ThornCreek Church
Hell, It's Not Worth It | The Gospel of Mark
Life can be hard, confusing, and unfair. Don't give up! During this message series we will be walking with Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem. He was misunderstood, hated, loved, deserted, and hung out with a ragged band of misfits. You will discover amazing life principles for your life! You will be encouraged and inspired! This is a great series for someone who wants to develop a stronger relationship with God. Invite someone and expect a miracle!
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.
Women's Lunch | Saturday, April 2 | 11:00am | All Women are invited to attend a lunch at ThornCreek Church! Teen girls are invited, too! Please visit thorncreek.church/womenslunch, so we know how many to plan for.
Vision Night | Sunday, April 3 | 5:00pm | Pastor Ruben will give an update on future plans related to ministry, strategies, and property. It will be a fun night! We value transparency and communication. We can't go forward without you! Hope to see you!
Love On Mission Trace | Sunday, April 10 | 1:00pm | This is an outreach event! We want to love people in the name of Jesus! We're looking for people who have a heart to spread the love of God. The plan is to love people who are entering King Soopers, or getting gas, or visiting a restaurant. We're hoping to pass out gift cards to people with a ThornCreek Invite to our Easter Services. If you want to be a part of this, let us know! You can email us at info@thorncreek.church.
Holy Week Services | April 11-15 (Mon-Fri) | 6:30pm | During Holy Week, we will have a worship service every night at ThornCreek Church. You will hear a message about the life of Jesus during Holy Week. This is a great way to prepare your heart for Resurrection Day! Put it on your calendar!
Baptism Weekend | April 16-17 | If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, but you have never been baptized, this is your opportunity! If you got baptized as a child, but you never made that decision for yourself as a Christian, then this is your chance! We will incorporate baptisms into our Easter Services! If you want to get baptized, sign up at thorncreek.church/dunkme.
Easter Weekend | April 16-17 | Start praying now! Ask God to bless these services, and ask God who to invite to church! This is an opportunity to introduce someone to the love and grace of Jesus. Our Children's Ministry will also have a Jerusalem Marketplace experience! They will experience Jerusalem at ThornCreek! It's going to be a great weekend!
Kids Summer Camp | June 29 - July 1 | There will be two camps. They both will take place at Golden Bell Campground in Divide, CO. The first camp will be for: Kindergarten - 1st Graders. (June 29-July 1). The cost will be $228. Early registration is open till May 1, 2022. The final date to register is June 6th. The second camp will be for Grades: 2nd - 5th Graders. (June 27-July 1). The cost will be $338. Early registration is open till May 1, 2022. The final date to register is June 6th. If you are interested, you can email our Children's Ministry Director, Rachel McCall at Rachel.McCall@ThornCreek.Church. To register for either camp, please visit: https://goldenbellccc.campbrainregistration.com/. Use DISCOUNT CODE: NAZARENE.
Vacation Bible School | July 25-29 | Plan your vacation around this event! This is for children grades: Kindergarten to 5th Grade. It will be in the evenings. If you'd like to help out with this event, please email our Children's Ministry Director, Rachel McCall, at Rachel.McCall@ThornCreek.Church.
ThornCreek At The Lake | Friday, August 5, 2022 | That's right…we're asking the entire church to ditch work, school, take the day off, and hang out at Boyd Lake! Don't plan a vacation day on this day! We rented a beautiful pavilion at the shore of Boyd Lake that has shade, grills, picnic tables, fireplace, sand volleyball courts, and clean restrooms! Bring your boat, jet ski, and flippers! We will have it all day! We're asking everyone to bring sandwiches and chips for lunch. Our ThornCreek Grilling Ministry will be serving us burgers and dogs with all the fixings! Please let us know if you will attend so we can make sure we have plenty of food. More details to come. Please RSVP at ThornCreek.Church/LakeDay.
Women's Retreat | October 20-22, 2022 (Thu-Sat) | This is open to all women at ThornCreek. Ladies, make sure you put these dates on your calendar. It will be a wonderful time for you to connect with God and be spiritually refreshed! It will take place at the beautiful High Peak Campground outside of Estes Park, Colorado. You will worship, be encouraged, laugh, and even have time to shop! More details to come!
Men's Retreat | February 2-4, 2023 (Thu-Sat) | Calling out men! Put these dates on your calendar. This is our annual Men's Retreat. Each year God moves in the hearts of our men in a powerful way at this event. For the first time ever, we will have three guest speakers that will each speak in a chapel service! It's going to be great. It will take place at High Peak Campground outside of Estes Park, Colorado. More details to come!
Check out more at: thorncreek.church/events
Women's Lunch | Saturday, April 2 | 11:00am | All Women are invited to attend a lunch at ThornCreek Church! Teen girls are invited, too! Please visit thorncreek.church/womenslunch, so we know how many to plan for.
Vision Night | Sunday, April 3 | 5:00pm | Pastor Ruben will give an update on future plans related to ministry, strategies, and property. It will be a fun night! We value transparency and communication. We can't go forward without you! Hope to see you!
Love On Mission Trace | Sunday, April 10 | 1:00pm | This is an outreach event! We want to love people in the name of Jesus! We're looking for people who have a heart to spread the love of God. The plan is to love people who are entering King Soopers, or getting gas, or visiting a restaurant. We're hoping to pass out gift cards to people with a ThornCreek Invite to our Easter Services. If you want to be a part of this, let us know! You can email us at info@thorncreek.church.
