

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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Oct 2, 2022 • 45min
The Cost of Thoughtless Gifts
Have you ever been given a gift that you weren’t able to use or just didn’t want? In this message, we talk about how some of the things we do for God out of routine are not a gift to Him, but rather a burden. The routine of religion is a false substitute for a genuine relationship with Jesus.1) Your rebellion leads to ruin2) Your heartless actions aren’t accepted3) Your forgiveness is final

Sep 25, 2022 • 38min
Are You Convinced?
In the conclusion of our series, More Than Conquerors, we look at the end of Romans 8 to see how the gospel gives us security. This security means no one can oppose us, no one can condemn us, and no one can separate us because we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus.1) No one can oppose us2) No one can condemn us3) No one can separate us

Sep 18, 2022 • 48min
Joy Rooted in Hope
Have you ever been in what felt like a hopeless situation? Maybe you are (still) in one right now? As we continue our sermon series, "More Than Conquerors," JP teaches through Romans 8:28-30, showing us as Christians, we can always have both joy and hope regardless of what life throws our way.1) All things turn out for our good.2) Our good comes from the inside out.3) Our best is yet to come.

Sep 11, 2022 • 48min
We Are Not There Yet
Have you ever been on a journey but got tired along the way? Or have you been on a journey with kids who kept asking “are we there yet”? As we continue our series, More Than Conquerors, JP teaches through Roman 8:18-27, showing and reminding us this broken world is not our home.1) Creation groans "we're not there yet"2) Our bodies groan "we are not there yet"3) The Spirit of God helps us in our weakness

Sep 4, 2022 • 39min
Whose You Are
The most important thing about you is who you are because of who your Father is. Romans 8 tells us that we have been adopted into God’s family, and we have access to the Father because of what the Son did for us.1) Children of God follow their Father2) Children of God are loved by their Father3) Children of God have a hope for the future

Aug 28, 2022 • 49min
Designate a Driver
Have you ever seen someone get into an accident because of bad driving? Have you ever been in an accident that was avoidable? As we continue our series, More Than Conquerors, JP teaches through Romans 8:5-13. He teaches us that our minds are driven by one of only two things: the Spirit or our flesh. Who is driving your mind?1) There is a fight for the driver’s seat of your mind2) Your driver determines your destination3) Determine a driver: The Flesh or The Spirit

Aug 21, 2022 • 40min
Free From What?
Have you ever gotten in trouble because of poor choices you’ve made? How did you get out of trouble and make it right? As we start our new series, More Than Conquerors, JP teaches through Romans 8:1-4, showing us where true freedom comes from.1) We are free from punishment 2) We are free from the law 3) We are free to live in Christ

Aug 7, 2022 • 44min
Searching for the Supernatural
Do you have any superstitious beliefs? Do you do or not do certain things based on a belief in good or bad luck? As we finish our series, Stories From Acts, JP teaches through Acts 17:16-33, teaching about what the Scriptures have to say about the supernatural and how it impacts our day to day lives.1) Our God gives eternal life 2) Our God can be known 3) Our God made us, we cannot make Him

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


