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Join us as Creek Worship leads “Gratitude” followed by Part 8 of our sermon series, “GPS: God's Powerful Story!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Washed” followed by Part 7 of our sermon series, “GPS: Gods Powerful Story!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “This is Our God” followed by Part 6 of our sermon series, “GPS: God’s Powerful Story!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Goodness Of God & God Is So Good” followed by Part 5 of our sermon series, “GPS: God’s Powerful Story!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads "'Tis So Sweet / Trust In God” followed by Part 4 of our sermon series, “GPS: God's Powerful Story!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads "Firm Foundation” followed by Part 3 of our sermon series, “GPS: God's Powerful Story!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads "Rattle” followed by Part 2 of our sermon series, “GPS: God's Powerful Story!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Who Else” followed by Part 1 of our new sermon series, “GPS: God's Powerful Story!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Thank You Jesus For The Blood” followed by Part 8 of our sermon series, “Unstoppable!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “That's My King” followed by Part 7 of our sermon series, “Unstoppable!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “I Thank God” followed by Part 6 of our sermon series, “Unstoppable!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Trust In God” followed by Part 5 of our sermon series, “Unstoppable!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Same God” followed by Part 4 of our sermon series, “Unstoppable!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “This I Believe / I Believe” followed by Part 3 of our sermon series, “Unstoppable!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Doxology / Praise” followed by Part 2 of our sermon series, “Unstoppable!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Easter Sunday 2026 as Creek Worship leads “I Know a Name” followed by Part 1 of our brand new sermon series, “Unstoppable”. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “House of the Lord” followed by Part 7 of our sermon series, “Real Faith!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “What He’s Done” followed by Part 6 of our sermon series, “Real Faith!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Great Are You Lord” followed by Part 5 of our sermon series, “Real Faith!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “This I Believe/I Believe” followed by Part 4 of our sermon series, “Real Faith!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Praise” followed by Part 3 of our sermon series, “Real Faith!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads a medley of “Tis So Sweet” & “Trust In God” followed by Part 2 of our sermon series, “Real Faith!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “I Believe” & “No Body” followed by Part 1 of our brand new sermon series, “Real Faith!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Doxology/Praise” followed by Part 5 of our sermon series, “Pray!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Goodness Of God” and “God Is So Good,” followed by Part 4 of our sermon series, “Pray!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Gratitude” followed by Part 3 of our sermon series, “Pray!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “That’s My King” followed by Part 2 of our sermon series, “Pray!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Lord I Need You” followed by Part 1 of our brand new sermon series, “Pray!” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” followed by Part 4 of our sermon series, “Silent No More.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for this year’s Christmas Eve service as Creek Worship leads “O Holy Night” followed by Part 3 of our sermon series, “Silent No More.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Angels (Glory to God)” followed by Part 1 of our brand new sermon series, “Silent No More.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Great Are You Lord” followed by Part 5 of our sermon series, “On Mission.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “I Thank God” followed by Part 4 of our sermon series, “On Mission.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Trust In God” followed by Part 3 of our sermon series, “On Mission.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “This Is Our God” followed by Part 2 of our sermon series, “On Mission.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “My Tribute” followed by Part 1 of our brand new sermon series, “On Mission.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Gratitude” followed by Part 8 of our sermon series, “Rooted in Christ.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Trust In God” followed by Part 7 of our sermon series, “Rooted in Christ.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads a medley of “This Is Our God” followed by Part 6 our sermon series, “Rooted in Christ.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads "The Church I Grew Up In" followed by Part 5 of our sermon series, “Rooted in Christ.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads a medley of “Goodness of God” & “God Is So Good” followed by Part 4 of our sermon series, “Rooted in Christ.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Doxology/Praise” followed by Part 3 of our sermon series, “Rooted in Christ.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “That's My King” followed by Part 1 our brand new sermon series, “Rooted in Christ.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads a medley of “Tis’ So Sweet” and “Trust In God” followed by Part 2 our brand new sermon series, “Rooted in Christ.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Believe For It” followed by Part 4 of More Than Conquerors! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Graves Into Gardens” followed by Part 3 of More Than Conquerors! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Firm Foundation” followed by Part 2 of More Than Conquerors! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “I Thank God” followed by Part 1 of More Than Conquerors! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Trust In God” followed by Part 9 of Unusual Suspects! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Jesus Paid It All” followed by Part 8 of Unusual Suspects! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Ain’t No Grave” followed by Part 7 of Unusual Suspects! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Thank You Jesus for the Blood” followed by Part 6 of Unusual Suspects! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “What He’s Done” followed by Part 5 of Unusual Suspects! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus” & “Goodness of God” followed by Part 4 of Unusual Suspects! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Same God” followed by Part 3 of Unusual Suspects! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Gratitude” followed by Part 2 of Unusual Suspects! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Rattle” followed by Part 1 of Unusual Suspects! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Trust In God” followed by Part 6 of Your Race Counts! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Firm Foundation” followed by Part 5 of Your Race Counts! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Trust In God” followed by Part 4 of Your Race Counts! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Gratitude” followed by Part 2 of Your Race Counts! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages.
Join us as Creek Worship leads “What He’s Done” followed by Part 1 of Your Race Counts! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages.
Join us as Creek Worship leads “What He's Done” followed by Part 5 of Our Unshakable God! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages.
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Battle Belongs” followed by Part 4 of Our Unshakable God! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages.
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Same God” followed by Part 3 of Our Unshakeable God! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages.
Join us as Creek Worship leads “We Glorify Your Name” followed by Part 2 of Our Unshakable God! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages.
Join us as Creek Worship leads "Doxology" with “Praise” followed by Part 1 of Our Unshakable God! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages.
