Harris Creek Baptist Church

Left to our own desires, we’re all selfish and put our needs before the needs of others. This leads to conflict and dissatisfaction in all relationships. The uncommon marriage stands out and is marked by a selflessness that comes from a humble relationship with the Lord and with our spouse.1) We fight with each other because we’re selfish2) We fight with God because we’re selfish3) We fight selfishness with humility

Left to our own desires, we’re all selfish and put our needs before the needs of others. This leads to conflict and dissatisfaction in all relationships. The uncommon marriage stands out and is marked by a selflessness that comes from a humble relationship with the Lord and with our spouse.1) We fight with each other because we’re selfish2) We fight with God because we’re selfish3) We fight selfishness with humility

Just as JP taught you can pass luggage/bad things on to the next generation, we can also pass on good things to the next generation. In fact, the most important thing you can pass on is an authentic faith. This week we learn 3 ways to pass on our faith to create an uncommon legacy.1) Set the example2) Show them the way3) Surround them with Scripture

Just as JP taught you can pass luggage/bad things on to the next generation, we can also pass on good things to the next generation. In fact, the most important thing you can pass on is an authentic faith. This week we learn 3 ways to pass on our faith to create an uncommon legacy.1) Set the example2) Show them the way3) Surround them with Scripture

Have you ever traveled somewhere with a lot of luggage? Do you prefer traveling with a lot of luggage or a little luggage? As we continue our series, Uncommon Family, JP teaches us about generational baggage, how all of us have varying amounts of baggage based on our family of origin, and how we can deal our baggage.1) False beliefs2) Performance 3) Fears 4) Sin Struggles 5) Abuse/abandonment

Have you ever traveled somewhere with a lot of luggage? Do you prefer traveling with a lot of luggage or a little luggage? As we continue our series, Uncommon Family, JP teaches us about generational baggage, how all of us have varying amounts of baggage based on our family of origin, and how we can deal our baggage.1) False beliefs2) Performance 3) Fears 4) Sin Struggles 5) Abuse/abandonment

As a Christian, what does it mean to be God’s man or God’s woman? Do the Scriptures speak to this issue? As we continue our series, Uncommon Family, Wes Butler teaches us what it means to be uncommon men and women in a culture that is consistently blurring the lines between the two by examining Genesis 1, 2, & 3.1) Uncommon men and women are made when we model biblical womanhood and manhood 2) Uncommon men and women are made when we avoid gender stereotypes3) Uncommon men and women delight in diversity4) Uncommon men and women empathize with the broken.

As a Christian, what does it mean to be God’s man or God’s woman? Do the Scriptures speak to this issue? As we continue our series, Uncommon Family, Wes Butler teaches us what it means to be uncommon men and women in a culture that is consistently blurring the lines between the two by examining Genesis 1, 2, & 3.1) Uncommon men and women are made when we model biblical womanhood and manhood 2) Uncommon men and women are made when we avoid gender stereotypes3) Uncommon men and women delight in diversity4) Uncommon men and women empathize with the broken.

To make an uncommon difference, you must live in an uncommon way. In this sermon, we see how an uncommon mom impacted her daughter through her passionate pursuit of Jesus. 1) Uncommon Moms have an uncommon pursuit of Jesus2) Uncommon moms contend for their kids3) Jesus honors uncommon faith

To make an uncommon difference, you must live in an uncommon way. In this sermon, we see how an uncommon mom impacted her daughter through her passionate pursuit of Jesus. 1) Uncommon Moms have an uncommon pursuit of Jesus2) Uncommon moms contend for their kids3) Jesus honors uncommon faith

Have you ever watched a replay of a sporting event where you already knew the outcome? When you know the outcome, it changes how you watch the game. As we finish our series, Unseen Battle, Nate Hilgenkamp teaches through Revelation 19, showing us who wins, who loses, and how we live in light of these truths.KEY TAKEAWAYS:- Revelation was not written to confuse the church but to encourage the church.- What you believe about Jesus is of utmost importance; it will directly impact how you live.- Jesus is coming to claim His victory.- Everyone ends up at a feast, but they are two very different feasts.- Satan and his army will lose.- There is no uncontested middle ground in life. You are either living for the glory of God or for the glory of satan.- Jesus taught more about hell than heaven and described it in much greater detail.- The entirety of the Christian life is to prepare for Christ’s return.- Our job is to get ready for the feast.- Jesus wins and then hands us the victory.- This life matters, but what you make important in this life will have eternal significance in the life to come.- When know how everything ends, so don’t get distracted by temporal things here and now.

Have you ever watched a replay of a sporting event where you already knew the outcome? When you know the outcome, it changes how you watch the game. As we finish our series, Unseen Battle, Nate Hilgenkamp teaches through Revelation 19, showing us who wins, who loses, and how we live in light of these truths.KEY TAKEAWAYS:- Revelation was not written to confuse the church but to encourage the church.- What you believe about Jesus is of utmost importance; it will directly impact how you live.- Jesus is coming to claim His victory.- Everyone ends up at a feast, but they are two very different feasts.- Satan and his army will lose.- There is no uncontested middle ground in life. You are either living for the glory of God or for the glory of satan.- Jesus taught more about hell than heaven and described it in much greater detail.- The entirety of the Christian life is to prepare for Christ’s return.- Our job is to get ready for the feast.- Jesus wins and then hands us the victory.- This life matters, but what you make important in this life will have eternal significance in the life to come.- When know how everything ends, so don’t get distracted by temporal things here and now.

