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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 23, 2026 In John 17:11-19 Jesus offered two powerful prayer requests to the Father on behalf of His disciples that inspired them to prize intimacy, pursue maturity and participate in ministry. Pastor Steve’s message follows brief announcements. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church : Sunday, August 16, 2026 In John 17:1-10, we discover two elements in Jesus’ prayer that show His commitment to His redemptive plan and concern for His redeemed people. Pastor Steve's message follows brief announcements. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Guest Speaker JJ Routley :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 9, 2026 In the life of Jesus we see a peace in spite of the turmoil of the world around Him because of His total dependence on the Father in every situation. Dr. JJ Routley from Emmaus University preaches from the account of Jesus calming a stormy sea in Mark 5:35-41, pointing out that In our own lives, peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of God in the midst of it. Dr. Routley’s message follows an announcement from Heather Derr about Creekside’s College Care ministry, and a special update from Matt Deaver on his health and ministry abroad. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, August 2, 2026 In John 16:25-33, Jesus took 3 steps to comfort and caution His disciples in preparation for dealing with His absence and the world’s animosity. Pastor Steve’s message follows brief announcements. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 26, 2026 In John 16:16-24, Jesus made two promises to His disciples to provide assurance that their coming sorrow at His departure would be turned to joy. Pastor Steve’s message follows brief announcements. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 19, 2026 Christians, realize that the world hates you—but rest assured in the Holy Spirit’s advantages. In John 16:1-15, Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for His absence by warning them of impending conflict, but also reassuring them of the presence of the Holy Spirit—a presence that convicts the world of sin and communicates the truth of God’s word. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Immanuel Mission Team :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 12, 2026 This special Connect service features a brief history of Immanuel Mission and overview of Creekside's trip to serve at the mission in northwest Arizona Navajo territory June 5-14, 2026 from Mark Kline, a slide show, interviews by Mike Johnson of a few other members of the team, special music, and a brief message by Jesse South before communion and closing. Most music permitted under CCLI License #264436; Mesa Song by Stu Modrzejewski and used with Stu's permission.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 5, 2026 Followers of Jesus are often hated by the world but helped by the Spirit of God. In John 15:18-27, Jesus shares two sobering facts with His disciples to prepare them for effective ministry in His absence. Pastor Steve's message follows a prayerful farewell for Mark and Mary Bristow as they prepare for their move to Ohio. Music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 28, 2026 “This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you.” In John 15:12-17, there are two ways Jesus stressed the importance of God’s people loving one another to expedite their spiritual growth and effectively spread the Gospel. Pastor Steve’s message follows brief announcements and a spotlight on Creekside’s Moms Together ministry. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 21, 2026 “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Fruit is impossible if the branch is separate from the vine. From Pastor Steve’s message from John 15:1-11, we find the reasons for and the results of Jesus’ followers abiding in Him, the true vine. Steve’s message follows several announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Doug Elrick :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 14, 2026 Doug Elrick continues the Upper Room Discourse section of the Gospel of John (14:15-31) where Jesus encourages His followers. We see Jesus sharing final words of encouragement to love and obedience to God, promising His followers the Holy Spirit’s enduring presence, and reassuring them of His peace that comes with unity with Christ. Doug’s message follows several brief announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 7, 2026 “Let not your heart be troubled…” Even as Jesus’ own death loomed, He cared about His disciples’ distress, sharing several realities that provide comfort to His followers then and now. Pastor Steve preaches from John 14:1-14, following brief announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

