Sunday sermons from Creekside Church of the Brethren, Elkhart, Indiana, USA http://www.creeksideconnected.com/index.htm 2008 Creekside Church of the Brethren http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:26:03 -0400 web02master@creeksideconnected.com Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:23:32 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.1.8) http://www.feedforall.com Sunday sermons from Creekside Church of the Brethren, Elkhart, Indiana, USA Sunday sermons from Creekside Church of the Brethren, Elkhart, Indiana, USA Creekside Church Creekside Church of the Brethren web02master@creeksideconnected.com church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee, elkhart, indiana clean no Guest Speaker Pastor Arnold Deitz's sermon on Deuteronomy 6:3-9. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080713-The-Big-Story.mp3 B8EACE44-B6A3-48D3-A737-1A671B31F054 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:23:32 -0400 Guest Speaker Pastor Arnold Deitz's sermon on Deuteronomy 6:3-9. Guest Speaker Pastor Arnold Deitz's sermon on Deuteronomy 6:3-9. 28:01 Pastor Arnold Deitz church, creekside, brethren, christian clean no Pastor David Bibbee's sermon on John 3:16-17. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080706-No-Exceptions.mp3 6C32D8AE-10A2-42A5-9328-7C92CB8C2031 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 15:53:58 -0400 Pastor David Bibbee's sermon on John 3:16-17. Pastor David Bibbee's sermon on John 3:16-17. 23:29 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no Pastor David Bibbee's sermon on John 12:24-26. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080629-Youve-Got-To-Serve-Somebody.mp3 AF1C6812-D117-4483-8B26-14A335705375 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:41:45 -0400 Pastor David Bibbee's sermon on John 12:24-26. Pastor David Bibbee's sermon on John 12:24-26. 20:04 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no Is Jesus "Family Friendly?" In the home where Jesus rules, there will be harmony and stability and no strife. All right, maybe just a little. "The family that prays together stays together," the old saying goes, and no one can dispute that family prayer is a wonderful thing. Jesus, however, told would-be followers that the decision for him could be costly. Families will be divided. "Don’t think that I’ve come to bring peace but a sword." "Whoever does not leave father and mother is not fit for the kingdom," is what he said. He makes us choose. The choices may be disruptive. But who says Jesus’ disruptions are bad? http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080622-Is-Jesus-Family-Friendly.mp3 0B96D50F-43D0-4ACF-A4E7-C438F5499FAC Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:48:38 -0400 Jesus told would-be followers that the decision for him could be costly. Families will be divided. He makes us choose. The choices may be disruptive. But who says Jesus’ disruptions are bad? Is Jesus "Family Friendly?" In the home where Jesus rules, there will be harmony and stability and no strife. All right, maybe just a little. "The family that prays together stays together," the old saying goes, and no one can dispute that family prayer is a wonderful thing. Jesus, however, told would-be followers that the decision for him could be costly. Families will be divided. "Don’t think that I’ve come to bring peace but a sword." "Whoever does not leave father and mother is not fit for the kingdom," is what he said. He makes us choose. The choices may be disruptive. But who says Jesus’ disruptions are bad? 21:41 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no Sermon by Children's Advisor Scott Harney on Heifer International Sunday. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080615-Heifer-Sunday-Scott-Harney.mp3 80090C0C-7711-4213-B0E7-D11D7B2D1422 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:52:45 -0400 Sermon by Children's Advisor Scott Harney on Heifer (Project) Sunday. Sermon by Children's Advisor Scott Harney on Heifer (Project) Sunday. 13:57 Scott Harney church, creekside, brethren, christian clean no In worship we sing, "All I hath needed, thy hand hath provided, great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me." If we truly believe it, then why do we spend much of our lives fending for ourselves? Why do we live as though our worth is tied to productivity, accomplishment, and accumulation? Why not stop trying to make something of ourselves and receive God’s gift of salvation and faith? Why? It is as simple and hard as this - God will make you a somebody, if you are willing to be a nobody. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080608-Delusions-Of-Adequacy.mp3 407D0148-D3C7-4155-B331-021BD4087E56 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 14:11:29 -0400 In worship we sing, "Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me." If we truly believe it, then why do we spend much of our lives fending for ourselves? Why do we live as though our worth is tied to productivity, accomplishment, and accumulation? In worship we sing, "All I hath needed, thy hand hath provided, great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me." If we truly believe it, then why do we spend much of our lives fending for ourselves? Why do we live as though our worth is tied to productivity, accomplishment, and accumulation? Why not stop trying to make something of ourselves and receive God’s gift of salvation and faith? Why? It is as simple and hard as this - God will make you a somebody, if you are willing to be a nobody. 21:25 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no Pastor David's sermon on Psalm 150. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080601-Making-A-Racket.mp3 ACC11CBE-8881-41F7-823B-7A90A052C9D8 Sun, 1 Jun 2008 14:00:12 -0400 Pastor David's sermon on Psalm 150. Pastor David's sermon on Psalm 150. 