ThornCreek Church
OUT OF EXILE :: How To Pray...
God is still in control! We are all navigating a “new normal” in our society, but, it’s not the first time our world has had to work through change. The Israelites were under a “stay away from home” order. After 70 years of being exiled, they are now returning home. They see relationships differently. They see God differently. They see their homes differently. It’s a new life. God has a message for you in this story! Make church attendance a priority. You will be encouraged!
Locations & Times
ThornCreek Church
3853 E 120th Ave, Denver, CO 80233, USA
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Welcome to ThornCreek
We hope you experience God in a meaningful way at ThornCreek Church! All elements of ThornCreek are designed to help you discover God's love and purpose for your life. It's a great place for the spiritual seeker or the deep-rooted Christian.
We hope you experience God in a meaningful way at ThornCreek Church! All elements of ThornCreek are designed to help you discover God's love and purpose for your life. It's a great place for the spiritual seeker or the deep-rooted Christian.
How to Connect
1. Take the 3 Weekend Challenge.
2. Join a Small Group
3. Volunteer Somewhere
4. Attend the TC Membership Class.
Click the link below and fill out the form to tell us more about yourself, if you're interested in volunteering, if you've made a decision about Jesus Christ, to register for any event or to provide comments.
https://thorncreek.church/connect
1. Take the 3 Weekend Challenge.
2. Join a Small Group
3. Volunteer Somewhere
4. Attend the TC Membership Class.
Click the link below and fill out the form to tell us more about yourself, if you're interested in volunteering, if you've made a decision about Jesus Christ, to register for any event or to provide comments.
https://thorncreek.church/connect
Upcoming Events
Street Clean-up | Sat, July 18 at 8:00am
Join us as we do our part of keeping Thornton clean. We'll be picking up trash along 136th as well as Washington. This is a great way to get some exercise, meet new people, and serve the community. Meet at the TC Property (14031 Washington St). Hope to see you all there!
Check out more at: thorncreek.church/events
Join us as we do our part of keeping Thornton clean. We'll be picking up trash along 136th as well as Washington. This is a great way to get some exercise, meet new people, and serve the community. Meet at the TC Property (14031 Washington St). Hope to see you all there!
Check out more at: thorncreek.church/events
TC Kids (Birth - 5th Grade)
UPDATE: Due to guidelines, we will not have any in-person kids programming. However, we will have a special online service just for kids. It will be:
Saturday Kids Worship Service - 4:30 PM
Kids can go to: Live.ThornCreek.Church
This video will become available On-Demand on Sundays. You can go to the “ThornCreek Church” YouTube page.
ThornCreek Kids Ministry strives to walk alongside and equip parents to be spiritual leaders in their children’s lives. Our hope and prayer is that with a strong faith foundation, kids will make the decision to continue growing as Christians, and become Christ-like disciples.
Our age-level classes allow us to reach children at their developmental level, so that by God’s grace they will be able to comprehend to the best of their ability, the topics we are covering in church!
All Ministry Partners (over the age of 18) have passed background checks, and all Bridge Team members (6th-12th graders) are supervised by adults.
Saturday Kids Worship Service - 4:30 PM
Kids can go to: Live.ThornCreek.Church
This video will become available On-Demand on Sundays. You can go to the “ThornCreek Church” YouTube page.
ThornCreek Kids Ministry strives to walk alongside and equip parents to be spiritual leaders in their children’s lives. Our hope and prayer is that with a strong faith foundation, kids will make the decision to continue growing as Christians, and become Christ-like disciples.
Our age-level classes allow us to reach children at their developmental level, so that by God’s grace they will be able to comprehend to the best of their ability, the topics we are covering in church!
All Ministry Partners (over the age of 18) have passed background checks, and all Bridge Team members (6th-12th graders) are supervised by adults.
TC Students (6th - 12th Grade)
UPDATE: Our student ministry is going to meet in-person at Cherrywood Park (Right by Prairie Hills Elementary) every other Wednesday in the month of July at 6 p.m. Students will be required to wear masks and encouraged to maintain social distance.
Additionally, our Youth Pastor will pre-record his Wednesday night message and students can view it every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at: Live.ThornCreek.Church
This video will become available On-Demand on Thursdays. You can go to the “ThornCreek Church” YouTube page.
ThornCreek Student Ministries mission is to create a safe place for students to encounter Jesus, ask questions, process struggles and to experience the love of God while ultimately integrating them into the body and mission of Jesus Christ.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
ENCOUNTER | Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm (SEE UPDATE ABOVE)
This is our midweek Youth Group service. At Encounter, we have food, games, deep Bible study, student led worship and small groups. We believe that we are better when we are together.
SOUL FUEL | Sunday 9:00am Service POSTPONED TEMPORARILY
This is our Sunday Morning Bible Study. During the 9am service, students meet in the main worship center for worship, then all students walk over to the youth room for their class. We encourage all students in 6-12th grades to join us on Sunday mornings.