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Rattle” followed by Part 7 of Unbreakable Joy. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “This is Amazing Grace” followed by Part 6 of Unbreakable Joy. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Battle Belongs” followed by Part 5 of Unbreakable Joy. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Trust In God” followed by Part 4 of Unbreakable Joy. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Church I Grew Up In” followed by Part 3 of Unbreakable Joy. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “This is Our God” followed by Part 2 of Unbreakable Joy. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “I Thank God” followed by Part 1 of Unbreakable Joy. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Great Are You Lord” followed by Part 6 of Miracles. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 5 of Miracles followed by congregational singing of Christmas carols from our 2024 Christmas Eve service. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “What He’s Done” followed by Part 4 of Miracles. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Believe For It” followed by Part 3 of Miracles. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Graves Into Gardens” followed by Part 2 of Miracles. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads a medley of “Gratitude” and “God You’re So Good” followed by Part 1 of Miracles. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Thank You Jesus for the Blood” followed by Part 4 of The Gift with Guest Speaker Joshua Broome. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “I Thank God” followed by Part 3 of The Gift. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “This is Our God” followed by Part 2 of The Gift. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Goodness of God” & “King of my Heart” followed by Part 1 of The Gift. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Same God” followed by Part 8 of Reality Check. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Graves Into Gardens” followed by Part 7 of Reality Check. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “This I Believe (The Creed) / I Believe” followed by Part 6 of Reality Check. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Great is Thy Faithfulness” followed by Part 5 of Reality Check. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “I Thank God” followed by Part 4 of Reality Check. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Great Are You Lord” followed by Part 3 of Reality Check. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “That’s My King” followed by Part 2 of Reality Check. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Trust In God” followed by Part 1 of Reality Check. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Rattle” followed by Part 5 of Gold Medal Faith. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Praise” followed by Part 4 of Gold Medal Faith. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Firm Foundation” followed by Part 3 of Gold Medal Faith. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Battle Belongs” followed by Part 2 of Gold Medal Faith. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads a medley of ”This I Believe” and “I Believe” followed by Part 1 of Gold Medal Faith. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads ”What He’s Done” followed by Part 9 of KINGMAKER. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads ”Great Are You Lord" followed by Part 8 of KINGMAKER. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads a medley of The Lord’s Prayer, “Tis’ So Sweet”, and “Trust In God” followed by Part 7 of KINGMAKER. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship and Stephen Miller leads “Holy Forever/Holy Holy Holy” followed by Part 6 of KINGMAKER. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Graditude” followed by Part 5 of KINGMAKER. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Praise” followed by Part 4 of KINGMAKER. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “What He's Done” followed by Part 3 of KINGMAKER. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Raise A Hallelujah” followed by Part 2 of KINGMAKER. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Battle Belongs” followed by Part 1 of KINGMAKER. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Thank You Jesus for the Blood” followed by a special Memorial Day sermon. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “House of the Lord” followed by "Honoring Moms!" Our Mother's Day Sermon. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Lord I Need You” followed by Part 7 of our “Run” sermon series. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “This Is Amazing Grace” followed by Part 6 of our “Run” sermon series. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Same God” followed by Part 5 of our “Run” sermon series, which will explore what it means to make the most of second chances and new beginnings. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Your Great Name” followed by Part 4 of our “Run” sermon series, which will explore the book of Jonah. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Graves in the Gardens” followed by Part 3 of our “Run” sermon series, which will explore the book of Jonah. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
We are so excited to invite you to worship with us this Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! Click here to get connected: https://my.cottonwoodcreek.org/connect
Join us as Creek Worship leads “House of the Lord” followed by Part 11 of our current sermon series, “Unstoppable.” Watch past sermons here: https://my.cottonwoodcreek.org/sermons
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Praise” followed by Part 10 of our current sermon series, “Unstoppable.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “House of the Lord” followed by Part 9 of our current sermon series, “Unstoppable.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us as Creek Worship leads “Rattle” followed by Part 8 of our current sermon series, “Unstoppable.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 7 of our current sermon series, “Unstoppable," where we'll talk about what it means to live a loving life. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 6 of our current sermon series, “Unstoppable.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 5 of our current sermon series, “Unstoppable.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 4 of our current sermon series, “Unstoppable.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 3 of our “Unstoppable” sermon series. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 2 of our new January sermon series, “Unstoppable.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 1 of our new January sermon series, “Unstoppable.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 5 of our “Good News” sermon series as we learn why a relationship with Jesus gives us a fresh start! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Merry Christmas! We are so excited to invite you to join us for our candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Services. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 3 of our Christmas sermon series, “Good News.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 2 of our Christmas sermon series, “Good News.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 1 of our new Christmas sermon series, “Good News.” Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 3 of our “Missions Month” sermon series. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for a special message that will help you learn how to develop a truly thankful heart! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages.
Join us for a special sermon on The Gift Weekend that will address what it means to love, serve and give! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 13 of our “Make Room for the Spirit” sermon series. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 12 of our “Make Room for the Spirit” sermon series. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Join us for Part 11 of our “Make Room for the Spirit” sermon series. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 10 of our “Make Room for the Spirit” sermon series, learn more about what it means to make room as you make sacrifices! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 9 of our “Make Room for the Spirit” sermon series, learn how to make room for the commitments that shape your life! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 7 of our “Make Room for the Spirit” sermon series, learn how to make room in your church as you welcome the next person through the door! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 6 of our “Make Room for the Spirit” sermon series, learn how to make room in your purpose to achieve what God has planned for you! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 5 of our “Make Room for the Spirit” sermon series, learn how to make room for stewardship as we make choices with eternal impacts! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 4 of our “Make Room for the Spirit” sermon series, learn how to make room in your calendar so you can prioritize God! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 2 of our new fall sermon series, “Make Room for the Spirit,” learn how you can open your heart to God through worship. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 3 of our “Make Room for the Spirit” sermon series, find out why it’s so important to make room for relationships in your life! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 1 of our new fall sermon series, “Make Room for the Spirit,” find out what it means to open your mind and know God! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 8 of “Matters of the Heart,” learn how to respond to God’s heart for you! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 7 of “Matters of the Heart,” learn what it means to worship God with a passionate heart! Watch past sermons
In Part 6 of “Matters of the Heart,” find out what it means to fully trust in God and live with a believing heart. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
In Part 5 of “Matters of the Heart,” learn more about what it means to live with a brave and courageous heart. Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
Are you struggling with an arrogant heart? In Part 4 of “Matters of the Heart,” learn how you can turn to the Lord when you’re struggling with pride! Watch past sermons here: https://ccfam.ly/messages
What does it mean to have a willing heart? In Part 3 of “Matters of the Heart,” learn more about how you can develop a heart eager for the Lord!
In Part 2 of “Matters of the Heart,” dive into 1 Samuel 2 to learn more about confronting a stubborn heart.
In Part 1 of this new series, “Matters of the Heart,” learn more about how we can explore and heal from difficult emotions and situations with God’s help.
Jesus is the Great I Am! Learn more about Jesus in the book of John during Part 7 of the “I Am” series.
He is the True Vine and we are the branches! Learn more about Jesus in the book of John during Part 6 of the “I Am” series.
He is the Way, the Truth & the Life! Learn more about putting your trust in Jesus during Part 5 of the “I Am” series.
He is our Good Shepherd! In Part 4 of the “I Am” series, learn more the way Jesus cares for His flock!
In Part 2 of the “I Am” series, learn more about the way Jesus sustains us as the Bread of Life!
During our 2023 Easter Services, we’re celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and the amazing hope that He brings!
In Part 5 of “Encounter,” learn more about the story of the healing at the Pool of Bethesda in the book of John!
In Part 4 of “Encounter,” learn more about the story of Jesus and the woman at the well!
In Part 2 of “Encounter,” learn more about the way Jesus revealed God’s glory through miracles and why they should still impact us today!
When you encounter Jesus, amazing things happen! In Part 1 of “Encounter,” jump into the book of John to find out who Jesus is and why His story changed everything!
Do you overlook the victories in your life? In Part 7 of Momentum, learn to celebrate and praise God when you succeed!
What can you do to grow in spiritual wisdom? The first step is asking God for discernment to avoid making long-lasting mistakes.
It may be tempting to try to hide your sin from God, but we can't trick or deceive Him! In Part 5 of Momentum, find out how to root out sin in your life and ask for forgiveness.
God can do impossible things! In Part 4 of Momentum, learn how to trust that He can do more than you could ever imagine.
