ThornCreek Church
Angry | That Used To Be Me
All of us have a side to us that doesn't look good in the mirror. I'm not talking about our physical appearance. You have to look past the reflection and into your heart and thoughts. During these six weeks, we will be looking at how to overcome those private battles that we know exist. We will be looking at key people in the bible that also had the same struggles. You will be encouraged that we have a God who knows how to heal and transform. God wants you to know the power of His Holy Spirit at a personal level. Then, you can say with confidence, "That used to be me."
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
Fix It Ministry | The Fix It Ministry is now ready to take on projects. We need you to let us know how we can help with any personal repairs for your home or car. These volunteers want to use their God-given gifts to love on you. When you give them an opportunity, it brings joy to their hearts. It's a way they can serve God. So, let us know if you have anything and we'll talk about next steps. Please email Andy Fish at fixit@thorncreek.church.
7 Habits of a Christ-Driven Life | Wednesdays | 6:30pm | What does living a "Christ-Driven Life" really look like on a daily basis? Hear from a different speaker each week in this 7 week class. Learn how to incorporate specific habits into your daily life that will lead you closer to God. You can jump into the classes at any time. Register by visiting thorncreek.church/events.
Small Group Expo | September 18-19 | Beginning this weekend, we will be promoting our Small Groups and encouraging people to join a group!
New Friends Lunch | Sunday, Sep 19 | 12:30pm to 2:30pm | If you are new to TC & so far you like what you see - this is the perfect next step for you. Come have lunch with Pastor Ruben and his family, as well as meet some other TC families. Lunch and childcare are provided free of charge. To register, visit thorncreek.church/events.
Men's Night | Tuesday, September 21 | 7:00-9:00 PM | This is a night just for men. There will be worship, an encouraging word, group discussion, and coffee!
Women's Ministry Breakfast and Accessory Swap | Saturday, September 25 | 8:30am | Join us as we enjoy breakfast and meet other women from TC. Don't forget to bring accessories (scarves, necklaces, purses, etc.) that you would like to swap. Be sure to invite your friends and teens! Breakfast is provide by Women's Ministry. We will be meeting from 8:30am to 10:30am at ThornCreek Church. We can't wait to see you there! To help us plan for food, please sign up by visiting thorncreek.church/events.
Baptism Weekend | September 25-26 (Sat & Sun) | If you have accepted Christ, but haven't been baptized, this is your next step! It's never too late! Let us know if you are interested by going to ThornCreek.Church/DunkMe and filling out the form.
Membership Class | Sunday, Sep 26 | 1:00pm to 2:30pm | Membership in the church is not about joining some exclusive club. It's about committing to the local church and desiring to be a part of the whole. Join us to learn more about membership at ThornCreek Church. Lunch will be provided and you'll hear more about the history of who we are, why we do what we do, and where we believe God is taking us in the future. We encourage you to deepen your commitment to the local church. Register for our Membership Class, today! To register, visit thorncreek.church/events.
Women's Retreat | October 21-23, 2021 (Thu-Sat) | Join us for our annual retreat at High Peak Camp in Estes Park! Getaway to a beautiful place where we can enjoy other women's company who are seeking God and want to sense His presence and peace. We are going to unpack "Hope" and what it means in our world. Sign up today to secure your spot!
Where: High Peak Camp | 111 Salvation Lane in Estes Park, CO 80517
Cost: $200 - women | $180 - teen or college | To register, visit thorncreek.church/events.
Feed 5000 | November 2021 | Plan on helping to feed families in south Thornton and the surrounding area. We will work in partnership with Food For Hope and love on families whose children attend public schools that have challenging circumstances. During this week, we will need help with the logistics to feed 5,000 people! Plan on helping out!
Children's Christmas Program | Sunday, December 12, 2021 | Mark your calendar!
Men's Retreat | February 17-19, 2022 (Thu-Sat) | This will take place at High Peak Campground outside of Estes Park.
Check out more at: thorncreek.church/events
7 Habits of a Christ-Driven Life | Wednesdays | 6:30pm | What does living a "Christ-Driven Life" really look like on a daily basis? Hear from a different speaker each week in this 7 week class. Learn how to incorporate specific habits into your daily life that will lead you closer to God. You can jump into the classes at any time. Register by visiting thorncreek.church/events.
Small Group Expo | September 18-19 | Beginning this weekend, we will be promoting our Small Groups and encouraging people to join a group!
New Friends Lunch | Sunday, Sep 19 | 12:30pm to 2:30pm | If you are new to TC & so far you like what you see - this is the perfect next step for you. Come have lunch with Pastor Ruben and his family, as well as meet some other TC families. Lunch and childcare are provided free of charge. To register, visit thorncreek.church/events.
Men's Night | Tuesday, September 21 | 7:00-9:00 PM | This is a night just for men. There will be worship, an encouraging word, group discussion, and coffee!