Additionally, our Youth Pastor will pre-record his Wednesday night message and students can view it every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at: Live.ThornCreek.Church
This video will become available On-Demand on Thursdays. You can go to the “ThornCreek Church” YouTube page.
ThornCreek Student Ministries mission is to create a safe place for students to encounter Jesus, ask questions, process struggles and to experience the love of God while ultimately integrating them into the body and mission of Jesus Christ.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
ENCOUNTER | Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm (SEE UPDATE ABOVE)
This is our midweek Youth Group service. At Encounter, we have food, games, deep Bible study, student led worship and small groups. We believe that we are better when we are together.
SOUL FUEL | Sunday 9:00am Service POSTPONED TEMPORARILY
This is our Sunday Morning Bible Study. During the 9am service, students meet in the main worship center for worship, then all students walk over to the youth room for their class. We encourage all students in 6-12th grades to join us on Sunday mornings.
Worship Service Info
Did you come with kids? The messages at ThornCreek can be rated PG-13. As an option, we have a great Children's Ministry Program! If you choose to bring your kids into worship, please do your best to keep them from being a distraction to others.
Volume: If you find the music too loud, please visit the Welcome Table for ear plugs. Ear plugs are also available at the Worship Center doors.
Nursing Mom? We have a room just for you! This room is located through the Worship Center, and has been furnished with your comfort in mind! You can see the entire service live on a flat screen TV.
Distractions: To allow you and those around you to be more fully engaged in today’s service, please refrain from leaving the Worship Center during services. Also, please turn off or mute all cell phones and other mobile devices.
Volume: If you find the music too loud, please visit the Welcome Table for ear plugs. Ear plugs are also available at the Worship Center doors.
Nursing Mom? We have a room just for you! This room is located through the Worship Center, and has been furnished with your comfort in mind! You can see the entire service live on a flat screen TV.
Distractions: To allow you and those around you to be more fully engaged in today’s service, please refrain from leaving the Worship Center during services. Also, please turn off or mute all cell phones and other mobile devices.
LET'S BE HONEST…
There's a part of you that thinks...Yeah….BUT….
There's a part of you that thinks...Yeah….BUT….
“True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that — it is a spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth”
- Charles Spurgeon
- Charles Spurgeon
QUESTION:
Does your prayer life look different today than it did before the pandemic?
Does your prayer life look different today than it did before the pandemic?
HEAR THIS:
Never determine your worth and value based on what other people say about you. Determine your worth and value based on what God's Word says about you.
Never determine your worth and value based on what other people say about you. Determine your worth and value based on what God's Word says about you.
“Prayer cannot truly be taught by principles and seminars and symposiums. It has to be born out of a whole environment of felt need. If I say, "I ought to pray," I will soon run out of motivation and quit; the flesh is too strong. I have to be driven to pray.”
- Jim Cymbala
- Jim Cymbala
There's a difference between "I Ought to" VS "I Need to"
Your battle is not with flesh and blood.
“Prayer is the portal that brings the power of heaven down to earth. It is kryptonite to the enemy and to all his ploys against you.”
- Priscilla Shirer
- Priscilla Shirer
Let me flip it now…Don't be a Sanballat!
Nehemiah told God, "God, you deal with them!"
HOW DO YOU PRAY LIKE NEHEMIAH? ______
1. You need to cry out to God.
2. Go deeper with Jesus.
3. Don't give up on God.
"There are parts of our calling, works of the Holy Spirit, and defeats of the darkness that will come no other way than through furious, fervent, faith-filled, unceasing prayer."
- Beth Moore
- Beth Moore
4. Feed your faith.
5. Humble yourself.
6. Don't give God lip service.
7. Ask big, but bring the small too.
8. Pray, "In the name of Jesus."
9. Include your church in your prayer life.
QUESTION:
Do you believe there is power when Christians comes together to pray?
Do you believe there is power when Christians comes together to pray?
Message Study Guide
Download this week's message study guide for use with your small group or personal study.
https://thorncreek.church/message-series/out-of-exileGiving
There are several convenient ways to give at TC:
1. Give via text. Text GIVE to 720-619-2688.
2. Give online via the link provided below.
3. Give via check or cash by dropping either in the offering that will be passed during announcements or in the giving box located in the back of the Worship Center.
Weekly Need: $11,200
Received last week: $16,508
Needed this month: $28,292
https://thorncreek.church/give
There are several convenient ways to give at TC:
1. Give via text. Text GIVE to 720-619-2688.
2. Give online via the link provided below.
3. Give via check or cash by dropping either in the offering that will be passed during announcements or in the giving box located in the back of the Worship Center.
Weekly Need: $11,200
Received last week: $16,508
Needed this month: $28,292
https://thorncreek.church/give