Harris Creek Baptist Church

Your life is a billboard for Jesus, and how you live can either draw people toward Him or push them away. In Titus 2:1–10, Paul calls every believer to live with integrity, practice self-control, serve others, and invest in the next generation so that the way we live makes the gospel attractive to the world around us.Older men don’t check out from following ChristOlder women should live with reverence and teach what is goodYoung women should faithfully follow the Word of GodYoung men must be self-controlledWorkers should work to please their master Life Group Discussion:Who is someone whose faithfulness has challenged you to love Jesus more? What qualities do you see in them that you want to develop in your own life?Why is it important for older and more mature believers to invest in the next generation? What can you learn from someone in a different season of life?Nate emphasized that every season of life matters, whether you're married, single, or raising a family. How can you faithfully follow Jesus in your current season instead of waiting for the next one?What is the difference between simply avoiding sin and actively pursuing God's purpose for your life?How does remembering that you ultimately work for the Lord change the way you approach your job, school, or everyday responsibilities?

What does your life say about what you truly believe? In Titus 1, Paul shows us that godly leadership starts with leading well at home, living with character, and building your life on the truth of the Gospel.Lead well at homeLead with characterLead from truth Life Group Discussion:Who has had the greatest influence on your faith, and what did you see in their life that made you want to follow Jesus?Which of the character qualities in Titus 1 (self-controlled, hospitable, upright, holy, disciplined, etc.) comes most naturally to you, and which is hardest for you?Have you ever realized that something you believed wasn’t actually consistent with what the Bible teaches? How did that change the way you lived?

Healthy relationships don’t happen by following our natural instincts, but by staying close to the Holy Spirit and letting Him lead us toward life and peace. Because we’ve been forgiven, we’re called to forgive others, and because we’ve been redeemed, we’re called to own our wrongs, seek forgiveness, and make things right.Follow the Spirit for healed relationship Forgiven people forgive peopleThe Redeemed right their wrongsLife Group Discussion:What does stay “close enough to touch” the Holy Spirit look like in your daily life?Is there someone you’re holding onto unforgiveness toward? What makes it difficult to release that debt to Jesus?What makes admitting “I was wrong” and asking, “Will you please forgive me?” so difficult?

JP reminds us that freedom begins when we stop trying to fight sin and our struggles in our own strength and surrender to God. Through Romans 7, we’re reminded of three simple truths: I can’t, God can, and I trust Him, because the God who forgives, heals, redeems, and renews us is also trustworthy with every part of our lives.I can’t God canI trust HimLife Group Discussion:Where are you most tempted to rely on your own strength instead of admitting, “I can’t”?Psalm 103 says God forgives, heals, redeems, crowns, satisfies, and renews. Which of these do you most need to believe right now, and why?What area of your life is hardest for you to fully trust God with?

Jesus asks us, “Do you want to be healed?” He calls us to look to Him, listen to Him, and obey Him rather than settle for our old ways. Jesus changes lives, and our transformed lives are meant to point others to Him.The problem: We look to circumstances, not ChristThe solution: Listen to and obey Christ for healingThe Application: Testify to ChristLife Group Discussion:What “pool of Bethesda” do you find yourself looking toward for hope or change instead of looking to Jesus?What would change in your life if you fully trusted Jesus enough to obey Him, even when His way doesn’t make sense?How has Jesus changed your life in a way that you could share with someone who doesn’t know Him?

The most important question you'll ever answer isn't what culture, your family, or your friends say about Jesus, it's who you say He is. When you recognize Jesus as the true Savior and Lord, you're not only transformed by the gospel, you're invited to boldly make Him known so others can find their way home too.Who do people say Jesus is?Who do you say Jesus is?Who will you tell?Life Group Discussion:What are some of the most common misunderstandings or distorted views of Jesus you encounter on social media, at work, or among your friends?Peter confessed that Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God." Why is this confession foundational to the Christian faith, and how does it shape the way we live?What is one practical step you can take this week to intentionally point someone toward Jesus, through a conversation, an invitation, or the way you live?

