Creekside Sermons

We all struggle at times with feelings of despair: the future seems hopeless, and we feel unimportant and powerless to change anything. But the book of Ephesians tells us that, for those who know Jesus, we have hope, we have value, and we have access to the power of God. The deeper we know Jesus, the more we understand that we have everything we need in Him.

God has given us every imaginable spiritual blessing. We have been chosen by God, redeemed in Jesus, and sealed with the Holy Spirit. When we understand the spiritual blessings we have been given, we will seek to know Jesus better and to help other people know Him as well.

Knowing who you are helps you plan your future. The same principle applies to a church: once we understand who we are (our values), we can better understand where we're going (our vision). In this message, teaching pastor Matt Morton talks about the values and vision of Grace Bible Church, and how the Creekside campus fits into the big picture.

Like any loving father, God disciplines His people. He loves us and knows that holiness is the best path to a close relationship with Him and with His church. Church discipline is a tool that God uses to preserve the holiness and purity of His church, to protect Christ's reputation in the world, and to restore sinners who repent.

The Scripture is a treasure, more valuable than any earthly treasure we could hope for. All too often we do not make use of it - it sits in our homes unread. How can we overcome the barriers that keep us from reading God's Word and make it a habit for the coming year?

In the midst of our pain and suffering, we often feel misunderstood, alone, and completely out of control. Psalm 139 reminds us that God knows everything about us, is everywhere with us, and has a perfect plan. As a result, we can trust Him in every situation.

Worship is so much more than singing in church on Sunday mornings. But to do it well, we need humility, knowledge, and inspiration. Discover all three in Psalm 113.

Psalm 105 praises God for our shared identity as His people because there is always potential for incredible confusion over who we are, what we need, and how we should live.

Just as our bodies need water to live, so our souls need God for life. Unfortunately, we put things (even good things) in God's rightful place in our hearts. The truth is only God can satisfy our soul's deepest needs.

Although we are tempted to envy the success of wicked people, true success is found as we commune with the living God.

We live in a world that is constantly in rebellion against God. But God's kingdom will prevail, and God's King, Jesus Christ, will reign forever. He will destroy all rebels and establish His throne over the entire world. The question for each of us is whether we will submit to God's one true King, or whether we will rebel and face the consequences.

God is greater than anything we fear. He is always with us and promises salvation to the one who trusts Him. For that reason, He is our courage when we're afraid. For the person who trusts God, there is nothing to fear.

For better or worse we'll be on the internet and social media till death do us part. So we must learn how to live online as followers of Christ, and as parents, how to train our kids to do the same. Discover biblical principles and research-based practices to guide your online life. [PARENTAL WARNING: This sermon may not be appropriate for very young children. It is, however, appropriate and neces...

We have a crucial need. There is a profound solution and a gracious response.

The path of righteousness to blessing and life, but the path of wickedness leads to destruction and death. Which way will you choose?

Jesus commanded us to go and make disciples, but we often feel ill-equipped and afraid to obey. A few simple principles can help us effectively share the gospel and make disciples in our sphere of influence.

Every area of our lives is intended to reflect the character and love of Jesus. Mothers have an opportunity to demonstrate His character through everyday faithfulness to the work God has placed in front of them. Even the small and unnoticed tasks of parenting matter when done for God's glory.

Jesus commanded His disciples to go into every nation on earth and make disciples. The Great Commission applies to every Christian; it is not optional for those who know Jesus. We are called to share the gospel, and teach others about Jesus. The good news is that we are not alone: Jesus promised to stay with us and give us the power we need to finish the task.

The Gospel is a story that's too good to be true, except that it is true. Join us as we look a the reality of the resurrection.

We all deserve death because of our sin and rebellion against God, but Christ died in our place. Now He offers us righteousness in place of sin, life in place of death, and a relationship with God in place of alienation. In response, He calls us to trust Him, rejoice in the life He has given, and follow in His footsteps.

The world's economy operates according to merit, but God's kingdom operates on grace. Grace is surprising, and even scandalous, to people accustomed to relationships based on merit. Grace is unearned, unfair, unlimited, and unparalleled. Thank God that He does not give us what we deserve, but instead provides us with eternal life, and so much more, on the basis of His grace in Jesus Christ.

If we love God, we will want to obey Him. All too often, obedience to God feels like a chore. But Jesus explains to us that obedience ought to spring from loving God and loving others. Love is at the heart of God's Law, because He loves us, and wants to know us. How, then, can we grow our love for God and love for others?

We all desire greatness. We want to be important, respected, and significant. We are tempted to manipulate our circumstances in order to achieve earthly greatness. But Jesus says that greatness in His kingdom can only be found through humble service. Will we follow the example of Christ, who willingly became a servant for the sake of God's kingdom?

Jesus is fully God and fully man. We ought never to believe that His humanity diminishes His deity, or that His love diminishes His holiness. Jesus is everything that God is. However, He allows us to approach Him to receive eternal life, and a relationship with God. We are called to approach with confidence, but also with reverence.

As Jesus lays out the Lord's Prayer and tells us to pray "Thy Kingdom Come", by praying this we are anticipating, representing, and proclaiming the future Kingdom of God.