Innovative

Harris Creek

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Innovative

Harris Creek Baptist Church

September 29, 2024 • Nate Hilgenkamp • 1 Corinthians 9:19–23

While the message of salvation through Jesus remains unchanged, the Church should creatively adapt how it reaches people. The heart of innovation in ministry is service, and its purpose is to bring people closer to Jesus. Ultimately, the joy of innovation is sharing in the blessings of transformed lives and faith.

The Posture of Innovation is Service

The Purpose of Innovation is Salvation

The Prize of Innovation is sharing in the blessings of the gospel

Life Group Discussion:

How does the story of the Thai soccer team rescue illustrate the urgency of innovation in ministry, and how does that relate to the Church's mission to reach the lost?

Think about a time when you focused on your own preferences in church (worship style, message, etc.). How could you reframe your perspective to prioritize how the church can serve and reach others, rather than meeting your own expectations?

When you think about the people in your life who don’t know Jesus, how can you innovate the way you interact with them to help bring them closer to salvation?

Prayerful

October 13, 2024 • Jon Passavant • Colossians 4:2–3, Philippians 4:6

In this powerful sermon, you'll discover the transformative role of prayer in your daily life. Jon highlights the importance of being thankful in prayer, reminding us to express gratitude in every circumstance. You'll also learn how to be watchful in prayer, staying spiritually alert to God’s guidance and the world around you. With real-life applications and scriptural wisdom, this message will deepen your faith and strengthen your connection with God.

Missional

October 6, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda • Acts 1:4–8

In this message, you'll explore the core message of what it means to live on mission for Christ. JP highlights the power of missions, explaining how the Holy Spirit empowers us to share the Gospel boldly. You'll also learn about the proclamation of missions, where believers are called to testify about Jesus' death and resurrection. Lastly, the sermon dives into the places of missions, encouraging you to start sharing your faith locally and expand outward to impact the world. This message will inspire you to see every part of your life as an opportunity to spread the hope of the Gospel. The power of missions The proclamation of missions The places of missions Life Group Discussion: What are the biggest challenges or fears that prevent you from sharing your faith with others? How can sharing personal stories of faith and transformation make evangelism more relatable and impactful for those around us? How does understanding the global need for the Gospel (3.4 billion unreached people) impact our responsibility as Christians to share our faith?

Grace Filled

September 22, 2024 • Cooper McCullough • Ephesians 2:8–10

We are saved by God's grace, not by our own works, as highlighted in Ephesians 2:8-10. Grace is a free gift, and while our works do not earn salvation, we are saved for good works that reflect our faith. The message challenges believers to both embrace God's grace and extend it to others, living as a grace-filled church. Grace Saves Works Don’t The Saved Work Life Group Discussion: In what ways do we, as Christians, struggle to extend grace to others, even though we have received it freely? What challenges do you face in being grace-filled? Cooper shared the powerful story of Ike Brown Sr. forgiving and adopting his son's killer. How does this story of forgiveness challenge your perspective on grace and forgiveness in your own life? In what areas of your life do you feel "bumped" or tested by others? How can you be more intentional about responding with grace when you are bumped?