How God Changes a City

Harris Creek Baptist Church

February 18, 2024 • Nate Hilgenkamp • Ephesians 1:1–2, Acts 19

How does a city change? In this message, we intro the book of Ephesians by looking at how God shifted the city of Ephesus.

God changes a city by changing a person

God changes a city by removing idols

God changes a city with the message of His grace

Life Group Discussion:

Have you ever felt darkness in a city you visited?

What are the idols that have your heart?

Where is one place this week you can influence people? Hold each other accountable.

Pray together to seek the welfare of our city and change the world through the power of Jesus.

Winning The War

May 26, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda • Ephesians 6:10–20

We are in a real war, and if we don’t realize it, then we are losing. Once we learn to watch for it, we begin to see it. Once we see it, we can’t unsee it. Paul writes in Ephesians 6 everything we need to know to resist temptation when the enemy attacks. Stand strong against Satan’s schemes Stand firm and suited up Stay praying in The Spirit and share Life Group Discussion: Do you recognize when the enemy attacks? Why is it important to stay on guard? What is a moment you stood strong against the enemy? What is a moment you failed, but you felt the grace of Jesus that he’s already won the battle?

The Call to Discipleship

May 19, 2024 • John Elmore • Ephesians 6:1–9

Let your life be a life of worship as you obey your parents, guide your children, and work in the role God has placed you in. Live a life of worshipping Jesus in your home and at your workplace. Children: Honor and Obey Dads: Discipline and Disciple Workers: Worship Life Group Discussion: How old should children be to continue to obey their parents? What areas in your life do you model well for your children? What areas do you struggle with? Do you feel like your work is a place that you can “worship” unto the Lord? If not, how can you make it a place you can worship while you work?

The Truth About Marriage

May 12, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda • Ephesians 5:21–33

A marriage cannot be happy or healthy without Christ at the center of it. In this message, Jonathan Pokluda teaches us that (1) the mindset of marriage must be sacrifice and submission, (2) the mission of marriage is sanctification through service, and (3) the mystery of marriage is that it showcases our savior.