Silver Creek Church

They say comparison kills but when we look at what we need God to do in our lives, comparing what we have at our disposal to what we need done can simply tear us up and discourage us. It's in these times that God can and does intervene and we realize that nothing is too small for Him!

We always think of small as insignificant, but thankfully God doesn't think the same way! This morning we look at Elijah and his response to things in life that seemed too small to be impactful but were just the opposite in reality!

It's an important thing to remember that God doesn't place the same importance on things that we as people do. God is never concerned with the appearance of a person, situation or problem because He sees the whole picture. It's safe to say that what God didn't give mankind in size, He gave in strength and wisdom!

Children can often be the source of challenges throughout life and David was no stranger to family issues. For David though, his children were often a blind spot in his leadership as king as we'll see this morning. We can learn from these situations and make sure we're not falling victim to blindspots within our families!

Sometimes we have to give up some things to move into what God has for us in life - David was no different! Some very specific things happened in David's life to allow him the success and favor he had from God. Let's learn from him together!

One of the greatest reasons David is an enigma is the fact that God calls him a man after His own heart, despite the major shortcomings we see in David's life! Today we look at some aspects of David that played a part in God continuing to give David that title despite his failings.

David is one of the most compelling figures in all of Scripture! He was a giant killer, King, a musician, an author and a man after God's own heart. With a resume like his, it's hard to imagine that he'd simultaneously be known for some of the biggest failures we see throughout Scripture, one of which was his Cover-up found in 2 Samuel.

This morning we take some time to look at some of the Hebrew words that describe Worship. Often times, the Hebrew definitions provide a more expressive look at the word being defined. We'll be challenged by the differing ways we can look at the meaning of worship!

It would seem that the practice of worship would have changed greatly since the Old Testament and while there are certainly elemental differences, the fundamentals of worship are greatly unchanged. Worship is only who we sing, but how we live, honor God and love others!

Worship is a heart decision that ultimately comes down to gratitude. This morning Pastor Kevin touches on the connection between worship and gratitude and challenges us with some practical ways we can grow a Heart of Worship.

Worship can be one of those things that we've participated in or observed but maybe if you stop to think about it, you're a little unclear what it actually is. Pastor Kevin starts our new series with a look at the simple question, "What is worship?" We hope you're encouraged and challenged as we look at worship together!

There are many aspects of the birth of Jesus that can be overlooked or forgotten but still hold an important place in what His birth means for us all. Today, Pastor Kevin looks at a few of these, at times, overlooked yet important details.

Every aspect of the birth of Jesus was miraculous in nature, none of which more so than the fact that he was was Born of a Virgin! As we begin our new series, "With Us", we start with the miraculous arrival of the person of Jesus!

Every aspect of the birth of Jesus was miraculous in nature, none of which more so than the fact that he was was Born of a Virgin! As we begin our new series, "With Us", we start with the miraculous arrival of the person of Jesus!

It's often tempting to give in to offendedness, especially in our social media driven world, but God wants more for us than to allow the trivial actions of others steal our joy. Pastor Kevin concludes our First Responders series with some encouragement on dealing with offendedness.

What does responding to difficult situations with thankfulness do for us? We have to look no further than the story of Joseph - while he wasn't thankful for the pain he endured, he was thankful for God's hand and plan during those times! His thankfulness helped set the trajectory of his future!

Disappointment is an unfortunate part of life but the question is this - what do we do in the midst of the disappointment to put ourselves in a position to overcome it? This week Pastor Kevin encourages us and gives us some practical points to overcome that disappointment.

If we are called to build the Kingdom of God, we first need to understand what His Kingdom truly is. It can initially be a challenge to comprehend since we apply our logic of a kingdom in human terms but once we understand the heart of God we can begin to understand His Kingdom and our responsibility to grow it as Christ followers.

Strategy is critical to making a mission come off without a hitch. This morning we look at the strategy we need when implementing the mission of the church!

Something that is Mission Critical is a task that is essential to the survival of an organization. Every organization has Mission Critical times and the church is no exception. That being said, what is essential to the survival of God's church?

As we take a closer look at our mission as Christ followers, we have the opportunity to welcome some very special guests this morning. We are so excited to have Brandon and Rachel Powell, missionaries to Thailand, with us this morning to share what God is doing in and through their ministry!

Sacrifice is important in any relationship and our relationship with Jesus is no different! There are a number of ways that we can grow and develop as Christ followers through the act of sacrifice and this week Pastor Kevin highlights a number of them!

Vision is something that helps us set a course in our lives, so if that vision is stale we'll never reach our potential. As we conclude our Fresh series, this morning we will look at the necessity of Fresh Vision!

The Bible commonly used the term "Fresh Oil" as a reference to the Holy Spirit because people of the day understood the value and importance of that fresh oil. The Holy Spirit is a gift that God gives His followers and has many important roles to play in our lives!

We can all use a Fresh Start from time to time. As we head into fall we look at what kind of Fresh Start God wants for us each to have!