Jesse South :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 30, 2023

In 1 Samuel 23, God’s anointed king David continues to serve as an example (as opposed to Saul) the attitude and actions of the Messiah David foreshadowed. Creekside’s Youth Pastor Jesse South’s message explores how David responded to struggle, and what God’s invisible hand at work in his struggles visibly reveals about His character. Jesse’s message follows an announcement from Tom VanderLinden about the upcoming Awana season.

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1 Samuel 23 - God's Caring Providence

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 6, 2023

God's righteousness shines a light in the dark world. Pastor Steve preaches from 1 Samuel 24:1-22 and how David displayed that light by refusing disobedience, and relying on God’s justice and faithfulness. Steve’s message follows an introduction to our College Care ministry starting up again this Fall.

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1 Samuel 24 - Divine Light in a Dark World

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 13, 2023

In 1 Samuel 25, God’s providential work through Abigail intervenes in David’s sinful plan for revenge. Pastor Steve preaches about the test, the turning, and the treasure that is God’s providence, which restrains foolishness and reinforces our trust in God. Steve’s sermon follows the testimonies from and baptisms of two young believers.

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1 Samuel 25 - God's Restraining Providence

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 27, 2023

“I can do it!” is a declaration of independence that can be a virtue, or it can be a vice if our self-reliance eclipses our dependence on God. From 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2, Pastor Steve’s message about David’s sinful self-reliance teaches us to rely on our Lord’s protection, His wisdom, and rejoice in His compassion.

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1 Samuel 27 - I Can Do It!

Anand Darla :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 17, 2023

In our expository journey through 1st Samuel, Anand Darla presents an overview of the book thus far and then preaches on the success and failures of King David in chapter 30. Anand offers lessons on the importance of God's word, heart over outward appearance, obedience over sacrifice, and a trajectory toward Christ.

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1 Samuel 30 - Good Beginning and Bad Ending

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 8, 2023

As Pastor Steve begins our sermon series in Paul's Letter to the Romans, we see that the good news of salvation in Christ is woven through the entire book. The apostle Paul’s introduction in Romans 1:1-7 provides 3 reasons for acceptance of and adherence to the Christ-centered gospel as the only solution for the dysfunction of our world and the damnation of our souls. Steve's message follows announcements, including Creekside's upcoming Fall Festival on October 28th.

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Romans 1:1-7 | God's Christ-Centered Gospel

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 26, 2023

Pastor Steve’s message for us is the same as Paul’s message to first century Jews and Gentiles alike: We’re all a mess. From Romans 3:9-20, we learn two reasons why all humans are guilty before God and in need of His grace—our inability to keep the law and the law’s inability to keep us. Steve encourages believers to remember that we are rescued because of God’s mercy, recognize the reason for the world’s corruption as their need for Christ, and remain faithful to expose sin and its remedy in Jesus. The message follows several accouncements.

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Romans 3:9-20 - Everyone is Guilty

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 3, 2023

In the wake of an exposition of humanity’s sin problem presented in most of the first 3 chapter of Romans, Pastor Steve transitions to the Good News of God’s cure for our universal sickness. From Romans 3:21-31 we learn 3 important features Paul shares of the remedy for human depravity—the righteousness of God through faith in Christ that reaches all who believe, removes all boasting, and reinforces the Law. Before Steve’s message, Bob Short offers a prayer for Aaron and Kara Jones, who are preparing to move south. Mackenzie and Jesse South close the service with scripture reading for week 1 of Advent.

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The Cure for What Ails Us - Romans 3:21-31

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 10, 2023

“What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about; but not before God. For what does the Scripture say?” In Romans 4, Paul offers 3 pieces of evidence for justification by faith verified by the Old Testament. In this message, Pastor Steve covers the first two evidences in verses 1-12 showing that neither works nor ceremony have any place in a believers’ justification. Steve’s message follows several announcements. Mark and Mary Bristow close the service with scripture reading for week 2 of Advent.

