Creekside Sermons

Jealousy or discontentment is a plague in our society and it wars against our soul to the point you would say, do almost anything to quench its thirst. While this issue isn't new to our generation, how do we as believers cultivate contentedness in our life?

In the account of Noah we see one man that is willing to follow the things God asked even though it was incredibly difficult. How can we as believers cultivate that type of radical obedience in our life?

In the book of Daniel we see a believer navigate life in a culture that is apathetic towards the Lord. Today we find ourselves in a similar situation. As we see Daniel stand for the Lord and lead with conviction it should challenge us to do the same.

The normal human tendency threatens our joy and contentment in God's work in our lives.

For decades, the Jews had seen the need to rebuild the broken wall and burned gates of Jerusalem. Some had even given it a try, then hesitated and failed because of the sheer volume of the task. Nehemiah, however, came on the scene and accomplished this awesome task in less than two months. A huge factor in his success was in the way he got started: engaging the presence of God through prayer and...

Even as an 8 year old, King Josiah made a big difference through humility, faithfulness, and obedience. He sought after God and did not turn aside to the right or the left. His daily faithfulness led to reform and restoration for all of Israel.

How can we continue to persevere in our faith when we are facing trials and exhausted? The life of Joseph shows us that we can remain faithful to God, even in the midst of pain, because we know that God always remains faithful to us. Our security in His presence and promises provides us with the strength we need to keep serving Him and loving others.

What is your highest priority as a father? When your kids are grown, what wisdom do you want them to use as the foundation of their lives? In the book of Proverbs, Solomon tells his son where true wisdom comes from and how to find it. As fathers, we have an opportunity to pass along eternal and life-giving wisdom to our children as we seek to honor the Lord in the task of parenting.

Solomon began his reign as king in humility and with a desire to glorify God. However Solomon's divided heart justified the small compromises that led to great destruction.

Sin produces destruction. It disrupts our relationships with God and other people, and sometimes leads to irreversible consequences. So how can we resist it? How can we remain constantly vigilant against sin and its snares? As we look at the worst episode in the life of King David, we will see how to spot temptation and how to avoid it through God's strength.

Waiting is tough. When you're longing for a change, and you want things to happen quickly, it's hard to avoid bitterness and discontent. How can we honor God when we find ourselves being forced to wait patiently for what we want, for weeks, months, or even years? As a young man, David found himself in a long period of waiting for God's promises to come true. From his life, we can learn some key pr...

Young David's victory over the Philistine giant Goliath is one of the most beloved stories in the Bible. Almost everyone knows it, but we often misunderstand its point. David and Goliath is not a story about how we can defeat the giants in our own lives with enough ingenuity, courage, and self-esteem. Instead, it is a story about God, and how He always defeats His enemies. Those who know and trust...

Re-examine an oft overlooked and sometimes vilified mother from the OT and remember the invaluable truth that God sees us and hears in all of our circumstances.

What does the Scripture say about God's fairness and justice in saving men and women through Jesus? For example, how do we deal with the reality that some people have greater opportunity to hear the gospel than other people? What about babies, or those who are incapable of understanding the gospel? Can we trust that God always does what is right? As we examine these issues, we will learn that we w...

The concept of hell is probably the most unpopular doctrine in Christianity. And yet, Jesus talked about hell quite a bit. What does the Scripture say about hell? Who goes there, and why? What is it like? And how can it be avoided?

Have you ever looked around you and thought, "The world should be better than this"? If so, what you're really longing for is heaven. When Jesus comes back, heaven will come down to earth. We will have perfect bodies, perfect hearts, perfect relationships, perfect surroundings, and perfect occupations. In the meanwhile, we place all of our hope in the promise of God's kingdom, and we share the goo...

Death is always a source of grief, and it always raises tough questions. Where do people go when they die? Is death permanent? Are heaven and hell real places? The Scripture tells us that death is our enemy, but Jesus has defeated it. Although we grieve, we can grieve with hope. Those who believe in Jesus can have assurance that they will live with Him forever. Not even death can defeat God's peop...

When we encounter a seemingly unbelievable story like the resurrection of Jesus, doubt is a normal response. Thomas wasn't the only disciple who doubted whether it was true. After all, people don't rise from the dead every day. But doubt doesn't have to be fatal to our faith. Jesus still loves doubters, and He can even use our doubts to strengthen our faith. When we acknowledge our questions and s...

Money is a sensitive and personal subject for most people. Yet it's a topic that the Bible talks about a great deal. The way we use our money tells us a lot about our values. In the church, giving is one of the ways that we worship God. When we give, we're responding to the fact that He has been infinitely generous toward us, and we're also investing in eternity.

Serving isn't the most glamorous part of being involved in a church, but it is one of the most important parts! Jesus told His disciples that if we want to be truly great, we must learn how to serve. When we use our gifts to serve the body of Christ, we reflect the humble character of Christ so that others can know more about who He is. Serving also allows us to contribute to the growth and maturi...

What is communion all about and why do we take it so seriously? Discover the history and significance of this unusual ceremony, and find out how to celebrate it in a way that delights God.

Baptism is a wonderful celebration of what Jesus has done for us. Jesus told us to baptized as a way of publicly proclaiming our faith in Christ and our desire to be a part of His Church. Baptism is a powerful symbol of the salvation that God has given in Jesus Christ.

The past year has revealed to us in painful ways that we are not in control of our circumstances. We find ourselves feeling much like Paul in Acts 27, tossed and beaten by a storm he neither chose nor caused. Though we cannot control life's storms, we know that God can. When we trust Him in the midst of the storms, He provides us with courage and the ability to encourage others, even when life fee...

Why does the local church worship God through singing every week? Today's message teaches that through singing God's praises, God's people obey His commands, remember God's words, inspire devotion, strengthen their community, and anticipate their hope and future.

Is the Church only relevant to those who belong, or do we matter to the world? God's Word says that we matter greatly, because Jesus gave us the message of eternal life to carry into a world full of dying people. He sent us on a mission to help people find and follow Him, and He empowered us for the task. If you want your life to have an impact that lasts for eternity, invest in sharing the gospel...