Women's Ministry Breakfast and Accessory Swap | Saturday, September 25 | 8:30am | Join us as we enjoy breakfast and meet other women from TC. Don't forget to bring accessories (scarves, necklaces, purses, etc.) that you would like to swap. Be sure to invite your friends and teens! Breakfast is provide by Women's Ministry. We will be meeting from 8:30am to 10:30am at ThornCreek Church. We can't wait to see you there! To help us plan for food, please sign up by visiting thorncreek.church/events.
Baptism Weekend | September 25-26 (Sat & Sun) | If you have accepted Christ, but haven't been baptized, this is your next step! It's never too late! Let us know if you are interested by going to ThornCreek.Church/DunkMe and filling out the form.
Membership Class | Sunday, Sep 26 | 1:00pm to 2:30pm | Membership in the church is not about joining some exclusive club. It's about committing to the local church and desiring to be a part of the whole. Join us to learn more about membership at ThornCreek Church. Lunch will be provided and you'll hear more about the history of who we are, why we do what we do, and where we believe God is taking us in the future. We encourage you to deepen your commitment to the local church. Register for our Membership Class, today! To register, visit thorncreek.church/events.
Women's Retreat | October 21-23, 2021 (Thu-Sat) | Join us for our annual retreat at High Peak Camp in Estes Park! Getaway to a beautiful place where we can enjoy other women's company who are seeking God and want to sense His presence and peace. We are going to unpack "Hope" and what it means in our world. Sign up today to secure your spot!
Where: High Peak Camp | 111 Salvation Lane in Estes Park, CO 80517
Cost: $200 - women | $180 - teen or college | To register, visit thorncreek.church/events.
Feed 5000 | November 2021 | Plan on helping to feed families in south Thornton and the surrounding area. We will work in partnership with Food For Hope and love on families whose children attend public schools that have challenging circumstances. During this week, we will need help with the logistics to feed 5,000 people! Plan on helping out!
Children's Christmas Program | Sunday, December 12, 2021 | Mark your calendar!
Men's Retreat | February 17-19, 2022 (Thu-Sat) | This will take place at High Peak Campground outside of Estes Park.
Check out more at: thorncreek.church/events
TC Kids (Birth - 5th Grade)
ThornCreek Kids Ministry - Available in all services. Children's Church has been re-opened on Saturday nights. This means Saturday will be fully staffed like Sunday mornings. (This is the goal). We're also starting a brand new curriculum called, "Orange" this weekend. So, if you are a parent of a child (Birth to 5th Grade), COME EARLY to church on Saturday or Sunday, check in your child, and be in service before the first song starts! It's going to be great.
Saturday Online 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 Online 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)
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 6:00pm-7:30pm - Youth Group is meeting in person. 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.
We will also continue to provide an ONLINE option for students that will be available on our website at thorncreek.church/students which will be posted every Thursday at 2pm. This will be the recorded youth service which will be posted online.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
ENCOUNTER | Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm - Youth Group is meeting in person. 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.
We will also continue to provide an ONLINE option for students that will be available on our website at thorncreek.church/students which will be posted every Thursday at 2pm. This will be the recorded youth service which will be posted online.
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.
Anger:
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
"Anger is a normal human emotion. Everyone experiences it at some point in their lives. When it is controlled, it can be a source of good--for yourself, for your loved ones, for your community and your world. When it's out of control, though, it can be a tremendous source of harm, hurting and alienating those you love most. It can lead to a lifetime of regret."
- Dr. Danny Gagnon, Montreal Psychologist
Specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anger
- Dr. Danny Gagnon, Montreal Psychologist
Specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anger
"There are no bad emotions. But any emotion can go bad."
- Tim Keller
- Tim Keller
1). Passive Anger
2). Volatile Anger
3). Pain-Based Anger
4). Manipulative Anger
5). Overwhelmed Anger
1) “Thumos” (Thoo-mos)
"You cannot carry a bad temper into heaven."
- Charles Spurgeon
- Charles Spurgeon
2) “Parorgismos”, (Parorgismos)
Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.
- Thomas a Kempis
- Thomas a Kempis
"When you resort to shouting in conflict, you are reacting in the flesh. You have lost control of the only person you can control: yourself."
- Neil T. Anderson
- Neil T. Anderson
3) “Orge” (or-gay)
You don't need to attend every argument you're invited to.
Message Study Guide
Download this week's message study guide for use with your small group or personal study.
https://thorncreek.church/message-series/that-used-to-be-meGiving
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.
SEPTEMBER 2021
Weekly Need: $12,500
Received last week: $13,942 (Sep 11- Sep 12)
Received September to Date: $33,053 (As of Sep 12)
Remaining Need in September: $16,947
August Needed: $62,500
August Received: $60,500
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.
SEPTEMBER 2021
Weekly Need: $12,500
Received last week: $13,942 (Sep 11- Sep 12)
Received September to Date: $33,053 (As of Sep 12)
Remaining Need in September: $16,947
August Needed: $62,500
August Received: $60,500
https://thorncreek.church/give