Creekside Church

09/06/2026

“I Am He!” Jesus willingly gave Himself up to Judas and His captors for our benefit, revealing specific attributes that highlight His divine glory.

Pastor Steve’s message today covering John 18:1-11 followed several announcements.

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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, September 6, 2026 “I Am He!” Jesus willingly gave Himself up to Judas and His captors for our benefit, revealing specific attributes that highlight His divi

09/06/2026

This, the power of the cross:
Christ became sin for us,
Took the blame, bore the wrath:
We stand forgiven at the cross.

09/06/2026

Peter’s heart to defend Jesus was commendable, but the time and place for it was condemnable. In that moment, Peter’s plan was contrary to God’s.

09/06/2026

When Jesus answers "I AM HE" the authority in His voice moves His captors to fall down in reverence to the divine name of God revealed to Moses (Ex. 3:14). They were acting better than they knew and monetarily treated Jesus like the King that He actually was.

09/06/2026

Jesus voluntarily left the safety of Jerusalem and stepped out of the shadows of the garden to surrender to His captors. His betrayer Judas was culpable, but Jesus was still in control of the situation.

09/06/2026

Today’s message is from John 18:1-11:

When Jesus had spoken these words, He went away with His disciples across the ravine of the Kidron, where there was a garden which He entered with His disciples.

Now Judas, who was betraying Him, also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. So Judas, having obtained the Roman cohort and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were coming upon Him, came out into the open and said to them, “Whom are you seeking?”

They answered Him, “Jesus the Nazarene.”

He said to them, “I am He.” And Judas also, who was betraying Him, was standing with them. Now then, when He said to them, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.

He then asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?”

And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.”

Jesus answered, “I told you that I am He; so if you are seeking Me, let these men go on their way.” This took place so that the word which He spoke would be fulfilled: “Of those whom You have given Me I lost not one.”

Then Simon Peter, since he had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’s name was Malchus. So Jesus said to Peter, “Put the sword into the sheath; the cup which the Father has given Me, am I not to drink it?”

09/05/2026

If you have our Creekside directory app (Instant Church Directory) on your phone, please make sure your contact information is up to date. If you need to edit your info, tap the three lines at the top left corner of the app screen. In the drop-down menu, tap on "Edit My Info" to access your entry. Tap "Edit" or the blue icon next to the details you need to update. (video tutorial: https://vimeo.com/1091309999?fl=pl&fe=cm). If you are having trouble, please ask any of our deacons for assistance.

09/05/2026

This year on the Immanuel Mission trip, our team got to know a young man in his early 20's who is seeking to follow the Lord with his life. He has been offered an opportunity to work up here in Des Moines and needs a temporary place to stay for a month or so. His desire is to work here and join our Creekside community while he is in town. Please talk to Jesse South if you feel the Lord leading you to open up your home or if you know of a suitable housing opportunity.

09/04/2026

This Sunday, Pastor Steve will be preaching from John 18 and the betrayal of Jesus.

Also, if you're planning to donate any items to our Little Free Pantry in the parking lot, please bring those items to the lobby at Creekside Sunday. Thank you!

09/02/2026

The Wednesday morning Women's Bible study will meet today at 10am at Creekside to begin a study of Ephesians. Contact Rose Bocella is you have any questions about this small group.

Here's tonight's schedule at Creekside:
5:30 Dinner
6:20 Awana (Bring your favorite stuffed animal)
6:30 Waypoint Youth (Middle & High School-Creation Apologetics)
6:30 Men's Bible Study (1 Corinthians)
6:30 Women's Bible Study (1 Corinthians)