Harris Creek Baptist Church

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 Gospel Behave like Jesus Illuminate Truth with Love Develop 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...

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 hel...

The presence of Jesus will change us when we are aware that He is in our midst. Rather than moving on with our life, we want to connect intimately with Him. In this message we look at someone in Scripture who shows us what it looks like to Abide with Jesus.   Abiding means sitting at the feet of Jesus Abiding means listening to Jesus Abiding means removing whatever is distracting you from Jesus  ...

God takes Christ and he puts Christ in us. We are a new creation in Christ. We are recruited by God to show His love to the world. When we abide in Christ, we are going to do things to show His love to the world that doesn’t make sense. You need to give up control. Lean into God and His plan for you. As you abide in Jesus, He is transforming you to love sacrificially with joy.   Sacrificial love c...

What would most people say Christians do? Pray, read the Bible, make disciples, give generously, forgive, love, serve, go to church, and share the gospel. In our new series, “ABIDE”, JP looks to John 15 to focus our thoughts on a true disciple is one who abides in Jesus and fruit is produced. We also learn when we are pruned, bring it to God and trust him to teach you to abide in Him and bear more...

Do you think God can’t handle your problems? Do you really believe in what He says? Start the new year by being on the right side of belief. Through the story in Numbers 13 and 14, Nate teaches not to take the easy path, but believe God can do immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine.    Numbers 13 - 14 1. Who you trust changes how you perceive your problem 2. Disbelief will make you mi...

As we complete our series, “Till He Appears,” we examine Jesus is woven throughout the Old Testament pointing towards God with us. Today, we are to be looking for Him like the magi – He’s coming back! Prepare your hearts and spread the good news.

In this message, JP shows through the story of Joseph, we can trust God’s sovereignty in all circumstances. JP teaches the complete obedience of Joseph leads to extraordinary outcomes ultimately predicting the future suffering of Jesus our Savior.    Genesis 37-50 Family of origin doesn’t limit our opportunity for obedience You cannot determine obedience by the outcome Ordinary obedience leads to...

As we continue our series, “Till He Appears”, Grant shows us how the story of the sacrifice of Isaac ultimately predicted the coming of our Savior. Grant contrasts how the testing of Abraham’s faith and his willingness to sacrifice his only son, shows us how God has never failed His children. God sacrificed His only Son so we could be free.  Genesis 22 1. Our faith will be tested 2. Faith in God i...

As we begin our series, “Till He Appears,” Nate shows us how the story of Adam and Eve ultimately predicted the coming of our Savior. Nate contrasts Adam’s shortcomings with Jesus’ fulfillment of our brokenness to illustrate how God planned for our redemption all along. Genesis 1:26-3:15        1) Adam’s use of authority creates the need for Jesus’ use of authority        2) Adam’s actions brought...

Take Time To Pray 1) Pray with Gratitude 2) Pray for Wisdom 3) Pray for Your Part Thank you, Jesus, for all you have done in 2023! 2023 Highlights

Are you content with what you have been given or do you groan and grumble? Do you live a generous life looking for opportunities to share with someone in need? Nate looks to Exodus 16 to show us how much God loves us and wants to provide exactly what we need for our tomorrow. For God so loved us He provided His son, Jesus, for us. He is Jehovah Jireh; the Lord will provide.   Exodus 16        1) W...

As we wrap up our series, “Forged,” JP shows us three unavoidable obstacles that are found in Scripture and how to combat them. JP looks to 1 Peter to show us how anxiety, temptation and suffering can be combated with a Kingdom first mindset.  1 Peter 5:6-10        1) In anxiety, humble yourself        2) In temptation, resist the devil        3) In suffering, practice patience Life Group Question...

As we continue in our series, “Forged,” JP reminds us that humility is key for a healthy church body. JP looks to 1 Peter to show us how church elders and members must serve one another with an eager heart. 1 Peter 5:1-5 1) For the church to work, you must have humble elders 2) Church leaders must serve with humble motives 3) For church to work, you must have humble members Life Group Questions: 1...