In Part 3 of Momentum, step out in faith to trust God and follow wherever He may lead you!
Join us for Part 2 of Momentum, where we'll prepare to face any obstacles that might come our way!
In Part 1 of Momentum, we're learning what it means to be strong and courageous as we grow in faith.
God keeps His promises! In Part 3 of Christmas at the Creek, learn the importance of serving God and sharing your faith
In Part 2 of Christmas at the Creek, we're focusing on the good news that Christmas brings and why the way you respond to Jesus matters!
We are so excited to kick off the Christmas season with our new series, Christmas at the Creek! We hope you join us as we prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of Christ!
God's Word is everlasting! Join us for Part 2 of the Thank Full miniseries and learn more about how we can best respond to His faithful promises.
This weekend we're preparing our hearts for Thanksgiving in Part 1 of the Thank Full miniseries!
This message will capture the importance of serving others and God’s call on our lives to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Learn more and watch past sermons at https://cottonwoodcreek.org.
In the conclusion of the Fresh Fruit series, we're discovering why self-control is a key fruit of the spirit and how it empowers us to focus on God. Learn more and watch past sermons at https://ccfam.ly/sermons.
Even though God is all-powerful, He also models perfect gentleness. In Part 9 of Fresh Fruit, we’re talking about the importance of being gentle and how you can reflect this fruit of the spirit.
God is good! In Part 8 of Fresh Fruit, find out what it means to submit to God's ways, cling to His word and reflect His goodness.
Despite the obstacles that may stand in your way, you can choose to be kind! In Fresh Fruit Part 7, you’ll find out some practical ways to make kindness a habit in your life. Learn more and watch past sermons at https://ccfam.ly/sermons.
It's often difficult to remain patient with others, complicated situations, and sometimes, even ourselves. In Fresh Fruit Part 6, find out how God can help you display patience, even when it seems impossible. Learn more and watch past sermons at https://ccfam.ly/sermons.
In Fresh Fruit Part 5, learn what it means to rest in and reflect God's peace in your life! Learn more and watch past sermons
We're celebrating 20 years at our Allen Campus and 140 years in Collin County, and Pastor John Mark will bring a special sermon on what it means to be faithful.
You can choose joy! In Fresh Fruit Part 3, find out how you can experience joy during every circumstance.
Is it really possible to love everyone? Yes! In Fresh Fruit Part 2, find out how you can depend on God to help you model His love to the people in your life!
Are you wondering how you can foster more love, peace and joy? In Part 1 of Fresh Fruit, we're exploring the fruits of the Spirit and how they can radically impact your life!
God is infinitely loving and merciful, and you are His special possession! In the conclusion of Royalty, we're exploring how God's grace and glory calls us to live set apart from the values of this world.
A Holy Nation! In Part 3 of Royalty, we'll find out what God intends for His Holy Nation of believers.
A Royal Priesthood.....in Part 2 of Royalty, learn what it means to be forgiven, loved and chosen as a royal priesthood before God.
God's chosen people! In Part 1 of Royalty, learn what it means for you to be chosen by the Lord.
Get ready for the finale of Summer in the Psalms! In Part 8, we're learning about life and what that means for us as believers.
God is amazing, and He is the only one worthy of our praise! In Summer in the Psalms Part 7, we're learning to praise the Lord continually.
Why do nations and cultures across the world rage against and defy God? How should you respond when they do? We're diving into Psalm 2 this weekend to answer just that!
Are you hurting? Learn about how to heal a troubled heart in Part 3 of Summer in the Psalms!
In Part 2 of Summer in the Psalms, we're learning what it means to live a life filled with praise for God!
We're jumping into our new series, Summer in the Psalms, by learning about hearing God's voice!! Join us for this awesome series as we grow closer to God this summer with Pastor John Mark Caton!
This is Cottonwood Creek's weekly Saturday Worship Service led by Beau Landers, Teaching Pastor. This week join us for the first week of Summer in the Psalms, where we learn that God doesn't hide from us.
This is Cottonwood Creek's weekly Saturday Worship Service led by Beau Landers, Teaching Pastor. This week join us for week 7 of Let's Go! Where we learn that no price is too much when serving Jesus.
This is Cottonwood Creek's weekly Saturday Worship Service led by Beau Landers, Teaching Pastor. This week join us for week 6 of Let's Go! where we learn what it means to be confident in our faith.
This is Cottonwood Creek's weekly Saturday Worship Service led by Beau Landers, Teaching Pastor. This week join us for week 5 of Let's Go! where we learn to be bold in out faith.
Cottonwood Creek's weekly, 5:00 p.m. Worship Service led this week by Justin Hillhouse, Discipleship and Teaching Pastor. Tonight's time focuses on why We See Jesus as Not Only a Savior but Also the One That Is Enough to Get Us Through Anything…
What does it mean to be the church? Pastor John Mark is exploring just that in Let's Go! part 3.
This is Cottonwood Creek's weekly Saturday Worship Service led by Beau Landers, Teaching Pastor. This week join us for week three of Let's Go! where we learn seven characteristics to a christ-centered church.
It's time to jump headfirst into the Let's Go! series with Pastor John Mark! This week, we're talking about Jesus' call for us to go out and be disciples.
Let's Go to the Empty Tomb! He is Risen! Join Pastor John Mark for an Easter Sunday service, focused on celebrating the day Jesus triumphed over death!
Join us for the conclusion of our Press Pray series, where Pastor John Mark Caton will help us learn how we can best pray for others! This sermon focuses on Ephesians 6:18-20 but also explores Scripture from John and Colossians.
In Part 3 of the Press Pray series, join Pastor John Mark to learn what it's essential to be a church that prays.
Pastor John Mark and Pastor Beau Landers answer your questions about hard passages in Scripture. Have a question you want to submit? Text QUESTION to 77978.
Pastor John Mark sits down with Dr. Blake Jenkins to discuss the vaccine rollout plan and more on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pastor John Mark Caton wraps up Clean Slate with a message explaining the importance of how we treat others, and the actions we put on display for everyone to see.
Referenced verses: Matthew 22:37, Colossians 3:15, John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, Ephesians 4:3, Romans 12:5, Colossians 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16, James 1:22, Colossians 3:17
Sloan continues the Clean Slate series by looking at what the Bible says about how our past and our failures do not have to define us.
Happy Thanksgiving week! This week, Pastor John Mark and Beau Landers sat down to talk about family traditions, thanksgiving memories and then took time to play a quick game of Would You Rather and Catch Phrase.
With reports of spikes in the number of cases of COVID-19, Pastor John Mark Caton and Joe Minissale, president of Methodist McKinney Hospital, sat down to talk about the facts. John Mark and Joe had a wide variety of topics from discussing testing rates, the holiday seasons' effect on COVID, testing accuracy, myths, vaccines and so much more.
Now that the election is over and we are waiting on the results of this political season, how do we go about our lives as Christians? Listen as John Mark Caton and Beau Landers answer this question and more of your political questions. Enjoy this additional content for our series, We the People of God. Note this podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 4th awaiting many results of the elections.
