MESSAGE LIBRARY

Check out our entire collection of messages. Here you will be able to access all of our past MESSAGES FROM OUR STAFF & guest speakerS. YOu can also check out our youtube channel below.

TimberCreek Church | Colorado Springs | Lead Pastor
Ian Shaheen Ian Shaheen

Why You're Anxious

Everyone wants peace — but most of us are looking for it in all the wrong places. We look for it in our bank accounts, our relationships, or simply by hoping for a quiet day. But what if real peace has nothing to do with your circumstances? In this message Pastor Patrick Tanton unpacks what it truly means that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. In a world filled with anxiety, stress, conflict, and uncertainty, this message reveals that real, lasting peace is not found in the absence of problems — but in the presence of the Savior. The Bible shows us that peace isn’t something circumstances create or destroy. It’s something Jesus gives so If you are tired of letting anxiety rule your life, it is time to let the peace of Christ make the calls. Stop looking for peace in your situation and start looking to the Source.

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The Father You've Always Needed

For many, the word "Father" brings pain rather than peace. Whether your earthly father was a hero or absent, there is a Father who never fails. In this powerful message, Pastor Josh Starnes unpacks the third powerful name in Isaiah 9:6: Everlasting Father and what it reveals about Jesus, and our identity. This title presents a theological mystery: How can Jesus (the Son) be called the Father? Whether your earthly father was loving, absent, or hurtful, this message offers healing, hope, and a new foundation for identity. This season, be reminded that you are wanted, chosen, and covered by the love of a perfect Father — and through Jesus, His name and identity rest on you.

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Stop Trying to Be The Hero

Are you exhausted from trying to fix everything yourself? Whether you see yourself as the hero saving the day or the villain messing it up, you are carrying a weight you were never meant to bear. We often view God as powerful, but we miss the intimacy of His strength. In this powerful message, Pastor Cleve Masten unpacks the meaning of “Mighty God”, revealing Jesus not just as a baby in a manger, but as the victorious Savior who conquers death, destroys darkness, carries our burdens, and goes before us in every battle. This message invites you to step out of the role of “hero” or “villain” in your own life — and let Jesus be the Hero of the story. Because He already wins. And if He lives in you… you don’t fight from defeat — you fight from victory. If you feel overwhelmed, ashamed, exhausted, or like you’re fighting battles you can’t win — this message will remind you of one truth: You are not alone, you are not an orphan, and your Hero God goes before you.

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Don't Carry It Anymore

Christmas isn’t supposed to feel this heavy. Anxiety. Stress. Expectations. Endless to-dos. Many of us walk into December carrying more emotional and spiritual weight than joy. In this powerful message, Pastor Travis Deatherage unpacks what it really means that Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor — the miraculous, wise, ever-present God who not only guides us, but carries the weight we were never meant to hold. From Isaiah’s prophecy written 700 years before Jesus’ birth to the practical, personal struggles we face, this message reveals how Jesus invites us to stop pretending we’re okay, lay down our burdens, and experience Him in a deeper, more intentional way this Christmas. If you’re walking into this season tired, anxious, overwhelmed, or spiritually overloaded — this message will remind you that Jesus is with you, Jesus understands, and Jesus carries what you can’t.

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The Power Of 'Yet'

How do you worship God when nothing in your life is going the way you prayed? 🙏 In this message, Pastor Patrick Tanton walks through Habakkuk chapter 3, where a prophet chooses to remember God’s faithfulness and worship God in the valley — long before anything changes on the outside. Habakkuk wrestled in chapter 1. He waited in chapter 2. But in chapter 3…he worships. If you are ready to move from wrestling to worshiping or if you’re in a season of questions, confusion, or pain — this sermon is a reminder that while God may not always change your circumstances, He is always your source of strength.

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When God Is Silent

Why does it feel like God hits pause right when life hurts the most? ⏳💔 In this challenging message, Pastor Patrick Tanton tackles the frustrating question: 'When'? In Habakkuk Chapter 2, the prophet transitions from questioning God's inaction to anxiously awaiting God's answer and deliverance. This is a powerful and painfully honest look at what it means to wait on God when your prayers feel unanswered and life makes no sense.

