Harris Creek Baptist Church

When we find ourselves in desperation, darkness, and the light around us seems to be fading; what do we do? Where do we turn? David, in Psalm 143 understands what it's like to have the spirit within him "appalled" and overcome with fear and pain. In his desperation, he shows us the power of bringing our trials before an Almighty God, remembering His character of old, and obeying His commands despi...

As we continue our series, "Soundtracks" Derek teaches through Psalm 121. He shows us through this Psalm how we can have Hope for the Journey. 1) Our God Helps 2) Our God Sees 3) Our God Protects

As we continue in our series, "Soundtracks" Scott takes us through Psalm 90. He reminds us our time on this is earth is limited and God wants us to make the most of the time He gives us. With opportunities and distractions pulling us in many different directions, we need God’s wisdom to help us use our time well.   1) Our time on earth is short 2) Don’t waste your time 3) Find satisfaction in God’...

As we continue our series, "Soundtracks", Tedashii teaches through Psalm 67. He teaches us the desire of this psalm is to let the whole world know and praise God, and the way we do that is to be a blessing to others. 1) Blessings do not come to you. They flow through you. 2) God blesses us because He loves us. 3) God blesses us so we can bless others.

Who do you turn to in times of trouble? As we continue our series, "Soundtracks", JP teaches through Psalm 46. He reminds us through this Psalm that God is our protection, peace, and ever present help in time of trouble. 1) The Protection of God is ever present 2) The Power of God Prevails 3) God's Protection and power gives peace to his people 

Too often we don’t have a response to spiritual drought. As we continue our series, "Soundtracks", Dale teaches through Psalm 42, This Psalm helps us understand how we can respond to spiritual drought and how we can maturely relate to God in our drought.  1) Longing for God is normal 2) Lament to God with honor and honesty 3) Lift yourself up with hope

Sometimes we struggle to hear God speaking to us. As we continue our series, "Soundtracks", Nate teaches through Psalm 19 where David tells us where to hear from God and how we can speak in a way that honors Him. 1) God’s World Declares God’s Glory 2) God’s Word Declares God’s Glory 3) God’s People Declare His Glory

It’s rare to have a study soul because we are prone to be easily impacted by the things of this world. As we kick off our series, "Soundtracks", Nate teaches us through Psalm 1 about where we can be rooted so we can stand tall in any season! 1) The wicked life is slippery 2) The righteous life is steady 3) The judgment of life is sure

Do you desire the approval of people more than God? As we wrap up our series, "AWE" Jp teaches us about the tremendous impact of fearing people more than fear God has on our lives. 1) It is wrong to fear people 2) It is right to fear God 3) Share God with people

What keeps you from fearing God? As we continue in our series, "AWE" Luke reminds of areas in our life that pull us away from a fear of God and closeness to Him. 1) Complaining keeps us from the fear of God 2) Comparing keeps us from the fear of God 3) Comforting keeps us from the fear of God

How do we fear God? This week in our series, "AWE", Myles teaches us about how we can approach the Lord with fear.  1) A person who fears God trembles 2) A person who fears God listens 3) A person who fears God worships

What does it mean to fear God? As we start our next series, "AWE", JP, reminds us of who God is, what it means to fear Him, and how this changes how we live our own lives. 1) God kills 2) God died 3) God shows us how to live

Happy Mother’s Day! This Sunday we invited our Elder’s wives to join us for a Q&A panel. We covered a wide range of topics from parenting to roles as a mom in the home.

The book of Jonah ends in an odd fashion. Jonah has just seen an incredible revival take place, and yet he’s upset. Jonah’s entitlement of believing he deserved more from God than the Ninevites kept him from experiencing all that God had for him.  1) Jonah didn’t like God’s mercy 2) Jonah’s emotions are tied to getting what he wanted 3) Jonah’s heart doesn’t look like God’s heart

Have you ever had a redo you didn’t deserve? As we continue our series on the book of Jonah, Dale teaches us about the redo Jonah gets from God. Jonah responds faithfully and God uses Jonah to bring revival to Nineveh. We get to learn from Jonah, Nineveh and God.  1) God can use anyone 2) God can change anyone 3) God has a heart for everyone

Have you ever been far from where you wanted to be? Do you feel like you are missing out on what God has for you? As we continue our series in Jonah, we are reminded that no matter how far we feel from God, we haven’t missed His will for our lives. 1) Jonah prayed 2) Jonah thanks God for all He did 3) Jonah agreed to do what God has called him to

The book of Jonah is a story about a man running from God’s call on his life. However, the most important part of the story isn’t Jonah running away from God, but God running after Jonah. Even in our faithlessness, God is still faithful! 1) Jonah knew what God wanted, but did what he wanted 2) Jonah’s sin impacted everyone on the boat 3) Jonah couldn’t outrun God’s grace

It’s Easter Sunday! Have you ever felt shame before? Felt dead in your sin? Easter is really about the sinful and shameful becoming royalty. Becoming sons and daughters of God. As we celebrate Easter and finish our series, I AM, JP teaches through John 11:21-37, teaching us what Jesus means when He said “I am the resurrection and the life” and how it applies to us every day. 1) The world is broken...

Why are there two criminals seemingly ruining the moment of our Saviors sacrifice? It seems random. Out of place? Why not just Jesus there? Because we are that thief on the cross next to Jesus guilty of our sin… Jesus’ last moment before death was to show what the true Gospel is and how salvation works. There were two responses by two different thieves, we have the same choice in our own lives. To...

Have you ever seen kids playing on a bounce house? It can be such a source of fun and joy! However, without the blower, it’s completely useless. It’s only useful and fun if it’s connected to that which gives it “life”. As we continue our series, I AM, JP teaches us what Jesus means when He said “I am the true vine” in John 15:1-8, and how Christians can only experience life when they are connected...

Have you ever been lost before? Do you remember what it felt like? How would you feel if someone gave you directions to get where you were going, only to follow those directions and find out they took you to the wrong place? As we continue our series, I AM, JP teaches through John 14, explaining what Jesus means when He says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father exc...

While many of us crave independence, we were made for submission to the Shepherd. When Jesus declares He is the Good Shepherd, He calls us to follow His leadership into green pastures and still waters. 1) Sheep delight in the care of their Shepherd 2) Sheep follow the voice of their Shepherd 3) Sheep submit to the authority of their Shepherd

Jesus declares that He is the Gate, which really means He is our protection from our enemy. While the enemy wants to destroy us, Jesus has saved us! 1) Beware of thieves 2) Jesus is our protection 3) Jesus is the only way to an abundant life

Have you ever been somewhere when the lights went out and it suddenly became dark? Could you continue doing what you were doing before the lights went out? Oftentimes, we need light to do what we are trying to do. Darkness thwarts our abilities. One of Jesus’ seven “I AM” statements was “I am the light of the world.” What did that mean back then and what does it mean for us today? JP teaches throu...

What’s the longest you’ve gone without food? What do you think is the longest you could go without food? This past Wednesday, we started the season of Lent, the 40-days leading up to Easter. To embrace this season, we are starting a new sermon series called "I AM". To kick off our new series, JP teaches through John 6 where Jesus calls himself the bread of life, teaching us where true sustenance a...