We often talk about the presidential election more than the local elections. Listen as Beau Landers sat down with Scott Sanford, Cottonwood Creek Executive Pastor and Texas State Representative, answer all of your local and state political questions. Enjoy this additional content for our series, We the People of God.
We asked members of our Cottonwood Family to send in their political questions. Listen as John Mark Caton and Beau Landers answer your Pro-Life questions. Enjoy this additional content for our series, We the People of God.
We asked members of our Cottonwood Family to send in their political questions. Listen as John Mark Caton and Beau Landers answer more of your political questions. Enjoy this additional content for our series, We the People of God.
We asked members of our Cottonwood Family to send in their political questions. Listen as John Mark Caton and Beau Landers answer more of your political questions. Enjoy this additional content for our series, We the People of God.
2020 has brought a lot of challenges and this political climate is no different. We asked members of our Cottonwood Family to send in their political questions. Listen as John Mark Caton and Beau Landers answer these questions. Enjoy this additional content for our series, We the People of God.
Pastor John Mark Caton concludes our "Keep On Keepin' On" sermon series, by outlining what to expect when you share your Faith in Jesus Christ.
Beau Landers explains how our love for others is rooted and perfectly modeled in God's love for us.
What Does It Mean To Wait On The Lord? To wait on the Lord means to wait for His plans and His promises to come to pass. Two Questions To Check Yourself: 1) Am I waiting on God’s promises? 2) What do I expect God to do when He acts?
Keep On Keepin' On - Part 3 (Expanded)
Following up "Keep on Pursuing the Lord!", Beau Landers continues Keep On Keepin' On! - Part 3 with "Keep on Running for God!".
Omnipresence— “God is everywhere, present. There has never been and will never be a place where God is not.”
Pastor John Mark Caton explains how we can use our current situation to help us better understand God's will.
Listen as Pastor Beau Landers offers a devotional on exchanging our fear of the unknown with a fear of the Lord.
Greg Koukl, Founder and President of Stand to Reason sits down with Pastor John Mark and answers some of the most challenging questions submitted by the Cottonwood Creek Family.
Pastor John Mark Caton explains the different sides of stress, and what God's word says about it all.
Pastor John Mark explains the importance of true friendships, and a few key do's and don'ts of being a good friend.
Pastor John Mark shares the encouraging truth that getting and maintaining control of your finances is much easier than most people believe.
The Cottonwood Creek pastoral staff give a sneak peek at the upcoming sermon series "In Case You Missed It".
In A Glimmer of Hope part 4, Pastor John Mark Caton explains why we should Expect God To Do The Unimaginable this Christmas season.
In part 2 of A Glimmer of Hope, Pastor John Mark Caton explains the how and why regarding overcoming life’s obstacles & adversities.
Pastor John Mark talks about how to reach your Samaria with the love of God in part 2 of his series Reach.
Guard the Deposit
1 Timothy 6:20-21 - Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent and empty speech and contradictions from what is falsely called knowledge. By professing it, some people have departed from the faith. Grace be with you all.
Summary: We have a call to guard the deposit that has been entrusted to us: right believing, teaching and living out the Gospel. We do this by defending the deposit (through deflecting or engaging) and advancing the deposit (through staying the course and sharing the truth in love).
Take Hold - 1 Timothy 6:12b-19
Focus Verse: 1 Timothy 6:12b, …Take hold of eternal life to which you were called…
As believers, we have a call to take hold and experience the Eternal Christ. The problem is: the World has a hold on you because you won’t let go of it! Release your grip by changing your attitude, your actions and your aspirations. Take hold of the eternal Christ by confessing Him as Lord and living in a way that honors and glorifies him.
Flee From Sin
Focus Verse: 1 Timothy 6:11 - But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
How do we flee from sin? We must be able to identify sin. We must desire to flee from sin. We must actually flee from sin.
Malachi
Focus Verse: Malachi 3:1 - “I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the Lord Almighty.
When the Lord exposes us in our sin, we can attempt to fix it, hide from it, question it, or ignore it. But we need to humbly submit before the Great High Priest, so that we can boldly come before His throne of grace.
Haggai & Zechariah
Focus Verses: Haggai 2:9 - “The final glory of this house will be greater than the first,” says the Lord of Armies. “I will provide peace in this place”—this is the declaration of the Lord of Armies.
Zechariah 9:9 - Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout in triumph, Daughter Jerusalem! Look, your King is coming to you; he is righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Haggai and Zechariah are working together to prophesy to a broken nation, who has been in exile, and to get them to rebuild the temple. Why? Because the temple was the mark that they were the people of God. But these prophets communicate a larger message: To be God’s people isn’t simply about a building, it’s about God’s presence - and they can only enjoy God’s presence through the Messiah to come.
Zephaniah
Focus Verse: Zephaniah 3:17 - The Lord your God is in your midst, a Mighty One who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by his love; He will exult over you with loud singing.
Our King keeps His promises. We learn from Zephaniah that God promises to joyfully love His children, defeat all of our oppressors, and to gather and restore us.
Habakkuk
Focus Verses: Habakkuk 3:17-19 - Though the fig tree does not bud and there is no fruit on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the flocks disappear from the pen and there are no herds in the stalls, 18 yet I will celebrate in the Lord; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! 19 The Lord my Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like those of a deer and enables me to walk on mountain heights!
Three Truths We Learn from Habakkuk: 1) God is always aware and always permits the evil in this world; 2) God is always actively against evil in this world; 3) The righteous will live by faith and wait on the Lord.
Nahum - Our God is Our Warrior
Focus Verse: Nahum 1:7 - The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; He cares for those who take refuge in him.
In Nahum, we see God as the Divine Warrior. Because He never changes, He is a Warrior in our salvation, in our everyday life, and in the last days.
Micah – Hope in Repentance
Focus Verse: Micah 6:8 - Mankind, he has told each of you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God.
Sermon Summary: Through Micah, we learn that God desires a life of obedience and worship. When we fail to do that, He is faithful to forgive us when we repent from our ways and walk with Him.
Jonah - The reluctant, racist and disobedient prophet
Focus verse: Jonah 4:4 - The Lord asked, “Is it right for you to be angry?”
Sermon Recap: Through this “retelling” of the story of Jonah, we look at the messages impact on those who are like Nineveh and those like Jonah.
Obadiah - Edom’s Pride and Arrogance
Focus verses: Obadiah 1:3-4 - Your arrogant heart has deceived you, you who live in clefts of the rock in your home on the heights, who say to yourself, “Who can bring me down to the ground?” 4 Though you seem to soar like an eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down. This is the Lord’s declaration.
Edom’s pride led to their downfall. Pride and arrogance are the result of a heart that has denied God’s grace and God’s work.
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance…
Amos – Let Justice Flow
Focus Verse: Amos 5:14-15a - Pursue good and not evil so that you may live, and the Lord, the God of Armies, will be with you as you have claimed. Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the city gate.
Sermon Summary: Believers have a call to live out the mercy and grace of God to others – we have a call to seek justice and pursue righteousness. The truth is that complacency and self-indulgence blinds us to injustice and invalidates our worship.