Holy Week Services | April 11-15 (Mon-Fri) | 6:30pm | During Holy Week, we will have a worship service every night at ThornCreek Church. You will hear a message about the life of Jesus during Holy Week. This is a great way to prepare your heart for Resurrection Day! Put it on your calendar!
Baptism Weekend | April 16-17 | If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, but you have never been baptized, this is your opportunity! If you got baptized as a child, but you never made that decision for yourself as a Christian, then this is your chance! We will incorporate baptisms into our Easter Services! If you want to get baptized, sign up at thorncreek.church/dunkme.
Easter Weekend | April 16-17 | Start praying now! Ask God to bless these services, and ask God who to invite to church! This is an opportunity to introduce someone to the love and grace of Jesus. Our Children's Ministry will also have a Jerusalem Marketplace experience! They will experience Jerusalem at ThornCreek! It's going to be a great weekend!
Kids Summer Camp | June 29 - July 1 | There will be two camps. They both will take place at Golden Bell Campground in Divide, CO. The first camp will be for: Kindergarten - 1st Graders. (June 29-July 1). The cost will be $228. Early registration is open till May 1, 2022. The final date to register is June 6th. The second camp will be for Grades: 2nd - 5th Graders. (June 27-July 1). The cost will be $338. Early registration is open till May 1, 2022. The final date to register is June 6th. If you are interested, you can email our Children's Ministry Director, Rachel McCall at Rachel.McCall@ThornCreek.Church. To register for either camp, please visit: https://goldenbellccc.campbrainregistration.com/. Use DISCOUNT CODE: NAZARENE.
Vacation Bible School | July 25-29 | Plan your vacation around this event! This is for children grades: Kindergarten to 5th Grade. It will be in the evenings. If you'd like to help out with this event, please email our Children's Ministry Director, Rachel McCall, at Rachel.McCall@ThornCreek.Church.
ThornCreek At The Lake | Friday, August 5, 2022 | That's right…we're asking the entire church to ditch work, school, take the day off, and hang out at Boyd Lake! Don't plan a vacation day on this day! We rented a beautiful pavilion at the shore of Boyd Lake that has shade, grills, picnic tables, fireplace, sand volleyball courts, and clean restrooms! Bring your boat, jet ski, and flippers! We will have it all day! We're asking everyone to bring sandwiches and chips for lunch. Our ThornCreek Grilling Ministry will be serving us burgers and dogs with all the fixings! Please let us know if you will attend so we can make sure we have plenty of food. More details to come. Please RSVP at ThornCreek.Church/LakeDay.
Women's Retreat | October 20-22, 2022 (Thu-Sat) | This is open to all women at ThornCreek. Ladies, make sure you put these dates on your calendar. It will be a wonderful time for you to connect with God and be spiritually refreshed! It will take place at the beautiful High Peak Campground outside of Estes Park, Colorado. You will worship, be encouraged, laugh, and even have time to shop! More details to come!
Men's Retreat | February 2-4, 2023 (Thu-Sat) | Calling out men! Put these dates on your calendar. This is our annual Men's Retreat. Each year God moves in the hearts of our men in a powerful way at this event. For the first time ever, we will have three guest speakers that will each speak in a chapel service! It's going to be great. It will take place at High Peak Campground outside of Estes Park, Colorado. More details to come!
Check out more at: thorncreek.church/events
TC Kids (Birth - 5th Grade)
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.
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 | Senior High (9th - 12th grade) Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm, Junior High (6th - 8th grade) Sunday 11:00 -12:30pm - Youth Group is meeting in person. These are our Youth Group services. 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 | Senior High (9th - 12th grade) Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm, Junior High (6th - 8th grade) Sunday 11:00 -12:30pm - Youth Group is meeting in person. These are our Youth Group services. 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.
Hell is real.
Pew Research Study:
58% of adults believe in hell
58% of adults believe in hell
“A child with a spoon may sooner empty the sea than the damned accomplish their misery. A river of brimstone is not consumed by burning.”
- John Trapp
- John Trapp
Mark 9:43a, 45a, 47a (NLT)
43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off.
45 If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off.
47 And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out.
43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off.
45 If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off.
47 And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out.
Whatever is causing you to sin, take drastic measures to get that thing out of your life.
“Temptations, of course, cannot be avoided, but because we cannot prevent the birds from flying over our heads, there is no need that we should let them nest in our hair.”
- Martin Luther
- Martin Luther
"Most people focus on the wrong thing: They focus on the result, not the process. The process is the sacrifice; it's all the hard parts--the sweat, the pain, the tears, the losses. You make the sacrifices anyway. You learn to enjoy them, or at least embrace them. In the end, it is the sacrifices that must fulfill you."
- Ronda Rousey
- Ronda Rousey
“The pain of sacrificing our old selves is nothing compared to the joy of Christ living in us in our transformed lives.”
- A.W. Tozer
- A.W. Tozer
CAUTION
DANGER AHEAD
DANGER AHEAD
Message Study Guide
Download this week's message study guide for use with your small group or personal study.
https://thorncreek.church/message-series/gospel-markGiving
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.
MARCH 2022
Weekly Need: $12,500
Need in March: $50,000
Received last week: $17,870 (Mar 19-20)
Received March to date: $45,945 (As of Mar 20)
Remaining Need in March: $4,055
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.
MARCH 2022
Weekly Need: $12,500
Need in March: $50,000
Received last week: $17,870 (Mar 19-20)
Received March to date: $45,945 (As of Mar 20)
Remaining Need in March: $4,055
https://thorncreek.church/give