Have you ever been injured doing an activity because you didn’t prepare, train, or stretch? There is a spiritual war going on at all times, and if you aren’t ready, you will get hurt. As we continue our series, Unseen Battle, JP teaches us how to prepare for battle by teaching through Ephesians 6.KEY TAKEAWAYS:-You have everything you need in Jesus to be victorious over the enemy.-You cannot fight a spiritual battle with worldly weapons. You must use spiritual weapons.-You can’t be strong, you must become strong, and you become strong by preparing.-In Ephesians chapters 1-3, there are no commands. It’s all about who Christ is and what He has done for you.-You have one enemy: satan.-We don’t think about the spiritual battle we are in nearly enough. We are too busy being and seeking to be comfortable.-Know the truth.-The spiritual battle that is being fought is over the territory of your mind.-If you know what’s true the enemy can’t deceive you.-Satan runs the same game plan today that he has for thousands of years.-again a heart of righteousness.-Christ’s righteousness is imputed—transferred—upon us because of what He did on our behalf. In light of this, we walk and live as He would have us walk and live.-Christians exist to serve and care and show compassion for others. They are the opposite of toxic and a victim.-Christians are focused on serving their King above all else. They do what is right at every turn.-Build on the gospel.-The gospel is your foundation for everything. Absolutely everything.-As Christians, we are always at war, and yet, we can always have a peace that surpasses understanding.-When you are questioning what you believe, return to the foundation of the gospel…to Jesus. Then, build around that.-Hold on to faith.-Is God real? Is He powerful? Is He good? Is He for you? How you answer these questions greatly matter to your faith.-Be mindful of salvation.-The spiritual war is fought over your mind. This cannot be stated strongly enough!-If you change what someone believes you can change everything about them.-Whatever the enemy is going to do to you he won’t do it for long.-People don’t have a worry in the world the week before they go on vacation. The entire Christian life is the week before an eternal vacation.-Have the Word ready.-All of these weapons are tied together around what is true and what you believe.-When Jesus faced direct temptation from Satan in the desert He quoted Deuteronomy 3 separate times. A knowledge and understanding and handle of the Scriptures is of utmost importance for the Christian. Utmost.-Always pray.-All of this armor comes from and belongs to God. The only way you can get this armor is talking to God.-If you are going to fight someone stronger than you you must find someone stronger than them.-Firefighters compete with one another to see who can get their gear on fastest. They run toward fires time and time again because they have everything they need to put out fires.-We have an enemy who is bad, but if we follow God and practice these things, we will be victorious.

Have you ever been injured doing an activity because you didn’t prepare, train, or stretch? There is a spiritual war going on at all times, and if you aren’t ready, you will get hurt. As we continue our series, Unseen Battle, JP teaches us how to prepare for battle by teaching through Ephesians 6.KEY TAKEAWAYS:-You have everything you need in Jesus to be victorious over the enemy.-You cannot fight a spiritual battle with worldly weapons. You must use spiritual weapons.-You can’t be strong, you must become strong, and you become strong by preparing.-In Ephesians chapters 1-3, there are no commands. It’s all about who Christ is and what He has done for you.-You have one enemy: satan.-We don’t think about the spiritual battle we are in nearly enough. We are too busy being and seeking to be comfortable.-Know the truth.-The spiritual battle that is being fought is over the territory of your mind.-If you know what’s true the enemy can’t deceive you.-Satan runs the same game plan today that he has for thousands of years.-again a heart of righteousness.-Christ’s righteousness is imputed—transferred—upon us because of what He did on our behalf. In light of this, we walk and live as He would have us walk and live.-Christians exist to serve and care and show compassion for others. They are the opposite of toxic and a victim.-Christians are focused on serving their King above all else. They do what is right at every turn.-Build on the gospel.-The gospel is your foundation for everything. Absolutely everything.-As Christians, we are always at war, and yet, we can always have a peace that surpasses understanding.-When you are questioning what you believe, return to the foundation of the gospel…to Jesus. Then, build around that.-Hold on to faith.-Is God real? Is He powerful? Is He good? Is He for you? How you answer these questions greatly matter to your faith.-Be mindful of salvation.-The spiritual war is fought over your mind. This cannot be stated strongly enough!-If you change what someone believes you can change everything about them.-Whatever the enemy is going to do to you he won’t do it for long.-People don’t have a worry in the world the week before they go on vacation. The entire Christian life is the week before an eternal vacation.-Have the Word ready.-All of these weapons are tied together around what is true and what you believe.-When Jesus faced direct temptation from Satan in the desert He quoted Deuteronomy 3 separate times. A knowledge and understanding and handle of the Scriptures is of utmost importance for the Christian. Utmost.-Always pray.-All of this armor comes from and belongs to God. The only way you can get this armor is talking to God.-If you are going to fight someone stronger than you you must find someone stronger than them.-Firefighters compete with one another to see who can get their gear on fastest. They run toward fires time and time again because they have everything they need to put out fires.-We have an enemy who is bad, but if we follow God and practice these things, we will be victorious.

It’s Easter Sunday, and as Christians we celebrate new life because of Easter. However, in order to talk about new life, you must first talk about death. As we continue our series, Unseen Battle, JP teaches through John 3:1-18, teaching us about the reality of all of our condition…a condition that leads to death…and the cure for it.1) If Satan cannot kill you in rebellion, he will try to keep you in a dead religion2) The only cure for our condition is Christ 3) The resurrection means death is defeated