Harris Creek Baptist Church

We are in a real war, and if we don’t realize it, then we are losing. Once we learn to watch for it, we begin to see it. Once we see it, we can’t unsee it. Paul writes in Ephesians 6 everything we need to know to resist temptation when the enemy attacks. Stand strong against Satan’s schemesStand firm and suited upStay praying in The Spirit and share Life Group Discussion:Do you recognize when the enemy attacks? Why is it important to stay on guard?What is a moment you stood strong against the enemy? What is a moment you failed, but you felt the grace of Jesus that he’s already won the battle?

Let your life be a life of worship as you obey your parents, guide your children, and work in the role God has placed you in. Live a life of worshipping Jesus in your home and at your workplace. Children: Honor and ObeyDads: Discipline and DiscipleWorkers: Worship  Life Group Discussion:How old should children be to continue to obey their parents? What areas in your life do you model well for your children? What areas do you struggle with?  Do you feel like your work is a place that you can “worship” unto the Lord? If not, how can you make it a place you can worship while you work?

Discover the essential elements for a thriving marriage, emphasizing the need for Christ at the center. Learn about the importance of sacrifice, submission, and mutual respect in a relationship. Explore the contrast between societal misconceptions and biblical truths surrounding marriage. Hear insights on navigating the transition from dating to marriage, highlighting the role of community support. Understand how surrendering to God's word can transform a partnership and foster a deeper connection.

Paul reminds us in today’s text the antidote to spiritually sleepwalking is to walk in love, walk in the light, and walk in wisdom.  1. Walk in Love2. Walk in Light 3. Walk in Wisdom  Life Group Discussion:What have you put behind you and fully surrendered to walk in love?When someone brings sin into the light? How should you respond?What do you daily allow to fill your heart? What influences your flesh? 

To live a Christian life, we have to imitate Christ. One place where some struggle is with forgiveness of others who have committed a wrong against them. Rather than holding grudges, quiet judgment, and anger in our hearts, we are called to forgive in the same way that Jesus forgave us. God deeply cares about how we are able to forgive others and let go of our anger. Life Group Questions: Are there any unresolved conflicts or feelings of resentment towards others in your life?How can you take the first step towards resolution?How does our anger towards others often reveal other sin within us?

 Change begins in you thinking …thoughts take you places. When you become a Christian, you are learning a new way to live, different than the world. The true test of a changed person is what comes out of them when they are squeezed. The true test is in trials.  Thoughts take you placesYou are learning a new wayThe true test comes in trials Life Group Discussion:What are you allowing in your thoughts? Share what you fed your brain this week. What do you need to let go of?What are you going to start doing to help fill your heart with the things of God?What comes out of you when you are squeezed by life? Begin to uncover what is stored in your heart. How would your life look different if you took this step? 

The disposition of a mature Christian comes from a unified doctrine. The deployment of mature Christians leads to unified service. The development of mature Christians makes up a unified church.  A mature Christian’s disposition A mature Christian’s deployment A mature Christian’s development  Life Group Discussion:Who do you know that is clearly marked with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and gentleness? What makes you say that? Would someone think about you?  Where have you been deployed in the body to use your gifts? If you haven’t deployed your gifts, ask your LG how they see God using you in the body. Are you in a season where you are a weak part of the body? Share with your LG and let them pray for you during this difficult season. Take a step forward in growing your faith. Don’t just “go” to church, but “be” the church.

Jesus showed his wounds and Thomas was changed forever. Thomas believed Jesus was risen indeed. May we be encouraged to show our wounds and tell others about the risen Savior who changed our lives forever.  1. We tend to conceal when the Bible’s pattern is to reveal.2. Show your wounds to share your Savior.3. A man with an experience of God is never at the mercy of a man with an argument.   Life Group Discussion: - What do you remember about Easter Sunday in your childhood? Was it an important day in your family?- Do you conceal your wounds or reveal them? Why or why not?- What are some of the challenges you face to show your wounds in your workplace, school, neighborhood, and with friends?

On Good Friday, we observe in reverence the sacrifice that Jesus made for our sins. In this message, JP takes us through the scriptures to see where we might've missed the shadows of our savior throughout the Old Testament. 1) Shadows of Sacrifice2) Shadows of a Substitute3) Shadows of a Savior

The mystery of God is revealed in suffering, serving, and sharing.  The mystery is revealed in sufferingThe mystery is revealed in serving The mystery is revealed in sharing  Life Group Discussion:Have you witnessed unbelievable heart change in someone’s life? What changed?When you experience suffering, does God seem far away from you or near to you? What makes you say that?Who do we serve? Those who love us? Those who are our enemies? What would it look like to serve our enemies?