Kingdom Character

How We Are Transformed by The Spirit

How real transformation happens through the Spirit of God, grounded in 2 Corinthians 3:7-18. This lesson walks through the unveiling of the Word, the freedom found in the Spirit’s presence, and the ongoing process of becoming more like Christ. Through compelling stories, biblical examples, and practical application, it explores both immediate change and lifelong growth. Whether you feel stuck or are seeking deeper spiritual maturity, this study highlights how God patiently shapes His people into holiness. Learn how belief, obedience, and fellowship work together as the Spirit transforms lives step by step. Originally Aired: 2026-05-03 Speaker: Rex Dutton 3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. Brandon, FL 33596 (813) 685-0750 Office@creekside.life

Seven Churches: Pergamos, the Compromised Church

A faithful church can still be ruined from within. Pergamos held the line under persecution, even losing Antipas as a martyr, but Jesus rebuked them for tolerating false teaching in the pews. This lesson walks through Revelation 2v12-17 and what it takes to spot a counterfeit message before it spreads. Main text: Revelation 2v12-17 Outline: - You cannot spot counterfeit doctrine without knowing the real thing - Antipas: faithful to the end (Revelation 2v13) - The two errors at Pergamos: Balaam and the Nicolaitans - Be Bereans and rightly divide the word (Acts 17v11; 2 Timothy 2v15) - Repent quickly, then hear the promises to the overcomer (Revelation 2v16-17) The teacher pushes back on outsourcing your discernment to the preacher. Counterfeit money, counterfeit handbags, counterfeit doctrine all work the same way: you only spot a fake when you know the genuine article. He covers Matthew 7v15-16 on knowing false prophets by their fruit, Romans 16v17-18 on smooth words and flattering speech, and Joshua 7 on Achan to show why sin in the camp has to be dealt with swiftly. The lesson closes on the hidden manna, the white stone, and the new name as Christ's promises to those who actually listen and overcome. Originally Aired: 2026-04-29 3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. Brandon, FL 33596 Chapters: 0:00 Lesson: Revelation 2v12-17, Pergamos the compromised church 1:10 Recap of the seven churches 3:22 Counterfeit doctrine and knowing the real thing 5:22 The church must shine in the dark 7:07 Antipas, faithful to the end 8:44 The two errors: Balaam and the Nicolaitans 13:33 Be Bereans (Acts 17v11; 2 Timothy 2v15) 16:05 Know false prophets by their fruit (Matthew 7v15-16) 19:25 Mark and avoid divisive teachers (Romans 16v17-18) 22:59 Repent or else (Revelation 2v16; Joshua 7) 31:34 Promises to the overcomer: hidden manna, white stone, new name 44:05 Closing prayer

Kingdom Character

What does God actually look at when He looks at you? Working through the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Chaz Austin defines kingdom character as the consistent condition of the heart that produces a consistent pattern of life, then turns the parable into a mirror for honest self-examination. Main text: Luke 18v9-14 Outline: - Defining kingdom character: the heart God sees, not the reputation people see - Humility, not self-exalting (Luke 18v13a) - Brokenness over sin, not self-boasting (Luke 18v13b) - Dependence on God, not self-relying (Luke 18v13c) - The verdict: only one man goes home justified (Luke 18v14) Two men walk into the temple to pray. One stands tall and reports that he doesn't need mercy. The other stands afar off, beats his breast, and cries seven small words: "Lord, be merciful to me a sinner." Jesus says only one of them goes home right with God. This lesson presses the question of pride, repentance, and self-reliance, and lands on Jesus as the only ground of righteousness for anyone humble and broken enough to ask for mercy. Originally Aired: 2026-04-26 Speaker: Chaz Austin 3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. Brandon, FL 33596 (813) 685-0750 Office@creekside.life Sunday Worship: 9:00 AM Sunday Bible Classes: 10:30 AM Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 PM (Formerly Bell Shoals Church of Christ.) Chapters: 0:00 Lesson: Luke 18v9-14 4:18 Humility, not self-exalting (Luke 18v13a) 11:00 Brokenness over sin, not self-boasting (Luke 18v13b) 18:04 Dependence on God, not self-relying (Luke 18v13c) 23:46 The verdict: justified (Luke 18v14) 25:35 Closing prayer

Methods of Evangelism #4

Speaker: Rex Dutton Originally Aired: Apr 26th, 2026 Sunday morning Lesson 3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. Brandon, FL 33596

Kingdom Culture

When the gospel actually goes to work in a church, it leaves fingerprints. Acts 2v36-47 shows the first congregation wearing six of them, and this lesson walks through each one as a portrait of what a kingdom community is supposed to feel like, sound like, and cost. Main text: Acts 2v36-47 Outline: - Kingdom culture lives out a common response (Acts 2v36-37) - Kingdom culture lives out a costly repentance (Acts 2v38, 41) - Kingdom culture lives out a continued resolve (Acts 2v42) - Kingdom culture lives out a captivated reverence (Acts 2v43) - Kingdom culture lives out a communal relief (Acts 2v44-45) - Kingdom culture lives out a contagious rejoicing (Acts 2v46-47) Being cut to the heart is not a one-time experience tied to baptism, and repentance does not stop there either. The lesson pushes hard on ongoing repentance, reverence in worship that is not casual or distracted, and a generosity that treats what we own as ours together when a brother or sister is in need. It also presses the point that the culture of a local church is not built by the preacher or the elders but by every individual who walks through the door. If you are looking for a sermon on Acts 2, the early church, authentic community, repentance, reverence, generosity, and what church is supposed to look like, start here. Originally Aired: 2026-04-26 Speaker: Chaz Austin Chapters: 0:00 Lesson: Acts 2v36-47 3:00 Common response (Acts 2v36-37) 9:18 Costly repentance (Acts 2v38, 41) 13:43 Continued resolve (Acts 2v42) 19:14 Captivated reverence (Acts 2v43) 26:15 Communal relief (Acts 2v44-45) 31:03 Contagious rejoicing (Acts 2v46-47) 36:00 Closing prayer