15:33 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no I’ve got stuff. You’ve got stuff. We’ve all got stuff -- too much stuff. "You cannot serve God and money," Jesus said, but we don’t believe him. We work the percentages -- God 60%. Goods 40%. But it won’t work. "You can’t serve two masters," Jesus said. Masters are demanding. Masters are jealous. Masters expect total commitment. Masters do not concede turf to other masters, especially when their aims are different. We cannot devote ourselves to work for the coming of God’s Kingdom when we’re wrapped up in our stuff. We work for Almighty God, not the almighty dollar. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080525-Stuff.mp3 1B1DA13F-B32B-4A5B-A7B1-F7CF14AD3493 Sun, 25 May 2008 16:15:10 -0400 I’ve got stuff. You’ve got stuff. We’ve all got stuff -- too much stuff. "You cannot serve God and money," Jesus said, but we don’t believe him. We work the percentages -- God 60%. Goods 40%. But it won’t work. You can’t serve two masters. I’ve got stuff. You’ve got stuff. We’ve all got stuff -- too much stuff. "You cannot serve God and money," Jesus said, but we don’t believe him. We work the percentages -- God 60%. Goods 40%. But it won’t work. "You can’t serve two masters," Jesus said. Masters are demanding. Masters are jealous. Masters expect total commitment. Masters do not concede turf to other masters, especially when their aims are different. We cannot devote ourselves to work for the coming of God’s Kingdom when we’re wrapped up in our stuff. We work for Almighty God, not the almighty dollar. 20:54 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no The Trinity is comprised of the big three -- God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. 1 + 1 + 1= 1. Go figure. Over the centuries, many have done the math. Some speak as though they understand and they boil it down to a doctrinal formula. We’re with the majority, scratching our heads. Trinity Sunday isn’t about learning the formula. It is our attempt to get to the wonder that is at the heart of a faith. It is ponderously complex. Don’t read a doctrinal book on the Trinity before bed or you’ll be up all night. But don’t ignore it, either. Like John Donne said, "Though the Trinity is bones to philosophy it is milke to faith." http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080518-The-Trinity.mp3 9836C36B-6CF2-4E21-ADA4-C8102CCBB52C Sun, 18 May 2008 16:31:22 -0400 The Trinity is comprised of the big three: God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Some speak as though they understand and boil it down to a doctrinal formula. Trinity Sunday is our attempt to get to the wonder that is at the heart of a faith. The Trinity is comprised of the big three -- God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. 1 + 1 + 1= 1. Go figure. Over the centuries, many have done the math. Some speak as though they understand and they boil it down to a doctrinal formula. We’re with the majority, scratching our heads. Trinity Sunday isn’t about learning the formula. It is our attempt to get to the wonder that is at the heart of a faith. It is ponderously complex. Don’t read a doctrinal book on the Trinity before bed or you’ll be up all night. But don’t ignore it, either. Like John Donne said, "Though the Trinity is bones to philosophy it is milke to faith." 18:48 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no "I’m gonna’ sing when the Spirit says, ‘Sing!’ I’m gonna shout when the Spirit says, ‘Shout!’" This suggests that Christians are supposed to be seen and heard. Pentecost recounts the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus’ disciples. The result wasn’t a quiet, orderly discussion over tea. Fire was created a second time. They were ecstatic, unconstrained, and bi-lingual. For the first time they were fearless. Bystanders accused them of being drunk, and drunk they were-- with the Spirit’s power to establish a people on earth called the church. Pentecost attracted a crowd that day, and the church added 3,000 to the membership role. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080511-Noise-That-Draws-A-Crowd.mp3 25746048-2A27-4850-8342-419A1089CCAC Sun, 11 May 2008 13:29:29 -0400 Christians are supposed to be seen and heard. Pentecost recounts the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus’ disciples. The result wasn’t a quiet, orderly discussion over tea. Fire was created a second time. "I’m gonna’ sing when the Spirit says, ‘Sing!’ I’m gonna shout when the Spirit says, ‘Shout!’" This suggests that Christians are supposed to be seen and heard. Pentecost recounts the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus’ disciples. The result wasn’t a quiet, orderly discussion over tea. Fire was created a second time. They were ecstatic, unconstrained, and bi-lingual. For the first time they were fearless. Bystanders accused them of being drunk, and drunk they were-- with the Spirit’s power to establish a people on earth called the church. Pentecost attracted a crowd that day, and the church added 3,000 to the membership role. 15:31 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no Senior Youth Sunday - Skit featuring Cody Vance, Tim Mastic, and George Musialik, written by Becca McFadden. Meditations by Krysta Bowen, Tim Mastic, and Amber Rodgers. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080504-Youth-Sunday.mp3 99A245FB-7E9E-4A08-8725-38BE6630551A Sun, 4 May 2008 14:49:41 -0400 Senior Youth Sunday - Skit featuring Cody Vance, Tim Mastic, and George Musialik, written by Becca McFadden. Meditations by Krysta Bowen, Tim Mastic, and Amber Rodgers. Senior Youth Sunday - Skit featuring Cody Vance, Tim Mastic, and George Musialik, written by Becca McFadden. Meditations by Krysta Bowen, Tim Mastic, and Amber Rodgers. 