Harris Creek Baptist Church

 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?  

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.