A Changed Life

Harris Creek

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A Changed Life

Harris Creek Baptist Church

April 21, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda • Ephesians 4:17–29

Change begins in you thinking …thoughts take you places. When you become a Christian, you are learning a new way to live, different than the world. The true test of a changed person is what comes out of them when they are squeezed. The true test is in trials.

Thoughts take you places

You are learning a new way

The true test comes in trials

Life Group Discussion:

What are you allowing in your thoughts? Share what you fed your brain this week. What do you need to let go of?

What are you going to start doing to help fill your heart with the things of God?

What comes out of you when you are squeezed by life? Begin to uncover what is stored in your heart. How would your life look different if you took this step?

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.