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Creekwood Christian ChurchWhat is up with the rapture?This week on the pod, we try to provide some clarity on what the rapture is, why people like to talk about it, and if there is anyway for it to seem less scary. 2022-10-0659 minCreekwood Christian ChurchWhat does the Bible say about immigration?This week, Gabe and Whitney shed some light on what the Bible says about immigration. 2022-09-2854 minCreekwood Christian ChurchWhat is the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)?This week, Gabe and Whitney answer a question they get asked a lot as ministers ...What is the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)?We are sharing some history, our personal experiences, and the things we love most about our denomination and the church we call home. 2022-09-161h 04
Creekwood Christian ChurchRevelation - The End (of this podcast) is Here!We have made it to the end of our Scripture Soundtrack series. And after you listen to this podcast, you will have made it to the end, too! Join us to learn about different ways to read Revelation and why it is such an important book, even if it's a little scary sometimes.You can listen to this episode's playlist by clicking here.If you'd like to check out the two resources Whitney mentions in the podcast, you can do so by visiting the links below:PBS Frontline Revelation ArticleRob Bell's...2022-06-2340 minCreekwood Christian ChurchHebrews and The Catholic LettersOn this episode of the podcast, we finish covering the letters of the New Testament. In this romp through scripture, you can look forward to learning about the letter to the Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, and Jude. Gabe shares some wisdom about reflect Christ's glory and Whitney pulls out her soapbox. You can listen to this episode's accompanying playlist here.2022-06-2346 minCreekwood Christian ChurchPauline and Pastoral Epistles2022-06-0854 minCreekwood Christian Church1 and 2 CorinthiansThis week, we are beginning to move through letters, or epistles, in the New Testament. This week, we focus on 1 and 2 Corinthians, books of scripture known for their wedding worthy verses, advice for women to keep quiet, and arguments among people who are trying their best to honor God. We cover all three of these topics on this installment of the podcast.For the accompanying playlist, listen here.2022-05-1947 minCreekwood Christian ChurchActs of the ApostlesIn this installment of the pod, we look at the book of Acts, the sequel to Luke. Acts is a book full of-- you guessed it-- ACTS that the disciples and apostles perform while trying to establish the early church following Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension. The apostles and disciples were the first evangelists and church planters, responsible for helping the teachings of Jesus survive the next generation and to expand the number of people following Jesus across the Roman Empire (and beyond!). Each of these apostles and disciples had different gifts for ministry, their own approach...2022-05-1829 minCreekwood Christian ChurchThe Gospel of LukeThis week on the podcast, we are covering the Gospel of Luke. Luke widens its perspective more so than any of the other Gospels to consider God’s overall historical purpose and the place of the future church within it. In its original form the Gospel of Luke and Acts were one book, written as one volume to show the transition from the ministry of Jesus to the ministry of the church. We will help lay the groundwork for next week's episode by diving into Luke!To listen to the accompanying playlist, click here.2022-05-0440 minCreekwood Christian ChurchThe Gospel of MatthewThis week, we are looking at the Gospel of Matthew! It is one of the three synoptic Gospels, sharing source material with Mark and Luke. However, Matthew is also full of plenty of original material, unique to this Gospel. Join Gabe and Whitney as they take us through some passages that are particular to Matthew. To listen to this week's accompanying playlist, click here.2022-04-2638 minCreekwood Christian ChurchMinor Prophets12. Not just the number of disciples or angry men. Though, those are both not necessarily terrible descriptions for the 12 minor prophets we are discussing on the podcast today! We are looking at the finals twelve books in the Old Testament. These prophetic texts span the 8th century BCE to the 5th century BCE, taking us from the days before the fall of the Northern Kingdom and into the return from Babylonian exile. Each book covers a different facet of Israel's relationship with God. You can listen to the accompanying playlist here.2022-03-3146 minCreekwood