Best CreeksideDM Podcasts (2025)

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Psalm 139 - God Knows 44:14

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Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 17, 2025“…Lord…You know me.” To conclude our series on the Psalms, Mark Kline preaches from the perfect, personal, protective, purposeful and praiseworthy knowledge of God revealed in Psalm 139:1-18. Mark’s message is followed by announcements by Doug Elrick about upcoming events, our college care mi…

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Psalm 1 - The Fruitful Path 49:01

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Alan Crim :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 10, 2025Alan Crim continues our short series in the Psalms with a message from Psalm 1, an ancient treasure map for blessing. Alan presents 3 critical landmarks—the path to avoid, the path to follow, and the 2 destinations in view. This message follows an announcement from Mark Kline about Awana, and …

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Psalm 96 - Declare His Glory & Immanuel Mission Team Recap 41:51

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Josh South :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 3, 2025Beginning with Mark Kline’s introduction to Immanuel Mission, we heard from several others who served the Navajo through the mission in Northeast Arizona this past June about what God taught them through the experience. These testimonies are followed by a message by guest speaker Josh South fr…

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Psalm 73 - My Feet Almost Slipped 56:23

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Jesse South :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 27, 2025"But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold." Pastor Jesse South preaches from Psalm 73, a song written by Asaph, about his emotional journey through frustration at the prosperity of the wicked and his struggle with doubts about God's goodness. Asaph's faith decon…

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John 3:16-21 - God's Love, Our Gain 1:13:40

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 20, 2025In Pastor Steve's message from John 3:16-21, Jesus highlighted the reason for and the reaction to God sending His beloved Son into a lost world. Steve also announces several new Creekside members, and his message follows announcements about upcoming events.Worship music permitted under CCLI Li…

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John 3:1-15 - You Must Be Born Again 57:20

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 13, 2025What is the meaning and magnitude, and means of being “born again”? Pastor Steve’s message from John 3:1-15 highlights Jesus’s answer to these 3 questions revealing the spiritual and substance of a new life in Christ. Steve’s message follows the testimonies and baptisms of two individuals at t…

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John 2:12-25 - Authentic or Artificial Faith? 55:17

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 6, 2025Jesus’ flipping tables and driving the money changers from the Temple in John 2:12-15 was a confrontation of the irreverence and condemnation of the false faith He encountered. Pastor Steve’s message points out three demonstrations of Jesus’ deity that drive home the necessity of authentic fait…

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Marable of the Sower - Matthew 13 50:09

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Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sun day, June 29, 2025When Jesus taught in parables, His purpose was two-fold: To conceal the truth from hard-hearted listeners and to reveal the truth to sincere seekers. Mark Kline preaches about the 4 types of soil described in Jesus’ Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, a picture of the various heart responses…

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John 2:1-11 - Proof Positive 46:53

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 22, 2025In John 2:1-11, while attending a wedding, Jesus answers a menial problem with a miraculous solution. Pastor Steve's message from this story confirms Jesus’ use of miraculous means to prove and manifest His deity. Steve's message follows brief announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI …

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John 1:35-51 - Jesus is Calling 51:56

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 15, 2025Is Jesus calling? Have you picked up? In Jesus’ call of His first disciples in John 1:35-51, we observe at least four human and divine means employed to convince people to follow Him. Pastor Steve's message follows brief announcements.Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.…

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John 1:19-34 - Case Closed 50:37

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 8, 2025"Now this was John’s testimony... He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, 'I am not the Messiah.' In John 1:19-34, Pastor Steve offers three pieces of the testimony of John the Baptist that provide compelling evidence of Messiah’s presence and purpose in the person of Jesus. Worship m…

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John 1:14-18 - Chip Off the Old Block 54:01

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 1, 2025“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us; and we saw His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” From Pastor Steve’s message on John 1:14-18 we learn three ways God’s Son coming to earth in the person of Jesus Christ revealed His Father’s glory, enabling…

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John 1:6-13 - Reacting to the Light 51:54

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 25, 2025Light is an intrusion when we’re sleeping and a welcome help when we need to find our way. Just as there are varied responses to physical light, we see varied responses to the “Light of the World.” From John 1:6-13, Pastor Steve reveals three facts highlighting the priority and possibilities of…

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Don't Forget Christ - 1 Corinthians 4 51:54

