A Blended Family

Harris Creek

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A Blended Family

Harris Creek Baptist Church

March 17, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda • Ephesians 2:11–22

We have been brought into The Kingdom of God by the blood of Jesus. We have been blended in with the Jews who trusted in Jesus as the Messiah. We are being built up into God’s temple and God is building His home among us forever.

1. You have been brought in

2. You have been blended

3. You are being built up

Life Group Discussion:

Is there a relationship you've given up on because of differing views? Why or why not?

How many contacts are in your cell phone that are a different ethnicity than you? What can you do to increase the number.

Would you say you're diligent when it comes to cultivating meaningful relationships with people who look different than you? If so, what makes you say that? If not, what is a step you can take to be diligent?

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.