Harris Creek Baptist Church

Apr 06 2025 382 ep. 41 mins 107
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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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Why is He Worth Following?

Apr 06 2025 39 mins  
In John 18:1–14, JP points out how Jesus doesn’t run from the moment—He steps up. Even though betrayal and arrest are coming, Jesus shows courage and chooses to follow God’s plan on purpose, not by accident. JP also reminds us that Jesus is still running the show—protecting His friends, staying calm, and speaking with authority. And in an incredible moment of grace, Jesus

Jesus' Prayer in the Garden

Mar 31 2025 46 mins  
In the Journey to the Cross series, Pastor JP highlights Jesus’ time in Gethsemane as a moment of deep surrender and trust in God’s plan. He reveals how Jesus, though in anguish, fully submitted to the Father’s will, setting the path for our salvation through His obedience. Jesus trusted the Father in His greatest sufferingJesus trusted the Father in His greatest temptationIn

The Lord's Supper

Mar 23 2025 36 mins  
In the "Journey to the Cross" series, Pastor John emphasizes Communion as more than a tradition but a transformative act of faith. He explains how Jesus is the ultimate Passover Lamb, whose sacrifice brings salvation, connecting the Lord’s Supper to the biblical Passover. Christ’s Life and Death: Our Passover LambChrist’s Body: Our Sinless SacrificeChrist’s Blood: Our New

Jesus' Anger with Fake Faith

Mar 16 2025 44 mins  
In his sermon, Nate reveals a side of Jesus we don’t often focus on — His righteous anger. Drawing from Matthew 21, he unpacks how Jesus was angered by fake faith and the exploitation of others, reminding us that true faith produces real fruit. Jesus is angered when people are exploited Jesus is angered when we pretend to produceFaith in Jesus produces real fruit Life Group Di

Who is in Control?

Mar 09 2025 39 mins  
When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday it forced the crowd to answer the question of "Who is He?". In the same way, we must answer that question today. Christ is in controlThe crowd desired to control ChristYou must conclude who Jesus is Life Group Discussion:In what areas of your life do you struggle to trust that Jesus is in control? How can you surrender those to Him?In wh

The Enemy Desensitzes

Mar 03 2025 37 mins  
Sin gradually desensitizes us, making what once felt wrong seem normal, which is exactly how Satan works to separate us from God. Ephesians 4 warns that when we give ourselves over to sin, we become aimless, hardened, and blind to its destruction, ultimately giving the enemy a foothold in our lives. Nate reminds us that as Christians, we are called to reject sin, pursue sanctificat

Deconstruction

Feb 23 2025 49 mins  
As we continue our series, “State of Warfare”, JP looks to 1 Timothy 4:1-10, explaining the enemy’s mission to “abandon the faith” by causing believers to doubt and turn away from God. He highlights the enemy’s method of replacing a genuine relationship with God with rigid rules, leading to spiritual emptiness. JP encourages believers to stay motivated by building a fai

Don’t be Deceived

Feb 16 2025 40 mins  
Pastor Nate emphasizes that true freedom is found in abiding in Jesus' teachings, as God's truth breaks the chains of sin. He warns that Satan, the father of lies, seeks to deceive and destroy, leading people toward spiritual death. Ultimately, Nate reminds us that who we listen to determines who we belong to—either we follow God’s truth and find life, or we believe Satan’s l

Suffering by Satan is Shaping by God

Feb 10 2025 44 mins  
Pastor John talks about spiritual battles, explaining that struggles—whether from life, our own choices, or Satan—challenge our faith. Using 2 Corinthians 12, he shows how Paul’s hardships made him rely on God even more. In the end, trusting God through tough times makes us stronger and brings Him glory. Satan seeks to destroy you through sufferingGod shapes you in suffering

Real Weapons for a Real War

Feb 02 2025 47 mins  
In our series State of Warfare, Pastor JP emphasizes the reality of spiritual warfare and the need to wear the full armor of God. He calls believers to walk in truth, act righteously, share the Gospel, stand firm in faith, know their salvation, use God’s Word, and pray continually. Through this, Christians can resist deception and stand strong in Christ. Walking truthActing in ri