Core Creek Community Church

Rejoicing in God our Savior John Stange Luke 1:39-56 I. Why has this grace been granted to me? (v. 39-45) II. What has the Lord done for me? (v. 46-50) Hebrews 4:16 – Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help […]

A picture of our new life in Christ John Stange Ezra 8:24-36 I. Stewards of a treasure (v. 24-30) 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 – 5 For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” […]

Preparing for the journey of a lifetime John Stange Text: Ezra 8:15-23 I. Gathering men of insight with servant’s hearts (v. 15-17) Luke 5:27-28 – 27 After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, “Follow me.” 28 And leaving everything, he […]

Reasons for Gratitude John Stange Psalm 103:1-5

Take Courage, for the Hand of the Lord Is On You John Stange Ezra 7:1-28 I. What are you setting your heart to do? (v. 1-10) Philippians 3:12-16 – 12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his […]

God is Working in and Through You John Stange Ezra 6:13-22 I. Finishing the work God entrusted to you (v. 13-15) Ephesians 2:10 – For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. II. Dedicating the fruit of the work to God’s glory […]

Guest Speaker  Brian Luther

Making God’s Mission Your Own John Stange Ezra 6:1-12 I. Searching for Truth (v. 1-5) John 18:37-38a – 33 So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to […]

God’s grace toward the humble John Stange Ezra 5:6-17 I. The work of God testified to before the king (v. 6-10) Matthew 10:16-18 – 16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17 Beware of men, for they will deliver […]

A Fresh Wind to Rebuild John Stange Ezra 5:1-5 I. Taking inspiration from God’s Word (v. 1-2) Haggai 1:2-5 – 2 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: These people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the Lord.” 3 Then the word of the Lord came by the hand of […]

With great Opportunity Comes Great Opposition John Stange Ezra 4:17-24 I. Sometimes, the wrong king wants the glory (v. 17-22) John 4:1-3 – Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making andbaptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples), 3 he left […]

Handling Adversity and Accusation When You’re Doing God’s Will John Stange Ezra 4:1-16 I. Seek discernment regarding those you choose to partner with (v. 1-3) Acts 1:21-26 – 21 So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesuswent in and out among us, 22 beginning from the […]

The Steadfast Love of God John Stange Ezra 3:8-13 I. God motivates leaders who motivate others (v. 8-9) 1 Corinthians 11:1 – Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. II. God’s track record of goodness should be remembered (v. 10-11a) Romans 8:28 – And we know that for those who love God all things work […]

Uniting to Make the Vision a Reality John Stange Ezra 3:1-7 I. Gathering as one man (v. 1-2) Matthew 6:33 – But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. II. Working through their fear (v. 3-5) Genesis 9:2 – The fear of you and the dread […]

Stirred Up John Stange Ezra 1:1-11 I. Stirred up to fulfill God’s Word (v. 1) Jeremiah 25:11-13 – This whole land shall become a ruin and a waste, and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years. 12 Then after seventy years are completed, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, […]

Replicating Yourself John Stagne Acts 15:36-41 I. Who are you taking with you? (v. 36-38) Acts 4:36-37 – 36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, 37 sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it […]

Keeping the Love You Had at First John Stange Revelation 2:1-7 I. Valuing doctrinal purity and right living (v. 1-3) II. Abandoning your first love (v. 4) 1 John 2:9-11 – “Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and […]

Raying Earnestly and Regularly John Stange Acts 12:1-19 I. Being prompted to pray by crisis (v. 1-5) Isaiah 26:3 – “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world […]

The Priesthood of All Believers John Stange 1 Peter 2:1-12 I. Growing up in our salvation (v. 1-8) Romans 12:1 – “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Hebrews 13:15-16 – “Through him […]

The Gospel and Culture Guest Speaker – Dan Hagencamp John 15:18-16:4, Acts 19, Hebrews 11 I) Defining and Describing our Culture II) Conclusion: We’ve got issues. III) Assessing our Response: U Mad Bro? IV) The Good News. – Point #1: It’s all God’s. – Point #2: God saves people. – Point #3:  God doesn’t share his Glory. – Point #4: The Gospel can change communities. – Point #5: There will be resistance.