Creekside Sermons

Consider your priorities. The prophet Haggai encourages us to consider our priorities as Christians to prioritize our relationship with God and the building of His kingdom.

Why do the unrighteous prosper and the righteous suffer with no reward? Malachi's words are as timely today as they were 2400 years ago: Don't be deceived or discouraged by the delay. Live today in light of that day when God's Messenger will set all things right.

God loves marriage and hates divorce. After His Son, Jesus Christ, marriage is the greatest gift the Father has given to mankind. May we also learn to love, nurture and protect this wonderful gift.

There is no higher privilege or calling than to worship and serve the one, true God. Are we giving Him the honor due to His name?

Thomas is often referred to as "Doubting Thomas," as if he is the only disciple who doubted Christ's resurrection. But the truth is that he wasn't alone; the other disciples had their doubts also. So do we. Every Christian eventually struggles with doubt: Is God real? Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Does God love me? Doubt is common, and it can be destructive to our faith. But doubt can also...

Jesus crossed cultural, religious, and social barriers to reach a woman that others had overlooked and dismissed. He knew that nobody is too lost for salvation, and nobody is too hopeless to make an impact on others. Will you and I cross barriers, even at the risk of our own comfort, to introduce people to Jesus? He is the source of eternal life, the true fountain of living water!

Followers of the King will face resistance through rejection, opposition, and seclusion. As we walk through the life and death of John the Baptist, we learn how to respond to resistance with righteousness thus reflecting the hope to which we cling!

Late in the evening Jesus comes walking on the water and challenges Peter to step out of the boat and walk to him. God calls us to step out of our "boat" and follow him everyday. So what got Peter out of the boat and how do we do the same?

The trials and challenges of our lives reveal our inner character. Under pressure, Stephen proved to be a man who had cultivated Christ-like character. What about us? When we display Christ-like character under pressure and pain, we demonstrate the power of the gospel to transform our lives and the lives of those around us.

In the Gospel of John, the author refers to himself as "the disciple Jesus loved." John talks about love more than any other New Testament author, because he was deeply changed by the love of Jesus. His life and his ministry were forever marked by the reality that the Son of God loved him. Is the same thing true for you? Is your life anchored in the love of Jesus, or is it anchored in the things o...

By looking at how the Apostle Philip in the New Testament, we can learn what it means to find and follow Jesus.

Doubt doesn't disqualify you from Jesus' love or purpose for your life.

Paul begins as a driven Pharisee out to make a name for himself, and he ends as a hard-working faithful servant of Christ. A key piece of his transformation was his time away with Christ.

Moms have a challenging but deeply significant job. In the day-to-day struggles of raising kids, it's easy to lose sight of the big picture. What are you trying to accomplish in the long run? Mary, the mother of Jesus, provides us with a great example of how to view the parenting task: it is a role to be treasured as we participate in the mental, physical, spiritual, and social growth of our child...

The early church practiced radical generosity. They gave sacrificially to one another and to the mission of the gospel. Instead of causing them stress, their generosity brought them a greater degree of joy and happiness. This morning, we will look at the power of generosity, and why the Scripture calls us to practice radical generosity for the sake of the mission of the gospel.

When Christ ascended into heaven, He gave His disciples a mission to accomplish. He instructed us to spread the message of His love to every nation, until the day He returns. He did not leave us alone, though: He gave us the power of His Spirit to help us accomplish the task. What are you doing to participate in the mission of Jesus Christ, here and around the world?

We all need hope. But in the face of a world filled with sin, death, tragedy, and suffering, we find ourselves struggling to maintain our hope. After Jesus died, His disciples also struggled to keep their hope alive: if the Messiah was dead, then their future was lost. But we know the whole story now! Jesus rose from the dead, defeating every enemy and restoring our hope. So where do you place you...

Barabbas was a convicted murderer, waiting execution. He was guilty, and he deserved his punishment. But he received an unexpected pardon. Jesus went to the cross instead of Barabbas. He went free because Jesus became His substitute. Barabbas' story is also our story: we are guilty of crimes against God, we deserve eternal separation from God, but Jesus took the punishment that we earned. The good...

When Jesus ascended into heaven, He did not leave His followers alone. He sent the Holy Spirit, who draws people to Jesus, washes away our sin, reminds us of what is true, and gives us the power to obey God. Will we believe and obey His voice?

For most of us, our mental image of the good life does not include doing menial service. We don't mind serving others as long as doing so is not inconvenient or humiliating. But Jesus set a different pattern for us. He served His disciples even when it was inconvenient, and He even served His betrayer willingly. Humble service is one of the most powerful ways to reflect the love, strength, and sac...

A few days before His death, Jesus cleared out the Temple court. He knocked over tables, scattered coins everywhere, and used a whip to drive away the animals and their merchants. What made Him so angry? We see from this passage how deeply Jesus cares about worship, and how much He wants everybody to have the opportunity to worship His Father. Do we share Jesus' concerns? Do we make room for worsh...

The greatest antidote to discontent and anxiety is to remember God's character. We see God's loyal love reflected in creation, in history, and in the free gift of salvation. Psalm 136 reminds us, over and over again, that His love endures forever.

In Mark 3 Jesus explains the defining quality of what true disciples of God must do, prompting us to ask the question, "Are we living as false followers or faithful followers?"

We are designed to live in community. Come explore what biblical community looks like and how God uses it to impact the world.

Romans 8:28 is often used to comfort those in the midst of trial, to encourage them that everything will work out alright. Is this an accurate understanding of the passage? What does it mean for Christians to affirm that God will work all things together for good?