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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 2, 2025 Rebellion, remorse, ruthlessness, reason and reassurance—The characters in 2nd Samuel chapter 20 inform us of and inspire us to face some sobering realities of kingdom living. Pastor Steve's message follows brief announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 23, 2025 Have you ever come home to an abrupt reality check? King David’s return to Jerusalem in 2nd Samuel 19:9-43 elicits at least 3 proper responses to the rule of the Lord’s Anointed. Pastor Steve’s message follows several announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 16, 2025 The story of Absalom’s death (2 Samuel 18-19:8) has 3 important lessons about God’s work in preserving and promoting His kingdom that encourage and equip His children. Pastor Steve preaches about the sovereign crushing of our enemies, the sad consequences of our iniquities, and the stern confrontation of our inadequacies. Steve’s message...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 9, 2025 The world’s kingdoms are temporary, but God’s is forever. Pastor Steve’s message from 2nd Samuel 17 is a comfort that God’s king and kingdom will prevail, through the secret and seen sovereignty of our God, the silencing of His enemies, and the support of His allies. Steve’s message follows announcements. Worship music permitted under CCL...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 2, 2025 Knowing our enemies—the enemies of God, God’s King, and God’s kingdom—enables us as God’s children to resist and respond in godly ways. In Pastor Steve’s message from 2nd Samuel 16, we are exposed to three types of enemies: those who manipulate, those who denigrate, and those who are apostates—none of whom can deny the victory we have in...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 26, 2025 As we see in 2nd Samuel, rebellion against God’s wisdom and assaults on His kingdom and people are nothing new. Following announcements, Pastor Steve preaches from chapter 15 and reveals two important insights on how to respond to rebellion against God’s king and kingdom. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 19, 2025 “‘I must know one thing,’ the king replied, ‘and tell me the truth… Did Joab put you up to this?'" 2nd Samuel 14 is a story of deception, manipulation and insincerity—by King David’s nephew Joab, the woman he sent to facilitate the return of David’s son Absalom, and the supposed reconciliation between the two that followed. Pastor Steve’s...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 12, 2025 In 2nd Samuel 13, tragically, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. From Pastor Steve’s message, we see the glaring failures of the main characters that reveal the depth of human depravity as well as our need for a Savior and victory over the penalty and power of sin. Prior to Steve’s message, Bob and Debbie Short shared parting words...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 5, 2025 Pastor Steve resumes our sermon series in 2nd Samuel. Preaching from chapter 12, Steve explores 3 ways that God shows His amazing grace in response to our rebellion. Our God graciously rebukes the rebellious, reconciles the repentant, and restores the righteous. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Jude Augusma :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 29, 2024 When God called Jonah to a place 550 miles east of his comfort zone, he tried to run 2,500 miles in the other direction. Following a brief update of his ministry in Haiti, Jude Augusma preaches from Jonah chapter 1, the consequences of running away from God, and the blessing found in obedience. Jude’s message follows announcements and e...

Funeral service for Betty Jean Billings at Creekside Church, Monday, December 30th. Welcome & Prayer: Pastor Steve Smith Musical Selection: "Goodness of God" - Elizabeth Tenney Obituary: Meribeth Tenney Family Reflections: Ami Randazzo, Jesse Tenney, and Alana Gentosi Musical Selection: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" - Ayla and Eliana Gentosi Family Reflection: Michael Gentosi Musical Selection: "I...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Wednesday, December 24th, 2024 “And the Light shines in the darkness...” (John 1:5a) One of the reasons Christmas is celebrated on December 25th is the symbolism derived from the beginning of increasing daylight beginning after the winter solstice: God sent Light into a dark world in the form of His Son Jesus. Pastor Steve shares a Christmas Eve message about Jes...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 22, 2024 The world often leaves Christ out of Christmas, and even Christians can forget the significance of this “happy holiday.” From the reactions of the shepherds (Luke 2:15-16), saints (Luke 2:25-38) and sages (Matthew 2:1-2) on that first Christmas, we discover that a proper response to Jesus’ birth has 3 features that keep Christ at the cen...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 15, 2024 Christmas is often only seen as a holiday to give and receive gifts—but it’s actually about Jesus, the gift we’ve already received so that we can receive pardon from our sins. Pastor Steve begins our service with a short message about the reason for Christmas and our response to it. Following Steve’s message and an Advent candle reading,...

Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 8, 2024 "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! ... What is man that You are mindful of him?..." For the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Bob Short explores Psalm chapter 8, the contrast between the majesty of God and the smallness of man, and the connection to Christmas. Bob's message follows and Advent reading by Bruce and Jill Camero...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 1, 2024 Sin has far-reaching effects. In contrast to David’s kindness in recent chapters, 2nd Samuel 11 records his moral failure and the deadly coverup that followed. To guard against sin’s destruction, Pastor Steve’s sermon examining David’s downfall provides 3 lessons on sin and temptation. Steve’s message is followed by a reading for Aaron an...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 24, 2024 From the Ammonite king Hanun’s hostility toward David’s generosity found in 2 Samuel 10, we see some important marks of character in God’s kingdom in its initial, ongoing and final form. Following announcements, Pastor Steve teaches of the kindness from, opposition to, courage of, and victory in the kingdom. Worship music permitted under...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 17, 2024 David, fulfilling a promise to his friend Jonathan's son: “I will assuredly show kindness to you for the sake of your father... and I will restore... you... and you yourself shall eat at my table..." (2 Sam. 9:7). In his message from 2nd Samuel 9, Pastor Steve connects the kindness of the Lord's anointed king David to the grace of God th...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 10, 2024 “So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered justice and righteousness for all his people.” (2 Samuel 8:15) In his message about the conquests by Israel’s king David described in 2nd Samuel 8, Pastor Steve highlights the victory, the bounty, and the justice that is always present in God’s kingdom. Steve’s message follows ann...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 3, 2024 In 2nd Samuel 7, David makes plans to build a temple for the Lord to house the Ark of the Covenant, while God reveals His plans to build David a kingdom. Pastor Steve presents 3 stages in our reception and response to this plan that have profound personal implications. Christ followers are encouraged to plan to serve God but let God deter...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 27, 2024 From David's life we learn not only who God is but how we should behave in His presence. Covering 2 Samuel 6, Pastor Steve teaches about 3 proper responses—worship that is joyful because of God's presence, reverent because of His holiness, and humble because of His kindness. Steve's message follows brief announcements. Worship music permi...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 20, 2024 God’s kingdom is secured by His promise, strengthened by His presence, and safeguarded by His power. Preaching from 2nd Samuel 5, Pastor Steve presents these 3 reminders from David’s life experience of God’s work for the gain of His kingdom and the good of His people, giving joy to our hearts and rest for our souls. Steve's message follow...

Alan Crim :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 13, 2024 From the grim account of the murder and beheading of one of Saul’s sons in 2nd Samuel 4, Alan Crim draws several contrasting features between the kingdoms of Saul and David—pictures of fear vs. courage, selfish ambition vs. humble trust, and corruption vs. justice. Ultimately this story points to the contrast between the two kingdoms we hav...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 6, 2024 In light of the looming presidential election next month, Pastor Steve invites us to consider three perspectives that provide Scriptural grounding and guidance as we consider political involvement. God’s word instructs us to prize God’s sovereignty, pursue the good of our city and country, and prioritize our God-given responsibilities. Ste...

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 29, 2024 In 2 Samuel 2:17-3:29, the clash between Judah’s army (David and his “mighty men”) and Israel’s army under Ish-Bosheth’s military commander Abner continues. Pastor Steve’s message from this narrative warns of the sins of opposing God’s kingdom through intentional rebellion, pursuing God’s kingdom for personal ambition, and subverting Go...