ThornCreek Church
Lust | 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.
Men's Night | Tuesday, October 12 | 7:00pm | This is a night just for men. There will be worship, an encouraging word, group discussion, and coffee! Plan for 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Bring A Friend Weekend | October 16 and 17 | What is a Friends Weekend? We want to encourage you to prayerfully invite someone to ThornCreek Church for a worship service on this weekend! Pastor Ruben will be preaching about an Old Testament character named Balaam. The message will be about pleasing God more than pleasing people. We are planning a great worship set, testimony, and a great fun environment.
So, start praying now. Tell them to meet you at ThornCreek Church 15 minutes before service begins. Make sure they get their kids checked in early, get some of our good coffee, and are sitting in the Worship Center before the service begins. This way they experience a full worship experience at ThornCreek! Please make a special effort to step out of your comfort zone, and extend an invite to someone. Let's fill every row on Friends Weekend!
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 | Whether you have children or not, plan on showing up to support and encourage our kids! 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.
Men's Night | Tuesday, October 12 | 7:00pm | This is a night just for men. There will be worship, an encouraging word, group discussion, and coffee! Plan for 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Bring A Friend Weekend | October 16 and 17 | What is a Friends Weekend? We want to encourage you to prayerfully invite someone to ThornCreek Church for a worship service on this weekend! Pastor Ruben will be preaching about an Old Testament character named Balaam. The message will be about pleasing God more than pleasing people. We are planning a great worship set, testimony, and a great fun environment.
So, start praying now. Tell them to meet you at ThornCreek Church 15 minutes before service begins. Make sure they get their kids checked in early, get some of our good coffee, and are sitting in the Worship Center before the service begins. This way they experience a full worship experience at ThornCreek! Please make a special effort to step out of your comfort zone, and extend an invite to someone. Let's fill every row on Friends Weekend!
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 | Whether you have children or not, plan on showing up to support and encourage our kids! 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.
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.
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.
Lust:
An intense or unrestrained sexual craving, or an overwhelming desire or craving
An intense or unrestrained sexual craving, or an overwhelming desire or craving
The porn industry’s annual revenue is more than the NFL, NBA, and MLB combined. It is also more than the combined revenues of ABC, CBS, and NBC.
The research studies, primarily by the Barna Group and Covenant Eyes…
- 47% of families in the United States reported that pornography is a problem in their home.
- Pornography use increases the marital infidelity rate by more than 300%.
- 11 is the average age that a child is first exposed to porn, and 94% of children will see porn by the age of 14.
- 68% of church-going men and over 50% of pastors view porn on a regular basis.
- 76% of young Christian adults, ages 18-24 years, actively search for porn.
- 55% of married men and 25% of married women say they watch porn at least once a month.
- One-third of porn viewers are women.
- 47% of families in the United States reported that pornography is a problem in their home.
- Pornography use increases the marital infidelity rate by more than 300%.
- 11 is the average age that a child is first exposed to porn, and 94% of children will see porn by the age of 14.
- 68% of church-going men and over 50% of pastors view porn on a regular basis.
- 76% of young Christian adults, ages 18-24 years, actively search for porn.
- 55% of married men and 25% of married women say they watch porn at least once a month.
- One-third of porn viewers are women.
Men's Night
Tuesday, October 12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, October 12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A natural God-given sexual drive was contaminated by sin, and it became a desire called lust.
Lust is a self-centered desire, which focuses on pleasing oneself.
"Pornography physically changes your brain."
- Norman Doidge
- Norman Doidge
"Pornography can be addictive."
- Pamela Paul
- Pamela Paul
What you stare at can determine who you become.
What you stare at will determine your imagination.
What you imagine will determine your action.
What you imagine will determine your action.
A natural desire can become sin when you allow it to drag you away from God's plan for your life.
Three ways to overcome lust:
1. Don't go down the wrong street.
2. Be self-aware.
3. Don't be naive.
"Due to neuroplasticity, damage to the brain can be undone when someone gets away from unhealthy behaviors."
- Angres, D. H.
- Angres, D. H.
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.
OCTOBER 2021
Weekly Need: $12,500
Received last week: $16,176 (Oct 2 - Oct 3)
Received October to Date: $16,176 (As of Oct 3)
Remaining Need in October: $46,324
September Needed: $50,000
September Received: $54,786
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.
OCTOBER 2021
Weekly Need: $12,500
Received last week: $16,176 (Oct 2 - Oct 3)
Received October to Date: $16,176 (As of Oct 3)
Remaining Need in October: $46,324
September Needed: $50,000
September Received: $54,786
https://thorncreek.church/give