Joel
Focus Verse: Joel 2:27-28a - “You will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the Lord your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. After this I will pour out my Spirit on all humanity.”
Sermon Summary: The Day of the Lord is one of the Lord’s judgment, no sin will be go unpunished. But the Day of the Lord can turn to retribution and restoration through genuine repentance and embracing the Spirit. May we be people who believe in God’s judgment so much, that we embrace His only way of salvation: through His Son Jesus.
2 Peter 1:5, For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge…
Major Messages from the Minor Prophets
Hosea
Focus Verse: Hosea 6:6 - For I desire faithful love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Sermon Recap: Every time we sin, we are choosing to cheat on the Lord. Therefore, we must believe in His love and grace, repent from our adultery, and pursue Him in obedience.
Midweek Chapel
January 16, 2019
Hear a special message from College/Young Professionals Minister Leon Lombard! This week, the Young Adults Ministry, took over Midweek Chapel for a night of worship, teaching, and fellowship.
Discouragement can cause us to run from our responsibilities, point fingers, and blow things out of proportion. In this message Pastor John Mark’s guest speaker, Warren Samuels, will give encouragement and truth about how to deal with discouragement and help you battle off Satan’s attempts to disconnect you from what the Lord Jesus has for your life.
Pastor John Mark shares the truths of Jesus being born both a child and a son and the power behind His eternally powerful name. Jesus offers us a forgiven future; your past has been forgiven, your present has meaning, and your future is certain.
Philippians 4:10-23
Focus Verse Philippians 4:13 - I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.
Christ is the example we follow, the One we worship, the righteousness we need, the prize we desire, and the peace we live in. Therefore, Christ is the only source of joy and contentment.
Pastor John Mark Caton shares from Luke 1 through the story of Zechariah And Elizabeth how we can trust God even when things seem impossible and how to listen for God's answer, in His time, for His purpose.
Focus Verse Philippians 4:9 - Do what you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Sermon Summary: When we are content in sin, we can’t be content in Christ. God’s people are marked by unity, joy, grace, peace and spiritual thoughts:
Do you struggle with Unity? Romans 12:18 Do you struggle with Joylessness? Philippians 4:4 Do you struggle being Gentle and giving grace? Philippians 4:5; Proverbs 15:1 Do you struggle with Anxiety? Philippians 4:6-7; Psalm 94:19 Do you struggle with Polluted Thoughts? Philippians 4:8; Ephesians 5:18
Pastor John Mark explains 3 ways Christmas can show up in your work, your daily routine, and in remarkable ways and then how you should respond.
Jesus is the most unique gift that has ever been given.
Focus Verse Philippians 3:12 - Not that I have already reached the goal or am already perfect, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus.
Sermon Summary: We are on a mission to look more like Jesus. When we do this, we are in constant conflict with the world. In our pursuit of Christ while in this world, we should press on toward the prize set before us by: practicing spiritual discipline and standing firm in the gospel.
Title: Making Room For Jesus This Christmas Series: Beautiful Mess, Part 1 Topic: Christmas Bible Passage: Luke 2:1-7
Speaker: John Mark Caton, Senior Pastor
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The Gift 2018
Check out this special message from Guest Speaker Reuben David! For Part 3 of Harvest, Reuben talks about how we can awaken a spirit in ourselves, to go and share the Gospel with the world!
This week at Midweek Chapel, guest speaker Reuben David! Hear his story and the impact global missions is having on the world.
Philippians 3:1-11 – Your Best is Trash
Focus Verses: Philippians 3:8-9
Sermon Summary: Your best is trash. But because this is true: seek to know Christ by gaining Christ, imitating Christ and anticipating Christ’s return.
Luke 10:2, He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.
Resilience - the power or ability to return to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched.
Matthew 5:10, Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Philippians 2:5-30 - The Deity of Christ and the Obedience of Believers
Focus Verse: Philippians 2:9-11
Main Idea: Jesus must be your Lord and your example.
Philippians 1:21-30 - The Christian Motto
Sermon Snapshot:
Focus Verse: Philippians 1:21 To live is Christ and to die is gain.
To live is Christ. To die is gain. How can the enemy destroy a believer with this mindset? Death is only the beginning. Life is for His glory. This perspective on life and death is available for all those in Christ!
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Philippians 1:12-20 – Right Teaching, Right Motivation
Focus Verse: Philippians 1:20 - My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
When Christ is our prize and our treasure – He is our motivation for how we live and share the Gospel.
Matthew 5:6, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
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Philippians 1:1-11 – The Philippian Challenge
Focus Verses:
Philippians 1:6 - I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:9-11 - And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment, so that you may approve the things that are superior and may be pure and blameless in the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.
What is the Philippian Challenge?
Be who God has called you to be: Challenge #1: Commit to Partner in the Gospel (Phil 1:5) -Not as a passive bystander of Gospel work, but as an active co-worker in the Gospel.
Challenge #2: Walk with Confidence as the Lord Works (Phil 1:6) -The Lord is the initiator, sustainer and finisher of His work.
Challenge #3: Grow in your Love of God and others (Phil 1:9a) by: -By seeking knowledge and discernment; (Phil 1:9b) -That builds godly character; (Phil 1:10) -And results in fruitful living. (Phil 1:11)
Matthew 5:5, Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Putting This Message Into Practice This Week: -If Someone Fails Me, I Won’t Be Hypercritical Or Judgmental (Galatians 6:1; Ephesians. 4:32) -If Someone Opposes Or Argues With Me, I Will Be Kindhearted And Calm (Romans 14:1-4) -If Someone Is Serving Me, I Won’t Be Difficult Or Demanding (Philippians 2:1-4)
Psalm 150 – The Beginning of a Life of Praise
Focus Verse: Psalm 150:6 - “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.”
If we take up the message of Psalm 1, we end with the praise of Psalm 150. We praise Him in the sanctuary and everywhere else; We praise Him in His working and His attributes; We praise with anything and everything we can!
RQs: Are you living as one who is blessed and fulfilled by God? We must commit to a life of praise!
Ps 145 - The Character and Promises of God
Focus verse: Ps 145:8
Our God is the King of Life, who is patient and full of grace. This King promises to hear all who cry out to Him by drawing near to them, saving them, fulfilling their desires and guarding them.
RQs: - What is the appropriate response of those who have cried out to God?
Psalm 143 – Praying in the Haze of Opposition
Focus Verses: Psalm 143:5-6
God is constantly concerned for our holiness. The enemy is constantly looking to take us out. May we identify the enemy correctly; May we remember, meditate and reflect on the Lord’s work and that He is on our team; and May we pray honestly and humbly that the Lord would use us “for the sake of His name.”
RQs: When faced with opposition, how do you pray?
Mark 12:30, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."
Title: Help! I Need Somebody! Passage: Psalm 121
Review Questions
-What type of Psalm is Psalm 121? What was its significance in Israel’s worship of the Lord? How does this type of Psalm correlate to today’s Christian?
-What types of help are described in the passage that the Lord provides? How do these types of help correlate to today’s Christian journey with the Lord in our everyday lives?