Christian ChurchMajor ProphetsOn this episode, we dive into Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Ezekiel: the so-called Major Prophets. They are so-called because these are hefty books of scripture. And it makes sense that they would be lengthy, because the prophets have many stories to share about their calling to care for the people of Israel, guiding them back to right relationship with God and offering words of both reprove and renewal for them.You can listen to the corresponding playlist here.2022-03-2431 minCreekwood Christian ChurchProverbs, Daniel, and Esther: How to survive and thrive when life seems tough.On this episode of the podcast, we are looking at Proverbs, Daniel, and Esther. From the outset, these books seem to have precious little in common. One is a collection of pithy sayings that may or may not actually be good advice. One is a story about dreams interpreted and futures secured with a science fiction twist. And one is probably the original source material for ABC's The Bachelor. However, these three books have more in common than you might think! Each one is tasked with providing an example for the people of Israel on how to su...2022-03-2424 minCreekwood Christian ChurchA Grumbly Quartet: Ecclesiastes, Job, Ruth, and JonahThis week on the pod, we are looking at four very different books within the Bible that are all united by a common theme. Each of these books aims to answer a question that plagues people of faith:What do we do when confronted with suffering?The wisdom of Ecclesiastes' narrator, Qoheleth, tells us that life is equal parts suffering and joy, so get what you can out of both experiences.Job teaches us that suffering doesn't have to rob us of our faithfulness or the goodness life promises.Ruth lifts...2022-03-1003 minCreekwood Christian ChurchThe Poetry of PsalmsWhat if the Psalms tell us the story of the conversations we have with God? The honest, hard, holy, and hurtful conversations we have with God. What if the Psalms also tell us about the silences we share with God? The confounding, callous, contemplative, and captivating silences we experience in the presence of God. Part of what gives poetry its power is tension between the presence of sound and the presence of silence. Every raw edge of our human experience is expos...2022-03-1036 minCreekwood Christian Church1 and 2 Chronicles: Have I heard this story before?In the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles, we hear again about the kings of Israel, but from a writer who is wearing slightly more rose-colored glasses as he recounts the history of Israel. At breakneck pace, we move through the genealogy of Adam all the way to the reign of King David. While revisiting stories of Israel's success and failures, we hear a refrain of God's faithfulness before, during, and after exile. 2022-02-1741 minCreekwood Christian ChurchKings on Kings in KingdomsWhen we read biblical poetry and the prophets, the events that they are speaking about poetically and prophetically are the ones we hear about in 1 and 2 Kings as well as 1 and 2 Chronicles. It provides context to the strong emotions, dire circumstances, and harsh hot takes. Kings and Chronicles cover the same period in Israel, but have different areas of emphasis. The stories that have been elaborated on and included about the kings are intentionally juxtaposed with these specific stories about the prophets to show us that God is still at work in Israel and seeking out ways t...2022-02-1037 minCreekwood Christian ChurchSamuel 1 and Samuel 2: The ones where Israel finally gets their King.We all likely have a cautionary tale of how this proverbial warning, "Be careful what you wish for" has come up in our own lives. Big and small ways that we have wanted something so badly, were certain our lives would be better as a result, and we discover ... that isn't exactly true. Our desires and wants do not always match with our needs. What we wish for might be wonderful, helpful, and even life-changing, but that doesn't mean we are necessarily ready to receive it or really know what to do with it o...2022-02-0344 minCreekwood Christian ChurchJudges, a story about history repeating itself.This week on the pod, we dive into the book of Judges. The Judges of Israel were rulers who helped preserve the people and land of Israel between the conquest of Canaan led by Joshua and the implementation of Kings. In this chronicle of this portion of Israel's history, we observe the natural consequences Israel experiences when they are disobedient. And, in turn, discover how God continues to provide leaders who deliver them from destruction. You can listen to the accompanying