

Harris Creek Baptist Church
Harris Creek
This is the weekly sermon podcast from Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. Visit www.harriscreek.org for more information.
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Dec 11, 2022 • 43min
The Most Difficult Time of The Year
When you are going through grief or loneliness in the Christmas season, it seems like there is no place for you. In this sermon, we look at who our God is in the midst of our grief and who we can be to those who are grieving. 1) The Lord hears you2) The Lord is near to you3) The Lord will deliver you

Dec 4, 2022 • 45min
What to Wear for Christmas
Do you have any traditions with family or friends around Christmas time? What about your clothes and attire…do you wear certain clothes when you go home for Christmas? As we continue our series, It’s Complicated, JP teaches us what to wear home for Christmas as we study Colossians 3.1) Wear the virtues give to us by Jesus2) Bear the brokenness of others around you3) Share from the right heart

Nov 27, 2022 • 34min
The American Nightmare
Do you dream of being success in this life? Do you hope to live the American Dream? In this one-off sermon, David Marvin teaches us through Luke 12, reminding us of what living the dream on this side of eternity looks like and where our true home is.1) Living for the American Dream makes you a fool; Living for eternity makes you full.2) Living for the American Dream makes you anxious; Living for eternity gives you peace.3) Living for the American Dream makes you eternally bankrupt; Living for eternity leave you truly rich.

Nov 20, 2022 • 52min
The Generous Life
Do you like to get gifts on your birthday? What’s the most meaningful gift you’ve received? As we continue our series, the Good Life, JP teaches us about generosity as we study 2 Corinthians 9:6-13, showing us the good life is found through giving generously, cheerfully, and faithfully.1) Give generously2) Give cheerfully 3) Give faithfully

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Nov 13, 2022 • 52min
Life With Money
Would you choose a lottery win or a venomous snake? This thought-provoking discussion encourages reflection on true fulfillment beyond money. It explores the paradox of sudden wealth, revealing how lottery winners often face unexpected challenges. The importance of valuing spiritual treasures over material possessions is emphasized, along with the need for generosity. The podcast urges listeners to examine who they truly serve—God or wealth—inviting deep self-reflection on personal priorities.

Nov 6, 2022 • 39min
Life in Our Relationships
Have you ever felt like it would be easier for you to live a more isolated life? In this message, we talk about how isolation may feel easier, but it isn’t better. We were made for deep relationships and the Bible shows us how to have them!1) Meaningful relationships come from loving one another deeply2) Meaningful relationships come from offering hospitality joyfully3) Meaningful relationships come from serving one another faithfully

Oct 30, 2022 • 35min
The Good Work
So many thoughts come to mind as we think about work. The solution isn’t a new job or more money, it is a biblical perspective on work.1) How should we work? Obediently with a sincere heart. 2) Who do we work for? For the Lord. 3) Why do we work? For the future reward.

Oct 23, 2022 • 48min
The Good Gifts
Have you ever received a gift that you didn’t like? What about a gift that you didn’t expect or know what to do with? As we continue our series, The Good Life, JP teaches us about the gifts we’ve been given by God—our time, talents, and treasures—and how we can best steward them for His glory, the good of others, and our own good.1) The Good Life starts using the gifts we've been given 2) Good stewardship of gifts is rewarded 3) Misunderstanding the goodness of God has grave consequences

Oct 16, 2022 • 41min
Life in Our Minds
Our thoughts are tremendously powerful. The way we think largely determines the way we live. The Bible has given us instructions on how to have a good thought life so we could ultimately live the good life.1) Our thoughts are not hidden from God2) God’s thoughts are not hidden from us3) Surrender your thoughts to God

Oct 9, 2022 • 45min
Life in Our Bodies
Have you ever taken care of something extremely valuable that didn’t belong to you? Were you more careful than normal with things that belong to you? As we start our new series, The Good Life, JP teaches through 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, showing us one of the most valuable things on this earth we are all in charge of: our bodies.1) Keep your body free from addiction 2) Keep your body free from sin 3) Understand your body is not yours