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John Ottley :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 4, 2025Following a recognition of Creekside’s high school and college graduates, we welcomed back John Ottley, who served as Pastor 1998-2011 when we were known as Cornerstones Community Church. John gave an update on his chaplaincy ministry before preaching from 1 Corinthians 4, encouraging believers …

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2 Samuel 24 - Firm Yet Forgiving 50:21

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 27, 2025In wrath God punishes our sin, but in mercy He pardons it. As our final message in our sermon series covering 2nd Samuel, Pastor Steve preaches from chapter 24 of a firm yet forgiving God.Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.By CreeksideDM

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Celebrating the Life of Betty Stanger 51:40

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In Memory of Betty Louise (Fredregill) StangerJuly 13, 1929 ~ April 6, 2025Memorial Service3:00 P.M., Saturday, April 26, 2025Creekside ChurchUrbandale, IAWelcome: Pastor Steve SmithOfficiating: Pastor Mark Stanger"In the Garden" — C. Austin Miles - Betty’s Favorite SongSharing of Memories of Betty"I’ll Fly Away" — Reba McIntireThe Family invites y…

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Easter 2025: Resurrection Ramifications 53:06

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025The apostle Paul stressed that if Christ had not been raised from the dead, Christianity would be useless. “But the fact is, Christ has been raised.” This Easter Sunday, Pastor Steve presents a message from 1st Corinthians 15:20-34 and both the comfort and challenge the reality of a ri…

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2 Samuel 23:8-39 - Memorial to Might Men 52:35

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 13, 2025In Pastor Steve's Palm Sunday message from 2 Samuel 23:8-39, we learn several lessons from David’s mighty men who protected and perpetuated God’s kingdom. From this story we see God's victory that involves us, genuine loyalty that humbles us, great notoriety that encourages us, and grievous f…

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2 Samuel 23:1-7 - Kingdom Comfort 56:43

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 6, 2025What we get a taste of now will become a feast in heaven. From “the last words of David” in 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Scripture provides us with good reason for confidence and comfort in the coming kingdom, especially in contrast to our present world. From Pastor Steve’s message, we are convinced by th…

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2 Samuel 22 - Sing His Praises 1:06:55

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 30, 2025“I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.” David, whose song of praise is recorded both in 2nd Samuel 22 and Psalm 18, was an expert at being rescued. From Pastor Steve’s message we find 3 aspects of God’s deliverance that inform, improve, and instruc…

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The Way God Uses Storms: Music and Message by Travis Lee Band 1:16:17

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Travis Lee :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 23, 2025Worship led by Travis Lee Band (travisleeband.com)Message: "That Way God Uses Storms" (Jonah 1:10-16) by Travis LeeWorship music permitted under CCLI License #264436. Travis Lee Band music property of Travis Lee Band.By CreeksideDM

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2 Samuel 21:15-22 - The Lamp of Israel 55:43

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1. Four Battles Fought, and Four Giant Enemies Slain a. Who killed the giant named Goliath, David or Elhanan? i. 1 Samuel 17; 1 Chronicles 20:5; 2 Samuel 23:24 b. Who are these giant warriors and what is their significance? i. Genesis 14:5; Deuteronomy 2:10-11, 20; 3:2,11; Joshua 11:21-22 ii. Numbers 13:33; Genesis 6:1-4 c. How are the promises of …

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2 Samuel 21:1-14 - The Cost of Corruption 50:19

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 9, 2025Corruption always has a cost. In a challenging passage (2 Samuel 21:1-14), Pastor Steve walks through 4 concepts to grasp in understanding the painful reality—and the remedy—for God’s wrath against sin to help us in living rightly. Steve’s message follows brief announcements.Worship music perm…

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2 Samuel 20 - Repeat Performance 53:09

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 2, 2025Rebellion, remorse, ruthlessness, reason and reassurance—The characters in 2nd Samuel chapter 20 inform us of and inspire us to face some sobering realities of kingdom living. Pastor Steve's message follows brief announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.…

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2 Samuel 19:9-43 - Homecoming Reality Check 59:19

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 23, 2025Have you ever come home to an abrupt reality check? King David’s return to Jerusalem in 2nd Samuel 19:9-43 elicits at least 3 proper responses to the rule of the Lord’s Anointed. Pastor Steve’s message follows several announcements.Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.…

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2 Samuel 18:1-19:8 - Agony in Victory 1:19:02