18:10 Creekside Senior High Youth church, creekside, brethren, christian clean no Independence is highly over rated. We’ve been sold a bill of goods by voices that say life is about learning to tie our own shoes. Don’t be dependent upon others. You’ve got to take care of yourself. If you don’t, who will? The truth is we never outgrow dependence. God created us for relationship. Someone said, "The test of a Christian’s faith in and obedience to Christ is not first of all a matter of belief, but a matter of love." It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. It is the freedom of being bound to his love. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080427-The-Freedom-Of-Dependence.mp3 B5D01BC2-7745-4511-A840-BE05B344722A Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:03:49 -0400 Independence is highly over rated. We’ve been sold a bill of goods that say life is about learning to tie our own shoes. Don’t be dependent upon others. You’ve got to take care of yourself. If you don’t, who will? The truth is we never outgrow dependence. Independence is highly over rated. We’ve been sold a bill of goods by voices that say life is about learning to tie our own shoes. Don’t be dependent upon others. You’ve got to take care of yourself. If you don’t, who will? The truth is we never outgrow dependence. God created us for relationship. Someone said, "The test of a Christian’s faith in and obedience to Christ is not first of all a matter of belief, but a matter of love." It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. It is the freedom of being bound to his love. 14:56 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no "Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me." Christians are people who take Jesus’ words at face value. There is no need to speculate about God’s looks. There is no need to ponder what God is like. In the prologue to John’s gospel it says: "We have seen the glory of God-- in the face of Jesus." What we have seen in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is all we need. "Want to see God?" Jesus asks. "You’re looking at him." http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080420-Seeing-All-There-Is-To-See.mp3 CC0D7FFD-C831-4020-96A5-3D8736AE40E8 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:49:13 -0400 Christians are people who take Jesus’ words at face value. There is no need to speculate about God’s looks. There is no need to ponder what God is like. "Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me." Christians are people who take Jesus’ words at face value. There is no need to speculate about God’s looks. There is no need to ponder what God is like. In the prologue to John’s gospel it says: "We have seen the glory of God-- in the face of Jesus." What we have seen in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is all we need. "Want to see God?" Jesus asks. "You’re looking at him." 20:55 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no The keeper of the sheep is also the gatekeeper to the sheepfold. As long as sheep know their master is guarding the entrance; as long as they can hear his voice, they feel safe and secure. Of course, the sheep can’t stay within the protective confines of the sheepfold. They must “go out” to graze. Venturing into the great wide open, they are vulnerable to thieves and predators. This is why their link to their Shepherd is everything. We know what it means to live as sheep among wolves. Life isn’t safe, but we can live confidently in the knowledge that we have security in the community of faith whose shepherd is Jesus Christ. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080413-The-Security-Gate.mp3 9D072D6F-64D7-4DA1-85BE-987154DAEE8C Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:26:02 -0400 The keeper of the sheep is also the gatekeeper to the sheepfold. As long as sheep know their master is guarding the entrance; as long as they can hear his voice, they feel safe and secure. The keeper of the sheep is also the gatekeeper to the sheepfold. As long as sheep know their master is guarding the entrance; as long as they can hear his voice, they feel safe and secure. Of course, the sheep can’t stay within the protective confines of the sheepfold. They must “go out” to graze. Venturing into the great wide open, they are vulnerable to thieves and predators. This is why their link to their Shepherd is everything. We know what it means to live as sheep among wolves. Life isn’t safe, but we can live confidently in the knowledge that we have security in the community of faith whose shepherd is Jesus Christ. 20:58 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no In our end is our beginning. This is Christianity’s peculiar take on life. The world tends to looks at life as means that lead to an inevitable and final end. "That’s it, folks. That’s all she wrote. The fat lady is singing. It’s over. Done." Easter knows better. What appeared to be the end for Jesus was a prelude to the resurrection. The way we see it, ends are beginnings. We are not pushed into a cold, dark abyss. We are pulled toward the Light. http://creeksideconnected.com/mp3/2008/080406-In-The-Beginning.mp3 9790B510-6AC7-4E5C-AE61-96ACEE26009D Sun, 6 Apr 2008 14:31:36 -0400 In our end is our beginning. The world tends to looks at life as means that lead to an inevitable and final end. "That’s it, folks. That’s all she wrote." Easter knows better. What appeared to be the end for Jesus was a prelude to the resurrection. In our end is our beginning. This is Christianity’s peculiar take on life. The world tends to looks at life as means that lead to an inevitable and final end. "That’s it, folks. That’s all she wrote. The fat lady is singing. It’s over. Done." Easter knows better. What appeared to be the end for Jesus was a prelude to the resurrection. The way we see it, ends are beginnings. We are not pushed into a cold, dark abyss. We are pulled toward the Light. 20:03 Pastor David Bibbee church, creekside, brethren, christian, bibbee clean no