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Romans 4:1-12 - Faith Like Father Abraham

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 17, 2023

Why was the birth in Bethlehem two millennia ago good news for all people? In Jesus’ cradle we see God’s power. In His cross we secure God’s pardon. In the crown we show God’s preeminence. These 3 keys unlock the secret to unity in a local church from the example of Jesus, and also provide good news of great joy for everyone. Pastor Steve’s brief message from Philippians 2:5-11 ends with a reading for the 3rd week of Advent by Patti Fellers, followed by Creekside’s Christmas program.

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Good News For All (Phil. 2:5-11) and Christmas Program

Steve Smith & others :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 24, 2023

God gave us a promise that was through a person for a purpose that we might have a place with Him. Creekside’s Christmas Eve morning service was interspersed with joyful Christmas hymns and brief devotionals from several brothers anchored in Galatians 4:4-5. Following a reading and candle lighting for the 4th week of Advent by Aaron Mason, Pastor Steve introduced the passage, with Mike Johnson, Ryan Carter, Mike Nicewarner and Norb Metzler each sharing a thought on 4 aspects of the theme. Steve closed the service with a challenge to accept the free gift God offers for the price paid for sinners through His Son Jesus, born to set us free and adopt us as His own.

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Sonship Through the Son (Galatians 4:4-5)

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 24, 2023

"For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. ... Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" (2 Corinthians 8:9; 9:15) At Creekside's Christmas Eve candlelight service, Pastor Steve shares two aspects of this indescribable gift of our redeemer Jesus Christ—the cost and the consequence. By making His dwelling among mankind, God’s Son became poor, but through the Son we gain it all. Before and after Steve’s message is the final Advent candle lighting, scripture readings, poetry, and special Christmas music.

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God's Indescribable Gift (2 Corinthians 8:9;9:15)

Kyle Clarkson :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 31, 2023

“Love so amazing, so divine demands my soul, my life, my all.” Kyle Clarkson’s New Years Eve message is a stock-taking look at the legacy left by several Old Testament kings from 2 Chronicles (some good, some not) and the greatest legacy of love left by the King of Kings, Jesus. Kyle echos the challenge of Paul to “run in such a way” (1 Cor. 9:24) and to “live a life worthy” (Eph. 4:1), considering not merely our resolutions for the coming year but the legacy we leave in a life pursuit of God.

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The Legacy of a King

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 7, 2024

"...the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith." Continuing Paul’s argument for the gospel’s availability to all people (Jew and Gentile), Pastor Steve resumes our Romans series, covering 4:13-25, and Paul’s reasoning for justification by faith rather than observance of the Law. Steve's message follows announcements by Alan Crim.

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Romans 4:13-25 - Faith Like Father Abraham, Part 2

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 14, 2024

Unlike most of what we’ll hear from political candidates in the coming days and at the Iowa Caucus, we can be certain of this: What God has promised He will fulfill, and what He has purposed He will accomplish. In Christ, believers “have been justified by His blood…saved by the wrath of God through Him.” Pastor Steve’s message from Romans 5:1-11 covers 3 insights the apostle Paul provides into the assurance of our salvation by faith—our peace with God, our celebration of hope, and our certain deliverance. Steve’s message follows brief announcements.

Romans 5:1-11 - Certain Salvation

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 21, 2024

Adam was the one who brought sin into the world, and Jesus was the one who brought justification into the world. In Pastor Steve’s message from Romans 5:12-21, comparing and contrasting Adam and Jesus, the apostle Paul provides 3 facts based on Adam as a “type of Christ” to demonstrate that our glorious salvation depends upon God’s abundant grace of Jesus. Steve's message follows several announcements.

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Romans 5:12-21 - Dead in Adam, Alive in Christ

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 28, 2024

Disciples of Jesus are in the unique position of being simultaneously dead and alive—that is, we are dead to sin through Christ while being alive to God in Christ. Pastor Steve preaches this truth from Romans 6:1-14, as well as incentive for right living in light of our calling. Steve’s message follows announcements from Alan Crim, and the service concludes with a prayer for a couple departing for mission work in Haiti.