playlist for the book of Judges by clicking here. 2022-01-2741 minCreekwood Christian Church04: We need to talk about Joshua.Joey Jeter, a former Professor of Homiletics at Brite Divinity School, once quipped that he would call his book on preaching Joshua, "How to Preach on the Worst Book of the Bible." And, we can promise you: preachers everywhere would have per-ordered their copy. Joshua is an incredibly difficult book to read-- full of more violence than an episode of Game of Thrones and probably the primary supporting text used by anyone who identifies God as jealous, angry, and vengeful. It is a difficult text with which to contend. At best, it calls into question our understanding...2022-01-2042 minCreekwood Christian ChurchLaying Down the Law in Leviticus, Numbers, and DeuteronomyIn this episode we are booking it through 97 chapters of scripture-- that's about 10% of what Christians refer to as the Old Testament covered in just one hour! And it's majorly important section of sacred text, as it is the heart of the Torah, or the books about the laws that God offers to Israel. Theologian Gary Anderson posits that the laws God presents to Israel in Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy are a tangible demonstration of the love God and Israel have for one another. “The love Israel feels for God must be manifested by the observance of di...2022-01-1354 minCreekwood Christian Church002: Exodus, The Prince of Egypt, and Stiff-Necked PeopleAnd, we're back! This week, we are covering the book of Exodus. Exodus tells the story of the Moses leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and to the Promised Land. Their journey to the Promised Land is long, arduous, and taxing as they travel through a literal and spiritual wilderness. It turns out that leaving behind the only way of life you've ever known isn't exactly easy.We will be talking about imposter syndrome, the importance of community, the human urge to complain, and God's eternal grace and patience. You can check out...2022-01-0651 minCreekwood Christian Church001: Genesis, the beginning of all the things.It's our first episode of Scripture Soundtrack, and we are following the sage advice of Julie Andrews: "Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start." When you begin with the Bible, you begin with Genesis! Genesis seeks to help us understand how God is connected to humanity. From the first chapter, when God creates humankind and declares us "very good" to the final chapter when Joseph promises his ancestors, "God will surely come to you," Genesis helps us see how God is working in partnership with us. God is a creative, loving, merciful...2021-12-301h 14Creekwood Christian ChurchScripture Soundtrack TeaserOn December 30, we will drop the first episode of our new podcast series, Scripture Soundtrack! Each week, our hosts, Rev. Whitney Waller and Rev. Gabe Edwards (often joined by a special guest or two) will take us through a book of the Bible. In addition to sharing stories and dropping some theological knowledge, they will also share an epic playlist for each and every book of the Bible. This fusion of scripture and song is intended to help us better understand how God is speaking to us, inspiring us, and shaping our ever-growing faith. 2021-12-2800 min
Creekwood Christian ChurchThe Everyday and Today People2021-12-2202 minCreekwood Christian ChurchThe Wisemen2021-12-2202 minCreekwood Christian ChurchThe Shepherds and Their Flock2021-12-2202 minCreekwood Christian ChurchMeeting the Angel2021-12-2202 minCreekwood Christian ChurchThe Stars and the Animals2021-12-2202 minCreekwood Christian ChurchThe Holy Family2021-12-2202 minCreekwood Christian ChurchMeeting the StarsMeet your tour guides for our journey through Bethlehem!2021-12-2202 min
Two On One ProjectTwo On One: The Muppet Christmas Carol with The Rev. Whitney Waller ColeRevs. Stephanie and Arthur chat with The Rev. Whitney Waller Cole, of Creekwood Christian Church in Flower Mound, TX , as they talk about a love that feels like Christmas in The Muppet Christmas Carol. All this talk of love and Arthur doesn't bring up 1 Cor. once! Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday!Exclusive Deal for Our Deuces!Make ordinary time EXTRAORDINARY with the exclusive code TWOONONE15 for 15% off your stole order!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.2020-12-2354 min
Sermon Audio - Regency Church of ChristRegency Summer Series // Session FiveRegency Summer Series // Session Five
Clint Mitchell is the High School Principal at Mobile Christian School and worships at the Creekwood Church of Christ.
Clint said, "We’ve got to remember that we are a project in process."