As we continue in our series, “Forged,” JP reminds us that Christians must lean closer to God in times of suffering because He is sanctifying us. JP looks to 1 Peter to show us five things we should not do in suffering. As we seek to become more like Christ, we must rejoice in suffering because our Savior suffered for us on our behalf. 1 Peter 4:12-19        1) Do not be surprised in suffering    ...

As we continue in our series, “Forged,” JP reminds us that we are called to live as though Jesus is returning in our lifetime. JP looks to 1 Peter to show us how we should use our gifts to serve the body of Christ with sacrificial love. If we are truly living on mission for Christ, we wouldn’t have the desire to change how we live our lives on the day He returns.  1 Peter 4:7-11        1) Pray wit...

Where do we find peace? As we continue in our series, “Forged,” Dale reminds us that peace is found with God. Dale looks to 1 Peter to remind us that our job as believers is to tell everyone the good news despite experiencing worldly bad news. 1 Peter 3:18-4:6        1) Christ has triumphed over evil        2) No matter the suffering, we do God’s will        3) Everyone will give an account Life G...

As we continue in our series, “Forged,” JP reminds us that dealing with conflict must be handled in a way that reflects Christ. JP looks to 1 Peter to remind us that the mark of a spiritually mature person is one who loves God, understands how they are loved by God, and is a conduit of God’s love toward others. 1 Peter 3:8-18 1) Love each other 2) Repay evil with blessing 3) Christ is the goal Lif...

As we continue in our series, “Forged,” Nate reminds us that the best spouse makes their marriage centered around Jesus. Nate looks to 1 Peter to remind us that for a marriage to glorify the Lord, you must put your spouse first before the needs of yourself. Believers in Christ are called to serve each other through marriage in the same way that Jesus serves the members of His body. 1 Peter 3:1-7 1...

As we continue in our series, “Forged,” JP reminds us that believers in Christ are called to submit to authority. JP looks to 1 Peter to remind us that to best submit to authority, we must first seek to glorify the Lord and be representatives of his Word. 1 Peter 2:13-25 1) Submit to every human authority 2) Submit unfair authority 3) God is our ultimate authority Life Group Questions: 1. Which au...

As we continue in our series, Forged, JP reminds us that earth is not our home; our earthly calling is to make disciples of Christ. JP looks to 1 Peter to remind us of God’s grace as we push through the spiritual war over our hearts. 1 Peter 2:11-12 1) We are not home 2) We are at war 3) It’s not fair Life Group Questions: 1. The grace that we receive through Christ is the payment of our sins with...

As we continue in our series, “Forged”, Nate reminds us that our Savior is the cornerstone; the foundation on which our faith stands upon. He shows us that we must hold strong to the rock of our faith, even as the world stumbles over Him. Nate points to 1 Peter to show us that where we stand matters! Peter 2:4-10 1) Our Savior is the stone on which we are shaped 2) Our Savior is the stone on which...

As we continue in our series, “Forged”, JP reminds us of what it means to live a life devoted to holiness. He reminds us that we are called to live set apart from the things of this world while we point people toward the cross. 1) Prepare your mind to live a holy life 2) Persevere in holiness, knowing who paid for it 3) Practice holiness with people of God’s Word Life Group Questions: 1. Being a f...

Life Group Questions: 1. What does it mean for you to find joy in the midst of pain? How have you been able to see a difference in the way you navigate trials since you made the decision to follow Christ? 2. When have you caught yourself clinging to worldly things to help ease your pain? 3. Do you wholeheartedly believe that Jesus is the only thing that can fully satisfy us? When have you found yo...

When we know who we are before God, we can know how to live before man. As start our new series, Forged, Peter sets up his first book. He lets his readers know who they are in Christ and all the benefits found in Him. 1) In Jesus, we are elect exiles 2) In Jesus, we have an imperishable inheritance 3) In Jesus, we are shielded by God's power Life Group Questions: 1 . When were some times that you...