John Ottley :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 31, 2026 “Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.” (Acts‬ ‭8‬:‭35‬) Guest speaker and friend of Creekside John Ottley preaches from Acts 8 and a divinely appointed meeting in the desert between two unlikely people in a chariot over a scroll of Isaiah. John’s message follows a prayer send-off for our team headed for Immanuel Mission this coming week. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Jesse Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 24, 2026 Scripture instructs Christians to “always be prepared…to give the reason for the hope" we have, but how do we prepare to tell others about Jesus? Pastor Jesse South delivers a message based on 1 Peter 3:14-15 about sharing our faith, challenging believers to consider the reasons for our own hope in Christ, and leting that be a motivation for sharing the Good News with others. Jesse’s message follows a recognition of and a prayer for many of Creekside’s high school and college graduates. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 17, 2026 In John 13:31-38, Jesus was preparing His disciples for a graduation of sorts. Pastor Steve's message explores 3 ways Jesus revealed the love He requires of His disciples that proves they are His genuine followers. Steve's message follows announcements by Alan Crim. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 10, 2026 In John 13:19-30, Jesus took 3 steps to expose the betrayer Judas, condemning his hardened sinfulness while commending Jesus' humble submission to God's salvation plan. Steve's message follows brief announcements. We apologize, but the baptism testimonies did not get picked up by the sound system. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 3, 2026 “So if I, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” Pastor Steve’s message from John 13:1-17 highlights 3 ways the expression and expectation of Christ’s love for His own is communicated that comfort and challenge us to humble Christian service. Steve’s message follows a Global Missions ministry highlight from Mark Kline and some brief takeaways from Pastor Steve on his, Anand Darla’s, and Josh Staff’s recent travels to India. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Alan Crim :: Creeekside Church :: Sunday, April 26, 2026 “Though He had done so many signs before them, they did not believe in Him…” Alan Crim’s message from John 12:37-50 takes a look at the close of Jesus’ public ministry to the nation of Israel as they persisted in their unbelief, highlighting the Savior’s withdrawal, worth, and witness. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 19, 2026 “The son of Man must be lifted up.” John 12:20-36 represents a turning point in Jesus’ ministry when He could no longer say “My hour has not yet come” regarding His imminent sacrifice. Mark Kline’s message explores Jesus’ path to glory and the “Paradox of the Harvest” that is life in Christ through His impending death on the cross. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 12, 2026 In John 12:1-19, Jesus was honored by His friend Mary’s worship, hounded by the Pharisees, and heralded through His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Pastor Steve reveals how these various responses to Jesus contrast the authenticity of belief with the curiosity and animosity of unbelief, strengthening believer’s faith and stirring unbelievers to believe. Steve’s message follows several announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, April 5, 2026 In 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, Paul employs 3 tactics to defend and define the resurrection of believers’ bodies that give us hope and help to love faithfully and godly in anticipation of glory. Today’s Easter service included Pastor Steve’s message as well as music from Creekside’s Easter choir and Generation Jesus youth worship band. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 29, 2026 We actually embrace Jesus as the Messiah or we attempt to erase Him as the Messiah. In his message from John 11:43-57, Pastor Steve explores these 2 reactions to Jesus, who claimed to be the Resurrection and the Life, and proved it by raising Lazarus from the dead. Steve’s message follows brief announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Norb Metzler :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 22, 2026 This special service features music and personal testimonies from members of Creekside's recent mission team to Haiti. The service included a brief message from Norb Metzler on the importance—and the delight—of studying scripture. