Harris Creek Baptist Church

We have been brought into The Kingdom of God by the blood of Jesus. We have been blended in with the Jews who trusted in Jesus as the Messiah. We are being built up into God’s temple and God is building His home among us forever. 1. You have been brought in2. You have been blended3. You are being built up Life Group Discussion:Is there a relationship you've given up on because of differing views? Why or why not?How many contacts are in your cell phone that are a different ethnicity than you? What can you do to increase the number.  Would you say you're diligent when it comes to cultivating meaningful relationships with people who look different than you? If so, what makes you say that? If not, what is a step you can take to be diligent?

We were all dead in our sins before God. We couldn’t work our way or earn our way to Him. Yet, because of His never-ending love and mercy, He has made us alive in His Son Jesus. Paul lays out the simple yet powerful and profound life changing reality in these ten verses that is the Good News of the Gospel. 1. We were dead in our sins2. By grace we are made alive in Christ3. We are made alive to walk in our purpose Life Group Discussion:Growing up, how did you view the church – as a place to go, or a group of people who followed Jesus?What do you picture when you think of the word, “grace”?Hold out your fingerprint. Does anyone else have your same fingerprint? You are God’s masterpiece! What is one thing you could ask God to help you with this week? How would your life look different if you took this step?

Do you truly know what you have? As we continue to study Ephesians, Paul prays that the church in Ephesus would know four things. Ask God that you may know Him betterAsk God to know the hope you have in HimAsk God to know the value you have in HimAsk God to know the power you have in Him  Life Group Discussion:What do you value here on earth?How do you get to know God better?Are you afraid to ask God to use His power in your life and others? Do you believe the power is really there?

Why did God choose you? He chose you forevermore according to His pleasure. Even when you have nothing to offer Him , he brought you into His family.  You’ve been chosen by the FatherYou have been forgiven and redeemed by ChristYou have been sealed by His Holy Spirit  Life Group Discussion:Why did God choose you?What is your story of grace and redemption?What does it mean to be affected for The Kingdom?

The discussion explores how a city transforms through personal change and faith. It highlights the historical shift of Ephesus from idolatry to early Christianity. The speakers emphasize the importance of removing personal idols to influence community well-being. They also reflect on their experiences with cities steeped in darkness and how prayer can foster collective improvement. Engaging with the concept of grace, they discuss practical steps for individuals to create a positive impact in their own communities.

If you Abide in Him, you will develop spiritually. Hold fast to your relationship with Jesus. Know Him. Love Him. Abide in Him.  Apprehend The GospelBehave like JesusIlluminate Truth with LoveDevelop Spiritually Eternally Live Life Group Discussion:Do you apprehend the Gospel? Have you grown in your relationship with God more today than one year ago? As you ABIDE with Jesus is it hard for you when a curve ball comes your way?

We can't abide without the Holy Spirit. Just after Jesus explains to his disciples He is leaving and tells them to remain connected to Him. Jesus explains that He will send the Spirit, and this will be our advantage. The Spirit of God helps, convicts, and guides us.  In abiding the Spirit helps In abiding the Spirit convicts  In abiding the Spirit guides  Life Group Discussion:We need help even when we aren’t willing to receive it. Is it easy for you to receive help from the Holy Spirit or do you wrestle with pride? Do you pause and listen to the Holy Spirit when you are in a meeting, in class, or with friends and respond in obedience to His leading? Share a time you were obedient and a time you failed. Has it been a while since you stopped listening to the “ding” correcting you? Ask the Spirit to reveal truth to you and listen, so you can bear fruit.

Explore the importance of abiding in Jesus' presence and connecting intimately with Him. Discover the difference between appearance and authenticity in Christianity. Learn the significance of truly listening to Jesus amidst the noise of life. Deepen your relationship with Jesus through chair time and break up with distractions that hinder a close relationship with Him.

God's transforming love is the focus of this podcast. Topics include sacrificial love, obedience, joy, vulnerability, being chosen by God, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

Topics discussed include the actions and behaviors of Christians, the importance of abiding in Jesus, the prevalence of fake content, training and equipping disciples, the significance of pruning, finding meaning in grief, finding ministry and freedom in suffering, and remaining connected to Jesus and bearing fruit.