-Why is it so hard for us sometimes to look first and foremost to the Lord for help? How can we begin to train ourselves to look to the Lord first when we experience a crisis or need help with a situation we’re dealing with?
-Take a moment to pray and confess to the Lord your need for His help in your life. Ask Him to remind you to always look to Him first for help and not be distracted or tempted with trying to take on the burden by yourself. Finally, ask the Lord that when you face a crisis to bring to your mind all the times you have experienced help from Him or have heard stories from others that have experienced the Lord’s help. Ask for these reminders to encourage you to turn to the Lord first in times of need and to then watch and wait for the Lord to use whatever means He wants to use to provide for you.
Mark 12:30, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."
Mark 12:30, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."
Psalm 119 – The Word of God
Focus Verse: Ps 119:1
What is God’s Word? -Calls us to obedience -Holds us accountable -Cares for us -Is Permanent -Authoritative -Fair -Faithful
What qualities does God’s Word possess? -Delight -Love -Strength
What benefits are there in God’s Word? -Liberation/Freedom -Light -Life -Hope/Comfort
Mark 12:30, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."
Psalm 90: The Eternal God and The Temporary Person
Focus verse: 90:12
God is faithful, eternal and immutable. People are frail, temporary and condemned. Therefore, we should be wise by appealing to God’s forgiveness, seeking His satisfaction every morning of every day and working and laboring for things that last and bring glory to God.
Reflection Questions: 1) Who is God? 2) Who is man? 3) What should be done in light of this reality?
Righteous Grief and Righteous Anger as Exiles in the World Psalm 137
Focus verse: Ps 137:9
As exiles (1 Pt 2:11), we should grieve the sin that happens in the world. In our grief, we recognize the Lord is the judge and we are his ambassadors of reconciliation.
RQs: 1) Do you respond to external sin with righteous grief? 2) What does it look like to seek reconciliation?
Focus Verse: Psalm 63:1 (CSB) "God, you are my God; I eagerly seek you. I thirst for you; my body faints for you in a land that is dry, desolate, and without water."
Worship is: 1) complete satisfaction in a personal and powerful God; 2) reflecting on how God has revealed Himself; 3) responding to God’s love; 4) a lifelong pursuit; 5) anticipating God’s fulfillment; 6) submitting to the Lord; 7) celebrating God’s victory
Reflection: How can you have a life of worship?
Ps 25 - Defining “Let Go, Let God”
Focus verses: Ps 25:4-5
If you want to be faithfully dependent upon the Lord, we need to let go of your way, your sin and your fear, and let God lead you, forgive you, restore you, and be feared in your life.
Reflection: - How do you let God lead your life? - How do you let God forgive you and restore you? - How do you let God be feared in your life?
Focus verse: Ps 23:1 - The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
God is our Good Shepherd: He provides for us; He give us purpose; He protects us. Further, as the Good Shepherd, He became the sacrificial sheep so that we would be adopted into His family that we may live in His goodness and mercy.
Reflection Questions: Do you believe the Lord is your Good Shepherd? If you don’t – He’s seeking you out, come back to the flock. If God is your Good Shepherd: Believe He Knows you and will provide your needs – Trust Him Follow His direction and purpose for your life – Represent His name well Believe in His protection – He is walking with you. Know, you are not just a sheep – you have a seat at the table of the Lord.
Focus verses: Ps 8:4-5 When we begin to understand the Majesty of God, our question should be - “What is a human being that you remember him?” (Ps 8:4) Yet God says, you are made in My image - all of you have value & purpose (Ps 8:5-8).
Reflection Questions: - What does it mean to be created in the image of God?
Questions For Us To Consider As We Look At Their Failures: -Does My Life Reflect A Pattern Of Obedience To God? -What Temptations Do I Need To Be Aware Of? -What Sins Am I Beginning To Build A Relationship With? -What Am I Doing With My Time, Energy And Resources That Keep Me From Serving And Worshipping God?
Questions To Help You Put This Message Into Practice: -What Does My/Our Repeating Pattern of Sinfulness Look Like? -What Excuses Do I/We Use To Keep From Serving God? -What Changes Do I/We Need To Make To Spend More Of Our Time, Energy And Resources Serving God? -How Can I/We Build A Strong Spiritual Heritage Beginning Today?
Why world religions such as Hinduism matter in our multicultural society. What do these religions teach about the origin, condition, salvation and destination of man? In these fascinating and insightful teaching sessions you will gain a deeper understanding about these world religions and also learn how to reach them with the transforming gospel of Jesus Christ.
Reflection: When the World plans to destroy God’s plan, God laughs and reveals His perfect plan of salvation through Jesus. We must pledge our allegiance to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.
Questions: 1. Why does the Lord laugh at the plans of this world? 2. What is the appropriate response to Jesus being King?
Reflection: The Psalms are the many faceted responses of people who are fulfilled by the Lord.
Questions: 1. What does it mean to be blessed? 2. Which "Way" do you follow?
Title: No Greater Love Topic: True Friendship Series: Memorial Day Weekend Bible Passage: John 15:12-17
Colossians 3 Midweek Worship May 23, 2018
Come to Midweek Worship all summer long, for A Summer In The Psalms! Every Wednesday night at 6:30p in the Atrium.
Title: Children and Students - A Priority for Jesus and the Church Topic: Children and Teens Ministry Series: Senior Recognition Sunday Bible Passage: Mark 10:13-16
1 Corinthians 16:13-14, 21-24 – What have we learned from 1 Corinthians? Midweek Series: Corinthians May 17, 2018
Focus verses: 1 Corinthians 16:23-24, The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.
Reflection: So what have we learned from 1 Corinthians? o The Foundation of the Church is the Crucifixion of Jesus o The Foundation of the Church is the Resurrection of Jesus o God Calls Us to be United o God Calls Us to Personal Holiness o God Calls the Church to Holiness
Two concluding Truths: 1) It can NEVER be said that Jesus is not concerned with how we live. He is calling us to a life of obedience. 2) True believers should naturally desire correction.
Title: Conversation #6 - When It Seems Like There Is No Hope Topic: Prayer Series: Conversations with the Creator, Part 6 Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 1:4-20
What's Your Motivation For Ministry? 1 Corinthians 16:5-20 Focus Verse: 1 Corinthians 16:9
Title: A Prayer of Pardon and Confession of Sin Topic: Prayer Series: Conversations with the Creator, Part 5 Bible Passage: Psalm 51
1 Corinthians 16:1-4 The Generous Life of a Believer Midweek Series: Corinthians May 2, 2018
Focus verses: 1 Corinthians 16:1, Now about the collection for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 6 The point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.
Reflection: God has not given you “stuff” to make you comfortable and stagnant, he has given you everything to live a life of generosity that reflects His character and the grace of Jesus. • What “stuff” has your heart? • What would your life look like to live with an “open hand?”
Title: A Prayer For Healing Topic: Prayer Series: Conversations with the Creator, Part 4 Bible Passage: 2 Kings 20:1-9
1 Corinthians 15:35-58 - Resurrection, pt. 4 (Why It Matters Later) Midweek Series: Corinthians April 26, 2018
Focus verses: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 54 When this corruptible body is clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body is clothed with immortality, then the saying that is written will take place: Death has been swallowed up in victory. 55 Where, death, is your victory? Where, death, is your sting? 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! For he must reign until he puts all his enemies under his feet.
