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Harris Creek Baptist Church
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This is the weekly sermon podcast from Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. Visit www.harriscreek.org for more information.
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What Do You Want Me to Do for You?
2w ago00:41:50Tap to summarizeKam reminded us that Jesus invites us to bring every need to Him by pursuing Him with desperation, asking in faith, and following Him in response. Because Jesus has already met our greatest need through the cross, we can trust Him with every other request.Pursue Jesus in desperationAsk Jesus in faithFollow Jesus in responseLife Group Discussion:Jesus asked Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?” How would you honestly answer that question today, and what keeps you from bringing that request to Him?Bartimaeus pursued Jesus despite the crowd trying to silence him. What distractions, fears, or obstacles are you currently pushing through, or need to push through, to pursue Jesus more intentionally?Bartimaeus didn't just receive healing; he followed Jesus. How can you respond to God's work in your life this week in a way that draws you closer to Him, regardless of how He answers your prayers?
Transcribe →What Do You Have?
3w ago00:37:39Tap to summarizeCooper challenged us to answer Jesus’ question, “What do you have?” by trusting Him with what He has already given us. When we surrender our ordinary gifts to God, He uses them to accomplish extraordinary things for His kingdom.What do you have? God uses what you give himLife Group Discussion:When you think about what God has given you (your time, gifts, experiences, finances, relationships, etc.), what comes to mind first? Why?What are you more likely to focus on, what you have or what you don't have? How does that mindset affect your willingness to serve God?Can you think of a time when you trusted God with something you valued and saw Him use it in a way you didn't expect? Share your story.
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We've Gone from Death to Life: And Why
4w ago00:46:47Tap to summarizeWe weren't just struggling in our sin, we were spiritually dead until God, in His great love and mercy, made us alive through grace by faith in Jesus Christ. Now that we've been given new life, we're called to walk in the good works God has already prepared for us, living as grateful trophies of His grace rather than trying to earn His favor.You were deadGod made you alive Live the life He prepared Life Group Discussion:JP said, "Dead people don't need advice, they need resurrection." Where do you find yourself trying to "try harder" instead of depending on Jesus?The words "But God" completely change the story. Can you share a "But God" moment where His grace redirected your life?Paul says we're saved for good works, not by good works. What is the difference, and why does it matter?What is one practical step you can take this week to "walk in the works God prepared" for you?
Transcribe →We've Gone from Death to Life: And Why
4w ago00:46:47Tap to summarizeWe weren't just struggling in our sin, we were spiritually dead until God, in His great love and mercy, made us alive through grace by faith in Jesus Christ. Now that we've been given new life, we're called to walk in the good works God has already prepared for us, living as grateful trophies of His grace rather than trying to earn His favor.You were deadGod made you alive Live the life He prepared Life Group Discussion:JP said, "Dead people don't need advice, they need resurrection." Where do you find yourself trying to "try harder" instead of depending on Jesus?The words "But God" completely change the story. Can you share a "But God" moment where His grace redirected your life?Paul says we're saved for good works, not by good works. What is the difference, and why does it matter?What is one practical step you can take this week to "walk in the works God prepared" for you?
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Personally Experiencing Jesus in Pain
Jun 2100:39:47Tap to summarizeJune 21, 2026John Elmore Psalm 34Psalm 34 shows us that following Jesus can’t be borrowed from someone else’s story, you must personally taste and see that He is good by trusting Him in your fear, pain, and need. David’s testimony in the cave reminds us that Jesus hears us, stays near to us in suffering, gives peace in the middle of trouble, and invites us to live boldly by sharing what He’s done and resting in the promise of eternal life.Testify to others about JesusAsk God for answersSeek the Lord and peace Trust God with your troubles Endure afflictions because of Christ Life Group Discussion:If you really believed someone’s eternity was at stake, how might it change the way you pray for and engage the people around you this week?Is there an area of your life right now where you’re tempted to panic, control the outcome, or rely on yourself instead of bringing it honestly before God?What practically helps stir your affection for God, Scripture, worship, prayer, silence, community, serving, and how can you intentionally build more of that into your week?When life feels crushing, do you tend to carry the weight yourself or cast it on God? What usually keeps you from surrendering it to Him?As we are reminded that the Christian life is not freedom from affliction, but confidence that Jesus will deliver us fully in the end. How does that challenge the way you normally think about hardship, suffering, or unanswered prayer?