Watch other sessions from the Summer Series:
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For more information about the Regency Church of Christ, visit www.regencycc.org.2020-06-3000 min
Creekwood Christian Church069: More than blood.This week as we continue our Lenten Sermon Series, we will reflect on Jesus' call for us to expand our understanding of family beyond the people we are related to.2020-03-1115 minCreekwood Christian Church068: You will be with me in Paradise.For Lent, we are examining the Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross. This week, we focus on the promise Jesus makes to one of the bandits crucified beside him: "Today, you will be with me in Paradise."2020-03-1118 minCreekwood Christian Church067: The Mind of GodRev. Gabriel Edwards reflects on his own mental health journey and how God's grace is revealed in the myriad of ways we are able to take care of ourselves through prayer, relationship, therapy, and medication.2020-02-2022 minCreekwood Christian Church066: The Soul of GodRev. Jonathan Brink reflects on how the Imago Dei connects our souls to one another's soul.2020-02-1114 minCreekwood Christian Church065: To Feel God's HeartbeatOur February Sermon Series is on the Imago Dei, or the image of God. How might our lives be different if we really believed we were made in God's image? What if we allowed our heart to beat in sync with God's heart as we attune ourselves to the world?2020-02-1114 minCreekwood Christian Church064: The Ministry of Showing UpDoes going to church actually matter?2020-01-1319 minCreekwood Christian Church063: Planting Seeds2019-12-1918 minCreekwood Christian Church062: All The Creeping ThingsThis week, we begin a new sermon series entitled, "On Purpose," where we will explore how to listen for and respond to God's unique calling in each of our lives.2019-09-1700 minCreekwood Christian Church061: Just SabbathThis week, Rev. Jonathan Brink talks about the meaning of a just Sabbath, where all of God's people are allowed the opportunity to experience rest and renewal.2019-09-1715 minCreekwood Christian Church060: Naps and SnacksThis week, we continue our series on Sabbath. As we encounter the prophet Elijah in the wilderness, scripture reveals for us the divine nature and holy mandate of naps and snacks for a holistic, healthy life and faith.2019-08-2900 minCreekwood Christian Church059: Peace! Be Still!Finding a moment for sabbath can be difficult when we feel like there are storms brewing around us. We feel like we need to be in the thick of things all the time. How do we keep our head above the waves and still find time for centering ourselves, grounding our spirits, and honoring God's commandment to experience Sabbath rest?2019-08-1918 minCreekwood Christian Church058: Leaders, Followers, and the In-BetweenThis week, Rev. Whitney connects Black Panther, King Josiah's reform, and our current climate of violence as we wrestle and wonder with how God is at work even in the midst of crisis.2019-08-0620 minCreekwood Christian Church057: When Duty CallsThis week we begin a new sermon series, "Unlikely Heroes" exploring the lessons for our persona faith lives we find in scripture and the Marvel Universe. This week's sermon focuses on the Judges 4 and Captain Marvel.2019-07-0916 minCreekwood Christian Church055: Building CommunityThis week, Rev. Whitney talks about why building community is necessary in order for the church to function and thrive. This sermon is part of our ongoing Capital Campaign.2019-06-2523 minCreekwood Christian Church054: But, Wait! There's More!Ministerial Resident, Rebekah Stutheit, shares reflections on the importance of list-making and the never-ending work of God.2019-06-1713 minCreekwood Christian Church053: Prayer and TrustThis week, Rev. Jonathan preaches on the trials and tribulations of Lamentations 3 as they relate to prayer and trust.2019-05-1315 minCreekwood Christian Church052: Prayer as ThanksgivingThis week, we continue our worship series "Honest to God," focusing on the topic of thanksgiving. Rev. Whitney preaches a sermon that helps us understand there are different ways to say, "Thank you."2019-05-0712 minCreekwood Christian Church051: Praise and Worship as PrayerThis week, we begin a new worship series, "Honest To God," taking a look at the ways prayer invites us to be honest with God about what we are feeling, where we are in life's journey, and what hopes or needs we see around us. Rev. Jonathan preaches on Psalm 100, talking about how our prayers of praise and worship bring us into