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When God Doesn’t Make Sense

We all face moments where life doesn't make sense, and the pain we experience contradicts what we believe about a good God. In this powerful message, Pastor Patrick Tanton walks through Habakkuk chapter 1, where a prophet wrestles honestly with God’s silence, injustice, and pain. If you've ever asked, "God, why aren't you doing something?"—this message is for you. If you’re walking through pain, disappointment, or doubt — this message will help you find hope, honesty, and healing in the presence of God. This message is an invitation to bring your full, raw emotions and honest questions to God, trusting that He understands your hurt and will meet you in the struggle.

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The End Times

🌍 The end of Daniel’s story points us to the ultimate hope beyond history. In this powerful finale to the Book of Daniel, Pastor Patrick Tanton decodes Daniel chapters 10–12 — a breathtaking vision of the end times, the spiritual battle behind the scenes, and the eternal promise that every believer’s name is written in the Book of Life. In these last chapters we see one truth: God is in control — and Jesus wins! If you’ve ever wondered what the Bible really says about the end times or how to have peace about the future, this message will point you to the hope found only in Jesus.

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God’s Perfect Timing

⏳ Can prophecy really predict the future? In this powerful message, Pastor Patrick Tanton unpacks Daniel chapter 9 — one of the most incredible prophecies in all of Scripture. This passage reveals God’s precise plan for history, the coming of the Messiah, and what’s still to come. Be encouraged that even in the church age we live in today — God is working out His plan with absolute precision. Whether prophecy excites you or confuses you, this message will help you see God’s sovereignty in history — and give you confidence that Jesus IS coming back.

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Hope For The Future

🌍 The world can feel chaotic — but God is still in control. In this powerful message, Pastor Patrick Tanton unpacks Daniel's terrifying vision of four great beasts, which perfectly prophesied the rise and fall of four world empires. Though Daniel’s visions can seem bizarre — beasts, horns, and kingdoms — they all point to one unshakable truth: God’s sovereignty over history and the promise of Jesus’ eternal kingdom. Whether you’re fascinated by prophecy or fearful of the future, this message will help you move from stressful to peaceful, knowing that every empire, every era, and every life story rests in God’s sovereign hands.

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How To Stand Firm

How do we be courageous when life turns against us?

In this powerful message Pastor Patrick Tanton dives into Daniel chapter 6—Daniel in the lion's den is one of the most famous in the Bible, but it's much more than a children's story. It's a blueprint for courage, faithfulness, and influence in a world that doesn't honor God. As Daniel faces jealous rivals, political pressure, and the threat of death, he chooses faith over fear and consistency over compromise. This message challenges us to develop the kind of faith that stands firm no matter what comes our way. Whether you’re facing pressure at work, tension in your relationships, or uncertainty in your faith, this message will remind you: God is always faithful, and He is always with you.

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Reflecting God’s Glory

We live in a world obsessed with making a name for ourselves — bigger platforms, louder voices, and larger “splashes.” But what if God designed us for something deeper? In this powerful sermon on Daniel Chapter 5, Pastor Josh Starnes teaches on the arrogant downfall of King Belshazzar and the quiet faithfulness of Daniel.

Discover why life is not about seeing who can make the biggest splash, but about allowing the still water of your life to become a clear reflection of the Holy God.

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The Price Of Pride

In week four of our series on the Book of Daniel, Pastor Patrick Tanton dives into Daniel 4, where we see King Nebuchadnezzar—the most powerful man on earth—reduced to nothing until he finally humbles himself before God. This is more than Nebuchadnezzar’s story—it’s our story. Whether you’re struggling with pride, waiting on God’s patience, or searching for hope, this message will encourage and challenge you.