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Dead but Alive - Romans 6:1-14

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 4, 2024

In Christ, we are free from sin (not to it). Pastor Steve preaches from Romans 6:15-23, where Paul offers two reasons why salvation by grace provides no encouragement for believers to persist in sin, but an expectation to obey God. Steve’s message follows announcements and a Youth ministry highlight from Jesse South.

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Romans 6:15-23 - Free At Last

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 11, 2024

When we pay what we owe to the IRS, we are free of the debt, but not of the relationship. In Romans 7:1-13, Pastor Steve highlights two ways our faith in Christ helps define our relationship to the Law and directs our response to it. Steve's message follows announcements by Alan Crim. 

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Romans 7:1-13 - Dead To (But Not Done With) God's Law

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 18, 2024

As an autoimmune disease does when our own immune system attacks healthy tissues within our bodies, the reality of sin in the life of a believer is an inner spiritual battle we all fight this side of glory. In Romans 7:14-25, Paul explores the confusion, cause, character, and comfort of this conflict. In Pastor Steve’s message, these 4 elements in a Christian’s battle against sin reveal our frailty, reinforce the necessity of living out our true identity, and rejoicing in our ultimate victory.

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Romans 7:14-25 - The Believer's Battle with Sin

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 25, 2024

God’s Spirit gives us freedom from sin’s condemnation, governs our minds, and guarantees our eternal inheritance. Pastor Steve preaches from Romans 8:1-11 on these 3 powerful ways the Holy Spirit works for those who are “in Christ”, encouraging and empowering believers to live joyfully and victoriously for God’s glory. Steve’s message follows several announcements from Alan Crim.

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Romans 8:1-11 - The Spirit's Work on Behalf of Believers

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 3, 2024

God’s gifts to believers revealed in Romans 8 are abundant! Pastor Steve continues an exploration of these blessings in his message from verses 12-17, where God’s Spirit arrests our depravity, attests to our identity in Christ, and assures us of eternal glory. Steve’s message follows several announcements.

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Romans 8:12-17 - More Blessings of Being in the Spirit

Jesse South :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, Match 10, 2024

The glory we receive as heirs of God far outweighs the groaning we will experience as we suffer with Christ in this world. Creekside’s Youth Pastor Jesse South preaches from Romans 8:18-30 about "the already but not yet"—a believer’s hope of future glory, our comfort in God’s current work, and our confidence in what He’s done in the past. Jesse’s message follows a ministry highlight from Tim Moss. Tim shares about his family’s involvement in Joppa, a local homeless ministry.

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Romans 8:18-30 - Groaning and Glory

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 17, 2024

Believers in Jesus can rest in a God whose promises are never fickle, whose power never falters, and whose perfect love never fails, and His salvation is personal and permanent for all who trust in His Son. From Romans 8:31-39, Pastor Steve preaches on God’s work in saving and sanctifying His children (vs. 28-30) and reveals at least 3 assurances of our eternal security amidst present suffering. Steve’s message follows announcements and an update from Pablo and Bethany Calderon, missionaries Creekside supports in Romania.

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Romans 8:31-39 - God's Got Us

Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 24, 2024

“And He said to them, ‘I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.“ (Luke‬ ‭22‬:‭15‬) Looking back at the week leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection, Bob Short’s Palm Sunday message begins with the Passover meal Jesus ate with His disciples on Maundy Thursday. Bob explores the 4 cups of the meal and what they represent, connecting the past deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt (Exodus 6) to the greater deliverance and fulfillment Jesus was about to provide as the Passover Lamb. Following communion and as worship continues, Bob closes the service with a reading from Psalm 118, the hymn Jesus and His disciples sang together.

