ThornCreek Church Messages

Do your prayers offend God? Do you believe we serve a big God? But why do you pray small prayers? Why do you pray safe prayers? As we continue our 21 days of prayer and fasting, Pastor Ruben preaches about how we ask big prayers. For those who are too afraid to ask God to move in a big way, this message is for you.

We start our new year with 21 days of prayer and fasting. But why do we fast? What do we fast? What do we pray for? No matter how you messed up 2025, you can have a new year with God's help. God loves you and God has a purpose for you.

Take a look at how God has moved in ThornCreek this past year. As we look at 2026 we take a look back on 2025. We recognize what God has done in our community and lives. Go into 2026 thanking God for what He did in 2025.

Do you need a new beginning? Are you facing problems in life, or feel exhausted? Do you battle anxiety or discouragement? Is life "complicated?" God sees you and hears your prayers. You are invited to Christmas Eve services at ThornCreek Church! About 2,000 years ago there was the greatest news of all time…An angel told some shepherds, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great...

Have you ever worried about something, and then it didn't happen? Are you living with a fear that is controlling your life? Today, Pastor Ruben preaches about the God through whom anything is possible. If you're anxious about anything, this message is for you.

Have you ever had a reality check? A time that rocks you? Today this message is for the person who is carrying regret. For the person who is weighed down by burdens. The person who is far from God. Pastor Jeremy preaches about the God who loves you, sees you, and will carry your burdens.

To the person who is waiting. Waiting for their circumstances to change. To the person who is not where they used to be. Maybe you drifted, maybe you're reaping the consequences of your bad decisions. Maybe you think... if I could do it all over again. If that's you, this message is for you.

Does anybody need a new beginning? Maybe you're healing from a past relationship. Maybe you have past wounds. Maybe you just moved. Maybe it's something else. Today we start our new series leading up to Christmas called The Promised Guest. Join us as we look at the prophecies that lead to Jesus. For those that need a new start, this message is for you.

Do you live your life as if you know you are blessed? What if you lived your life with thanksgiving everyday? Today we finish off our series Fish & Loaves, as we finish off the story of the feeding of the 5000. For those who want a new outlook on life, this message is for you.

What problems do you have right now? What are the things that feel way too big for you? Pastor Ruben preaches about the God who is bigger than your problems. And it's baptism weekend!

Has anyone ever annoyed you? Have you ever been exhausted and somebody brings you their problems? What if you saw those people with God's eyes? Today Pastor Ruben continues the story of the feeding of the 5000. For those who struggle to love people, this message is for you.

How busy are you? Do you feel tired? Emotionally, not physically tired. Is your soul tired? Today we start our new series with a story when the Disciples were at a point of spiritual exhaustion. For those who need rest, this message is for you.

97% of Christians believe it is important to share their faith. 95% of Christians never lead anyone to Christ. Today Pastor Ruben finishes The Early Church with a rally call for us. If hell is at stake, we need to act like it. For those who call themselves Christians, this message is for you.

What's the purpose of the Church? It is necessary? Can you be a Christian and not love the Church? It's Love The House Weekend! Join us as we see what the Church can be. As we look at the future plans of ThornCreek Church. If you're wanting to be apart of something bigger than you, this message is for you.

Can you walk with God alone? Well, what happens when you see the other side of Christians? What happens when someone at church hurts you? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about how to do life with others. For those who think they don't need anyone, this message is for you.

How do you know what you believe is right? How do you know what you listen to is right? In a world where opinion is king, how do we know how to live our lives? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about beliefs. For those who are struggling to figure out what they believe, this message is for you.

Why do we worship? What should worship look like? Is worship even needed? Today we look at how the early churched worshipped. For those who need a reason to sing, this message is for you.

Do you love well? Does your love look different because of who lives inside of you? As we continue to look at the early church, we see how they loved. What if a modern church could love like the early church? For those who want to look radically different, this message is for you.

Do you believe in prayer? You probably would say you do. Most people believe in prayer. But is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire? As we continue to seek what a modern day Acts church looks like, Pastor Ruben preaches about prayer. For those who have been holding back big prayers, this message is for you.

How should the church look like? What does a diverse church look like? Today we start our new series The Early Church. For those who wonder if the gospel includes their skin color, this message is for you.

What should a Christian look like? It should be the Holy Spirt. So how do you know if you are filled with the Holy Spirit? Today we finish out our series Fire. For those who want the Holy Spirit to live inside of them, this message is for you.

Do you believe in miracles? Does the God who did so many wonders in the bible, still act today? As we continue in our series, Pastor Nick preaches about how Jesus is working today. If you are struggling with doubt, this message is for you

There are supernatural gifts inside of you. Today you can choose to live a life of supernatural or superficial. Pastor Ruben preaches about a life lived with the Holy Spirit. This message is for those who are ready to do more. Spiritual Gifts Test: https://www.thorncreek.church/spiritualgifts

What words do you say to yourself? What do you allow yourself to think? Today Pastor Ruben talks about how the Holy Spirit can change our thinking. This message is for those who want to control their thoughts.

Do your feelings determine your decisions? How easy is it for you to get in a bad mood? Do your emotions rule over you? Pastor Ruben preaches about a life that is ruled by the Holy Spirit and not by feelings. For those of you who want to rule over your emotions, this message is for you.