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Meaningful relationships start with going all-in with Jesus, allowing His love to fill us so we can love others with humility and selflessness. We’re called to put others before ourselves and live all-in for the Gospel, using every relationship as an opportunity to share the hope of Jesus until all are in Christ. Go All-In with Christ Live All-In for Others Be All-In for The Gospel  Life Group Discussion: How can you tell when you’re running on your own strength instead of being filled by Christ’s love? Philippians 2:3–4 calls us to put others’ interests ahead of our own. Where is this easiest for you, and where is it hardest? What would change about the way you approach your relationships if you truly believed God had placed those people in your life for a purpose?

God has placed you exactly where you are to represent Jesus, not by criticizing the world, but by showing people His love through your actions, kindness, and gentleness. Remember the grace that saved you, stay focused on what matters, and look for ways to meet real needs because the world isn’t your enemy, it’s your mission field. Live by example Remember you were saved Stay focused on mission  Life Group Discussion: You can disagree with someone without dishonoring them. Where do you find it hardest to show gentleness and respect toward people whose beliefs, values, or opinions differ from yours? What would it look like to respond more like Jesus? Have you ever felt like your past disqualified you from being used by God? How might He use parts of your story, even the messy parts, to connect with someone who needs Him? JP says, “Don’t get so distracted by what’s wrong with the world that you fail to do what’s right.” What distractions, arguments, or frustrations tend to pull your attention away from actually loving and serving people?

Grace is so much more than forgiveness; through Jesus, God saves us, shapes us, and sets us apart as His own. We don’t pursue holiness to earn God’s grace, but because we’ve received it, allowing His grace to transform our desires, change how we live, and make us people who reflect His kindness to the world. Grace saves us  Grace shapes us  Grace sets us apart  Life Group Discussion: Where are you tempted to believe you have to earn God’s love or prove yourself to Him? Where might God be inviting you to let His grace shape an area of your life right now? What is one practical way you can show the kindness of Jesus to someone in your everyday life this week?

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 Christ Older women should live with reverence and teach what is good Young women should faithfully follow the Word of God Young men must be self-controlled Workers 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?

Culture pulls us toward compromise, but followers of Jesus are called to hold the line by standing on God’s Word, not personal preference. We protect the church, correct with care, and share Christ with those who need Him. We don’t let corrupt counsel contaminate the Church We correct out of care and concern We share Christ with corrupted people  Life Group Discussion: What voices or sources most influence the way you think about God, truth, and morality? Why is it often easier to stay silent than to lovingly confront something that is spiritually unhealthy? How can we tell the difference between someone who needs correction and someone who simply needs to hear the gospel?

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 home Lead with character Lead 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?

Following Jesus isn’t about starting strong or checking spiritual boxes, but about staying faithful and running through the finish line. We finish well by practicing our faith, intentionally pursuing intimacy with Jesus, and using our influence to help others follow Him. To finish well, we practice our faith To finish well, we pay attention to our intimacy with Jesus To finish well, we persist in making disciples Life Group Discussion: What spiritual practices are you consistently doing right now, and which ones have you let slide? Why? What helps you genuinely enjoy being with Jesus rather than simply checking a box? Who are the people God has placed in your everyday sphere of influence right now?

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 people The Redeemed right their wrongs Life 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?

Freedom from sin comes when we take inventory, confess, and repent, bringing what’s hidden into the light. When we turn toward Jesus, we find forgiveness, healing, and joy. Take inventory of sin Confess your sin Repent of your sin Life Group Discussion: What is something you tend to avoid acknowledging or looking at honestly in your own life? Why? How does knowing that God responds to confession with forgiveness change the way you view your sin? What’s the difference between simply feeling sorry for your sin and actually turning from it?

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 can I trust Him Life 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?

Church isn’t something we consume, it’s a family where we help one another follow Jesus by engaging the lost, equipping the saints, and empowering members for service. JP challenges us to pursue those far from Jesus, grow in spiritual maturity, and use our God-given gifts to serve His Church. At Harris Creek we ENGAGE the lost At Harris Creek we EQUIP the Saints At Harris Creek we EMPOWER members for service Life Group Discussion: JP said we are representatives of the Truth. How does the way you live either point people toward or away from Jesus? What is the difference between simply knowing more about God and actually becoming more like Jesus? How does viewing church as a place where we do ministry through people, not just to people change the way you think about being part of the Church?

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 Christ The solution: Listen to and obey Christ for healing The Application: Testify to Christ Life 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?

Jesus challenges us to examine why we follow Him, reminding us that faith rooted in what He can give us won't last. Even when we don't understand His ways, Jesus alone has the words of eternal life and is always worth following. Jesus won’t always do what you want Jesus won't always say what we want Him to say Jesus is always worth following Life Group Discussion: What's something you've asked God for that He hasn't given you yet? How has that affected your faith? When God's Word challenges your lifestyle or opinions, what's your first reaction, to trust, argue, ignore, or something else? What has convinced you personally that Jesus is worth following, even when life is hard?

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?

Jesus challenges us to surrender our own priorities, lose our lives for His sake, and live for eternal rewards, because nothing in this world is worth more than knowing and following Christ. Let Jesus shape your concerns Lose your life to find your life Live for the right rewards Life Group Discussion: What is one area of your life (career, relationships, finances, future, etc.) where you're most tempted to make decisions without first asking God what He wants? Where do you notice yourself trying to control outcomes instead of trusting God? How has that affected your peace? Looking at your current calendar and priorities, what would someone conclude you value most? Does that reflect the life you want to live for Christ?