Kam reminded us that Jesus invites us to bring every need to Him by pursuing Him with desperation, asking in faith, and following Him in response. Because Jesus has already met our greatest need through the cross, we can trust Him with every other request.Pursue Jesus in desperationAsk Jesus in faithFollow Jesus in responseLife Group Discussion:Jesus asked Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?” How would you honestly answer that question today, and what keeps you from bringing that request to Him?Bartimaeus pursued Jesus despite the crowd trying to silence him. What distractions, fears, or obstacles are you currently pushing through, or need to push through, to pursue Jesus more intentionally?Bartimaeus didn't just receive healing; he followed Jesus. How can you respond to God's work in your life this week in a way that draws you closer to Him, regardless of how He answers your prayers?

We weren't just struggling in our sin, we were spiritually dead until God, in His great love and mercy, made us alive through grace by faith in Jesus Christ. Now that we've been given new life, we're called to walk in the good works God has already prepared for us, living as grateful trophies of His grace rather than trying to earn His favor.You were deadGod made you alive Live the life He prepared Life Group Discussion:JP said, "Dead people don't need advice, they need resurrection." Where do you find yourself trying to "try harder" instead of depending on Jesus?The words "But God" completely change the story. Can you share a "But God" moment where His grace redirected your life?Paul says we're saved for good works, not by good works. What is the difference, and why does it matter?What is one practical step you can take this week to "walk in the works God prepared" for you?

Life can easily become a cycle of routines, responsibilities, and distractions, but Exodus 3 reminds us that Jesus steps into our ordinary lives to awaken us to His presence, invite us into His mission, and sustain us with His power. Just as God met Moses in the middle of his monotony, He is calling us out of comfort and into a life of purpose, dependence, and kingdom impact.Christ's Presence Awakens YouChrist's Mission Includes YouChrist's Power Sustains YouLife Group Discussion:What routines, distractions, or struggles make it easy for you to miss God's presence in your everyday life?Like Moses, have you ever felt unqualified or inadequate for what God was calling you to do? Why?What challenge or calling in your life feels impossible without Jesus?

When waiting turns into doubt, Jesus meets us where we are and reminds us that His timing and ways are greater than our own. Abraham and Sarah's story shows that nothing is too hard for God, and what begins in cynicism can end in celebration when we trust His promises.Christ comes close in the waitingChrist is counterintuitive Christ confronts the cynic Life Group Discussion:What is something you're currently waiting on, and how has that waiting affected your faith?Have you ever had a plan for your life that God seemed to completely rewrite? What happened?What's the difference between honest doubt and cynicism toward God?

Can we trust the Bible? Are spiritual gifts still active? What role do demons play, and how do free will and predestination coexist? John Elmore reminded us that Scripture is not only historically trustworthy, but powerfully transformative, calling us to trust God’s Word, stay spiritually alert, and boldly live on mission through the power of Christ in us.How Do We Know the Bible is TrueAre Spiritual Gifts Still Active TodayWhat Role Do Demons Play in Our LivesPredestinationLife Group Discussion:What evidence or experience has most strengthened your trust in the Bible personally?When you hear about gifts like prophecy, healing, or tongues, what reactions or assumptions come up for you?Which area of spiritual warfare mentioned in the sermon feels most real or relatable in your life right now?How does knowing God is both sovereign and personal encourage you in your faith?

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Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Luke 16:19–31, John 5:28–29; 10:28–29, Revelation 20, Hebrews 6:4–6, Ephesians 2:8–9, Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:1, 38–39; 1:19–21; 10:14, Matthew 7, Acts 17:27JP teaches that when we die, our eternity is determined by what we do with Jesus, and that true salvation cannot be lost because God secures it. He also urges believers to share the gospel, since it’s the only way people can be saved.When we die, we will be with God or separated from God depending on if we trusted in JesusSalvation comes from being born of Christ and cannot be lostSomeone must respond to The Gospel to be saved Life Group Discussion:What emotions or questions come up when you think about heaven, hell, and judgment?Do you tend to live more out of fear of losing salvation or confidence in God securing it? Why?Who in your life might God be calling you to have a gospel conversation with this week, and what’s holding you back?