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How To Live Courageously

🔥 What does courageous faith look like in a world that demands conformity? what does it look like to stand alone? In this week’s message, Pastor Patrick Tanton unpacks Daniel chapter 3 — the iconic story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refusing to bow to King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image and being thrown into the fiery furnace. This powerful teaching explores how to stand firm in a culture that pressures you to compromise, and the promise that Jesus is with you in the fire. Whether you’re facing personal struggles, cultural pressure, or simply need encouragement to stay strong in your faith, this message will inspire you to stand up when everyone else bows and to trust God no matter what.

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Faith In A Hostile World

When the world feels unstable, where can you stand? How do we not just survive, but thrive? 🌍✝️ In this powerful message, Pastor Patrick Tanton unpacks Daniel chapter 2, exploring how the prophet Daniel and his friends navigated a culture that was hostile to their beliefs. Whether you’re grieving world events, feeling overwhelmed by chaos, or searching for solid ground, this message will encourage you: there is a God in heaven who sees, cares, and reigns. This message is a powerful reminder that God has called us to engage and influence the world around us, not escape it.

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Don't Compromise

Ever feel like you have to compromise your beliefs to fit in or the culture around you is pulling in the opposite direction? You're not alone. The world is full of pressure to conform, but what if being different is actually the key to making a lasting impact?💡 In this powerful message, Pastor Patrick unpacks Daniel 1 and shows how a teenager taken into exile chose conviction over compromise. Though isolated, indoctrinated, intimidated, and even re-named, Daniel resolved in his heart to honor the Most High God. This powerful study reminds us that even in hostile or difficult environments, God’s people can thrive like trees planted in the desert. When we root ourselves deeply in Him, we can remain fruitful and resilient no matter the pressure around us. Daniel's story isn't just about a lion's den or a fiery furnace; it's a blueprint for us today.

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Climb Out of Shame

Ever felt overlooked, short on hope, or weighed down by your past? This powerful message from Pastor Lavon Coles, uses the maybe familiar story of Zacchaeus to reveal a profound truth about Jesus's character. Zacchaeus's story isn't just a story in the bible; it's our story. It's the story of anyone who has felt lost, broken, or ashamed. This message invites you to come down from your "tree" of excuses and hiding, and surrender to a God who came to seek and save the lost. Whether you feel weighed down by regret, labeled by your past, or spiritually “short” on hope, this message will encourage you that Jesus still sees you, calls you by name, and invites you into new life.

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The Church I See

God is calling us to more. 🙌 In this powerful message from Pastor Patrick Tanton, we celebrate life change, baptisms, and the decisions people are making to center their lives on Jesus. Pastor Patrick challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith and step into the fullness of a mature, intentional relationship with God. Together, we reflect on God’s faithfulness, recommit to His purposes, and look ahead to the vision of the church He is building. Whether you’re new to Timber Creek or looking for encouragement in your faith, this message will inspire you to choose life, grow deeper, and join in the mission of seeing God’s glory revealed in our community and around the world as we become the church that God is calling us to be.

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Why You're Not Who You Want To Be

Have you ever felt stuck? Do you wonder why you're not growing, even though you're doing all the right things? The truth is, growth isn't passive—it's an intentional process of becoming who God created you to be. In this powerful message, Pastor Patrick Tanton unpacks three foundational keys to a life of genuine transformation. Understand why God often has to "cut back" areas of your life—even good things that have become unbalanced—to prepare you for a new season of health and incredible growth. If you’ve been feeling stuck, distracted by life, or burdened by things that keep you from God’s best, This message will challenge you to stop making passive decisions and start taking intentional steps toward the person God has called you to become!

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Why Community Isn’t Enough

Are you fighting the battles of life alone? In a world that glorifies the "self-made" individual, many of us feel pressured to go it alone, even in our faith. But what if God never intended for us to be a standalone Christian? In this powerful message, Pastor Travis reveals the "oxymoron" of a standalone Christian and unpacks the biblical necessity of having a spiritual "corner" to show how encouragement, godly counsel, and loving correction are essential for spiritual growth. Discover the difference between community and fellowship, and how to find (and be) the people in someone’s corner. If you’ve been feeling isolated, discouraged, or like you’re in the fight of your life—this message will inspire you to step into true fellowship and walk arm-in-arm toward the purposes of God.

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