Welcome to Creekside! Today’s message, "Praying Like Your Life Depends on It," dives into 1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:13, where Paul shows us the urgency and necessity of prayer. He knew that faith is fragile, suffering is real, and spiritual opposition is relentless—so he responded with passionate, desperate prayer. What if we prayed the same way?What You'll Learn Today:Why Paul was desperate to return to the Thessalonians (2:17-20).How persecution and spiritual warfare threaten faith (3:1-5).The power of prayer to strengthen believers in trials (3:6-13).How to pray with urgency—just like Paul did.📖 Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 3:13 – “May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes.”Big Idea:"Until we know that life is war, we will not know what prayer is for." — John PiperHow to Pray for Those on Your Heart:✅ Pray for overflowing love—not just feelings, but concrete, selfless action (3:12).✅ Pray for endurance through suffering—not for the avoidance of trials, but for steadfastness in them (3:3-4).✅ Pray for greater reliance on God—not self-sufficiency, but a deep dependence on His sustaining power (3:13).For more info about our church community, or to connect with us, go to www.creekside.cc

Welcome to Creekside Community Church! In today’s message, we explore 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16, where Paul defends his ministry and provides a model for faithful church leadership and Christian living. Guiding Questions: - How do you recognize a healthy church and a faithful pastor? - How do you evaluate your own faithfulness as a follower of Jesus? - What does it mean to stand firm in faith—even when it costs you? Summary:Paul, Silas, and Timothy set the example of a ministry that was built on integrity, sincerity, and sacrifice. They preached not for personal gain, but to please God, sharing their lives with those they ministered to. The Thessalonians responded by receiving the gospel not as human words, but as God’s truth, remaining faithful despite persecution. This passage challenges us to examine: 1. What we expect from spiritual leaders—Do they serve with integrity and gospel-centered love? 2. How we receive God’s Word—Do we submit to it as truth or only accept what is comfortable? 3. How we endure in faith—Do we remain faithful even when it costs us something? For more info about our church community, or to connect with us, go to www.creekside.cc

What makes a church truly faithful? In 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Paul celebrates a young church that isn’t just surviving but thriving—marked by work produced by faith, labor motivated by love, and endurance inspired by hope (1 Thess. 1:3). Their faith wasn’t passive, their love wasn’t just words, and their hope wasn’t wishful thinking—it fueled real action and perseverance.Join us for worship and the first message in our 1 Thessalonians series, where we’ll explore what it means to be a championship church—a church that stands strong, lives faithfully, and endures with confidence in Christ.For more info about our church community, or to connect with us, go to www.creekside.cc

Unity is powerful, but uniting around the wrong thing can be more dangerous than division. In this message, we’ll explore what it truly means to follow King Jesus, find our identity in His kingdom, and live as His ambassadors in the world. Join us as we dive into Matthew 16:13-17 and 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 to uncover how our shared allegiance to Jesus unites us in mission, message, and identity. 🔴 LIVE Sunday at 10:00 am 📖 Key Themes: What does it mean that Jesus is the Christ? Why is our identity as citizens of His kingdom so crucial? How do we live as ambassadors for King Jesus? 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you don’t miss future messages! #CreeksideCommunity #KingJesus #AmbassadorsOfChrist #Livestream For more info about our church community, or to connect with us, go to www.creekside.cc

Join us as we continue our Worlds Apart series with this week’s message, Singled Out. In this sermon, we’ll explore biblical truths about singleness and how it fits into God’s greater plan for sanctification and community. Whether you’re single or married, discover how Christlikeness is the ultimate goal and how the church can be a family for everyone. Don’t miss this important message of purpose, belonging, and hope! Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 32-35; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Galatians 3:26-28 For more info about our church community, or to connect with us, go to www.creekside.cc

Today we explore the story of Eli and his sons from 1 Samuel 2–3. We’ll uncover the dangers of neglecting boundaries, the power of modeling faithfulness, and how passivity can lead to devastating consequences in our families. Whether you’re parenting young children or guiding adult ones, this message offers biblical wisdom and practical steps for creating a legacy of love, grace, and faithfulness. Stay tuned for uplifting worship, meaningful teaching, and insights that can transform your family relationships. Scripture References: 1 Samuel 2:12-29 1 Samuel 3:1-21 1 Timothy 1:2-5 For more info about our church community, or to connect with us, go to www.creekside.cc

Welcome to Creekside Community Church! In today’s message, Luke explores the story of Isaac and Rebekah from Genesis 25 and 27 to address a question that’s as relevant today as ever: How can we keep ideological differences between men and women—or husbands and wives—from leading to division and disunity? From the miraculous beginnings of Isaac and Rebekah’s marriage to the deep mistrust and manipulation that fractured their family, this message unpacks timeless biblical truths. We’ll also dive into Ephesians 5 for God’s vision of unity, sacrificial love, and mutual submission that can build bridges over even the widest gaps. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Ideological differences aren’t the problem—prioritizing them over relationships is. Mistrust and disunity can ripple out, impacting others for generations. No gap is too wide when the bridge is Christ’s love. 💬 Reflection Questions: What challenges unity in your relationships? How can you practice sacrificial love or mutual submission this week? Join us as we worship together, grow in God’s Word, and learn practical steps to cultivate unity in our relationships. 📖 Scripture References: Genesis 25:19-28, Genesis 27:1-45, Ephesians 5:21-33 For more info about our church community, or to connect with us, go to www.creeksideelizabeth.com

This Sunday, we welcome guest preacher Dr. Scott Wenig as he shares an inspiring message on church unity, based on Psalm 133. Discover the beauty and blessing of living together in harmony as God’s people. Don’t miss this powerful time of worship and teaching! For more info about our church community, or to connect with us, go to www.creeksideelizabeth.com