Transcribe →Personally Experiencing Jesus in Pain
Jun 2100:39:47Tap to summarizeJune 21, 2026John Elmore Psalm 34Psalm 34 shows us that following Jesus can’t be borrowed from someone else’s story, you must personally taste and see that He is good by trusting Him in your fear, pain, and need. David’s testimony in the cave reminds us that Jesus hears us, stays near to us in suffering, gives peace in the middle of trouble, and invites us to live boldly by sharing what He’s done and resting in the promise of eternal life.Testify to others about JesusAsk God for answersSeek the Lord and peace Trust God with your troubles Endure afflictions because of Christ Life Group Discussion:If you really believed someone’s eternity was at stake, how might it change the way you pray for and engage the people around you this week?Is there an area of your life right now where you’re tempted to panic, control the outcome, or rely on yourself instead of bringing it honestly before God?What practically helps stir your affection for God, Scripture, worship, prayer, silence, community, serving, and how can you intentionally build more of that into your week?When life feels crushing, do you tend to carry the weight yourself or cast it on God? What usually keeps you from surrendering it to Him?As we are reminded that the Christian life is not freedom from affliction, but confidence that Jesus will deliver us fully in the end. How does that challenge the way you normally think about hardship, suffering, or unanswered prayer?
Transcribe →Interrupting The Ordinary
Jun 1400:39:37Tap to summarizeLife can easily become a cycle of routines, responsibilities, and distractions, but Exodus 3 reminds us that Jesus steps into our ordinary lives to awaken us to His presence, invite us into His mission, and sustain us with His power. Just as God met Moses in the middle of his monotony, He is calling us out of comfort and into a life of purpose, dependence, and kingdom impact.Christ's Presence Awakens YouChrist's Mission Includes YouChrist's Power Sustains YouLife Group Discussion:What routines, distractions, or struggles make it easy for you to miss God's presence in your everyday life?Like Moses, have you ever felt unqualified or inadequate for what God was calling you to do? Why?What challenge or calling in your life feels impossible without Jesus?
Transcribe →Interrupting The Ordinary
Jun 1400:39:37Tap to summarizeLife can easily become a cycle of routines, responsibilities, and distractions, but Exodus 3 reminds us that Jesus steps into our ordinary lives to awaken us to His presence, invite us into His mission, and sustain us with His power. Just as God met Moses in the middle of his monotony, He is calling us out of comfort and into a life of purpose, dependence, and kingdom impact.Christ's Presence Awakens YouChrist's Mission Includes YouChrist's Power Sustains YouLife Group Discussion:What routines, distractions, or struggles make it easy for you to miss God's presence in your everyday life?Like Moses, have you ever felt unqualified or inadequate for what God was calling you to do? Why?What challenge or calling in your life feels impossible without Jesus?
Transcribe →How To Change
Jun 700:39:59Tap to summarizeJacob spent his entire life trying to secure blessing, identity, and control through his own strength, only to discover that true change came when he finally surrendered to Christ. In his wrestling match with God, Jacob received a new identity and a lasting testimony, reminding us that Christ changes people not through self-improvement but through surrender, transformation, and dependence on Him.Christ Wants Your SurrenderChrist Changes Your IdentityChrist’s Work is Our Testimony Life Group Discussion:What is something you tend to hold onto tightly for security, control, or identity, and how might that be keeping you from fully trusting Jesus?Can you think of a specific way Jesus has changed your desires, priorities, or character since you began following Him?If you had 10 seconds to share your testimony, what would you say about who you were before Christ, how you met Him, and how He has changed you?
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Jun 700:39:59Tap to summarizeJacob spent his entire life trying to secure blessing, identity, and control through his own strength, only to discover that true change came when he finally surrendered to Christ. In his wrestling match with God, Jacob received a new identity and a lasting testimony, reminding us that Christ changes people not through self-improvement but through surrender, transformation, and dependence on Him.Christ Wants Your SurrenderChrist Changes Your IdentityChrist’s Work is Our Testimony Life Group Discussion:What is something you tend to hold onto tightly for security, control, or identity, and how might that be keeping you from fully trusting Jesus?Can you think of a specific way Jesus has changed your desires, priorities, or character since you began following Him?If you had 10 seconds to share your testimony, what would you say about who you were before Christ, how you met Him, and how He has changed you?
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