holy spaces where we can encounter God.2019-04-3015 minCreekwood Christian Church050: When Love Is LoudThis week we celebrate the miracle of resurrection and the invitation Christ offers us to share the story of love that is redemptive, death-defying, and loud.2019-04-2313 minCreekwood Christian Church049: The Sin of CertaintyThis week, we wrestle with why our desire to be sure sometimes outweighs our desire to be faithful.2019-04-2319 minCreekwood Christian Church048: The Sin of ApathyThis week, we consider how apathy hardens our hearts and makes it easy for us to look away from the need for help and hope we see in our world.2019-04-1018 minCreekwood Christian Church047: The Sin of XenophobiaThis week, we continue our Lenten sermon series and talk about the sin of xenophobia. Suspicion, fear, and hatred of our fellow human beings leads to division, violence, and crucifixion in our world. How can we create pathways to change and resurrection?2019-04-0118 minCreekwood Christian Church046: The Sin of MaterialismHow does our world's obsession with material things stand in the way of our relationship with God?2019-03-2518 minCreekwood Christian Church045: The Sin of EntitlementBetween wealthy men yelling at fig trees and wealthy parents cheating to get their kids into college, we have two parables (one from scriptures and one from the national headlines) that help us understand how living like we are owed everything erodes God's kingdom vision.2019-03-1816 minCreekwood Christian Church044: The New Seven Deadly Sins ... SelfishnessThis week, we begin our Lenten Sermon Series, "The New Seven Deadly Sins." Using Luke 4:1-13 as our scripture text, we consider how selfishness lies at the center of sin, shortcoming, and turning away from God in our world. How do we turn outward towards God and our neighbor?2019-03-1122 minCreekwood Christian Church043: Noisy Gongs and Clanging CymbalsThis week, Rev. Whitney shares a re-write of 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. What does love really mean for us in our modern context as we try to be God's faithful people.2019-03-0518 minCreekwood Christian Church042: Do you have the guts to get outside your comfort zone?We like to be comfortable and cozy. We like to feel like everything is familiar and friendly. But, are comfort and familiarity faith-filled Christian values? Check out this week's sermon.2019-02-2720 minCreekwood Christian Church041: Do you have the guts to ask hard questions?This week, Rev. Jonathan continues our sermon series, "Do You Have the Guts?"2019-02-1117 min
Creekwood Christian Church040: Do you have the guts to be compassionate?In our February sermon series, we are looking at what it means to take risks and leave our comfort zones behind in an endeavor to serve God and our neighbors more faithfully. In this first installment, we talk about compassion as the place where love, discomfort, and faithfulness meet.2019-02-0419 minCreekwood Christian Church039: Listen Up!In this week's sermon, we learn what improv games, temple scrolls, and those chain forwards your grandma sends have in common. What's more, we learn how God calls us to listen in the midst of so much talking.2019-01-2820 minCreekwood Christian Church038: The Time Is NowThis week, Rev. Jonathan Brink reminds us that there is not time like the present to begin living our best lives because God has invited us to the party.2019-01-2213 minCreekwood Christian Church036: Starting Where You AreWe begin a new sermon series for the new year. Instead of committing all of our time and energy to imagining who could be or how we should be-- what would happen if we began celebrating who God has called us to be in the exact moment?2019-01-0721 minCreekwood Christian Church036: Glitter, Crumbs, and Other Maddening Signs of JoyAs Christmas approaches, we hear many people talking about the joy of this season. What about those of us who are struggling to feel joy, but who so desperately wish we could?On this third Sunday of Advent, we consider how small signs and seeds of joy have already been planted in our lives.2018-12-1913 minCreekwood Christian Church035: Learning PeaceWe live in a world that teaches us how to create war, strife, and discord. What would happen if we began to learn the art of peace instead of the art of war? On this second Sunday of Advent, we reflect on how the birth, life, and teachings of Christ offer us lessons in peace making and world building.2018-12-1916 minCreekwood Christian Church034: The World Rejoices in HopeAs we begin the season of Advent, we are