Reflection: The resurrection of Jesus gives every believer a future, final hope of Renewal and Victory. This should result in a life that is “steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Cor 15:58). • Do you believe that Jesus has already won the war for you? • What does it look like to live with the end in mind?
1 Corinthians 15:35-58 - Resurrection, pt. 4 (Why It Matters Later) Midweek Series: Corinthians April 26, 2018
Focus verses: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 54 When this corruptible body is clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body is clothed with immortality, then the saying that is written will take place: Death has been swallowed up in victory. 55 Where, death, is your victory? Where, death, is your sting? 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! For he must reign until he puts all his enemies under his feet.
Reflection: The resurrection of Jesus gives every believer a future, final hope of Renewal and Victory. This should result in a life that is “steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Cor 15:58). • Do you believe that Jesus has already won the war for you? • What does it look like to live with the end in mind?
Title: A Prayer For Success After Failure Topic: Prayer Series: Conversations with the Creator, Part 3 Bible Passage: Nehemiah 1-2
1 Corinthians 15:20-34 - Resurrection, pt. 3 (Why It Matters Now) Midweek Series: Corinthians April 18, 2018
Focus verses: 1 Corinthians 15:25, For he must reign until he puts all his enemies under his feet.
Romans 6:11, So, you too consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Reflection: The resurrection of Jesus impacts our present life of a believer with two truths: - We are Dead to Sin - We are Alive in Christ
• What does it mean that we are dead to sin? • How can you pray, flee from sin, and abide in Christ as you hear the shouts of the enemy?
1 Corinthians 15:20-34 - Resurrection, pt. 3 (Why It Matters Now) Midweek Series: Corinthians April 18, 2018
Focus verses: 1 Corinthians 15:25, For he must reign until he puts all his enemies under his feet.
Romans 6:11, So, you too consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Reflection: The resurrection of Jesus impacts our present life of a believer with two truths: - We are Dead to Sin - We are Alive in Christ
• What does it mean that we are dead to sin? • How can you pray, flee from sin, and abide in Christ as you hear the shouts of the enemy?
Focus verses:
1 Corinthians 15:17, And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins.
Reflection:
The resurrection of Jesus had to happen, or else Christianity falls apart. There are four basic evidences for the resurrection:
1) Jesus Died 2) The Tomb was Empty 3) Jesus Appeared to 500+ people 4) The Disciples Lives were Radically Changed
• How does the evidence for the resurrection change your life?
Focus verses:
1 Corinthians 15:17, And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins.
Reflection:
The resurrection of Jesus had to happen, or else Christianity falls apart. There are four basic evidences for the resurrection:
1) Jesus Died 2) The Tomb was Empty 3) Jesus Appeared to 500+ people 4) The Disciples Lives were Radically Changed
• How does the evidence for the resurrection change your life?
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 – Resurrection, pt. 1 Midweek Series: Corinthians April 4, 2018
Focus verses: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 3 For I passed on to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.
Reflection: The Resurrection is necessary for the Gospel to be Good News. By the grace of God, the resurrection illuminates the glory of Jesus, transforms us from dead to alive, and restores us back into His image. • Why do we need the resurrection?
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 – Resurrection, pt. 1 Midweek Series: Corinthians April 4, 2018
Focus verses: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 3 For I passed on to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.
Reflection: The Resurrection is necessary for the Gospel to be Good News. By the grace of God, the resurrection illuminates the glory of Jesus, transforms us from dead to alive, and restores us back into His image. • Why do we need the resurrection?
Why Did Jesus Have to Die? Easter Midweek March 28, 2018
Focus verses: Luke 24:25-27, 25 He said to them, “How foolish and slow you are to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Wasn’t it necessary for the Messiah to suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 27 Then beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted for them the things concerning himself in all the Scriptures.
Reflection: Jesus’ death was necessary. In his death, God appeals to His Love for His creation in a way that does not compromise His holiness and justice. What does this mean? • Your sin is forgiven through the death of Jesus. • Jesus’s death is final. • Allow the power of the cross to transform you. • Praise Jesus for his death.
1 Corinthians 14:1-25 – Order in Worship Midweek Series: Corinthians March 21, 2018
Focus verse: 1 Corinthians 14:33, 40, 33 since God is not a God of disorder but of peace… 40 everything is to be done decently and in order.
Reflection: Our worship should reflect the character of God. Our God is a God of order, may we worship him and glorify him in a way that models how he operates because that most glorifies Him. • How is God a God of order? • Why should this order be reflected in our worship?
1 Corinthians 14:1-25 – Theology of Prophecy Midweek Series: Corinthians March 14, 2018
Focus verse: 1 Corinthians 14:3, On the other hand, the person who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
Reflection: Prophecy is a word or revelation from God, spontaneously given to someone that should be communicated to strengthen, encourage, and/or comfort the body of Christ. We must be careful to test prophecy and call out false prophets as they misrepresent the Gospel.
Questions for testing (1 Jn 4:1-3) a prophecy: • Does the prophecy align with and is it subordinate to Scripture? • Do they prophesy the Gospel? (Do they point people to Jesus Christ and Him crucified?) • Does the prophecy build up the church? o This doesn’t mean it has to be positive, it could be a calling the church back to Scripture, but it must build the church in a biblical direction. • Do they prophesy appropriate living in the Gospel? • Is their prophecy supported and affirmed by the biblical community (fellow believers)?
Title: The Greatest of These is Love Series: God, Love, and Duct Tape; part 4 Topic: Practicing the God type of love Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:13
1 Corinthians 14:1-25 – Speaking in Tongues Midweek Series: Corinthians March 7, 2018
Focus verse: 1 Corinthians 14:2, 2 For the person who speaks in another tongue is not speaking to people but to God, since no one understands him; he speaks mysteries in the Spirit.
Reflection: One of the most misunderstood spiritual gifts is that of speaking in tongues. This gift is designed to benefit the individual and the body in their worship of God, provided it is practiced in accordance with the Bible. • How would you define Speaking in Tongues? • What are the spiritual benefits of Speaking in Tongues? • What are the Scriptural hesitancies when practicing Speaking in Tongues?
Title: How To Confront Someone You Love… In Love? Series: God, Love, and Duct Tape; part 3 Topic: Practicing the God type of love Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:5-6
1 Corinthians 13:9-10 – The Dawning of the Kingdom Midweek Series: Corinthians February 28, 2018
Focus verse: 1 Corinthians 13:9-10, 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part, 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will come to an end.
Reflection: We live in between the age of this world and the age of the Kingdom to come. In Christ, we have can experience the Lord’s conquering and restorative power now as we wait for His final coming in the future. • What is the Already/Not Yet? • How does this help us obey Christ’s commands?
