Welcome to Creekside Community Church's online service! Guiding Question: What does it mean to be a faithful witness to Jesus during a time when influence and favor seem to be fading? Join us as we explore the third week of our "Sojourners" series, titled Behind Enemy Lines. In this message, we will unpack what it looks like to stand firm in our faith and be a witness to Jesus, even when the world around us is increasingly hostile. Message Highlights: Good Deeds (1 Peter 2:11-12): Discover why doing good is both an internal battle and a powerful external testimony. Our motives matter—let’s seek to do good not to earn our place in God’s kingdom, but because we already belong to it. Remarkable Hope (1 Peter 3:13-17): Learn how to trust in the Lord during persecution. This hope in God's vindication and His coming Kingdom is what sustains us through life’s trials. An Undeserved Bad Reputation (1 Peter 2:12; 3:16): Understand that we may be misunderstood and slandered for the right reasons. It’s not about defending our reputation, but about remaining faithful and good. Application: Seek opportunities to do good in every area of your life. Equip yourself with our growing library of resources to answer questions about your faith. Reflect on your reputation—if it’s negative, is it for the right reasons? Don't miss this powerful message that encourages us to remain faithful witnesses to Jesus, even in challenging times. Tune in live or catch the replay! 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest sermons and teachings. Connect with us: Website: https://www.creekside.cc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Creekside.Community.Elizabeth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creekside.community.elizabeth/

Welcome to Creekside Community Church's online service! In Week 2 of our "Sojourners" series, we delve into the story of Daniel and his friends as they navigate the temptations of Babylon. Guiding Question: How do you know where to draw the line? Join us as we explore Daniel 1:1-21, where Nebuchadnezzar’s plan to turn young Israelite nobles into Babylonians backfires. Discover how Daniel's discernment and resolve to remain faithful to God offers powerful lessons for us today. Message Highlights: A Case Study in Discernment and Resolve: Learn about the challenges Daniel faced and the theories behind why he refused the king's food and wine. The Point: "Plant your flag on the hills that matter most, not on every rise you see." Application: How to discern with your community where to draw the line in your own life, and why it's important to focus on matters of identity and the source of your blessings. Whether you're joining us live or catching the replay, we pray this message inspires you to stand firm in your faith, even in a world that often challenges your convictions. Don’t be afraid of being weird; be afraid of being irrelevant. Connect with us: Website: https://www.creekside.cc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Creekside.Community.Elizabeth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creekside.community.elizabeth/

Welcome to the livestream of today's service at Creekside Community Church! Join us as we explore the biblical theme of exile, tracing its significance from the Old Testament through to the New Testament. Discover how the experience of exile shapes our understanding of faith and identity as followers of Jesus in a world where we don't truly belong. 🔍 Key Points: Understanding exile: a state of not truly belonging where you find yourself. The exile of Israel and the spiritual exile of humanity. How Jesus ended our exile and the call for Christians to live as sojourners. Embrace your identity as an exile in this world: discontent is normal, hope for hospitality, but don't strive to make this world a paradise. 📖 Scripture References: 2 Kings 24:12-14 Genesis 3:21-24 Hebrews 11:8-10 Ezekiel 36:24-28 Zechariah 8:3-8 Mark 1:15 Matthew 8:20 1 Peter 2:24 1 Peter 1:1-2 John 15:19 Philippians 3:20 Tune in and be encouraged as we learn to navigate life as exiles, looking forward to the day when Jesus returns and our true home is restored. Don’t miss this thought-provoking message that challenges us to rethink our place in the world and our hope in Christ. Connect with us: Website: https://www.creekside.cc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Creekside.Community.Elizabeth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creekside.community.elizabeth/