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Steve :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances to and interaction with His disciples accomplish 3 important purposes—to comfort the fearful, commission the faithful, and confront the faithless. Pastor Steve’s message from John 20:19-31 follows several announcements. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 1, 2026 John 20:1-18 reveals an almost empty tomb. Pastor Steve presents two facts about what we do and don’t find in the tomb that demonstrate the reality and declare the riches of Christ’s resurrection. Message follows a Christmas outreach announcement from Anne Marie Runnels and Jim and Nancy Fennessey’s announcement about a missions endeavor...

Norb Metzler :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 25, 2026 On his last Sunday at Creekside before he and Karen move to Indiana, Norb Metzler imparts Biblical wisdom for growing Christians rooted in Colossians 3:1-17 and a host of other scriptures. Norb challenged us with seeing the spiritual benefit in five disciplines—daily Bible study and prayer; worship with other believers; God-honoring musi...

Mark Stevenson :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 18, 2026 “And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, [Jesus] said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Mark 8:34). Guest speaker Dr. Mark Stevenson from Emmaus University explores the meaning of this universal calling of all believers, and the cost and reward of following Jes...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 11, 2026 In John 19:31-42, God’s providential work in two circumstances after Jesus’ death confirm He died as Messiah, compel us to believe in Him, and challenge us to faithfully serve. Pastor Steve’s message follows several announcements, including Tim Moss’s introduction of Believer’s Woodshack, a ministry startup serving local refugees and thos...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 4, 2026 In John 19:17-30, four scenes from Jesus’ crucifixion each elicit a reaction of appreciation for His magnificence as our Messiah. Pastor Steve’s message follows brief announcements about Operation Christmas Child and the Agape Walk for Life. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 27. 2026 In John 19:1-16, three stages in the final phase of Jesus’ trial before Pilate highlight Jesus’ courage by contrasting it with the cowardice of Pilate and the callousness of the priests and people. Pastor Steve's message follows an announcement from Anne Marie Runnels about Agape's upcoming Walk for Life.

Doug Elrick :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 20, 2026 Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” while he was staring it in the face. Dr. Doug Elrick teaches from John 18:28-40 where Jesus faces the Roman governor, contrasting God’s absolute truth with the world’s notions of determining what is true, and the way we can see ourselves in Barabas, the criminal who was released instead of Jesus. Dou...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 13, 2026 Four scenes in Jesus’ first trial contrast Peter’s betrayal with Jesus’ bravery in order to highlight God's grace in our salvation, as well as mercy in our restoration when we fail Him. Pastor Steve’s message from John 18:12-27 reminds us to view our loyalty to Jesus with humility, and that He is faithful even when we are not. Steve's m...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 6, 2026 “I Am He!” Jesus willingly gave Himself up to Judas and His captors for our benefit, revealing specific attributes that highlight His divine glory. Pastor Steve’s message covering John 18:1-11 follows several announcements. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 30, 2026 In John 17:20-26, Jesus made three requests to the Father designed to improve his disciple’s spiritual witness and well being. Pastor Steve’s message follows brief announcements, a Generation. Jesus ministry highlight from Ann Carter, and a prayer for Shanya Burton’s family as they prepare for their move to Canada. Music permitted under CC...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 23, 2026 In John 17:11-19 Jesus offered two powerful prayer requests to the Father on behalf of His disciples that inspired them to prize intimacy, pursue maturity and participate in ministry. Pastor Steve’s message follows brief announcements. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church : Sunday, August 16, 2026 In John 17:1-10, we discover two elements in Jesus’ prayer that show His commitment to His redemptive plan and concern for His redeemed people. Pastor Steve's message follows brief announcements. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Guest Speaker JJ Routley :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 9, 2026 In the life of Jesus we see a peace in spite of the turmoil of the world around Him because of His total dependence on the Father in every situation. Dr. JJ Routley from Emmaus University preaches from the account of Jesus calming a stormy sea in Mark 5:35-41, pointing out that In our own lives, peace is not the absence of trou...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 2, 2026 In John 16:25-33, Jesus took 3 steps to comfort and caution His disciples in preparation for dealing with His absence and the world’s animosity. Pastor Steve’s message follows brief announcements. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 26, 2026 In John 16:16-24, Jesus made two promises to His disciples to provide assurance that their coming sorrow at His departure would be turned to joy. Pastor Steve’s message follows brief announcements. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 19, 2026 Christians, realize that the world hates you—but rest assured in the Holy Spirit’s advantages. In John 16:1-15, Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for His absence by warning them of impending conflict, but also reassuring them of the presence of the Holy Spirit—a presence that convicts the world of sin and communicates the truth of God...

Immanuel Mission Team :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 12, 2026 This special Connect service features a brief history of Immanuel Mission and overview of Creekside's trip to serve at the mission in northwest Arizona Navajo territory June 5-14, 2026 from Mark Kline, a slide show, interviews by Mike Johnson of a few other members of the team, special music, and a brief message by Jesse South befo...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 5, 2026 Followers of Jesus are often hated by the world but helped by the Spirit of God. In John 15:18-27, Jesus shares two sobering facts with His disciples to prepare them for effective ministry in His absence. Pastor Steve's message follows a prayerful farewell for Mark and Mary Bristow as they prepare for their move to Ohio. Music permitted under...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 28, 2026 “This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you.” In John 15:12-17, there are two ways Jesus stressed the importance of God’s people loving one another to expedite their spiritual growth and effectively spread the Gospel. Pastor Steve’s message follows brief announcements and a spotlight on Creekside’s Moms Toget...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 21, 2026 “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Fruit is impossible if the branch is separate from the vine. From Pastor Steve’s message from John 15:1-11, we find the reasons for and the results of Jesus’ followers abiding in Him, the true vine. Steve’s message follows several announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Doug Elrick :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 14, 2026 Doug Elrick continues the Upper Room Discourse section of the Gospel of John (14:15-31) where Jesus encourages His followers. We see Jesus sharing final words of encouragement to love and obedience to God, promising His followers the Holy Spirit’s enduring presence, and reassuring them of His peace that comes with unity with Christ. Doug’s m...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 7, 2026 “Let not your heart be troubled…” Even as Jesus’ own death loomed, He cared about His disciples’ distress, sharing several realities that provide comfort to His followers then and now. Pastor Steve preaches from John 14:1-14, following brief announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

John Ottley :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 31, 2026 “Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.” (Acts‬ ‭8‬:‭35‬) Guest speaker and friend of Creekside John Ottley preaches from Acts 8 and a divinely appointed meeting in the desert between two unlikely people in a chariot over a scroll of Isaiah. John’s message follows a prayer send-o...

Jesse Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 24, 2026 Scripture instructs Christians to “always be prepared…to give the reason for the hope" we have, but how do we prepare to tell others about Jesus? Pastor Jesse South delivers a message based on 1 Peter 3:14-15 about sharing our faith, challenging believers to consider the reasons for our own hope in Christ, and leting that be a motivation for...