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 16, 2025The story of Absalom’s death (2 Samuel 18-19:8) has 3 important lessons about God’s work in preserving and promoting His kingdom that encourage and equip His children. Pastor Steve preaches about the sovereign crushing of our enemies, the sad consequences of our iniquities, and the stern c…

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2 Samuel 17 - His Kingdom is Forever 54:33

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 9, 2025The world’s kingdoms are temporary, but God’s is forever. Pastor Steve’s message from 2nd Samuel 17 is a comfort that God’s king and kingdom will prevail, through the secret and seen sovereignty of our God, the silencing of His enemies, and the support of His allies. Steve’s message follows…

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2 Samuel 16 - Knowing Your Enemy 54:01

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 2, 2025Knowing our enemies—the enemies of God, God’s King, and God’s kingdom—enables us as God’s children to resist and respond in godly ways. In Pastor Steve’s message from 2nd Samuel 16, we are exposed to three types of enemies: those who manipulate, those who denigrate, and those who are aposta…

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2 Samuel 15 - Responding to Rebellion 54:25

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 26, 2025As we see in 2nd Samuel, rebellion against God’s wisdom and assaults on His kingdom and people are nothing new. Following announcements, Pastor Steve preaches from chapter 15 and reveals two important insights on how to respond to rebellion against God’s king and kingdom.Worship music permi…

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2 Samuel 14 - Misguided Manipulation 1:06:48

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 19, 2025“‘I must know one thing,’ the king replied, ‘and tell me the truth… Did Joab put you up to this?'" 2nd Samuel 14 is a story of deception, manipulation and insincerity—by King David’s nephew Joab, the woman he sent to facilitate the return of David’s son Absalom, and the supposed reconciliat…

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Family Flaws - 2 Samuel 13 1:06:43

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 12, 2025In 2nd Samuel 13, tragically, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. From Pastor Steve’s message, we see the glaring failures of the main characters that reveal the depth of human depravity as well as our need for a Savior and victory over the penalty and power of sin. Prior to Steve’s me…

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2 Samuel 12 - Amazing Grace 54:26

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 5, 2025Pastor Steve resumes our sermon series in 2nd Samuel. Preaching from chapter 12, Steve explores 3 ways that God shows His amazing grace in response to our rebellion. Our God graciously rebukes the rebellious, reconciles the repentant, and restores the righteous.Worship music permitted under …

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Funeral Service for Betty Billings 46:57

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Funeral service for Betty Jean Billings at Creekside Church, Monday, December 30th.Welcome & Prayer: Pastor Steve SmithMusical Selection: "Goodness of God" - Elizabeth TenneyObituary: Meribeth TenneyFamily Reflections: Ami Randazzo, Jesse Tenney, and Alana GentosiMusical Selection: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" - Ayla and Eliana GentosiFamily Reflec…

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Don't Run Away from God - Jonah 1 47:17

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Jude Augusma :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 29, 2024When God called Jonah to a place 550 miles east of his comfort zone, he tried to run 2,500 miles in the other direction. Following a brief update of his ministry in Haiti, Jude Augusma preaches from Jonah chapter 1, the consequences of running away from God, and the blessing found in obed…

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Jesus is the Light - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 34:01

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Wednesday, December 24th, 2024“And the Light shines in the darkness...” (John 1:5a) One of the reasons Christmas is celebrated on December 25th is the symbolism derived from the beginning of increasing daylight beginning after the winter solstice: God sent Light into a dark world in the form of His Son Jesus. Past…

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Keeping Christ in Christmas (Matthew 2, Luke 2) 48:53

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 22, 2024The world often leaves Christ out of Christmas, and even Christians can forget the significance of this “happy holiday.” From the reactions of the shepherds (Luke 2:15-16), saints (Luke 2:25-38) and sages (Matthew 2:1-2) on that first Christmas, we discover that a proper response to Jesus’…

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Don't Reject the Son message & Christmas Program 1:13:05

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 15, 2024Christmas is often only seen as a holiday to give and receive gifts—but it’s actually about Jesus, the gift we’ve already received so that we can receive pardon from our sins. Pastor Steve begins our service with a short message about the reason for Christmas and our response to it. Follow…

