

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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Jul 31, 2022 • 39min
Saul's Salvation
One of the most amazing moments in the book of Acts is during Saul’s journey on the road to Damascus. Although Saul was a murderer and filled with rage against the Church, Jesus would step in and use Saul to build the Church. While Saul’s conversation is dramatic, it shouldn’t be surprising because if God saved us He can save anyone.1) God opposes the proud2) God calls his followers to be faithful in the midst of fear3) God takes our mess and makes it our message

Jul 24, 2022 • 33min
Bold and Courageous Faithfulness
Have you ever wondered if you would have the courage to literally die for your faith? In this sermon on Stephen the Martyr from the Stories in Acts series, we find out what it takes to have a bold and courageous faith — a faith that is built on little steps of obedience along the way that lead to a big step of obedience in the end. 1) Faithfulness enables followers of Christ to step in2) Faithfulness empowers followers of Christ to step up 3) Faithfulness emboldens followers of Christ to step out

Jul 10, 2022 • 47min
A Miracle and a Message
Do you have any friends who are always calling you about new things that will improve or change your life? They always seem to have an answer or excitement for different things? As we continue our series, Stories from Acts, JP teaches through Acts 3:1-10, teaching us about the most influential and life changing thing you can ever experience.1) Opportunities open out of ordinary obedience2) The gospel gives generously3) Miracles make way for the message

Jul 3, 2022 • 38min
The First Church
The first is always the standard. Think about all the restaurants where the first is the best then they become chains and it isn’t the same. In the same way, we must understand the first church and how we too ought to emulate the original church.1) Daily devoted2) Sacrificially generous3) Joyfully evangelistic

Jun 26, 2022 • 39min
The Coming of the Holy Spirit
As we begin our sermon series on the book of Acts, we start at the birth of the Church. On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit came into the disciples and kickstarted the growth of the Church. In this message, we see what the Holy Spirit actually does when He comes into the life of a believer.1) The Holy Spirit gives clarity so that people might know God2) The Holy Spirit gives courage so that people might know God3) The Holy Spirit gives conviction so that people might know God

Jun 19, 2022 • 38min
Uncommon Fathers
One of the biggest problems we face in our society today is the absence of intentional, involved fathers. As we finish our series on the Uncommon Family, Scott talks about how Uncommon Fathers encourage, comfort, and urge their children to live lives worthy of the gospel.1) Uncommon Fathers Encourage2) Uncommon Fathers Comfort3) Uncommon Fathers Urge

Jun 12, 2022 • 28min
Uncommon Parenting
Parenting is a task given to us by God that requires intentionality. As Christians, the way we view the task of being a parent and the way we view our children needs to be uncommon to the world around us. As we continue our series Uncommon Family, Derek Davidson teaches through Psalm 127 on what an Uncommon Parent does.1) Opportunities open out of ordinary obedience 2) The gospel gives generously 3) Miracles make way for the message

Jun 5, 2022 • 33min
Uncommon Marriage
Left to our own desires, we’re all selfish and put our needs before the needs of others. This leads to conflict and dissatisfaction in all relationships. The uncommon marriage stands out and is marked by a selflessness that comes from a humble relationship with the Lord and with our spouse.1) We fight with each other because we’re selfish2) We fight with God because we’re selfish3) We fight selfishness with humility

May 29, 2022 • 36min
Uncommon Legacy
Just as JP taught you can pass luggage/bad things on to the next generation, we can also pass on good things to the next generation. In fact, the most important thing you can pass on is an authentic faith. This week we learn 3 ways to pass on our faith to create an uncommon legacy.1) Set the example2) Show them the way3) Surround them with Scripture

May 22, 2022 • 49min
Generational Baggage
Have you ever traveled somewhere with a lot of luggage? Do you prefer traveling with a lot of luggage or a little luggage? As we continue our series, Uncommon Family, JP teaches us about generational baggage, how all of us have varying amounts of baggage based on our family of origin, and how we can deal our baggage.1) False beliefs2) Performance 3) Fears 4) Sin Struggles 5) Abuse/abandonment