preparing our hearts and the world to welcome the coming of the Christ child. Our world is in need a one who promises to bring hope. Where can we spot signs of hope within the world and within ourselves as this holy season begins?2018-12-1917 minCreekwood Christian Church033: Do I Fit In?This week, Rev. Whitney continues our Asking for a Friend Worship Series with the question, "Do I Fit In?" Pretty much all of us have had the feeling that we don't belong, worried that we won't be accepted, and struggled with self-doubt. What does God have to say about all that struggle and worry of belonging?2018-11-1921 minCreekwood Christian Church032: Who Am I and Who Will I BeThis week, we begin a new worship series, "Asking for A Friend." Each week, we will examine different questions of identity and culture that are sometimes difficult for us to ask or put into words.2018-11-1322 minCreekwood Christian Church030: EdifiquemosThis week, as we continue our Global Generosity Sermon Series, we are joined by Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold, the Associate Director of Week of Compassion to hear about how the church is present in the midst of disaster response, community development, and refugee resettlement.2018-10-2324 minCreekwood Christian Church029: What We All Can GiveRev. Gabriel Edwards shares a sermon focusing on his time in Kenya, where he experienced firsthand what it means to offer our best gifts (whatever they may be) in service to God and the greater community.2018-10-2312 minCreekwood Christian Church028: A Vision for MissionThis week, Rev. Jonathan Brink shares his vision for how we can imagine, experience, and participate in the reign of God.2018-09-1014 minCreekwood Christian Church027: It's Like This Is All God's Or SomethingIn the third installment of our "There's A Seat For You" Sermon Series, Rev. Whitney Waller-Cole preaches a sermon on the relationships, responsibilities, and risks God requires us to take.2018-09-0517 minCreekwood Christian Church026: Looking Behind and ForwardAs we continue our "There's A Seat For You" Sermon Series, Rev. Jonathan Brink shares a reflection on the lessons that both the past and future can teach us about our faith journey.2018-09-0534 minCreekwood Christian Church026: There's A Seat For YouThis week, we begin a new worship series, "There's a Seat For You!" For six weeks, we will be talking about God's redemptive grace and radical welcome that we are expected to extend to one another.2018-08-2217 minCreekwood Christian Church025: Non-stopWe can't confirm or deny if the Apostle Paul was into rap music, as that's anachronistically impossible to ever know. BUT! This week in our Sacred Chord Sermon Series, we reflect on how rap music can inform our understanding of Paul.2018-08-0723 minCreekwood Christian Church024: The Song of My HeartWhat connection can we possibly make between the Virgin Mary and bands that your parents listened to? This week, we continue our Sacred Chord Sermon Series by sampling of some dad rock and the story of announcing Jesus' birth.2018-08-0719 minCreekwood Christian Church023: The Rhythm and Sway of HopeIn our latest worship series, "The Sacred Chord," we are looking at how "secular" music provide spiritual grounding for us as people who try to move in the spirit of God.This week, we look at how R&B, the civil rights movement, and the Israelites relate to one another.2018-07-2325 minCreekwood Christian Church022: The Cost of FriendshipThis week, we look at two stories that tell us a lot about how powerful friendship can be: one from the Gospel of Luke and one from the Continuing Testament of Rob Reiner. God created us to be in relationship with one another, and friendships are some of the most important relationships we can share. What does godly friendship look like, though?2018-07-2321 minCreekwood Christian Church021: No Longer Strangers of AliensContinuing our Faith and Film Worship Series, this week we see what advice and example the quirky, indie flick Lars and the Real Girl has for us as a church that strives to welcome everyone and practice radical acceptance.2018-07-1023 minCreekwood Christian Church020: The Myth and Meaning of FamilyHow do the worlds of Pixar's Coco and the Book of Ruth intersect to reveal how sacred and difficult family is? Listen to this week's sermon to find out!2018-07-1025 minCreekwood Christian Church019: Where Will You Go and Share God's LoveTwo of our graduating high school seniors, JiJi Mielke and Sam Climer, share their understanding of how God's is daily at work in their