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Before I Suffer (Palm Sunday)

Funeral Service for Elinor Rae Gray (12/19/2031-3/21/2024) at Creekside Church, Friday, March 29, 2024 at 10:30am

Officiants: Tom Baird and Larry Westphal

Musician: Karen McFadden, Accompanist

Order of Service:
Welcome and Opening Prayer: Steve Smith
Obituary: Larry Westphal
Congregational Hymn: “Amazing Grace”
Remembrances of Elinor
Message: Tom Baird
Congregational Hymn:”The Old Rugged Cross”
Closing Prayer: Steve Smith
Graveside Service: Larry Westphal

Pallbearers: Coralynn Gray, Aaron Gray, Andrew Gray, Megan Elsbecker, Zach Elsbecker, Parker Gray, Kylie LeTellier, Logan LeTellier

Internment: Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa

Funeral Service for Elinor Rae Gray

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024

You’ve heard of the 7 deadly sins, but what about the “7 devastating consequences”? Jesus raised from the dead is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith. Preaching a Resurrection Sunday message from 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Steve points out 7 devastating consequences if there were no resurrection. The good news is the reality that “now Christ has been raised from the dead…” (15:20) and His life is the only hope for ours. Steve’s message follows a special Easter choir presentation.

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Resurrection: The Crux of Christianity (1 Corinthians 15:12-20)

“And Can it Be” written by Charles Wesley, Music by Dan Forrest

Performed by Creekside Church Easter Choir, March 31, 2024

Conductor: Karen McFadden

Pianist: Brandon Runnels

Cellist: Christopher Swanson

Choir: Rod Clarkson, Preston Nicewarner, Paul Kline, Mike Nicewarner, Josiah Derr, Tom Baird, Leah Westrum, Lexi Williams, Amy Johnson, Anne Marie Runnels, Brooke Westphal, Lisa McMullen, Ann Carter, Ashlyn Derr, Aubrey Crim, and Jessalyn Kline

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And Can It Be - Easter Choir 2024

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 7, 2024

In Romans 9:1-18, Paul’s task is to debunk a prevailing mindset: “Our failure is God’s fault”. From Pastor Steve’s message we find 3 reasons why Israel’s unbelief doesn’t mean God’s word has failed, that His character is flawed, or that His people are forsaken. Steve’s sermon follows announcements and a video from a missionary family to Ukraine.

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Romans 9:1-18 - Did God Mess Up?

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 14, 2024

In Romans 9:19-33, Paul explains God's prerogative in choosing individuals for salvation, and we feel the tension between divine sovereignty and human responsibility, and an emphasis of faith over works in God's redemptive plan. As a continuation of his previous sermon, Pastor Steve provides two more reasons why Israel’s unbelief didn’t mean that God’s word had failed, God’s character is flawed, or that God’s people are forsaken. Steve’s message follows announcements and a recognition of 3 new Creekside members.

Romans 9:19-33 - God Didn't Mess Up

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 21, 2024

"The message concerning faith that we proclaim: If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved... for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’” (Romans 10:8b,9,13). Pastor Steve’s message from Romans 10:1-13 gives us the reasons for Israel’s rejection of righteousness by faith that teach us 2 important lessons pointing to salvation for all who call upon the name of the Lord: The mistake of righteousness by works instead of faith, and the message of righteousness by faith taught in scripture. Steve’s message follows announcements by Alan Crim.

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Romans 10:1-13 - Salvation to All Who Call

Alan Crim :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 28, 2024

In Alan Crim’s message from Romans 10:14-21, the apostle Paul reveals a roadmap to salvation—one that involves sending, preaching, hearing and believing—and how Israel rejected that map when they had gone off route. Alan's message follows announcements by Amy Johnson.

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Romans 10:14-21 - Roadmap To Salvation

Steve  Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 5, 2024

After receiving Paul’s rebuke for their unbelief, the Jews of his day may have thought they had fallen out of favor with God and His promises regarding Israel. In defense of God’s faithfulness, Paul reassures them with two actions God takes in Romans 11:1-10 to reassure them that God has not rejected His chosen people. Pastor Steve’s message follows announcements, including an announcement by Anne Marie Runnels about a supply drive for Agape—a local pregnancy resource center—and recognition of Creekside’s high school and college graduates.

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Romans 11:1-10 - Proof of Promises Kept

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