Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
This Fourth of July Weekend, Pastor Shirk preaches on the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment from the woman at the well.
Jul 10, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 35
Harvest Hills Baptist Church Sermons
Pastor Jason Shirk sermons from Harvest Hills Baptist Church in NW OKC.
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The Presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper
To what extent and in what way is Jesus present in the Lord's Supper. This question has been one of the central debates about the Lord's Supper for a long time. Pastor Shirk takes a look at what Paul says about this issue from 1 Corinthians 10.
Jul 03, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 34
The Groaning Spirit
In this fallen world of sin and suffering, we often don't know what to say to God. Thankfully, we have the Holy Spirit who doesn't leave us alone and prays for us in our need.
Jul 03, 2025•43 min•Season 6Ep. 33
Against Landmarkism
As we study the doctrines that define who we are as a church, we take a look at one movement that has divided Baptist churches.
Jun 26, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 32
The Suffering and Glory of God's Creation
Paul develops the idea that suffering is the path to glory by using the example of creation. Though creation groans under the strain of the curse, it along with the believer look forward to a day of hope.
Jun 26, 2025•55 min•Season 6Ep. 31
Against Sprinkling and Pouring
Does the mode of Baptism really matter? Pastor Shirk takes a look at the biblical reasons for baptism by immersion and the important picture that is changed by other modes of baptism.
Jun 16, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 30
Sons and Daughters Pt2
Pastor Shirk continues looking at the verses dealing with our adoption as sons and daughters of God.
Jun 16, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 29
Against Infant Baptism
As we look through the Baptist distinctive, Pastor Shirk takes a look at why we do not believe in infant baptism.
Jun 16, 2025•20 min•Season 6Ep. 28
Sons and Daughters Pt1
One of the works of the Holy Spirit is adopting us as sons and daughters of God. Join us as we take a look at Romans 8.
Jun 16, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 27
Mortifying the Flesh
What does it mean for a Christian to mortify the deeds of the flesh? Pastor Shirk breaks down the two verses in Romans 8:12-13 to explain what this means and how it applies to our lives.
Jun 04, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 26
Characteristics of a Spirit Indwelt Person
Who has the Spirit of God living in them and what are they like? So much error exists around the doctrine of the Spirit. In today's text, Paul clearly defines who has the Spirit.
May 29, 2025•35 min•Season 6Ep. 25
The Bible Makes Us Baptists
As we begin our study on why we are a Baptist Church, Pastor Shirk lays down the foundation of biblical authority.
May 19, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 24
No Condemnation
Today we take a look at why the Christian can rest secure knowing that he is not condemned from Romans 8:1-4.
May 19, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 23
Eight Marks of Progressive Christianity pt. 2
Pastor Shirk continues looking at the eight marks of progressive Christianity and challenges us to stand in an age of compromise.
May 19, 2025•55 min•Season 6Ep. 22
A Praying Mother
For Mother's day, we take a look at the prayer life of Hannah as she prayed for her child.
May 19, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 21
Eight Marks of Progressive Christianity pt 1
As Pastor Shirk concludes his series on fundamentalism, we are reminded that there is still a fight to be waged in our churches today. This sermon is part one of two looking at the marks of progressive Christianity.
May 06, 2025•43 min•Season 6Ep. 20
The Struggle of the Believer
We all face a struggle with trying to do right as a believer. That battle doesn't go away. Pastor Shirk points us forward to our source of victory in Romans 7:14-25.
May 06, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Esau's Careless Attitude Towards God
Bro. David Cain focuses us on Esau's behavior in how he related to his family and spiritual things.
May 01, 2025•34 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Is the Law Sin?
After so many negative things that Paul says about the law, it would be easy to assume it was a bad thing; but is that really what Paul is teaching. Pastor Shirk seeks to get us to look at how our flesh responds to being told what to do from Romans 7:7-12.
May 01, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 17
You Will Not Leave Me in Hell
Pastor Shirk takes a look at Peter's use of a resurrection prophecy and asks did he take it out of context.
Apr 24, 2025•43 min•Season 6Ep. 16
The Sins of Fundamentalism
Pastor Shirk warns of red flags present in some circles of Fundamentalism that we must beware of.
Apr 15, 2025•43 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Freedom from the Tyranny of the Law
Continuing on in the book or Romans, we see that the believer is not only free from sins tyranny, but also the law. Follow along as we study through Romans 7:1-6.
Apr 15, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 14
What is Worldliness?
There is a lot of confusion about what this term means when Christians use it. Pastor Shirk seeks to bring clarity to our understanding of a common sin in the life of the Christian.
Apr 10, 2025•54 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Four Principles of Our Changed Allegiance
Did you know that when you became a Christian your allegiances changed? No longer are you serving sin, but you have a new master. Pastor Shirk unpacks what that means for our lives from Romans 6:15-23.
Apr 10, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 12
The Doctrine of Holiness
What does it mean when God tells us to be holy for He is holy? In many ways this has become a forgotten doctrine in Christianity Today.
Apr 10, 2025•54 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Having the Right Attitude of Separation
Jude not only tells us to contend for the faith. He also gives us a glimpse into the heart attitude behind our contending for truth and our choice to separate.
Apr 10, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 10
A Brief History of Fundamentalism pt. 2
Pastor Shirk explores more of the history of Fundamentalism and our stand for truth. This sermon explores the rise of New Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism's response.
Mar 24, 2025•54 min•Season 6Ep. 10
The Effects of Our Union with Christ
To many our union with Christ feels like just another theological topic with no practical impact on my life today. But as we explore the results of our union with Christ from Romans 6:6-10, we see that it is radically important to our everyday life as a believer.
Mar 24, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Look to Me and Be Saved
Pastor Shirk preaches a salvation message from Isa 45:22.
Mar 24, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Knowing When to Separate
Making the decision to separate from another brother in Christ can be a difficult and confusing decision. Tonight we look at a biblically principled way to make these decisions.
Mar 12, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 7
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