lives, the life of the church, and creating a way forward through everyday miracles of love, grace, and forgiveness.2018-06-0411 minCreekwood Christian Church018: The Joy of SharingYouth Intern, Rebekah Stutheit, delivers a sermon based on Acts 4, imploring us to consider ways that we can hold goods in common and live life together as a beloved community of faith.2018-06-0409 minCreekwood Christian Church017: Birthday Cake, Champagne, and Other Holy-ish ThingsWe are celebrating Pentecost, otherwise known as the birth of the church. In this week's sermon, Rev. Whitney reflects on how it is possible to still celebrate your birthday when you're almost 2,000 years old and it's been a difficult, scary week in the world around you.2018-05-2217 minCreekwood Christian Church016: The Seeds and These WomenDid you know that women bankrolled the ministry of Jesus and his disciples? It's true! Sometimes (most of the time), you have to read between the lines of scripture to discover just how instrumental women were and are in sharing the message of Jesus Christ.Rev. Whitney unpacks some of the revelations that scripture has for us about why Jesus values the gifts and graces women have for serving God, in this week's sermon.2018-05-2217 minCreekwood Christian Church015: Searching for SalvationIf you had to guess how many times salvation is mentioned in the Bible-what would your guess be? Be bold! Guess. Or Google. 147. That's the answer. And in this week's sermon, we consider the comfort, challenge, and call that we find in the search for salvation.2018-05-0720 minCreekwood Christian Church014: Defining DiscipleshipWhat do hot yoga, good shepherds, and discipleship have in common? Well, if you have fifteen minutes to spare, you can found out in this week's sermon. BONUS: An anthem performance by the Creekwood Choir.2018-04-2635 minCreekwood Christian Church013: Wrestling with SinHow routinely, in the wake of disaster or destruction do you hear someone cite tragedy as God's punishment? How often in your life has a dull or acute fear of a place called Hell caused you to repent and promise God you will live your life differently?Or, how many times have you declared yourself unworthy of God's love?These questions stem from wrestling with the role of sin in our lives and where God meets us.2018-04-2620 minCreekwood Christian ChurchCreekwood Christian Church 011: Well, what's Next?Spoiler alert: It's Easter Sunday and ... Christ is risen! The love of God is more powerful than the powers of the world that try to overcome. It's good news that we get to hear over and over again because God is alive and in our midst. In light of the resurrection, how can we recognize more clearly that Christ is present in our everyday lives?2018-04-0518 minCreekwood Christian ChurchCreekwood 010: When the Party's OverWe move from the cheering of Palm Sunday into the grief of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, as we reflect on the final week of Jesus' life.2018-04-0514 minCreekwood Christian ChurchCreekwood Christian Church 009: When My Dinner Becomes Our DinnerThere's a pretty popular Bible story about Jesus and his disciples feeding a group of more than 5,000 people. Why does such a miraculous story matter to us?2018-03-0716 minCreekwood Christian ChurchCreekwood Christian Church 008: When Jesus Tells You Not to Worry About ItFollowing Jesus can be a perplexing and frustrating thing. Some questions we have, some things we experience, and some people we know make us wonder: "Jesus, what does any of this mean?" In this week's sermon, we consider what our response might be to those questions, things, and people when Jesus says, "Don't worry about it."2018-03-0721 minCreekwood Christian ChurchCreekwood Christian Church 007: Drawing Life from the WellAs we recall the story of Jesus meeting the woman at the well, found in John, we are challenged to live our faith more publicly, inclusively, and compassionately.2018-03-0719 minCreekwood Christian ChurchCreekwood Christian Church 005: The Messiah's Guide to Keeping the Party GoingWhat lessons does Jesus possibly have to teach us about throwing parties? Listen to this week's sermon from Rev. Whitney Waller-Cole on John 2:1-11 to find out.2018-01-1520 minCreekwood Christian ChurchCreekwood Christian Church 004: To What Ordinary Thing is Jesus Calling You?This week we begin our new sermon series, "A New Thing," thinking about the not so extra-ordinary miracles and sacred things in our lives. What ordinary things is Jesus calling you to be present for in this season?2018-01-0921 min