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 15, 2026 “Jesus wept… And…He cried out with a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come out!’” In Pastor Steve’s message from John 11:28-44, we see Jesus taking two steps—His compassion for the disheartened and His command over death—to prove He is the Christ who cares for humanity, and especially His followers. Steve’s message follows brief announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 8, 2026 "I am the resurrection and the life; the one who believes in Me will live..." In John 11:1-27, a dying friend, a mourning woman, courageous disciples, and hostile detractors all play a part in God's plan along Jesus' journey to Bethany. Pastor Steve’s message from this passage highlights Jesus’ pursuit of glory and proclamation of His identity as Messiah that inspire two Christ-honoring responses. Steve's message follows an announcement about our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, March 1, 2026 As expected, Jesus’ claim to be equal with God the Father produced a variety of responses. Pastor Steve’s message features 3 scenes in John 10:22-42 that confirm Jesus’ claim, challenge critics to embrace Him as the Messiah, and comfort those who already do. Steve's message follows several announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February From John 10:1-21, Pastor Steve preaches about four distinguishing features that mark out Jesus as the Good Shepherd, comforting the sheep and compelling the skeptic to believe. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 15. 2026 With spiritual sight we receive Jesus as Savior, and with spiritual blindness we reject Jesus as Savior. Pastor Steve explores the mystery of blindness that sees and sight that blinds in John 9:35-41. From this passage we find the unique features of spiritual sight and spiritual blindness reveal one possible response to Jesus. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, February 8, 2026 In John 9:12-34, the Pharisees are schooled by a blind beggar whose physical and spiritual eyes were opened by Jesus. In this passage, the Pharisees were investigating Jesus’s miracle, not to see if He was a good guy, but to try and prove He was a bad guy. Pastor Steve’s message explores three phases of this investigation that reveal the marks of unbelief and the marvel of awakening faith. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Dr. Doug Elrick :: Creekside Church :: unday, February 1, 2026 "And then I could see." The story of the man born blind that Jesus healed in John 9:1-12 shows us that blindness is everyone's problem in one way or another. Doug Elrick's message from this passage is an invitation for unbelievers to accept the eye-opening call of Jesus, the Light of World, and a challenge for believers to open their eyes to God's perspective, seeing other people the way God sees them. Doug's message follows a brief prayer for our team destined for Haiti. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 25, 2026 Some say the best defense is a good offense, and Jesus demonstrated this in John 8:48-59, where He defended His identity while denouncing His enemies. Pastor Steve’s message highlights 3 damning mistakes made by Jesus’ adversaries. Sermon follows several announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 18, 2026 “If the Son sets you free, you really will be free.” From Pastor Steve’s message covering John 8:31-47, we see two steps Jesus took to encourage those with superficial faith and expose false faith in order to inspire real saving faith that sets people free from sin, death, and Satan. Steve’s message follows an announcement about this summer’s Immanuel Mission trip. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 11, 2026 From John 8:12-30, Pastor Steve presents two aspects of Jesus’ testimony—His claim to be and call to believe the Light—that confirm His Messianic identity, compelling us to believe and receive “the light of life.” Steve's message follows announcements from Doug Elrick. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, January 4, 2026 Mark Kline resumes our sermon series in the Gospel of John with an exposition of John 7:53-8:11, a controversial passage about the sin of a woman, the law of Moses, and the grace of God. At the advent of a new year, we are encouraged to resolve to be a friend to sinners while challenging them—and ourselves—to say no to sin and yes to Christ. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Jesse South :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 28, 2025 In Matthew 28:17, Jesus’ last words to His disciples include a command to “disciple all the nations”. The word disciple is usually a noun in Scripture, but in His Great Commission, Jesus also uses it as a verb. In Pastor Jesse South’s year-end message based on this passage, we explore a balance of the noun sense (being a disciple of Jesus) and the verb sense (making other disciples), as well as a Biblical picture of what it means to be a well-rounded disciple. Jesse’s message follows brief announcements. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Stevev Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 24, 2025 The Son of God became like us in order to save us. At this Christmas Eve candlelight service, Pastor Steve presents a brief message from Hebrews 2:14-18 about the humility and humanity of Jesus designed to redeem us. The 5th and final Advent reading concludes the service. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 20, 2025 We adore small children in a Christmas program because they’re cute and wearing sheep costumes, but we adore the babe in the manger because He was God in the flesh. Pastor Steve Smith's brief message based on Philippians 2:5-11 highlights this truth during our Christmas program, a collection of worship in song and art from all ages. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 21st, 2025. God’s grace showed up in a tangible human form when Jesus was born. Pastor Steve’s message from Titus 2:11-14 shows us a threefold impact of God’s grace appearing in the person of Jesus. Through the incarnation, we know God’s grace in our salvation, we grow in it through transformation, and we show it by demonstration. Steve's message follows several announcements, and our service concludes with the 4th Advent candle lighting. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 14, 2025 Our individual answer to the question, “Who is Jesus?” Is one with eternal consequences. Pastor Steve’s message from John 7:37-52 examines Jesus’ powerful invitation to salvation (“Living water”) and our possible reactions to Jesus. Steve’s message follows announcements and a brief interview with Jim Fennessey about his recent missions journey to the Middle East. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 7, 2025 Following several announcements about upcoming events, Pastor Steve’s message from John 7:25-36 uncovers three reactions to Jesus claims’ to be God’s messenger and our Messiah. After the sermon, Zach and Janné Kapfer light the candle for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 30, 2025 The Jewish leaders in John 7:14-24 couldn’t refute what Jesus was teaching, but they didn’t want to accept it either, so they resorted to personal attacks and superficial judgment. After brief announcements, Pastor Steve’s message highlights two steps Jesus took to confirm His divine authority and deity. Steve’s message is followed by a reading by Jesse and Mackenzie South for the first Sunday of Advent. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 23, 2025 In John 7:1-13, Jesus received hostility, unbelief, and uncertainty from others. In Pastor Steve’s message, these reactions to Jesus demonstrate the trouble in, timing for, and tenacity needed to carry out and communicate God’s plan of salvation so all who believe will live. Steve’s message follows several announcements, including a new Creekside membership introduction. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 16, 2025 When Jesus offered words of life, not everyone accepted them. Pastor Steve’s message from John 6:60-71 examines two responses to Jesus by those claiming to be His disciples, and how those responses determine our eternal destiny. Steve’s message follows several announcements, including a new food drive introduced by Kristine Nicewarner. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

In Loving Memory of Jasen William Burton, 1982–2025 Visitation Sunday, November 9, 2025 - 1:30–3:30 Celebration of Life Monday, November 10, 2025 - 11:00 AM Order of Service Welcome Address to the Family Prayer Song: Amazing Grace Message: Pastor Steve Smith Song: It Is Well Song: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Closing Prayer Family asks that you stay following the service to join them for a luncheon and a time of fellowship. Burial will be at a later date. Pallbearers Ron Carter Dylan Eastwood Mike King Mark Kline Chris Odom Bob Short Johnathan Smalley Brian Willis Honorary Pallbearers Brandon Bryngelson Norb Metzler Rod Shogren Acknowledgements The family of Jasen acknowledges with sincere appreciation the comforting messages, floral tributes and other expressions of kindness during this time of bereavement. May God bless you.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 9, 2025 In John 6:41-59, Jesus’ enemies didn’t believe His heavenly origin or understand His “bread of life” metaphor. Pastor Steve highlights Jesus’ two responses that confirm He is the source of eternal life and provide clarify on how to secure it. Steve’s message follows several announcements, including an Operation a Christmas Child update. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, November 2, 2025 Two important insights come to light from Pastor Steve’s message from John 6:30-40, revealing that Jesus is the “true bread from heaven” that provides eternal life. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Alan Crim :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 26, 2025 In John 6:16-29, Jesus evades a large crowd and later rendezvous with His disciples on a stormy sea. Alan Crim’s message from this passage instructs us of some important truths about the person of Jesus and the impact of His presence in our lives. Alan’s message follows an announcement about Operation Christmas Child from Nichole Bryan. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Preaching from John 6:1-15, Pastor Steve brings to light 3 steps Jesus took in miraculously feeding the 5,000 to strength His followers’ faith, show Himself to be the Messiah, and encourage belief in Him. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, October 15, 2025 From John 5:30-47, Pastor Steve preaches about the steps Jesus took in summoning four indisputable witnesses to confirm His deity. Steve's message follows announcements and a prayer sendoff for Jim Fennessey as he departs for a short term missions trip. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.