ (Luke‬ ‭22‬:‭15‬) Looking back at the week leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection, Bob Short’s Palm Sunday message begins with the Passover meal Jesus ate with His disciples on Maundy Thursday. Bob explores the 4 cups of the meal and what they represent, connecting the past deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt (Exodus 6) to the greater deliverance and fulfillment Jesus was about to provide as the Passover Lamb. Following communion and ..read more

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 17, 2024 Believers in Jesus can rest in a God whose promises are never fickle, whose power never falters, and whose perfect love never fails, and His salvation is personal and permanent for all who trust in His Son. From Romans 8:31-39, Pastor Steve preaches on God’s work in saving and sanctifying His children (vs. 28-30) and reveals at least 3 assurances of our eternal security amidst present suffering. Steve’s message follows announcements and an update from Pablo and Bethany Calderon, missionaries Creekside supports in Romania. Worship music ..read more