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What is Man? Psalm 8 54:01

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Bob Short :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 8, 2024"O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! ... What is man that You are mindful of him?..." For the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Bob Short explores Psalm chapter 8, the contrast between the majesty of God and the smallness of man, and the connection to Christmas. Bob's message fo…

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2 Samuel 11 - David's Failure, Our Teacher 53:28

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 1, 2024Sin has far-reaching effects. In contrast to David’s kindness in recent chapters, 2nd Samuel 11 records his moral failure and the deadly coverup that followed. To guard against sin’s destruction, Pastor Steve’s sermon examining David’s downfall provides 3 lessons on sin and temptation. Stev…

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2 Samuel 10 - Kingdom Markers from Kindnes Mocked 55:15

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 24, 2024From the Ammonite king Hanun’s hostility toward David’s generosity found in 2 Samuel 10, we see some important marks of character in God’s kingdom in its initial, ongoing and final form. Following announcements, Pastor Steve teaches of the kindness from, opposition to, courage of, and vict…

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2 Samuel 9 - The King's Kindness 49:04

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 17, 2024David, fulfilling a promise to his friend Jonathan's son: “I will assuredly show kindness to you for the sake of your father... and I will restore... you... and you yourself shall eat at my table..." (2 Sam. 9:7). In his message from 2nd Samuel 9, Pastor Steve connects the kindness of the …

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2 Samuel 8 - Kingdom Snapshot 54:32

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 10, 2024“So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered justice and righteousness for all his people.” (2 Samuel 8:15) In his message about the conquests by Israel’s king David described in 2nd Samuel 8, Pastor Steve highlights the victory, the bounty, and the justice that is always pres…

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2 Samuel 7 - Building God's House 1:00:03

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 3, 2024In 2nd Samuel 7, David makes plans to build a temple for the Lord to house the Ark of the Covenant, while God reveals His plans to build David a kingdom. Pastor Steve presents 3 stages in our reception and response to this plan that have profound personal implications. Christ followers are …

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2 Samuel 6 - In His Presence 53:56

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 27, 2024From David's life we learn not only who God is but how we should behave in His presence. Covering 2 Samuel 6, Pastor Steve teaches about 3 proper responses—worship that is joyful because of God's presence, reverent because of His holiness, and humble because of His kindness. Steve's message…

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2 Samuel 5 - God's Got This 1:02:16

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 20, 2024God’s kingdom is secured by His promise, strengthened by His presence, and safeguarded by His power. Preaching from 2nd Samuel 5, Pastor Steve presents these 3 reminders from David’s life experience of God’s work for the gain of His kingdom and the good of His people, giving joy to our hear…

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2 Samuel 4 - A Contrast of Kingdoms 52:51

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Alan Crim :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 13, 2024From the grim account of the murder and beheading of one of Saul’s sons in 2nd Samuel 4, Alan Crim draws several contrasting features between the kingdoms of Saul and David—pictures of fear vs. courage, selfish ambition vs. humble trust, and corruption vs. justice. Ultimately this story point…

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Hold Fast What Is Good 1:00:42

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 6, 2024In light of the looming presidential election next month, Pastor Steve invites us to consider three perspectives that provide Scriptural grounding and guidance as we consider political involvement. God’s word instructs us to prize God’s sovereignty, pursue the good of our city and country, a…

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2 Samuel 2:12-3:39 - Restrained, Not Ruined 55:08

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 29, 2024In 2 Samuel 2:17-3:29, the clash between Judah’s army (David and his “mighty men”) and Israel’s army under Ish-Bosheth’s military commander Abner continues. Pastor Steve’s message from this narrative warns of the sins of opposing God’s kingdom through intentional rebellion, pursuing God’s…

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2 Samuel 2:1-11 - God's Kingdom or Man's? 55:57

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 22, 2024In the days of King David—as in our world today—people have to choose between two diametrically opposed kingdoms. From 2 Samuel 2:1-11, Pastor Steve covers three stages in the struggle for acceptance of God’s divinely ordained kingdom that encourage us to embrace it. We see the kingdom th…

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2 Samuel 1:17-27 - Good Mourning 51:01

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 15, 2024"How the mighty have fallen!" Pastor Steve teaches from 2 Samuel 1:17-27 how David's song of lament (over the loss of Saul and Jonathan) instructs us on the priority, propriety, and practices of grieving from three viewpoints.Apologies for the poor audio quality.Worship music permitted un…

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