Title: Love Acts/Behaves For the Benefit/Profit of Others…Love Matters Most Series: God, Love, and Duct Tape; part 2 Topic: Practicing the God type of love Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
1 Corinthians 12:12-31 – Unity in Spiritual Gifts (pt.2) Midweek Series: Corinthians February 21, 2018
Focus verse: 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27, 12 For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body—so also is Christ… 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and individual members of it.
Reflection: As Christ is the head of the church, we should live out His commands with our diverse spiritual gifts in a unified way. We should be unified in purpose and mission, representing God himself through the united diversity of the church. • Based on how the Lord has gifted you, how can you use your gifts in a way that unites the work of Christ in the church?
Title: Love is Essential Series: God, Love, and Duct Tape; part 1 Topic: Practicing the God type of love Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 – Spiritual Gifts (pt.1) Midweek Series: Corinthians February 14, 2018
Focus verse: 1 Corinthians 12:7, A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good…
Reflection: God has equipped each believer uniquely with diverse Spiritual gifts that we may reflect the beauty of the Trinity and build up the body of Christ. • ASK the Lord to reveal your spiritual gifting. • ASK the Lord to show you where to use your spiritual gifts in the church.
Title: God Designed You With Your Geniuses and Natural Abilities Series: This Is Real Life, Part 6 Topic: Purpose in life and living Bible Passage: Romans 12:6
The Theology of the Lord’s Supper (Part 2)
Focus Verse: 1 Corinthians 11:26: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
Reflection: In the New Testament, the word “proclaim” means “to announce broadly or make known publicly.” It is closely associated with a family of words sharing a similar root that includes “messenger” and “gospel.” As we reflect on the solemn and reverent occasion of the Lord’s Supper, how are the elements of communion a picture of the gospel? In what ways is our participation in proclaiming the death of Jesus like a public announcement of the gospel?
Title: Your Experiences Are The Groundwork For “Your” Ministry Series: This Is Real Life, Part 5 Topic: Purpose in life and living Bible Passage: Psalm 139:7-12
1 Corinthians 11:17-34 (pt. 1) – The Theology of the Lord’s Supper Midweek Series: Corinthians January 31, 2018
Focus verse: 1 Corinthians 5:7b, … For Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed.
Reflection: To understand 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, it is important to understand the reason why we practice baptism. Jesus is the fulfillment of the Passover as he is the Passover Lamb. 1) What does it mean that Jesus is our Passover Lamb? 2) What is the appropriate response to Jesus being our Passover Lamb?
Title: You Were Designed To Use Your Spiritual Gifts To Build His Church Series: This Is Real Life, Part 4 Topic: Purpose in life and living Bible Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16, Romans 12:4-8
1 Corinthians 11:2-16 – Why are we talking about head coverings? Midweek Series: Corinthians January 24th, 2018
Focus verse: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12, 11 In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, and man is not independent of woman. 12 For just as woman came from man, so man comes through woman, and all things come from God.
Reflection: Even when we come to hard passages of Scripture, we must know that all of the Bible is God-breathed. In this passage we see how the differences between man and woman are a part of God’s created purpose and how these differences should be reflected in our worship. • How do you study hard passages of the Bible? • What do you do in worship that is distracting? • What does it mean that men and women are complementary and distinct?
Title: You Were Designed for God’s Family Series: This Is Real Life, Part 3 Topic: Purpose in life and living Bible Passage: Acts 8:27-39
1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 – All for the Glory of God
Focus verse: 1 Corinthians 10:31, So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
Reflection: Everything we do, the Lord has called us to live in Christian Freedom – in Christian Hedonism – to enjoy and love life, rooted in the glory of God. Two questions to ask as you desire to live in a way that glorifies the Lord: • Does this action glorify God? • Does this action affect others in a way that allows them to glorify God?
Title: This is Real Life… Talents Series: This Is Real Life, Part 2 Topic: Purpose in life and living Bible Passage: Matthew 25:26-29
Title: You Were Designed By God Series: This Is Real Life, Part 1 Topic: Purpose in life and living Bible Passage: Psalm 139:13-16
Title: The Angels Said The Birth Of Jesus Changes Everything Series: Angelology, Part 3 Topic: Angels, Advent Bible Passage: Luke 2:8-15
Title: How To Respond When God’s Plan Is Different Than Yours Series: Angelology, Part 2 Topic: Angels, Advent Bible Passage: Luke 1:26-38
Title: Dealing With Your Burden’s God’s Way Series: Angelology, Part 1 Topic: Angels, Advent Bible Passage: Luke 1:5-66
Title: Having Confidence to Share Series: Life On Mission - Part 4 Topic: Purposeful living Bible Passage: Matthew 16:13
Title: Being Jesus In A Broken World Series: Life On Mission - Part 2 Topic: Purposeful living
Title: The Gift: How to Act When People Around You are Different Topic: Purposeful living Bible Passage: Psalm 96:1-6
Title: The Good News Series: Life On Mission - Part 1 Topic: Purposeful living Bible Passage: Romans 10:14
Title: What To Do When The Heat Is On Series: Bold: Living An Audacious Faith, Part 5 Topic: Overcoming tragedy and difficulties Bible Passage: Daniel 3
Title: What To Do When You Are Asked To Do The Impossible Series: Bold: Living An Audacious Faith, Part 4 Topic: Overcoming tragedy and difficulties Bible Passage: Daniel 2
Title: What To Do When Your Beliefs Are Bombarded Series: Bold: Living An Audacious Faith, Part 3 Topic: Overcoming tragedy and difficulties Bible Passage: Daniel 1:4-5, 17-20
Title: What To Do When You Are Pressured To Conform Series: Bold: Living An Audacious Faith, Part 2 Topic: Overcoming tragedy and difficulties Bible Passage: Daniel 1:5-19
Title: What To Do When Your World Is Shaken Up Series: Bold: Living An Audacious Faith Topic: Overcoming tragedy and difficulties Bible Passage: Daniel 1:1-6
Series: Corinthians
Category: Midweek
Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
What does it mean for your life that every believer is called a Saint? In what ways is the Lord calling you to repent and be set apart from the world?
Title: If God Is For Us… We Are Eternally Secure Series: If God Is For Us Topic: Eternal security Bible Passage: Romans 8:31-39
Title: If God Is For Us… We Can Face Our Troubles With Hope And Confidence Series: If God Is For Us Topic: Overcoming tragedy and difficulties Bible Passage: Romans 8:18-30
Title: If God Is For Us… I Am Free To Live A Transformed Life Series: If God Is For Us Topic: Overcoming Sin Bible Passage: Romans 8:5-17
Title: If God Is For Us… We Are Free Series: If God Is For Us Topic: Overcoming Sin Bible Passage: Romans 8:1-4
Are you a Christian? What areas of your life have changed since becoming a Christian? Do people know you are a Christian? Where do things need to change?
What do your actions say you are hungry and thirsty for?
Which ones are interfering with your hunger and thirst for Righteousness? Where have you grown content in your pursuit of Righteousness?
Where do you need to grow in your pursuit of Righteousness?
What areas of your life to you need to walk in Spiritual humility?
Do you mourn over all of your sin?
Are you meek?
Do you try to rule over people? Do you let people rule over you?